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CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAM., 2012
DATE OF NOTIFICATION 04.02.2012
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 05.03.2012(MONDAY)
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF EXAM 20.05.2012(SUNDAY)
DURATION OF EXAM. 1 day
How to Apply :
The UPSC has developed an application form common for all its examinations, which will be processed on computerised machines. This application form along with an Information Brochure containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledgement card and an envelope for sending the application is obtainable from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country as against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees twenty only). Form should be purchased from the designated Post Offices only and not from any other agency. This form can be used only once and for only one examination. Candidates must use the form supplied with the Information Brochure only and they should in no case use photocopy / reproduction / unauthorisedly printed copy of the Form. Since this form is electronically scannable, due care should be taken to fill up the application form, correctly.

Admission Criteria:
General Requirements
You must have completed at least 12 years of general education or will be taking High School national examinations in the year of application in order to be considered for admission.
Submission of IELTS, TOEFL, SAT1 and Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) scores are optional except for students with PRC Gao Kao qualification (i.e. students who will be taking Gao Kao in June 2012 and those who have already taken Gao Kao). Only scores obtained in the 2 years leading up to the application deadline will be considered.
Minimum Subject Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the minimum entry requirements, you must also satisfy the minimum subject requirements for the programmes you apply.
Mathematics AND
Physics/Chemistry/Biology at
Senior High School Level / IB Higher Level
OR
IB Higher Level Computer Science
AND
Physics at Junior High School Level
NTU Entrance Examinations
Applicants with qualifications as deemed fit by the university may be required to sit for an NTU Entrance Examination before a final decision on admission can be made.

Hi Rajat, the Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Exam every year. The Civil Services Exam holds the key for entry into a number of prestigious jobs in the country including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
A candidate should be a graduate from recognized university in India is the minimum eligibility criteria for IPS. He/She should be 21 to 30 years of age at the time of appearing in the exam.
Civil Services Exam consists of preliminary exam (prelims), main exam (mains), and interview. The prelims are usually held in May /June. Mains are held in October/November. The exam is notified in December. Application forms can be obtained from designated post offices around the country and the exams are held in major cities.
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Wish you luck!

Hi Swarupa, pursuing MBA is the most preferred career option by today's generation. The variety of scope associated with it makes it even more desirable. As it is a business oriented program, it will be of good help for students who wish to work with the business sector. A person having an MBA degree is always welcomed by top multi- national companies with open arms.
There are several specialties available in the MBA degree programs. You can obtain an MBA degree to become a business executive, or you may want to work at a supervisory level. Your choice in turn will also aid the decision of how long you may want to study for your MBA.
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Dear Rachna,
If you still want to pursue this field and are not getting jobs try this
1. Try to register yourself in freelancing websites and get works from architecture & interiors design people who give work regularly to freelancers. This would involve a lot of social media marketing of your self as a freelancer via FB, LinkedIn, Twitter, Orkut Etc.
2. If you have not learnt CAD or Graphic Software, now is the time, this will enhance your design skills
3. Start directly visiting design firms, architecture firms, real estate firms, ad companies, event management Co's with a good printed portfolio and keep a strong follow up with them.
If your portfolio & works are good and you are persistent, you will get a job pretty soon.
Best of luck out there
Team Anitech
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Hi Mohit, to become a commercial pilot in India, one has to first possess a Student Pilot License. You must be over 17 years of age and have completed +2 with Physics and Maths and register at a flying club which is recognized by Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India. Registration requires a medical certificate, security clearance and a bank guarantee.
Next is Private Pilot License which includes sixty hours of flying.
A Commercial Pilot Licence may be obtained only after a PPL has been acquired. To obtain CPL 250 hours of flying is necessary. With CPL, a pilot can take up any professional assignment.
And for your query regarding the placements then I would like to say that it entirely depends on your skills and capability as no institute can guarantee you regarding placements. I would even suggest you to directly contact the current students for more detailed inquiry.
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IMT dubai is a very good institute for MBA.
Plus points
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research
A hands-on approach & practical orientation
A solid foundation in management education
Development of inter-personal skills
Application to the work place through internship & company project
Member of EFMD(Europe) & IACBE(US)
Placements
IMT Dubai has provided continuous placement assistance from the first MBA class that graduated in 2008. The placement has been successful over the years. 100% of the students seeking jobs in UAE have been placed in April 2010 & December 2010, the average compensation per month was AED 8250 (equivalent to INR 1000000). Students have been placed in different industries like banking & financial services, consulting, consumer products, retail, trading & engineering. Profiles offered to the MBA students have been Relationship management, Research analyst, Business development, Product management, Supply chain management, Human Resources management etc. Complete placement assistance is provided for students to secure jobs in Middle East & India.

Civil Service Examination 2012, Preliminary Examination will have two papers- Paper I and Paper II:
Paper I (200 marks) - Duration : 2 hrs.
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian national movement
Indian and World Geography- physical, social, economic geography of India and the world
Indian Polity and governance - constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, Rights issues, etc.
Economic and social development -sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives etc.
General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change-that donot require subject specialization
General science.
Paper II (200 marks) -Duration : 2 hrs
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc. (Class X level),
Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)
English language comprehension skills (Class X level)