Career Guide

34 Pages·2016·3.33 MB·English

by  Edventure - Apurva

Edventure
E & C G
XAM AREER UIDE
A complete guide to career options and competitive
exams for students of Class VI to XII
A V
PURVA ED
(B. TECH., IIT BOMBAY)
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PREFACE

Hello,

Greetings from Edventure family!!!

We take this opportunity to introduce ―Edventure Academy‖, an initiative by a team of experienced
IITians. The IITs/AIIMs are the most prestigious institutes of our country. Getting into IITs/AIIMs has
been the toughest challenge for every student. At Edventure, we believe that every child is unique.
In this competitive world, every student has to deal with the pressure of performing well. We
understand each child has a different set of skills and talent which needs to be nurtured. The
learning phase of one’s life is a constantly evolving phase which is very critical in molding the future.
We as parents and teachers need to mentor them in realizing their dream to come true.

We promote rigorous learning and personalized touch to every student (Small batches of 12
students only). We ensure continuous testing of every student to help them perform better. Small
batch size facilitates one-on-one student-teacher interaction. Our online resource system provides
sufficient study material to the child for self-practice and evaluation.

Our faculty team is a well knit family who are motivated to give their best to frame the future of your
child. Most of our team members are experienced IIT graduates who are entirely dedicated towards
a student’s career. Our consistent efforts will ensure that every student has a positive learning curve
in the future.

We have established Edventure with a zeal to innovate, educate and impart the best quality training
to our students. With our team, we strive to give your child nothing less than the best. Lastly, I would
like to quote Nelson Mandela who once said that ―Education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world.‖

Looking forward to accomplish a bright future for your child!!!

Apurva Ved
B.Tech., IIT Bombay

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INDEX

SECTION – 1
COMPETITIVE EXAMS
(For students of Class VII to X)

1.1 List of competitive exams at School level 3
1.2 NTSE and RMO 4
1.3 NSEJS and INJSO 5
1.4 JSTSE and IMO 6
1.5 NSO and NSO 7
1.6 NIO and INMO 8
1.7 INO and NSTSE 9
1.8 Homi Bhabha and KVPY 10
1.9 MTSE and NEMC 11
1.10 IPM and C V Raman 12

SECTION – 2
A CAREER GUIDE
(Information about various career options after school)

2.1 Engineering 14
2.2 Medical 17
2.3 Chartered Accountancy 19
2.4 Company Secretory 20
2.5 Banking 21
2.6 Law 22
2.7 Civil Services 23
2.8 Management 24
2.9 Mass Media and Communication 25
2.10 Arts 26

SECTION – 3
COURSES OFFERED BY EDVENTURE
(How Edventure could help you to achieve your target)

3.1 Engineering 28
3.2 Medical 29
3.3 Foundation Builder (Course for Class VII to X students) 30

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COMPETITIVE EXAMS AT SCHOOL LEVEL:

At School level, there are various competitive exams which helps to identify the scholastic talent in
students. Identifying their skill level earlier is not the same as putting pressure on a student to
suddenly turn into a prodigy. In fact, Preparing for competitive exams is about helping your child be
the best he can.

The focus of competitive exams is to impart factual knowledge and develop the required intellectual
skills to apply that knowledge. The curriculum of these exams aims to concretize what was already
learnt and takes the students to the next level. This develops the ability for independent work, and
objective thinking in students. Appearing in these competitive exams also brings a discipline in most
students.

Most competitive exams follow a combination of an aptitude component and subject knowledge
component. The aptitude component is based on raw problem solving skills, analytical ability i.e. not
directly related to school curriculum. The question format also tests logical thinking. The subject
knowledge component focuses on advanced extension of regular mathematics and science school
curriculum that can be mastered only by regular practice.

