Friday 21 June 2013

Where to do MS? - India/USA/UK/Australia?

First of all you need to ask the following questions to yourself?

1. What is your long term goal in life?
a) Just money! More money!
b) Research?
c) Live life as it goes?
d) Just be in pharmaceutical field and help my family.
e) Money + Pharmacy?
f) I dont care, I just wanna live in USA/UK/Australia.

2. Are you financially capable?
a) Yes I have loads!
b) No, Can't afford!
c) Can make up somehow!

3. Will the world end in 2012?
a) Yes! For sure!
b) No! Never!

If your answer for the first question is ->
a) Just money and more money!
Better dont go for MS and enter into some other business!

b)Research?
Then you can choose any path either India or USA. If not them - UK and Australia. You have a lot of oppurtunities in India and USA, comparitivele less in other two countries.
India is fast developing in this field and holds an immense share in the world market. So, you can always stay in India.
Just think you discovered a chemical for some ailment and take copyrights for it! You'll be rich in nooo time!! All you need is a medicinal chemistry lab!

c) Live life as it goes
Well if you want to live life as it goes - try everything! GRE/GPAT/TOEFL/NIPER what not everything! And just go with whatever comes in your way! After all, you have to be happy with whatever you have!

d)Just be in the pharmaceutical field and help my mom and dad.
I appreciate it! Since, you want to do justice to both your profession and parents - go for GPAT and PGECET. If none qualified! - get into a job in a pharmaceutical company and proceed with your career (though initial salaries will be less for B. Pharm graduates - you can advance slowly)

e)Money + Pharmacy!
So, you want to be in Pharmacy and make money! Basically if you are talented and want to make money there are many ways in pharmacy field in India. I know people who earn 70,000 per month with just B. Pharm degree. And more than 3 lakhs per month with an M. Pharm degree. No need to go USA or any other country! But if you are willing to go USA and earn money - be ready to face tough competition. If you can get through - then you are a star! You'll be rich in no time.

f) I don't care! I wanna live abroad! and settle there!
If you choose this option, I assume that you are rich! So, can always go for other countries. But, make sure you don't forget your mother country.

>> To be continued!

If your answer for the second question is
a) Yes I have loads!
and your answer for the first question is b/e/f - Then you can choose USA/UK as your study destination. Yes! Its true. The studies there will cost a fortune sometimes. It could cost you anywhere between 3-10 lakhs per semester [Assuming you get no scholarship/Assistantship]. So, considering the two years of study it will cost anywhere between 12 lakhs to 40 lakhs INR. If you get scholarship and stuff that would be a different situation by the way... There are people who got admitted with upto 90% fee redemption.

b) Can't afford!
India is no less! Choose India! Its better to make a plan to study in India after entering into 3rd year. Because, to qualify GPAT/NIPER/BITSAT in India - you need an year or more preparation! In India depending on the university the fee will range from 1 lakh to 15 lakhs maximum (for both years). I'm talking about the management quota. If you get through GPAT or any other examination, you can even get a free seat with a monthly stipend of 8000 - 15000 INR. Sounds good right! :-) So, go for it.

c) Can make up somehow.
Lets say, you want to go to USA very badly and in lack of sufficient funds - Don't worry! There are bank loans!! You can always take the help of loans! But only if you are craving for USA!!! Else, choose India.


If your answer for the third question is
a) Yes! For Sure!
Then don't choose USA or other country. Stay in your home country!

b) No! Never!
Then its up to you to decide.

PFIZER'S guide to careers in Pharmacy - A must read book for the Pharmacy students.

<< Download link >>
http://pharmacy.osu.edu/academics/in...areerGuide.pdf

We are living in the most exciting period in the history of pharmaceuticals, as new options lead to new opportunities for those of us in the field and those about to join us. Pharmacists are at a zenith in our ability to manage, cure and prevent disease.

Not long ago, people filled prescriptions content to comply with their physician’s instructions. No one ever questioned what they were taking. In fact, few people outside the healthcare field really knew much about which new drugs were available, or which worked best and why. Today, one need only turn on the television or pick up a magazine to learn about the explosion of new prescription drugs. People absorbing this information are becoming more educated and informed consumers. It also appears that an increasing number of consumers are intent on participating in their own healthcare, and when they do, they tend to turn to their neighborhood pharmacist for assistance.

