What are the benefits of studying aboard than studying in India?

 

One of the biggest decisions in the life of every student is where to study. With globalization, India had opened its doors for international education. It was never this easy to pursue your dream in a foreign land. But to take the decision is tough. There are a few factors to consider when you make this decision of your lifetime. We help you with some factors to keep in mind while taking the decision. Click here

Pursue Your Dream

Education in a foreign land is a dream for many. And that dream is more achievable now than any time in the past. A lot of colleges and universities in foreign countries are welcoming Indian students with open arms. They see a rich cultural value added in having Indian and Asian students in their courses. If your dream is to study in abroad, look for the admission procedures in these institutions.

A Foreign Degree

A lot of employers give preferences to degrees obtained in internationally recognized universities like Harvard and Cornell over the degrees offered by small colleges in India. This is not to underestimate the quality of education in India. But a degree in a recognized foreign university definitely gives you an advantage when applying for a job.

Global Exposure

 A new place will give you an opportunity to learn a different culture. With a global education there is a great opportunity that you will interact with people from different parts of the world with diverse social and economic backgrounds. Especially in technical and management education, this wide variety of ideologies will give you great value for the entire course.

Beyond Education

It is no secret that the foreign universities have superior research facilities than their Indian counterparts. If you are looking to pursue your career in research and development in the basic sciences or the most advanced technologies, the foreign universities provide an opportunity that cannot be found in India.

Working Abroad

If your interest is not in the research but to work in a foreign land, most countries now provide an extended visa period for students to search and find a job in the same country where you studied. Though some countries like the United States have strict regulations, there are countries like Germany and New Zealand who wants you to spend your brain for them. Click here for more detail's

Fees

For anyone thinking about education in a foreign land, the first hurdle that comes to mind is the fees. Since the fee structures of foreign countries are based on the US Dollars it might look daunting at first look. But worry not. Most of the foreign countries offer scholarship programs aimed at students coming from Asian countries. Look for one of the scholarship programs and the course will be very much affordable. With the increase in a number of foreign opportunities, banks are ready to support with educational loans provided you submit the right documents.

 

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How to Apply for an Education Loans!

A portal has been developed for students to help them meet their education finances. The Department of Financial Service (Ministry of Finance) Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development and Indian Banks Association, have all come together to solve the financial problem faced by students and their parents in pursuing their aim of higher studies. This scheme is called ‘Vidya Lakshmi’ and it is a portal which is being developed and maintained by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd. With the help of this portal student can view and track and even apply for loans to banks any time Students can view, apply for the education loan to banks anytime and can also track the development. The portal also provides linkages to National Scholarship Portal.

The Special features of the scheme are as under:

• The scheme provides for loan up to 7.5 lakhs for studies in India and upto 15 lakhs for studying abroad.
• No collateral or margin is required for loans up to Rs 4 lakh and it also says that the interest rate should not exceed the Prime Lending Rate (PLR).  For loans above Rs. 4 lakh the interest rate will not be more than PLR plus 1 percent.
• Repayment of loans is spread over 5 to 7 years with a provision of a grace period of one year after completion of studies.
• Only loans taken for higher education - full time studies in any graduate or post-graduate, professional, and pure and applied science courses - may claim Tax deduction. The deduction will be available for a maximum of eight years starting from the day you start repaying.
• To make education available to all students the University grants commission has apart from making universities provide liberal financial support to deserving students in addition it has also asked banks to arrange loans for students desirous of fulfilling their ambition as they should not suffer.
• A notice consisting of guidelines for this purpose has been issued by the Reserve Bank Of India to all commercialised banks in this regards.

To apply online, the documents needed are:

• Attested copies of documents for proof of date of birth and residential address
• Passport size photos of the applicant, co-applicant and guarantors
• Copies of previous exams mark sheets/ degree certificate.
• Income proof, latest income tax returns of parents, co-obligant, guarantors (if any).
• Details of collateral securities and also valuation certificates of Government approved valuer (if any)
• Details/statements of Bank accounts held by the student applicant/co-obligant(s) /guarantors (if any) for the last six months
• Copy of Passport/Visa, cost of air fare (documentary detail) in case of studies abroad

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GEEE 2017 Online Application Form

GEEE 2017 is a University Level Engineering Exam, directed by Galgotias University. Galgotias Engineering Entrance Examination will be hung on eleventh June 2017. There are 2 diverse B.Tech programs – B.Tech and Integrated double level of B.Tech

Galgotia University was made in the year 2011. it is most prestigious and national level exam and most winning among hopeful. consistently in the time of June for affirmation in a few sorts of B.TECH software engineers which are offered by a similar University amid a session in different streams like substance, electrical, common, CSE, gadgets, mechanical and so on

Intrigued competitors must fill application shape to visit the official site of GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY which is www.geee.in or www.galgotiasuniversity.edu.in

Some Information about GEEE 2017 Online Application Form:

•  University Name: Galgotias University
•  Course name: B.Tech and Integrated double level of B.Tech
•  Exam Name: Galgotias Engineering Entrance Examination
•  Mode of Apply: Online
•  Official Website: www.geee.in

Important Dates:

Date of commencement of Online Application Form	07/01/2017
Last Date to Apply	31/05/2017
Admit Card Go live	05/06/2017
Exam Date	11/06/2017
Result Announcement	19/06/2017
Fee Structure	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here

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Top MBA Colleges in Bangalore 2016

Bangalore known as the Silicon Valley of India often mesmerizes students from all over India for its IT hub and eminent higher education institutes. Being the home for 12 deemed universities, 24 public universities, 6 private universities, 200+ engineering colleges, 100+ medical colleges, and more than 280 management institutions etc., Bangalore remains as one of the educational hubs in India. Colleges in Bangalore are drawing attention for its professional level education strategy which plays a remarkable role towards skill development and nurturing every individual professionally.

Top 5 MBA Colleges in Bangalore:

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM):

SIBM Bangalore, started in 2008, has already carved a niche for itself as one of the best B-schools in India, being consistently ranked amongst the top in the country. SIBM past track record of students having a strong academic base, coupled with industry exposure has led to an increasing number of corporates associating themselves with them.

Ranking: The institute was ranked 8th by outlook in 2015 and has bagged many other awards.

Selection Process: The selection procedure is made through SNAP entrance examscore out of 150 scaled down to 50

Intake: 180 students

Fee structure: The fee structure is around 15-16 lacs.

Placements: 90% of the MBA 2014-16 batch secured placements within the first three days of the commencement of the placement season. The excellent batch quality is reflected in the increased number of Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) / Pre- Placement Interviews (PPIs) bagged by SIBM Pune’s students through Summer internships and various national level corporate competitions which resulted in 30% of the 2014-16 batch securing Pre-Placement Offers.

Campus facility: The facility in the campus includes Library, IT infrastructure, Classrooms, Accommodation, Cafeteria & Mess, Healthcare and Recreation Facilities

Alliance School of Business:

Alliance School of Business, Alliance University has carved a niche for itself among the best B-schools in the country, having been ranked consistently among the top B-schools.

Ranking: Alliance School of Business has been ranked as top 4th B-School in India by International Linkages, top 4th B-School in South India, top 17th B-School in India overall (including IIMs, IITs and other Government-run business schools) etc.

Selection Process: A good score in any of these exams GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/NMAT by GMAC/AMAT is required along with Alliance Management Aptitude Test (AMAT)

Fee structure: The Fee for MBA program is around Rs. 13, 50, 000/-.

Placements: The Alliance School of Business has established excellent brand equity with the corporate world. The profiles of recruiter who have hired graduates from the School include world-class organizations across industry sectors at both the national and the international level.

Campus Facilities: Alliance University has magnificent infrastructure, comparable to the best in the world. Some of the outstanding features include Magnificent infrastructure-comparable to the best in the world, an excellent library with unmatched brilliance and aesthetics, halls of residence and healthcare center & many more features that provide a unique learning and living experience to all residents.

AIMS Institutes:

AIMS was established in 1994, one of the top B-Schools in Bangalore. Their vision is to expand the horizons of teaching-learning realms, where in, the students' intrapersonal and interpersonal disposition is groomed.

Ranking: AIMS is accredited by NAAC and with the highest score of 3.46 out of 4 for an institution that is being accredited for the first time. AIMS B-School has also been accredited by IACBE which is an international accreditation body for B-Schools. Apart from being consistently ranked among Top 1% of B-Schools in India in various leading surveys, AIMS has also been rated as best college for Entrepreneurship Education in India.

Selection Process: AIMS takes 60 percentile or above scores in CMAT / CAT / MAT / GMAT / XAT.

Fee structure: The fee for MBA program is around Rs. 13, 00, 000/-.

Placements: Requirements of a company are received by C&PR for campus recruitment. The same is formulized by initiating a meeting of the recruitment committee. The committee approves the campus placement and a circular is sent to department heads and students about the recruitment.

Campus Facilities: The facility in the campus includes Library, Lecture Halls, Computer Lab, Wi-Fi enabled Campus, Accommodation and Health Clinic.

St. Hopkins group of Institutions:

Founded in 2009, Hopkins MBA College is among Best MBA colleges in Bangalore, offering top MBA education.

Ranking: St. Hopkins Degree College Affiliated to Bangalore University and recognized by Government of Karnataka, offers undergraduate courses such as BBM, http://B.Com, BCA, and BA in Journalism and Psychology. At present St.Hopkins is recognized among top MBA Colleges in Bangalore.

Selection Process: Their own entrance exam.

Fee Structure: total fee of Rs. 3,75,000/- for 2 years.

Placement: Hopkins MBA College is among Best MBA colleges in Bangalore, Offering Top MBA education, International Placements, Practical Knowledge and 100 % placements. Every student is placed in 3rd semester with decent package and gives an advantage in the final placements where one can expect anything above 3.5 to 4 lacs package.

