Chapter 1: Career Planning and Choice of Courses

1. Subjects available at 10+2 level

Chapter 2: Indian Educational System-and Overview

1. Secondary and Senior Secondary Boards of Education

Chapter 3: Pathway to Course Options

Chapter 4: University Stream

Chapter 5: The Non-University Stream

1. Central Universities
2. Deemed to be Universities
3. Institute of National Importance
4. Women’s Universities
5. Statistical Tables
6. Duration of Courses
7. Integrated Programme

Chapter 6: Learning from a Distance

1. Open Universities
2. NO Scheme of Studies
3. NOS Programme
4. Malpractices in NOS Admissions and Examinations

Chapter 7: Regulatory Authorities

1. Regulatory Authorities

Chapter 8: Recognition, Accreditation and Ranking of Institutions

Chapter 9: Admission Procedures

1. Domicile Requirements for Some States

Chapter 10: Grading Systems in Universities

1. Awarding Grades
2. Grading System in Management Courses
3. US Grading System

Chapter 11: Nomenclatures of Awards

1. List of Degrees Approved by the UGC

Chapter 12: Scholarships, Fellowships and Educational Loans

1. Doctoral& Post Doctoral Studies-Science & Technology
2. Doctoral& Post Doctoral Studies-Social Science & Humanities
3. Postgraduate, First Degree and School Level Studies
4. CommonwealthScholarships and Fellowships Plan
5. Scholarshipsand Fellowships for Study Abroad (Government of India) Chapter 8: Recognition, Accreditation and Ranking of Institutions
6. Scholarshipsand Fellowships for Study Abroad (Private Organisation)
7. Financial Supports for SC/ST Students

Chapter 16: Agricultural and Animal Sciences

1. Agricultural University
2. Subject offered at mater’s Degree level in Agricultural Sciences
3. Courses in Animal Sciences
4. Subject Offered at Mater’s Degree level in Animal Sciences
5. Courses in Agricultural Engineering
6. Subjects Offered at Mater’s Degree Level in Agricultural Engineering
7. Courses in Fisheries Sciences
8. Courses in Forestry
9. Courses in Horticulture
10. Courses in agricultural Management
11. M.Sc.(Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry)
12. M.Sc.(Agricultural Economics)
13. M.Sc.(Agricultural Statistics)
14. M.Sc.(Agro-meteorology)

Chapter 17: Allied Health Sciences

1. Courses in Physiotherapy
2. Courses in Occupational Therapy
3. Courses Offered by AYJ National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped
4. B.Sc.(S & H) and M.Sc. (S & H) Courses
5. Diplomain Special Education (Hearing Handicapped)
6. DSE_VHCourses for Primary Level Teachers
7. Diplomain Special Education (Mentally Retarded)
8. Medical Technology Courses

Chapter 18: Archaeology, Archives and Planning

1. School of Planning and Architecture (New Delhi)
2. Colleges of Architecture

Chapter 19: Architecture and Planning

1. School of Planning and Architecture (New Delhi)
2. Colleges of Architecture

Chapter 20: Art and Design

1. University Courses in Art
2. National Institute of Fashion Technology
3. University Courses in Design
4. Private Institutions Offering Fashion Design Courses
5. Courses in Footwear Design
6. National Institute of Design

Chapter 21: Chartered Accountancy

1. Scheme of Examination
2. FurtherEducation
3. Natureof Activities of Chartered Accountants

Chapter 22: Chemical Sciences

1. M.Sc. in Specialised areas of Chemical Sciences

Chapter 24: Company Secretary-ship

1. Scheme of Examinations

Chapter 25: Computer and Information Technology

1. Some New Types of University Courses
2. An Explanatory Note to the Chart (p.254) 253 &
3. M.Sc. (Computer Science)
4. MCA Courses
5. University-IT Training Industry Tie-Ups
6. Programmes Offered by IIITs
7. DOEACC Programme
8. Course Contents of DOEACC Programme
9. DOEACC Scheme
10. Distance Learning Programmes
11. IGNOU Programmes
12. Computer Programme of IGNOU
13. Training Vendors and the Course Categories