The list of competitive exams in different classes:

Must Appear Competitive Exams Other Competitive Exams
 NSO  IPM  NIO
Class VII  MTSE  NSTSE  INMO
 Maharashtra Scholarship Exam  IMO
 NEMC - Pravinya & Prabhutva  IPM  NIO
Class VIII  Pre - RMO  NSTSE  INMO
 MTSE  NSO  IMO
 IJSO  IPM  NIO
Class IX  JSTSE  NSTSE  INMO
 RMO  NSO  MTSE
 Homi Bhabha  IMO
 NTSE
 NSO
 NSEJS / IJSO  INMO
Class X  IMO
 INJSO  NIO
 NSTSE
 RMO

For further details about the examination, please check the details as mentioned in this booklet or
feel free to write your quires/doubts to us at [email protected]

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1. NTSE

(National Talent Search Examination)

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national-level scholarship program to identify and recognize
students with high intellect and academic talent. It is one of the most prestigious exams in India. As it is organized
by an official body (NCERT), it is widely regarded by the Government of India as the toughest and most prestigious
examination at high school level in the country. The examination will consist of Mental ability test (MAT) and
Scholastic ability test (SAT).

Conducted by: NCERT, Delhi
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: X
Eligibility Criteria: All students of class X are eligible to appear for stage-I.
Exam Pattern: MAT- 50q,50marks, 45 minutes
SAT Language test- 50q,50marks,45mins
SAT Maths, Science, Social Test- 100q, 100marks, 90 mins
Syllabus: Class X along with advance level
Scholarships/Reward: 1000 scholarships awarded. Scholarship amount 500Rs per month
Date of Exam: STAGE -1 : 8 T H .NOVEMBER. 2016
STAGE -2 : 8 T H MAY 2016
Contact details: Phone [phone]
Website www.ncert.nic.in/programmes/talent_exam/index_talent.html
Email [email protected]

2. RMO
(Regional Maths Olympiad)

The Regional maths Olympiad (RMO) is a state level examination, a stepping stone towards the national level
examination, the INMO. The aim of the competition is to test innate problem skills. The problems are restricted to
those that require minimal background and high ingenuity.

Conducted by: Homi Bhaba Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: IX - XI
Eligibility Criteria: All students of classes IX-XI are eligible. Students of class XII are not allowed to
appear for RMO
Exam Pattern: 6-7 questions-3hours
Syllabus: Syllabus for Mathematics Olympiads (regional, national and international) is class
9th to 12thstandard mathematics
Scholarships/Reward: The students who are selected on the basis of RMO from various regions are eligible
to appear for the INMO.
Date of Exam: PRE –RMO : 4TH OCTOBER 2015
RMO : 6TH DECEMBER 2016
Contact details: Phone No. 020-25434547, 020-25410724
Website http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/
Email [email protected]

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3. NSEJS
(National Standard Examination in Junior Science)

National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS) is examination leading to International Junior Science
Olympiads. NSEJS is the first stage of selection of students in the Junior Science Olympiad Programme. NSEJS
is organised by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT). Every student aspiring to go through
successive stages of the programme must enrol for NSEJS.

Conducted by: Indian association of physics teachers(IAPT)
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: Class X
Eligibility Criteria: All student in class X
Exam Pattern: 80q (3marks each) -2hours
Syllabus: CBSE up to 10th
Scholarships/Reward: Top 300 students would be selected for the second stage(INJSO);Special merit
certificate will be awarded to National Top 1% students

Date of Exam: 22nd.Nov. 2015

Contact details: Phone No. 020-25420163, 020-20252754
Website http://www.iapt.org.in/
Email [email protected]

4. INJSO
(Indian National Junior Science Olympiad)

INJSO is organized by HBCSE at about 15 centres in the country. The programmes aim at promoting excellence
in science and mathematics among pre-university students.

