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* To take admission in Merchant Navy, you need to pass 12th in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) with 1 year pre-sea training as a deck cadet.
You can also join it directly after B.Tech in marine engineering, mechanical, electrical, electronics & telecommunication, naval architect.
If you pursue B.Sc (Nautical Science) in the officer cadre, it will lead you to become captain after 5-7 years of experience.
Except marine engineering candidates, others have to undergo a 10 months pre-sea training which is offered by many institute and port trusts or recruiting company itself. After that you will be appointed as a 5th or junior engineer. It will take 5-7 years depending on your abilities to become 'chief engineer'.
* Below are the details about the colleges offering courses in Merchant Navy and the entrance exams they conduct :
- Training Ship Chanakya, (TS Chanakya) Navi Mumbai - The admission procedure of this Institute is through Joint Entrance Exam (JEE).
- Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata – In order to apply to this Institute, the candidates should clear the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE).
- Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai- Candidates who are interested in applying to this institute should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or in Naval Architecture from the recognized Institute of AICTE. The Admissions are held through JEE and the selection is of the candidates are based on the merit.
- LBS College of Advanced Maritime Studies and Research– Located in Mumbai, The LBS Advanced Maritime Studies and Research Centre is a private institution. The candidates' selection is based on the norms and regulation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University OPEN NET – Merchant Navy Entrance Test.
-The KLUB International Maritime Solutions, Kollam (Kerala)
-Zenith Ocean Ship Management Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur (Rajasthan)
-Oceanic Marine Services Pvt. Ltd, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
While selecting the best college, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
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Radha, Web Design course at Arena is 6 months of fast track and 12 months on normal track. The course is called GWD. Alternatively you can go for AAIP on fast track and finish within 2 years. Then you'll be equipped for Web Design (depending on centre policy, e.g. at chandigarh arena we offer dreamweaver alongside aaip), animation, vfx, graphic design. etc at the end of this period. This would ensure that you're ready for web design (the career you're looking at right now) as well as many more career options that the future holds for the design fraternity. So you would not miss out when the growth starts with animation and gaming. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

H58391, I'd be happy to understand your current stage of progress including academics, courses, hobbies and other interests to help you understand what in you can lead to game design and also what aspect of game design can suit you better. Also, in most cases a broader learning like a combination of graphics, multimedia, web design, vfx, 2d and 3d animation, can lead to a better preparation towards launching oneself into a gaming career. A specialization in Game Design is a useful addon afterwards. And just to state the facts, none of the famous game designers in the world today have done anything remotely linked to game design. That said, do not take it as a bar to entry, but to elucidate the fact that a broad learning is always necessary to get into a challenging career such as game design. Now let's go into the nitty gritty on Game Design. To become a Game Designer, you must get a good knowledge of 3D software as well as preproduction. Usually in Games the environment is created in 3DSMax and Character animations in Maya, Only the models are made with less polygons and more textures. So choose a program that teaches you these software. It would not matter whether the programme is called game design programme or not. Rest, to become a level designer you must have a passion for game design. Also you must have passion for playing all kinds of games including card games, dice games, sports etc. The 3rd option is Game Design (it's different from Game Designer), where you design the game itself, i.e. what happens on each level, and how things go about as well as the base story of the game. It is a stage that you reach due to your vast knowledge and passion and even exceptional technical skills cannot help you reach. This is usually the story designer. May I ask, have you ever designed a game? Finally, to do game programming you would require knowledge of programming in which usually a BCA/ MCA would help. Typically game programmers usually would be knowing C, C+, Java, Android besides at least a Game Engine. Here is a complete snapshot of Gaming Industry by me on Shiksha website https://www.shiksha.com/from-gaming-to-game-designing-article-5827-1. Arena offers a very good Course in this regard namely GAD (Game Art and Design). If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

Hi,
Some of the renowned institutes offering your desired courses are :
* Visual Effects :
-WLC College
-Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects
-TAKE Animation
-Arrow Animations and Web Technologies
-BIG AIMS
-NH School of Design
For more, you may refer to the link mentioned below.
https://animation.shiksha.com/vfx-courses-in-india-categorypage-12-91-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
* Game Design :
-Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects
-NH School of Design
-Arena Animation
-Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
For more, you may refer to the link mentioned below.
https://animation.shiksha.com/game-development-courses-in-india-categorypage-12-94-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
While selecting the best institute/college, you need to check some of the important parameters such as batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
Wish You Luck!