Chapter 26: Cost Accountancy

1. Scheme of Examinations

Chapter 27: Dairy Science and Technology

1. Dairy Science and Technology Courses

Chapter 28: Earth Sciences

1. What Earth Science are All About
2. M.Sc. Courses in Geology
3. MA/M.Sc. Courses in Geography
4. Major Institutions Involved in Earth Sciences

Chapter 29: Economics

1. American Economic Association Classification Scheme
2. M.S. (Economics) Course
3. Specialised Course in Economics
4. Distance Learning Programmes
5. Development Institutes

Chapter 30: Engineering and Technology

1. Major Branches of Engineering
2. Dual Degree Programmes of IITs
3. Post-B.SC./B.Tech Courses
4. Regional Distribution of Institutions
5. Regional Engineering Colleges
6. Technological Universities
7. Institutions Outside the University System
8. Distance Learning Courses
9. Specialised B.E./B.Tech. Courses
10. Specialisations in M.E./M.Tech. Courses
11. State-wise Common Entrance Tests
12. Admissions on All-India Basis
13. B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

Chapter 31: Engineering and Technology-Alternative Routes

1. Professional Societies and Institutes
2. Contents of Syllabuses of Selected Examinations

Chapter 32: Environmental Sciences

1. Courses in Environmental Sciences/Studies
2. Courses in environmental Engineering
3. Other Courses in Environment
4. Distance Learning Programmes

Chapter 33: Home Science

1. Master’s Degree Courses in Home Science

Chapter 34: Hotel, Tourism and Travel Management

1. Institutes of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition’s
2. Other Institutes of Hotel Management
3. University Course in Hotel Management
4. Food Craft Institutes
5. University Courses in Travel and Tourism Management

Chapter 35: Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy

1. Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy
2. Subjects of Study in MD (Ayurveda)
3. Diploma Courses in Yoga and Naturopathy

Chapter 36: Journalism, Mass Media and Communication

1. The Media World
2. Major International Freedom Organisation
3. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4. Press Council of India
5. Press Laws
6. Indian Institute of Mass Communication
7. Courses in Journalism and Mass Communication
8. Courses in Communication Studies
9. MCRP Viswavidyalaya
10. Courses in Non-University Institutions
11. Distance Learning Courses in Journalism
12. Courses in Advertising and Public Relations
13. Indian Newspaper Society
14. Press Institute of India-Research Institute for Newspaper Development (PII-RIND)
15. Grouping of Working Journalists

Chapter 37: Languages

1. Three languages Formula
2. Educational Languages
3. Subject language in B.S./B.A. (Major) Course in Gauhati University
4. Central Institute of Indian Languages
5. Language Universities
6. Non-Schedule Languages and Dialects
7. Schedule Language without Home States
8. Other Classical Languages
9. Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
10. English language Tests
11. Courses in Foreign Languages
12. Languages Studies at JNU and University of Delhi
13. School of Foreign Languages
14. About Katha
15. Translation
16. MA (Linguistics)

Chapter 38: Law

1. Law Universities
2. Universities Offering Integrated Courses
3. Curriculum of NALSAR University
4. Curriculum of NLSI University
5. Law Courses Through Distance Learning

Chapter 39: Library and Information Science

1. Computer and IT Oriented Courses

Chapter 40: Life Sciences

1. What're the Life Sciences All About
2. M.Sc. Courses in specialised Areas
3. Department of Biotechnology Programmes
4. M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Sc.& A.H. Courses in Biotechnology
5. CET for Admission to PG Courses in Biotechnology
6. Research Institutions in Life Sciences

Chapter 41: Management

1. Indian Institutes of Management
2. Regional Distribution of Management Institutes
3. Management Programmes for Engineers
4. All India Management Association
5. Non-University Management Institutes
6. University MBA Courses
7. Specialisation Courses in Management
8. Distance learning Programmes
9. Indira Gandhi National Open University
10. MBA-PGDCA Equivalence
11. Minimum Standards and Norms for Management Education

Chapter 42: Mathematics and Statistics

1. Some Major Branches of Mathematics
2. National Board of Higher Mathematics
3. Indian National mathematical Olympiad
4. Courses in Mathematics
5. Specialised Courses in mathematics
6. Distance Learning Courses in Mathematics
7. Department of Statistics
8. Indian Statistical Service
9. Indian Statistical Institute
10. Courses in Statistics (M.A./M.Sc.)
11. Course in Operations Research

