Dated 27th December, 2000

I have completed my graduation in commerce and I wish to pursue ICWA. Kindly suggest an institute in Andhra Pradesh offering ICWA course. Are there any correspondence courses for ICWA?

N. Rakesh,

Rayagada

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWA) is headquartered in Calcutta and has four regional councils and a number of chapters in the different parts of India and abroad. It is the only recognised statutory professional organisation and licensing body in India specialising in Cost and Management accountancy. You have the option of either pursuing an oral or postal mode of education in the subject. You can correspond with the following address, which is common for South India for further information- Southern Regional Council of the ICWAI, ICWAI Bhawan, 65, Montieth Lane, Egmore, Chennai.

I am a diploma holder in mechanical engineering and would like to make a career in IT. Please suggest courses that should be pursued in order to be a programmer.

Prashant,

Bagalkot

To become a programmer you would need to equip yourself with courses in advanced software technology. This will require you to achieve perfection in the essential programming languages and courses in C, C++, Java and other related skill sets should be helpful. Gaining international certifications will also aid you in securing better employment opportunities in the field of software. MCSE, MCNE, MCSD, JCP are some of the international certifications.

My son has keen interest in drawing cartoons. Can you kindly provide me the names and addresses of institutions offering training courses in cartooning?

Renji George,

Amballoor, Goa

Those with an inborn talent and skill for caricaturing can opt for various diploma and graduate courses that provide training in the art. Visva-Bharati at Shantiniketan offers a graduate course- Bachelor of Fine Arts. No institute offers a separate course in cartooning. It can be a part of BFA curriculum. The duration of the course is for a period of five- years and those who have completed their higher secondary (intermediate or plus two) can apply for the study programme. The institute also offers a diploma course in Graphic Art, Fine Arts & Crafts Design, and Drawing & Painting, the duration of which is also five-years. The eligibility criterion is similar to that of the graduate course. Institutes such as ZICA at Mumbai and the Heart Animation Academy in Hyderabad also provide training in computer animation and graphics.

I am a trained electrician from ITI. I want to do a Diploma in Electricals from a recognised institute. Kindly provide me the names of universities that offer a diploma in this field.

K. Ratan Kumar,

Orissa

Most Universities offer a diploma in Electricals. Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi; Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Maharashtra; Dayalbagh Educational Institute Uttar Pradesh; Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh; Utkal University Bhubaneshwar, Orissa; Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan; Punjab University, Chandigarh; and University of Baroda, Gujarat are some of the Universities that offer the course. You can correspond with the mentioned universities for further information.

I am an arts graduate with basic knowledge in computers. I would like to know which computer courses I should join so that I can enhance my chances for good career prospects in India and abroad.

Jayant Singh,

New Delhi

There are lot of computer courses available in software as well as hardware, and taking up one is dependent on your area of interest and its applicability. As a beginner you can opt for courses in computer fundamentals like Office 2000, You can then get a certification from Oracle in order to be a database administrator. If you wish to be a programmer training in C, C++, Java are essential. Internet technologies will enable you to specialise in web programming. Another alternative for you is pursuing a course in web designing and multimedia related from a recognised institute. You can also specialise in hardware apart from courses in software. Taking up a course in IIHT could be a good choice. If you can pursue a postgraduate course in MBA/MCA, it could be an added advantage for you to enhance your career prospects.

I want to take up LLB Course from the India School of Law, Bangalore. Please give me the details of the examination conducted by university. What is the syllabus for the entrance test?

R. Chanchal,

Bihar

The National Law School of India University offers a BA LLB course. Eligibility for this is a pre-university certification from the board of pre university education from Karnataka, or equivalent with 50% aggregate marks. Admission is through an all India entrance exam. Duration of the course is for a period of five years. For relevant information you can correspond with the following address- Post Bag No. 7201, Nagarbhavi Post, Bangalore 560072, Karnataka. Or email to registrar@nis.ernet.in.

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