Why to Choose ACE College of Engineering for these Branches..Cont..

Electronics and Communication Engineering

                ACE college of Engineering has a well-equipped Electronic Circuits, Devices and Digital lab in second year as per Kerala University norms. The management has provided high quality equipment’s like CRO’s, function generators, power supplies, Digital trainer kits which help the students to get a greater exposure in the field of circuit design that helps them to meet the industrial standards. In addition to this, the Electronics and Communication department has established a Robotics club in the year 2013-14 and its students has been selected for International Robotics Competition in IIT Mumbai. There are many ongoing projects under Robotics club, where the students are given special training in the field of designing of various types of Robots that helps improve their creativity and imagination along with their academic concepts. The students are exposed to various academic and technical activities such as paper presentation, circuit designing, workshops etc. that helps them to gain a very good technical exposure in the field of electronics and communication.  ACE college also provides its students a digital lab having 25 computers with 25 user Multisim for training the students in circuit designing and to develop new circuits with their own ideas under the guidance of experienced faculties.

Why to choose Ace College for doing these engineering branches?

You might be thinking how will I benefit from doing one of these branches at ACE College? What is the speciality of ACE College...?

Yes…I have got the answer for it. We will analyse the special facilities provided by ACE College for its students in detail.

Mechanical Engineering branch

      ACE College has a well-equipped mechanical lab with 20 Lathes, 10 Shapers, 1 Planner and one Slotter. It has an all geared 6 feet Lathe machines which is much superior to university requirements to meet the industrial standards. The students are given training in all machines by experienced trainers. The fourth semester aeronautical students along with fifth semester Mechanical students are also using the lab as per kerala University requirements. The college is providing individual machines for each student to make them thorough with the concepts and gain confidence in their practicals. The college a has well equipped CAD lab with 30Macbook PC. The college authorities have also obtained  30 authorised license for catia and Ansys software. Training in these software are  given by authorised Deso equipped trainer. The students are given original DESO systems certification. The optional provision of Direct Deso certification can be done by the students with an extra 150 usd. The college is giving direct industry projects for training. After the course the students will be given internship in EDS. The students trained in modelling software catia will be much competent in aerodynamic modelling as well as in automobile modelling.  The students are trained thoroughly so that mechanical students  perform well in the job market  with the training provided by industry oriented curriculum. The college looks beyond the university requirements. The areas  providing  ample  job opportunities like automobile, CAD analysis, Designing and Production are taken by well experienced faculty and Industry experienced lab staff. The research laboratories in all fields are equipped with  modern facilities in heat transfer, Industrial Simulation and Modelling, Material Science and Metallurgy. Thus by the end of the course students can either choose job or pursue research after post graduation.

Electronics and communication Engineering

              Electronics and communication engineering has a lot of scope in this modern era of wide application of electronics. Electronic engineers are behind all of electronic components like Integrated chips, transistors, fibre optics etc. We have achieved ample development in areas such as telecommunication, health care, automation, signal processing, satellite technology, microelectronics, nanotechnology etc. which are all based on electronics engineering. Electronics engineering equips students with designing, analysis and manufacturing of electronic devices. Electronic engineers have job opportunities in telecommunication, Software Engineering, Power sector, Hardware Manufacturing, Home Appliance, VLSI design, Television Industry, Process Industries etc. Almost all medical equipment are based on electronics. So electronics engineers have jobs in medical instrumentation. They have lucrative jobs in embedded systems, Integrated Circuit manufacturing, Signal Processing, Circuit designing etc. In both government and private companies jobs are there job opportunities for electronic engineers for   operation and maintenance of electronics equipments. Electronic engineers can pursue careers in areas like defence, Space and other research organisations for designing and development of complex devices and systems for signal processing and telecommunication. An electronic engineer can find jobs in Consumer electronics manufacturing organisation, IT industries, Mobile communication, Internet technologies, Power Electronics, and other industries like steel, petroleum and chemical industry, directing control and testing production process etc. Teaching after M.Tech is also a good career option. Those who have interest in research activities can do Ph.D as well.

Aeronautical Engineering

 

                    Aeronautical Engineering  is the engineering domain which deals with technical aspects as well as mechanisms behind flying objects like airplanes, space shuttles, jumbo jets,helicopters etc. This field deals with the development of new technology in the field of aviation, space exploration and defence systems. It specializes in the designing, construction, development, testing, operation and maintenance of both commercial and military aircraft, spacecrafts and their components as well as satellites and missiles. This field of engineering is technically demanding and challenging.If you have mathematical aptitude, a creative,dedicated and analytical mind,willngness to take up challenges and is physically fit aeronautical engineering is the best for you. Aeronautical engineers utilize their technical know-how in designing high end vehicles for automobile industry, locomotives , swift water transportations etc.Aeronautical engineers can find jobs in airlines, aircraft manufacturing units, air turbine production plants or design development programmes for the aviation industry. Employment opportunities are there in Air India, Helicopter Corporation of India , flying clubs, private airlines and government owned air service. Besides airlines, aeronautical engineers get employment in organisations such as Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd, Defence Research and Development Laboratories, National Aeronautical Lab, Aeronautical Development Establishment, Civil Aviation Department etc. You can also enter teaching field after doing M.Tech. Those who have interest in research activities can do Ph.D as well.