Chapter 43: Medicine and Dentistry

1. University-Level Institutions in Health Sciences
2. Postgraduate Institutions in Health Sciences
3. State-Level Common Admission Tests
4. All India Admission Tests
5. Higher-Level Courses in Medicine and Dentistry
6. Subjects in Broad Super and Sub-Super Specialities (NBE)
7. M.Sc.(Medical and Non-Clinical Subjects)
8. Courses in Health and Hospital Administration
9. All India Institute of Public Health and Hygiene
10. ICMR Research Institutes and Centres

Chapter 44: Nursing

1. Courses Offered on All-India Basis
2. M.Sc.(Nursing) Courses
3. Specialised Courses in Nursing

Chapter 45: Performing Arts

1. University Courses in Music
2. University Courses in Dance
3. University Courses in Drama and Theatre
4. Courses Offered by Kathak Kendra

Chapter 46: Pharmacy

1. Pharmacy Courses
2. Specialisations in M.Pharm. Courses
3. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
4. Course in M.Sc. (Pharmacology)

Chapter 47: Physics

1. Major Branches of Physics
2. Specialised M.Sc. Courses
3. Premier Research Institutions

Chapter 48: Psychology

1. Major Sub-Fields in Psychology
2. M.A./M.Sc. Courses in Psychology

Chapter 49: Social Work

1. B.S.W.,M.S.W. and M.A. (Social Work) Courses

Chapter 50: Teacher Education

1. Integrated B.Ed. Programmes
2. Programmes of Three Eminent Physical Education Institutes
3. Master's Degree Courses in Physical Education
4. B.Ed./M.Ed. Courses in Special Education
5. Courses in Specific Subjects
6. Information Available at NCTE Website

Chapter 51: Vocational Education and Training

1. UGC Vocational Course
2. Three-Year Degree Courses Under the JOP and AOC Schemes
3. Some Polytechnic Courses
4. Specialised Courses in Women Polytechnics
5. Post Diploma Polytechnic Courses at it is
6. Courses at it is
7. Courses at MTIs
8. Courses at NVTI for Women
9. Ordnance Factory Board Apprentice Programme
10. Trades Under The Apprentice Programme
11. National Scheme of Apprentice Training
12. National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training-Subject Fields
13. Specialised Vocational Training Institutions

Epilogue

1. List of Sources of Information on Education and Career
2. A Website Sample

The Backdrop

• Career Planning and Choice of Course
• Indian Educational System-an Overview
• Pathway to Course Options
• University Stream
• Non-University Stream
• Learning From a Distance
• Regulatory Authorities
• Recognition Authorities 57-70 and Ranking of Institutions
• Admission Procedures
• Grading Systems in Universities
• Nomenclature of Awards 101-
• Scholar-ships, Fellow-ships and Educational Loans
• Dream Merchants of Education “Fake” Institutions
• “Invasion” of Foreign Education
• Actuarial Science
• Agricultural and Animal Sciences
• Allied Health Sciences
• Archaeology, Archives and Museology
• Architecture and Planning
• Art and Design
• Chartered Accountancy
• Chemical Sciences
• Commerce
• Company Secretary-ship
• Computer and Information Technology
• Cost and Management Accountancy
• Dairy Science and Technology
• Earth Sciences
• Economics
• Engineering and Technology
• Engineering and Technology-Alternative Routes
• Environmental Sciences
• Home Science
• Hotel, Tourism and Travel Management
• Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy
• Journalism, Mass Media and Communication
• Languages
• Law
• Library and Information Science
• Life Sciences
• Management
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Nursing
• Performing Arts
• Pharmacy
• Physics
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Teacher Education
• Vocational Education and Training
• A Mixed Bag
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• Anthropology
• Artificial Intelligence
• CAD/CAM
• e-Commerce
• Entrepreneurship
• Flying
• Food, Nutrition & Dietetics
• Forensic Science and Criminology
• Futurology
• Gandhian Studies
• Human Rights
• Industrial Safety
• Internet
• Medical Transcription
• Merchant Navy
• Packaging Technology
• Plastics Engineering and Technology
• Political Science and International Relations
• Population Studies
• Public Administration
• Ship Radio Officers
• Sociology
• Sports
• VLSI Design
• Women Studies

List of Annexures

Prologue

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