Most Popular Courses To Study In The US

The higher education system in the US can be complicated for students who are not familiar with the college and university system. Studying in the US is an experience of a lifetime and we want to help you pick up the best course to fulfill your aspirations. Schools in the US offer hundreds of degree programmes which can be overwhelming, especially for a newbie. Here, we provide you an insight into the subjects that are offered in various universities of the US, to guide you, to successfully complete an undergraduate or graduate degree, irrespective of your field of study. Read further to know more on top courses most international students opt for, during their higher education in the US; and the subject list for you to choose the field of study that is right for you.

Engineering

•  Engineering is becoming a widely popular area of study due to the job opportunities and compensation that comes along with it. 
• There are many schools that offer engineering programmes, according to the US News ranking, universities like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, and University of California-Berkeley are some of the top colleges for engineering.

 Law

• Pursuing law as your career may give you many options as to practice law as an attorney or choose other careers like politics, diplomacy, economics, education or business. 
• The study of law is an intimidating and difficult process, so it is important for you to make sure that law is the right choice for you. 
• While choosing a law school in the US, it is recommended that you attend a school in the general area where you intend to practice. 
• This profession is self-regulated and each state has a set of rules for the practice of law in that state. State Bar of each state provides a licensing structure that determines the permission to practice law in that state, including non-US citizens.

 Management 

• Roles of management are found in all settings, and you have to have an edge when it comes to choosing management as your career path. Whether your interest lies in the food industry, health services or human resources, the role of a manager is always crucial in order to run the company smoothly.
•  You have many schools in the US to study management. Some of the management studies are also broken down into specific specialities and you can choose what branch of management you are shooting for.

 Biology and Life Sciences 

• Biology is one of the prominent subjects, if you are interested in nature and life sciences. 
• Technological advances in fields of molecular biology and biotechnology have a wide array of specialisations and interdisciplinary fields. 
• There are many ways where you can apply to a degree in biology practically, including research, health care, education and opportunities are not limited. 
• Many universities in the US that offer strong biology programmes. Try to look for schools that suits your needs, lifestyle and budget. 

Medicine 

• If you love to help people and face new and challenging experiences, you may want to consider studying medicine in the US. 
• The path of education in medicine is long and hard but it is worth the hard work as the reward for you is a secure and well-paying job which you will be proud of. 
• Education in medicine is a long, expensive challenge and is not for everyone. If you are ready for the challenge, you can learn from some of the best professors in the world.

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Joint online counselling

In a first, three Delhi-based technical schools in Delhi are adopting joint e-counselling for undergraduate programmes this year. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technological University for Women (IGDTUW), Delhi Technological University (DTU) and Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) will conduct joint online counselling for BTech admission, starting mid-June. 

"The combined counselling of DTU, IIIT Delhi and IGDTUW is one of the most progressive initiatives taken by the department of higher education. This process will enable engineering aspirants from Delhi and outside to apply for admission to these universities using a single portal rather than filling multiple forms along with the fee for each institute / university separately," says Nupur Prakash, vicechancellor, IGDTUW. 

Explaining the process Ashwini Kumar Kansal, registrar, IIIT Delhi, says that students need to register on the portal (jacdelhi.nic.in) and pay Rs 1,000 as registration fee. They can enter their choices under discipline and college. In all, they can make a choice out of 21 programmes on offer. There are 15 disciplines from DTU, four from IGDTUW and two from IIIT. 

"Once students register, an online database will be generated with their preferred course and college and a merit list will be created. DTU and IGDTUW will take students according to the JEE main marks but at IIIT Delhi, students can get bonus marks, which will give them a better chance to get accepted in the college. Students with National Talent Search Examination scholarships, any Olympiad certificate or scholarships from the ministry of art and culture, among others, can apply. We are coming out with our own merit list and students can apply," he adds. 

original source :- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Joint-online-counselling/articleshow/35924060.cms

BSNL to start technical varsity, offer engineering and management courses

State-run telecom major BSNL has started work on establishing a technical university that will offer engineering and management courses. 

The PSU expects to approach All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as well as University Grants Commission (UGC) for formal approval within next eight months. 

"BSNL has sufficient infrastructure to meet AICTE guidelines for engineering and management education. We also have sufficient supporting staff to meet norms as laid down by UGC. Our staff is working on it. We should be able to send it for formal approval in 6-8 months," BSNL director (Consumer Mobility) Anupam Shrivastava said. 

He said it should not be difficult for BSNL to get the necessary approvals as some steps were taken by the Human Resource Development Ministry in 2008 to boost educational system. 

"Due to the initiatives of HRD ministry, institutions running short-term courses such as Defence Institute of Advance Technology have been converted into formal and autonomous education institutions. We should also have no issues in getting approval," Shrivastava said. 

The Public Enterprise Selection Board has selected Shrivastava for the post of chairman and managing director of the company, succeeding the present CMD R K Upadhyay. 

BSNL has formed a committee under its senior general manager G C Manna to work on the detailed project report. 

Shrivastava said at present he cannot share the exact number of seats that BSNL's technical institute will have but said the company's campus will have a capacity to train 1,500 to 3,000 students at one time. 

"We have a centre in Ghaziabad which is aided by United Nations but is under-utilised. It has a capacity to train between 2,500-3,000 students. Similarly, we have a centre in Jabalpur. There are other 16 centres which have a minimum capacity of 1,000 students," Shrivastava said. 

He added that BSNL will add formal courses on cyber security at the centre to contribute in government's target of creating 5 lakh professionals skilled in this domain by 2018. 

"Cyber security is an emerging concern. We have the infrastructure to train people. Today, we have a crunch of cyber security experts. This initiative will not only help us but also other organisations with skilled workforce. It will be a dynamic course and its format will decided after due deliberations," Shrivastava said. 
original source : Times of India 
BSNL's plan to set-up a technical training institute is part of its asset utilisation plan and help it in reducing losses.