Electrical and Electronics

               Electrical Engineering is a core evergreen branch that deals with the field associated with power transmission and motor control. It involves the generation, storage and use of power. It comprises of the study about transmission and generation of electrical power, electrical circuit design, electronics, instrumentation and control systems, electronic devices and circuits etc. If you have got logical and analytical skills and ability to keep learning and adaptability to changing technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering is the best branch for you.Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment. Electrical engineers also design the electrical systems of automobiles and aircraft .The major difference between electrical engineering and electronics engineering is that, electrical engineers focus on the generation and supply of power, whereas electronics engineers work on applications of electricity to control systems or signal processing. Electronics plays an important role in the implementation and control of Electrical Machines. Thus the course has transformed from core electrical Engineering into a fusion of Electronics and Electrical and has been renamed as Electrical and Electronics engineering or  EEE. You can do M.Tech in Electrical Engineering course with  specialisations such as Power Electronics and Drives, Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Control and Instrumentation, Applied Electronics, Embedded Systems, VLSI Design, Nanotechnology , Nano-medical Sciences, Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics Systems, Clinical Engineering, and so on.. Electrical Engineers are needed in all manufacturing units. All major companies of public and private sector such as Electricity Boards, Large Scale Industries, Manufacturing Plants, Power Corporations, Hydro-Electricity sector recruit Electrical Engineers for their projects. Electrical Engineers have lucrative job options in Design Industries, Production plants, Natural gas plants, Petroleum as well as in steel and chemical plants.Educational and Research Institutions also recruit electrical engineers as graduate Engineer trainees for their research projects. Electrical Engineers can also get a job in Public Sector companies like Indian Railways, Armed forces and  in Thermal and Nuclear power Corporation Limited after clearing their tests.Teaching after M.Tech is also a good career option. Those who have interest in research activities can do Ph.D as well.

Civil Engineering

           Civil Engineering is another evergreen core branch of Engineering.The course basically involves the study of planning, designing and implementation of structures like bridges, dams, airports, sea ports, highways, inland waterways, industrial plants etc. Civil engineers also construct urban structures such as commercial complexes, tunnels, bridges, roads, urban rapid transport systems, sports stadia, water sewages and so on. Some of you might have a confusion between civil engineering and B.Arch. course. Civil Engineering is basically deals with building infrastructure. Architecture course focuses on  how to design and make layouts.A Civil Engineer uses the designs created by Architecture and decides how to implement it. If you have got interest in designing building structures, have aptitude in maths ,have supervisory and administrative skills and have willingness to work out at construction sites civil engineering will be the best branch for you. The growth in economy with the advent of multinational engineering companies and boom in construction sector has given high demand for  civil engineering course.The infrastructure and real estate industries are booming and requirements for the civil graduates are increasing gradually in India as well as abroad.  Civil engineers can get employment in  major construction projects carried out by central and state government agencies. After gaining experience, you can start your own engineering consultancy. Civil engineers can find employment in various consultancy firms, road projects, infrastructure works, housing societies, etc carried out by public and private sector companies. You can also enter teaching field after doing M.Tech. Those who have interest in research activities can do Ph.D as well.

Engineering Branches at ACE College

As we have discussed earlier, the five branches available at ACE College of Engineering are

•  Mechanical Engineering
•  Civil Engineering
•  Aeronautical Engineering
•  Electrical and Electronics Engg.
•  Electronics and Communication Engg.

We will now discuss the scope of these branches in detail..

   Mechanical Engineering

                   

                    Mechanical engineering is an ‘evergreen’ ‘core’ branch of engineering. The reason for calling it an evergreen branch is that the scope of this branch is always bright irrespective of a particular period. Mechanical Engineering is a vast subject and it has wide area of applications in the industry. Students interested in machines, it’s functioning, repairing troubles of machines and having an inclination towards this subject can very well choose this branch of Engineering. Mechanical Engineering has got a lot of job opportunities in India as well as abroad. The concepts learned in this subject like mechanics, thermodynamics, robotics, kinematics, structural analysis, fluid mechanics etc.  are applied in the process of designing of manufacturing units, different types of motor vehicles, aircraft and aerospace parts in various industrial machinery. Mechanical engineers play a crucial role in the development of engines, power plants etc. and in testing, manufacturing and maintenance of new mechanical systems.