Recent studies show consumers interact with their pharmacist 12 to 15 times a year compared to three or four times a year with their physicians. Often when minor symptoms erupt, the first place a patient heads is to the pharmacy, essentially throwing the pharmacist into the triage role.

While pharmacy researchers uncover these drugs, it is the practicing pharmacist who will communicate with patients about proper usage. As it now stands, almost all drugs come with a package insert of information regarding use, appropriate dosages, side effects and which drug combinations to avoid. People have come to expect this information and turn to their pharmacist with any questions before taking medication. As proof of the public’s confidence in their pharmacists, the profession is continually ranked by the Gallup Poll as the most trustworthy profession. Holding such a respected place in the healthcare system is a point of pride
among pharmacists, earned through their dedication to ending pain and suffering. Pharmacists serve in all areas of healthcare from community pharmacies to cutting-edge research, applying their unique knowledge of the power and potential of medications.

More in the book. Please Download.

Universities in USA with MS Pharmacology.

The following list of universities in USA have MS Pharmacology.
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Auburn university
Boston University
Case western University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Creighton University
Drexel University
Duquesne University
East Tennessee State University
Farleigh Dickson University, Metropolitan
Campus
Florida A&M University
Howard University
Idaho State University
Indiana state university, Bloomington
Indiana State university- Purdue University
Indianapolis
Kent State University
Long Island University, Brooklyn campus
Loyola University Chicago
Michigan State University
New York University
North Carolina state university
Northeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
The Ohio State University
Purdue University
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
SUNY Buffalo
Temple University
Tulane University The University of Arizona
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of Connecticut
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Houston
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Louisville
University of Maryland
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri- Columbia
The University of Montana- Missoula
University of North Dakota
University of Rhode Island
University of Rochester
The University of South Dakota
University of South Florida
University of Toledo
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington State University
Wayne State University
West Virginia University
Wright State University

Procedure for application to USA for higher studies!

USA is a little tougher than UK. It has to be done very precisely and planned manner, if wanted to get a desired course.

Courses offered by USA can be divided technically into 3 Areas.

Area 1: Pharmacy related programs
> Pharmaceutics MS
> Pharmacology MS
> Pharm D
> Medicinal Chemistry MS
> Clinical research MS
etc

Area 2: Chemistry related programs
> Biochemistry MS
> Organic Chemistry MS
etc

Area 3: Management related programs
> MBA is the most opted for

So, any pharmacy student can apply for the any of the course above.

What do you need?*

1. UG% - 60%; equivalent to GPA - 3.0+ as most universities see
2. A GRE Score; Area 1 - 1100+, Area 2- 1000+, Area 3 - 1000+
3. TOEFL [90+] most universities in USA accept, IELTS is also accepted by certain universities
4. Recommendation letters (2 in number)
5. SOP (Statement of Purpose)
6. VISA
7. Complete Financial documentation (Recommended 18+ Lakhs INR)
8. Affidavit
9. PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission test) if you want to apply to "Pharm D. ONLY"
10. Test for Spoken English, *Some universities have this requirement, but this can be done in USA after getting admission.

*Requirements might change according to some universities.

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All you need is PLANNING and doing the things at the right time
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When to do it?
You need to get your GRE, TOEFL/IELTS scores well in advance. Lets say you will apply for next year september intake, you will need to write your GRE, TOEFL and have your scores by November of this year, and apply in november itself. This gives you the advantage of getting a scholarship. And USA, as UK is also based on the first come, first serve basis so plan your things well in advance.

Once you have your GRE, TOEFL score, you can apply to any university of your choice. Check that your qualifications match the university requirements. The application fee may cost you 50-100$ per university. So check it.

Some applications are considered even after the deadline is passed. But its good to keep things in control.

Here is the list of top pharmacy colleges in USA to help you out.
http://www.pharmacychoice.com/education/ranking.cfm

Major Project] Some important sites which would be useful for searching research articles.

1. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical sciences.
http://www.ijpsonline.com/currentissue.asp?sabs=n
2. Indian Journal of Pharmacology
http://www.ijp-online.com/
3. http://www.pharmainfo.net/
4. http://www.annualreviews.org/
5. http://pharmrev.aspetjournals.org/
6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/282/

Pharmaceutical Sales Force Training

The role of sales force training is to provide sales reps with an opportunity to overcome
deficiencies wherever they exist. Capability gaps arise when the sales reps do not have
the knowledge, skills or capabilities to implement the most appropriate customer
attraction and retention process for the company’s market segment.