Hi H56391, If you're creative, you can always consider going for Design and Animation. A good mentor and wise selection of courses with a good school, followed by diligent learning, would get you a head start in your career. However, you must check your suitability for this field. Animation is an art form and a very demanding career. It has ample opportunities for the creatively talented people. Opportunities lie in animation design, game design, graphics, storyboarding, 3d modelling, texturing and lighting, Dynamics and VFX and of course animation (2D and 3D). However, choosing between these must be done after seeing your performance in each of these. So going for a generic course covering all or most of these would be the best way to get started in these careers. Typically you should have good sketching skills to be able to make a sound career in this (if you work hard you can improve your drawing skills tremendously). Nothing but your innermost talent and passion should lead you to the course and the institute you choose. Go speak to people over there and see if you like their philosophy and they change your persp ective.Try their website for more details. Also remember that Animation requires good mentoring. Typically go for a school which offers all the information including faculty on their website. Here is an article by Arena Chandigarh Centre Head on Shiksha website about how to select the right college to help you in your research https://www.shiksha.com/questions-to-ask-before-you-pick-an-animation-college-article-4699-1. And here is a complete snapshot of Gaming Industry by me on Shiksha website https://www.shiksha.com/from-gaming-to-game-designing-article-5827-1. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

Hi,
1)
To pursue B.Sc, one needs to score a minimum of 50% marks in 12th with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) from any recognized board. The admission is based on the marks obtained in qualifying exam. The cut off marks varies from year to year.
2)
For your reference, below is the list of colleges offering B.Sc :
-Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Chennai
-Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), IIT Powai, Mumbai
-College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), Chennai
-Institute of Technology - Banaras Hindu University (IT-BHU), Varanasi
-Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), Guwahati
-Loyola College, Chennai
-Stella Maris College, Chennai
-Madras Christian College, Chennai
-Fergusson College, Pune
-Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET), Pune
You may refer to the below link for course and college related details.
https://science.shiksha.com/bsc-colleges-in-india-categorypage-2-64-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
While selecting the best, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
Wish You Luck!

Hi,
Engineers, agricultural scientists, home economists, chemists, lawyers, language specialists can enter banking through the special category intake.
Foreign and Private banks recruit bright candidates from the parent organization on the basis of merit or campus selections are made at reputed management institutes. MBA/ Masters in Finance Control/ CA/ Certified Analysts course/ Business Economics/ Public Relations /Law are preferred qualifications for Multinational and Private Banks.
Essential skills-
Skills required
Team leadership qualities
Integrity, confidentiality and honesty in all dealings with money, customers & staff
Foreign exchange transactions need an analytical, quick and mature mind
Good communications skills in speech & writing
Numerical aptitude
Well-organised mind and well-rounded personality
For more, you can refer the link below-
https://www.shiksha.com/career-as-banker-cc-15
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Hi,
Ideally, you should at least work for 3 to 4 years and then start MBA. Work experience makes a huge difference.
Many concepts related to leadership, organization management, change management need work experience. You will not make much out of those classes if you do not have experience. For instance, the question would be: how did you deal with your team ? what conflicts did you encounter as a team manager or member. Think about it, if you have not worked, how would you know ? So, it is very much needed to have work experience.
Ideally, MBA is recommended when you want to move into any leadership roles or you started a leadership role and need help to do well. The Golden rule is, you have to work for few years before doing MBA.
*Gap does not create a problem until and unless if it is for a genuine reason.
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