Conducted by: Homi Bhaba Center for science education(HBCSE)
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: Class X
Eligibility Criteria: Students selected from NSEJS are eligible to appear for INJSO
Exam Pattern: Questions and problems in National Olympiads are usually non- conventional and
of high difficulty level, comparable to International Olympiad
Syllabus: Similar to NSEJS.
Scholarships/Reward: meritorious students get a chance to represent India in IJSO(international junior
science Olympiad)
Date of Exam: Previous Year 31st January 2015
Current Year 30th January 2016
Contact details: Phone No. 022 – 25072425
Website http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/
Email [email protected]

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5. JSTSE
(Junior Science Talent Search Examination)

Junior science talent search examination (JSTSE) is conducted by Science branch of directorate of education,
Government of NCT of Delhi for students of class IX.JSTSE is organised at school level and total 150 scholarships
are offered to the meritorious students.

Conducted by: NCERT, Delhi
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: IX
Eligibility Criteria: Students of class IX who secured min. 65% marks in class VIII
Exam Pattern: Gk- 50q, 50marks, 50min
science & maths-150q, 150marks, 150min
Syllabus: As per CBSE standards
Scholarships/Reward: 150 scholarships per year
Date of Exam: Previous Year 1ST FEBRUARY 2015
Current Year 14TH February 2016
Contact details: Phone No. 011- 26280413
Website http://www.edudel.nic.in/welcome_folder/ntsejsts.htm
Email [email protected]

6. IMO
(International Mathematic Olympiad)

The IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad) is a means to identify and encourage the mathematical creativity
of children in schools across India and abroad.

Conducted by: Science Olympiad Foundation
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: I-XII
Eligibility Criteria: All students of class I-XII
Exam Pattern: 50q -1hr divided into 3 sections
Syllabus: Syllabus of respective class covered in CBSE and ICSE
Scholarships/Reward: Participation Certificate will be given to every student. Merit Certificate for students
appearing in second level. School Topper Medal to the class topper in each
participating school.
1st prize-Rs 1lac
2nd prize-Rs 50000
3rd prize-Rs 25000
Date of Exam: Previous Year LEVEL -1 :26TH & 10th December 2015
Current Year LEVEL- 2 :14th FEBRUARY 2016
Contact details: Phone No. 0124-4951200
Website http://www.sofworld.org/imo
Email [email protected]

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7. NSO
(National Science Olympiad)

The NSO (National Science Olympiad) is a science competition in Asia. Students from classes 1 - 12 are eligible
to appear. It is conducted in two levels. Participants of NSO are ranked on the basis of marks obtained. Hence,
after taking the first level of the test, students can judge themselves academically at four different levels - within
the school, at city and state level, and above all at International level.

Conducted by: Science Olympiad Foundation
Type of Organisation: Private
For Class: I-XII
Eligibility Criteria: All students of class I-XII
Exam Pattern: 50q in 1hr (35q in science & 15q in mental ability)
Section-II : 35q on PCB
Syllabus: Prescribed by the CBSE, ICSE or various state boards
Scholarships/Reward: Participation Certificate will be given to every student. Merit Certificate for students
appearing in second level. School Topper Medal to the class topper in each
participating school. 1st prize-Rs 1lac, 2nd prize-Rs50000, 3rd prize-Rs 25000
Date of Exam: Previous Year 12th & 25th November 2014
Current Year 20th October & 5th November 2015
Contact details: Phone No. 0124-4951200
Website http://www.sofworld.org/nso
Email [email protected]

8. NSE
(National Standard Examination)

Indian association of physics teachers (IAPT) organizes National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC)
and National Standard examination in Biology (NSEB) in collaboration with ACT (Association of Chemistry
Teachers) and ATBS (Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences). National Standard Examination in
Physics (NSEP), conducted every year, has become the most 'visible' activity of IAPT. It is a voluntary
examination. National Standard Examination in Astronomy (NSEA) is examination leading to International
Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiads.