 Mechanical engineers can find good jobs in huge industries like automobiles, space research, aeronautical, energy and utilities, air conditioning, bio-mechanical industries, giant manufacturing plants, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, turbine manufacturing plants, oil and gas exploration, refining industries etc. In public sector companies also mechanical engineers are in great demand provided they qualify the various government tests. Those who have flair for teaching can become Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering after doing M.Tech. Doing Ph.D. gives a very good exposure in your research area.

How to choose the best Self-Financing College in Kerala?

   

               Majority of the students wishing to join Engineering in Kerala  will have to opt for a self financing engineering college.So the question arises in the mind of students and their parents ‘Which self financing college should I choose? Which one will be the best for me? There are a lot of established self financing college in Kerala.But the feature you should look into should be its uniqueness from other colleges and how is that college going to mould you as a successful engineer?.I would like to share with you about such  an upcoming Engineering College which is worth mentioning in this scenario. Yes…Its ACE College of Engineering. It is an AICTE approved, University of Kerala affiliated Engineering College started in 2013. It is located in the heart of Trivandrum city which offers various branches like Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering. Avenues in the software sector and Industries is the topic of the day and choosing a college which makes you fit for the challenges of the software industry is crucial. ACE College of engineering stands alone for its eminent faculty, world class infrastructure, state-of-the art laboratories, soft skills development training,good Industry exposure etc.

Engineering

 Engineering is the course of the day, for those who have completed plus two in Science stream which offers ample job opportunities within the country and abroad .It is the most opted course by youngsters within our country and all over the world. Engineering with its vast branches and field of development fulfils the growing requirements of the global market.  

           There are various government, aided and self-financing engineering colleges in Kerala. The major universities in Kerala to which engineering colleges are affiliated to are Kerala University, CUSAT, Mahatma Gandhi University, Calicut University and Kannur University. All recognized engineering college should have the approval of All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and should be affiliated to one of the above mentioned respective university. Students who scores rank up to 3000 (in General category) in Common Entrance Examination (CEE) can get admission in various Government Engineering colleges. For those students who miss the opportunity to study in a government college will have to choose the best self-financing college that equip them to compete with the students who pass out from government colleges. Unfortunately the general trend is that, for the sake of getting admission in a desired branch students and parents randomly choose self-financing colleges without analyzing the credibility and quality of the college. Thus, choosing a good college is as relevant as choosing a desired branch .We can generalize that most of the self-financing colleges were established between the period of 1999 to 2000.So there is not much relevance in analyzing the year of establishment of college in choosing it. The criteria for selecting the college should be its affiliation, credibility, infrastructure, quality of faculties, lab facilities, placement activities, industry oriented training programs offered, study environment etc. We will now discuss about the various engineering branches (with branch codes) available in these colleges in Kerala.

1 AE .Applied Electronics& Instrumentation 

2 AG B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)

3 AO Aeronautical Engineering 

4 AR Architecture

5 AU Automobile Engineering

6 BM Bio Medical Engineering 

7 BT Bio-Technology 

8 CE Civil Engineering 

9 CH Chemical Engineering 

10 CS Computer Science & Engineering 

11 DS Dairy Science & Technology 

12 EC Electronics & Communication 

13 EE Electrical & Electronics 

14 EI Electronics & Instrumentation 

15 FE Food Engineering

16 FS Safety & Fire Engineering

17 FT Food Technology

18 IC Instrumentation & Control Engineering

19 IE Industrial Engineering

20 IT Information Technology

21 MA Mechanical (Automobile)

22 ME Mechanical Engineering

23 MP Mechanical (Production Engineering)

24 MR Mechatronics Engineering

25 MT Metallurgy

26 PO Polymer Engineering

27 PE Production Engineering

28 PT Printing Technology

29 SB Naval Architecture & Ship Building

Architecture Course

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

                      B.Arch. is an undergraduate degree course suitable for plus two Science students.  B.Arch. Degree course extends over 10 semesters (5years) including one semester for practical training and one semester for thesis work. For admissions to the Architecture course, the merit as assessed by giving equal weightage to the marks obtained in the ‘National Aptitude Test in Architecture [NATA], conducted by the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA), and the grade/marks in the qualifying examination will be the criterion. [As per directives of the Council of Architecture, India.]. B.Arch course deals with the planning ,developing ,designing and construction of buildings according to the requirements of their clients.This course demands artistic as well as aesthetic sense.The job of an Architect involves a lot of innovation, dedication and hardwork. M.Arch is the post graduation course after B.Arch.You can also do Ph.D in Architecture after post graduation. B.Arch course has a lot of career options in both public and private sector.After B Arch you can take up various projects individually and work independently.You can also become an Architect in Government firms through various government tests or you can work as part of various private construction companies.After postgraduation or Ph.D you can take up teaching as a career.