Various forms of Pharmaceutical Sales Force Trainings are

1. Classroom training: Initial in-house training on disease, products, company, software, and skills.

2. Field training (on-job-training – OJT): Initial field training with trainer, supervisor, and manager.

3. Double calling: Sales calling with senior colleague, supervisor, or manager.

4. New product classroom training: Additional training before new product, formulation, or dosage launch.

5. Reminder training: Training coinciding with regular sales cycle meetings as a refresher course.

6. Initial training at corporate headquarters (HQ): Sales specialist teams invited to corporate HQ for training and motivation.

7. External training: Selling techniques or computer or presentation skills training by consultants.

8. e- Learning: Correspondence or web-based training on business administration, biology, etc.

Information on Major Project for final year students.

As we all know there will be a project which is included in the curriculum and carries a maximum mark of 200.
Here is some information which could be useful.

The project might be any of the following area:
Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis/evaluation, New drug formulations etc.

The project is shared among 4-5 students under a HOD/Guide.

A day in a week is alloted for the project for the entire semester. And make sure you follow the guidelines of the teacher to submit a fruitful project. Is it possible to do more than 1 project? Yes! If time permits and the lecturer is interested it is obviously possible to have more than one project.

By now you would be having enough knowledge about what project to do and stuff like that. If you are struggling with the idea.. consult your lecturer and he might give you the project to work on and assist.

Thursday 20 June 2013

JNTU-HYD : Exemption of 2 subjects Rule (Maximum of 8 Credits) For B.Tech (R09) For Award of Degree


Certain representations have been requesting the university to allow waiver of up to eight (8) credits for B.Tech R09 batch students of JNTUH. They further stated that even B.Tech R07 batch was allowed waiver of up to eight (8) credits, they were able to finish their degrees in time and pursue their respective careers.

The Tenth Standing Committee of the Academic Senate held on 10.06.2013 has examined the representation and noticed that in R09 regulations, for some theory subjects credits were allocated 3 and for some theory subjects credits were allocated 4, whereas in R07 regulations all the subjects were allocated 4 credits and the same pattern is existed in the semesters.

In view of the above discrepancy, the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate resolved to approve the exemption up to two subjects maximum of eight credits to obtain Degree for B.Tech R09 students i.e to secure 192 credits out of 200 credits. Accordingly, the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate resolved that the existing academic regulation be modified as
"A student will be declared eligible for the award of the B.Tech Degree if he fulfills the following academic regulations.
(i) Pursued a course of study for not less than four academic years and not more than eight academic years.
(ii) Registered for 200 credits and secured 192 credits with compulsory subjects as listed below:"

  • All the practical subjects
  • Industry oriented mini-project
  • Comprehensive Viva-Voce
  • Seminar
  • Project work.

iii) After eight academic years of course of study, the candidate is permitted to write the examinations for two years.

Based on the recommendations of the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate, the Vice-chancellor is pleased to approve the excemption up to two subjects for maximum of eight credits to obtain Degree for B.Tech R09 batch students i.e to secure minimum 192 credits out of 200 credits, subject to pass of compulsory subjects as above.

These orders are issued subject to ratification of Executive Council of JNTUH.

Official Notification [Declared on 20th June 2013]
 Download Undertaking form Here

Check Info on Grace Marks & Class Change Here

 

Academic Regulations-Certain concession for passing (Info on 0.15% Rule & Grace Marks Rule included)

JNTUH – Academic Regulations – Certain concession for passing – Regarding. Read: Note file Orders of the Vice–Chancellor
ORDER:
Presently, 0.15% grace marks are being allowed for change of class from first class to distinction (69.85 % to 70%), Second class to first class (59.85% to 60%) and pass class to second class (49.85% to 50%). With this, a total of 0.15% marks maximum are added to final year project/seminar to enable the student to get higher class for B.Tech/B.Pharm. courses.

Many representations are received from the students that a grace marks may be added for passing if a candidate failed in one/two subjects with shortage of 1, 2 or 3 marks.