Campus Facilities: The facility in the campus includes Insurance, Hostel, earn while you learn and Wi-Fi enabled campus

Millennium School of Business:

MSOB is promoted by Educomp Raffles Higher Education Ltd. which is a joint venture between Educomp Solutions Limited and Raffles Education Corporation Ltd. (REC).

Ranking: Business School with Best Industry Interface by ‘Asia’s Best B-School awards, CMO Singapore’ ( July 2012) and other several awards as well.

Selection Process: The B-school accepts CAT / MAT/ CMAT/ scores for MBA program.

Fee: The program fee is around Rs. 3,00,000/-.

Placements: MSOB is pioneering Business Schools with Campus in Bangalore, Delhi India with Top Placement record for MBA, B.Com, BBA in Bangalore, Delhi India. Reputed Companies numbering over 500+ wishes to hire students from our institution as our promoters are Companies Educomp Solutions (India) and Raffles Education Corporation (Singapore).

Campus Facilities: The facility in the campus includes High Speed Wifi Campus, Fully Air-Conditioned Classrooms, Well Equipped Computer Labs and Library with subscription of e-journals, Conference Rooms, Cafeteria and Campus of International Standard

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Most Popular MBA Entrance Exams in India

Are you planning to do MBA in top institutes in India? If yes, then you have to know about the various popular MBA entrance examinations available in India. There are different level of exams available in India namely - Common entrance exams, State specific entrance exams and Institute specific entrance exams. Most of the MBA entrance exams conducted once in a year like CAT, XAT, CMAT and some other entrance exams are conducted more than once in a year like MAT.

Let us have a quick overview of all the top entrance exams.

Common Admission Test (CAT):

The Common Admission Test or CAT is the most popular nationwide entrance test for admission into various management courses in India. The Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) use this test as the primary criteria for selecting students for admission into its reputed management courses. Besides IIMs, over 182 top business schools use the CAT as the admission criteria for admission into their management courses.

The score obtained in this test is valid for one year. To write this test, you must hold a bachelor degree with at least 50% marks. Final year students are also eligible to appear. The registration usually closes in the last week of September and the exam is held in the month of November .The results are published in the month of January.

Management Aptitude Test:

The MAT test is a standardized test conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) since 1988. MAT is conducted by the Centre for Management Services (CMS) division of All India Management Association (AIMA) in four times a year (in February, May, September & December). It can be taken if you want to get into a good business school in India or abroad. Next to CAT, the MAT score is the most widely accepted score in India.

Over 600 business schools in India use MAT as an admission criteria. The test can either be taken in a paper-pen format or in the computer format. A registration fee of Rs 1200 is required to complete registration. Aspirants must hold bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university to write this entrance test. Final year students are also eligible to appear.

Xavier’s Aptitude Test (XAT):

Like CAT and MAT, XAT is also an Indian nationwide entrance test used primarily by XLRI to select students for admission into its MBA programme. Though IIM does not use XAT as a criterion for admission, over 140 other Indian management institutes use XAT as a criterion for admission. You need to be a graduate to take this test. The registration closes in the first week of December and the test is conducted in January and the results are declared in the same month.

NMAT by GMAC:

NMAT by GMAC is an entrance exam conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) to select students for admissions to NMIMS University and 15 other B-schools across India. NMAT by GMAC is a computer based test usually conducts in the month of October every year. Aspirants can get the application form paying Rs. 1600; also the application varies depending upon the number of programs and campuses you are applying for. Aspirants must hold bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university to write this entrance test.

Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT):

A test that is equivalent to CAT in its challenge and rigour, the GMAT is a test you must take if you wish to do MBA abroad. It is the most popular management test and over 2100 universities in the world, including Indian universities and business schools, use GMAT scores as criteria for selecting students. Its score is valid for five years. To take this test, you must be at least 18 years of age and possess a graduate degree from any recognized university. The GMAT can be taken at any time of the year and it is an on demand test. The test can be taken once every 31 days and in one year, a candidate can take a maximum of five tests.

Common Management Aptitude Test (CMAT):

CMAT is a computer based management aptitude test conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It is a standardized nationwide test that was launched by AICTE to reduce the mental and financial burden of students in giving various entrance tests. The CMAT score is accepted by all the AICTE approved colleges that offer the MBA degree. The registration starts in the second week of November and closes in the second week of December. The test is conducted usually in the second week of January and the results are published a week later than the test date.

Choosing the Best Entrance Test:

The entrance tests you are appearing depend on which universities/business schools you wish to enter. You must also consider national and international validity. You must also make sure whether the university of your choice accepts the entrance test or not. CAT will give you the passport to most of the Indian business schools and GMAT will make you eligible to do MBA abroad. Hence, it can be said that CAT and GMAT are the best entrance tests to take for admission into MBA. All the best!!!!!!

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