Conducted by: Indian association of physics teachers(IAPT)
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: XI & XII
Eligibility Criteria: Students studying in Class XII or lower can apply. Students who have passed
Class XII are not eligible to enrol.
Exam Pattern: 80mcq -3hours
Syllabus: covers CBSE portion
Scholarships/Reward: All students who qualify to appear for the INO get a certificate of merit from IAPT.
Date of Exam: Previous Year 25rd November 2014
Current Year 22ND November 2015
Contact details: Phone No. 0512-2500075
Website http://www.iapt.org.in/
Email [email protected]
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9. NIO
(National interactive Olympiads)

Eduheal Foundation, learning for life, Interactive Olympiads conducts the following exams:
NBTO- National Biotechnology Olympiad :
NISO- National Interactive Science Olympiad
NIMO- National Interactive Maths Olympiad
NCO- National Cyber Olympiad
INEO- International English Olympiad
IGKO-International General Knowledge Olympiad

Conducted by: Eduheal Foundation, learning for life, Interactive Olympiads.
Type of Organisation: Private
For Class: I-XII
Eligibility Criteria: CBSE/ICSE/ State Boards and NIOS students studying in class I toXII are eligible
to appear
Exam Pattern: class I-VI :25q in 40mins
class VII-XII-50q in 60min
Syllabus: CBSE portion
Scholarships/Reward: selected students get a chance to compete at national as well as international level
Exam Date 1 0 T H D ec 2014

Contact details: Phone No.
Website http://www.eduhealfoundation.org/
Email [email protected]

10. INMO
(Indian National Maths Olympiad)

The Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) is a high school mathematics competition held annually. It is
the second tier in the Indian team selection procedure for the International Mathematical Olympiad and is
conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) under the aegis of the National Board of
Higher Mathematics (NBHM).

Conducted by: Homi Bhaba Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: I-XII
Eligibility Criteria: Only those students who are selected in RMO and those who have received an
INMO certificate of merit are eligible to appear for the INMO
Exam Pattern: 6-7 questions-4 hours
Syllabus: same as RMO but advanced
Scholarships/Reward: The top 30-35 performers in INMO receive a certificate of merit
Date of Exam: Previous Year 21st January 2015
Current Year 17th January 2016
Contact details: Phone No. 020-24331978
Website http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/subjects/mathematics
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11. INO
(Indian National Olympiads)

Students who qualify NSE are eligible for Indian National Olympiad (INO) examination. The Indian National
Olympiad is a platform for selecting talented students in the specified subjects, and to nurture and train them to
compete at International Olympiads. This National level test selects student from across the country via National
Standard Examination to form a 4-5 members team competing at International Olympiads. The INO is
conducted separately for each subject, known as, Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO), Indian National
Chemistry Olympiad (INChO), Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBO), Indian National Junior Science
Olympiad (INJSO), Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (INAO)

Conducted by: Homi Bhaba Center for science education(HBCSE)
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: XI & XII
Eligibility Criteria: Students who qualify NSE are eligible for Indian National Olympiad (INO)
examination
Exam Pattern: 80mcq -3hours
Syllabus: same as NSE
Scholarships/Reward: Selected students get a chance to be a part of international Olympiads
Date of Exam: Previous Year 1st February 2015
Current Year 30TH & 31ST January 2016
Contact details: Phone No. 022-2507 2300, 022-2507 2322, 022-2548 2104
Website http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/
Email [email protected]

12. NSTSE

(National Science Talent Search Examination)

NSTSE is a test which evaluates a student's skills and helps them improve with it. The NSTSE question papers are
scientifically designed to test concept underlying the curriculum in an interesting way. While NSTSE encourage
students to reason critically and solve problem, it also help to boost confidence and enable students to realize their
optimum potential.

Conducted by: Unified Council
Type of Organisation: Govt.
For Class: II-XII
Eligibility Criteria: Class II-X, Class XI-XII(PCM,PCB)
Exam Pattern: Q-100, marks-100, time-1.5hrs
Syllabus: NSTSE will be based on the CBSE syllabus
Scholarships/Reward: NSTSE topper will be awarded with Rs. 2,00,000 cash prize. The top 3 rankers of
NSTSE will be awarded with a notebook Laptop + Memento + Medal.
Date of Exam: Previous Year 25th January 2015
Current Year 31st January 2015
Contact details: Phone No. 040-24557708, 040-24545862, 040-66139917
Website http://www.unifiedcouncil.com/what_is_nstse.aspx#
Email [email protected]
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