Under the circumstances stated above, Vice-Chancellor is pleased to extend 0.15% grace marks facility to the candidates of any degree if he/she passes the subject(s) and obtains the degree, subject to approval of academic senate and execute council/MDC.These orders shall come into force from all examinations held during May/June 2010.

All candidates seeking benefit from the 0.15% grace marks shall apply through proper channel enclosing failed original marks memo. The principal shall verify at the college whether the candidate is passing if 0.15% grace marks facility is extended i.e. 0.15% of grand total marks of the UG/PG courses with fail in maximum two subjects.

A separate approval shall be obtained for the eligible candidates for implementation of the above relaxation as and when the applications are received.

Slight Changes have been made in the Grace Marks rule (On 11th June 2012).For Details visit the below url
For the official Notification check the below link

Code:
http://jntuh.ac.in/bulletin_board/JN...1289208489.pdf
Note :Grace Marks will be added only  for external exams 
(i.e., if u fail in external exams by 1 or 2 or 3  marks then JNTUH will
 add them & u can be passed in that subject).
  • You can apply for grace marks & 0.15% rule only after u receive the failed memo's

JNTU-HYD : Procedure For Class Change

1) Requisition from the Student through the Principal.
In the case of the Students who completed their course, can submit directly their requisitions to the Controller of Examinations.

2) Originals of
(i) Provisional Certificate,
(ii) Consolidated Marks Memo &
(iii) Final Semester marks memo.

Note :
  • Change from > 49.85 % to 50 % for Pass Class to Second Class
  • Change from > 59.85 % to 60 % for Second Class to First Class
  • Change from > 69.85 % to 70 % for First Class to First Class with distinction
 

JNTU-HYD : Procedure For Addition of Grace Marks

1) Request letter of the student through the Principal.

2) Original Marks Memo(s) containing the subject(s) for which addition of Grace Marks, is applicable.

3) Undertaking for issue of Provisional Certificate & Consolidated Marks Memo. when students get 216 or 220 credits after adding grace marks.

JNTU-HYD : Procedure to apply for undertaking (For B.Tech R09 Students) [If u want to get CMM,PC by leaving 1 or 2 subjects]


JNTU-HYD : Procedure For Provisional Certificates (PC) & Consolidated Marks Memos (CMM) To B.Tech Students

The Principals are requested to follow the instructions given below when forwarding the “Undertakings” for issue of CMM and PC to B.Tech. (R05, R07 and R09 regulations) students.

1) Download Undertaking Forms from the below url's for respective batches

Undertaking Form For R07,R05
|| Undertaking Form For R09

(2) Print it on the Letter-head of the college.
(3) Duly filled “Undertaking” may be forwarded with the signature of the Principal and the seal of the college
(4) Do not attach photo-copies of marks memos.

International go-kart championship (2013-2014)



INTERNATIONAL GO KART CHAMPIONSHIP(IGC)-2013-14

About
Event which gives a platform for Graduating and Diploma students to fabricate a innovative Go-Kart under a well shelled rule book. International Go-Kart Championship 2013-14 is an event which on hand give a preliminary taste of Automobile sector.
This is the first student initiated international automotive event to be held in india.

EVENT DETAILS
DESIGN,FABRICATE an innovative Go-kart and COMPETE with various teams from Asia.
Biggest plateform to show your technical skills at international level.

ELIGIBILITY
All the team members of the team must be undergraduate/diploma students in engineering from any college/University from Asia.

TEAM SIZE - 10-15 members per team

SCHEDULE

RULE BOOK RELEASE :- 31-05-2013
REGISTRATIONS :- 1-06-2013 to 30-06-2013
PRE-FINAL ROUND :- 21-09-2013
DYNAMIC EVENT :- JAN/FEB 2014

VENUE
DYNAMIc EVENT :- LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY,PUNJAB,INDIA

HIGHLIGHT
*Many prizes to be won
*Get a global recognisation
*Placements for final year students at dynamic event
*AND MUCH MORE...........

REGISTRATIONS ARE STARTED,ONLY 100 TEAMS CAN PARTICIPATE FROM ASIA
HURRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY UP REGISTER YOURSELF BEFORE 30-06-2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Download rule book from - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-h_...JBMF9GaXM/edit

REGISTER YOUR TEAM AT http://www.igcsaelpu.org/page-features.html


For more details visit -http://www.igcsaelpu.org/

Follow us @facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Internation...rtChampionship

For further details and registrations contact:-
M A Qadeer Siddiqui
Coordinator,City Representative(hyderabad)
IGC 2013-14
PH NO-+917702182825
Email -qadeer.igc@gmail.com

Internship Programme of Ministry of Home Affairs for 2013-14

Objective:

• To familiarize the willing and eligible Undergraduates pursuing five year integrated Course in Law and Graduates pursuing Post-Graduation/Postgraduates pursuing Research in Economics/ Finance/Management with the internal audit framework in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• It is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Eligibility:

Post Graduates, Graduates, having secured at least 55% marks in the streams like Law, Economies, Engineering, Finance, Management , Commerce & Social Sciences from recognized Universities, AICTE accredited Management Institutes and National Law Schools. Under Graduate having completed 2/3 years course and appearing for the final year examination may also apply. Law School Students pursing 5 year course must have completed at least 3 years of regular course. Students pursuing courses in CA/ICWA/CFA are also eligible subject to the condition that they must have undergone at least 3 years internship training in their respective disciplines.

Duration:

Duration of internship will be one and half months from 1st July 2013 to 14th August, 2013.

Token Remuneration:

Token Remuneration @ Rs. 5,000/- per month per intern, payable at the end of the internship.

Declaration of Secrecy:

Interns are required to furnish to the Department a declaration of confidentiality before reporting for the internship

Logistics Support:

Interns will be provided with the necessary logistics support, i.e. office space and computer with internet facility

Placement:

The interns would be attached with one of the Controller of Accounts in the O/o CCA (Home).

Submission of Paper:

The interns will be required to present report to the O/o CCA (Home) at the end of the internship. Simultaneously, they will also be required to give their mandatory feedback on their experience of the programme, monitoring and supervision.

Certificate of Internship:

Certificate will be issued to the interns at the end of their internships on submission of their Report/Paper.

How to apply:

The interested and eligible students to send their applications, along with their CVs, in the enclosed prescribed format to Sr. Accounts Officer (Administration), Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi (latest by 15th June-2013).

Selection:

All the applications will be scrutinized by the Selection Committee. The actual offer will be sent to the selected interns subject to availability of slots, and approval of the Selection Committee. The Department shall accommodate interns not exceeding fifteen.

Application form

International Integrated Double Degree Masters Programme(IIDDMP)-2013, AIT - Bangkok & USFA : Texas-USA Notification

Application are invited for admission into the following five year international integrated double degree masters programs (IIDDMP),four year International integrated dual degree Aviation with Pilot Licenses program (IIDDAPLP) to study in Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH), Hyderabad, India and Asian Institute of Technology(AIT), Bangkok & India and US Flight Academy(USFA), Texas, USA.

Seats Intake :
  • IIDDMP = 60 seats each for ECE/CSE/EEE/CIVIL.
  • IIDDAPLP = 32 seats.

Important Dates :
  • Last date for Application submission without fine: 03-07-2013 by 5.00 PM
  • Last date for Application submission with a fine of Rs. 1000/- : 08-07-2013 by 5.00 PM
  • Date of Examination: 13-07-2013 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
  • Examination Centre: JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad, Kukatpally, HYDERABAD-85

Eligibility Requirements :
  • Candidates with Intermediate Education (10+ 2 pattern) conducted by the A.P Board of Intermediate Education (BIE)/CBSE/ICSE with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry subjects with minimum of 45% of marks in the prescribed group subjects.
  • Candidates should be of Indian Nationality/Persons of Indian Origin (POI)/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card Holders
  • The candidates should have completed 16 years of age by the date of commencement of admissions. There is no upper age limit.

Note :
  • Separate Entrance Examination is conducted by JNTUH with EAMCET 2013 Entrance Examination syllabus and 160 Multiple Choice Questions with 3 hrs Duration.
  • The Class work for these programs commences in the month of October, 2013 (Tentatively).

How To Apply :
Candidates are required to download application format and Information booklet from the website www.jntuh.ac.in. The duly filled in application form with Two sets of enclosures and registration fee of Rs. 1000/- in the form of DD drawn in any Nationalized bank, in favour of “The Registrar, JNT University Hyderabad ” payable at Hyderabad should reach the Director, Admissions, JNTUH, HYDERABAD, Kukatpally, Hyderabad-500085 by post or in person before 5.00 pm on 08-07-2013.