Forestry course

Bachelor of Science-Forestry [BSc.(Hons.) Forestry]

                       BSc Forestry is an BSc undergraduate degree course suitable for plus two Science students after clearing KEAM entrance.This course have a duration of 4 years ,including one semester of Compulsory rotating internship.Forests are a rich source of natural resources like animals,birds,trees,medicinal plants etc .Proper conservation of our forest is very essential for our existence as well us wellbeing.Forests contributes a lot to our economy.But now our forests are facing a lot of challenges like pollution, soil erosion, theft, deforestation,extinction of wildlife,natural disasters,global warming etc.Thus forestry professionals are required to replenish our forests and rejuvenate it. BSc Forestry deals with this management and care of forests.

                 There are a lot of job opportunities for forestry graduates and postgraduates in  Private and Public Sector Organizations, Forest based Industries, Research and Consultancy Industries, Development Organizations, NGOs, etc. You can  join Indian forest services after clearing UPSC exam. Corporate houses involved in timber plantations also need the services of Forestry graduates.There are job opportunities in  Botanical and Zoological parts, Wildlife sanctuaries and National parks. Other job options available to Forestry graduates are still photography, film making and wildlife journalism. Television channels like Discovery and National Geographic channels too recruit skilled professionals in forestry. For those having post graduation and Ph.D. Teaching in Forestry is a good career option.

Agricultural Courses

 Bachelor of Science-Agriculture [BSc.(Hons.) Agri.]

                      BSc Agriculture is an undergraduate degree course suitable for plus two Science students after clearing Medical entrance.This course have a duration of 4 years ,including one semester of Compulsory rotating internship.Agriculture belongs to  the primary sectors of Indian economy and contribute to a major share of our country’s income.So Agriculture is a field of huge scope for exploration by professionals trained in it. The BSc Agriculture course covers all aspects of agriculture like agronomy, cultivation of crops and soil science, understanding natural resources and management etc.

                  Those with a degree or postgraduate degree in Agriculture can find jobs in agricultural research and development institutions, agri-business companies, agro industries and government agriculture departments, extension service, financial sector with focus on agriculture, micro-finance institutions, fertilizer companies, agri-biotech organisations, commercial farming players etc.Teaching is another option after MSc Agriculture and PhD. Agriculture professionals have a major role in empowering our farmers about the ways to increase cultivation and yield,need for using only organic pesticides and manure,ways to market agricultural products to increase their profit and prevent exploitation by middlemen etc. This in turn will improve our income from Agriculture and our nation’s economy.

Fisheries Course

Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc.)

                               BSc Fisheries is an undergraduate degree suitable for students interested in studying about fishes and other creatures in the sea.The course duration is 4 years ,including one semester of Compulsory rotating internship. Fishery science deals with the study of life, habits and breeding of various species of fish. Fish breeding and hatcheries is a developing industry. Fishing in high seas, preservation and marketing of sea products need the service of a lot of trained  professionals.With the development in tourism and popularity of sea foods among foreigners, fisheries Science has a lot of scope . Prawn farming is done on large scale especially for exporting. Fish preservation, freezing, canning is done in the coastal and inland factories and are gaining a lot of importance.The career opportunities in both the private and public sector in India and abroad attract the students to these courses.There are job opportunities in the State Fisheries Department, universities, private farms, hatcheries, seafood export units and as consultants in various organisations in India and abroad. Many career opportunities are also available for fisheries graduates as entrepreneurs in farming, seed production and export of marine products and ornamental fishes. Research is on other option available after Master’s in Fisheries Science . Fish genetics and biotechnology are mojor areas which has much scope for research.

Veterinary Course

Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (BVSc. & AH)

                                Medical Science that deals with the treatment of diseases and care for animals and birds are called Veterinary Science. Those who take this degree and practice are called as veterinary doctors. Veterinary science also involves the handling of scientific breeding of livestock.Bachelor of veterinary science and animal husbandry (B.V.Sc. and AH) is a five-year  undergraduate level course. After completing the course and internship, students become eligible to become veterinary doctors.Their study areas include animal husbandry, animal breeding, animal research to control the spread of diseases, wildlife conservation, poultry management and health care, livestock management and so on. On completion of the B.V.Sc and AH, most of the learners go on to pursue the post-graduate program, i.e, Master in Veterinary Science(M.V.Sc) .    

       Graduates in veterinary science and animal husbandry can join animal husbandry department as veterinary doctors/ officers after registering their names with the Kerala Veterinary Council. They can also get jobs in the poultry industry and animal farms; research and development wings of pharmaceutical companies. There are also opportunities for veterinary doctors in the armed forces. Veterinarians are employed by zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Meritorious postgraduates in veterinary science can also opt for teaching or research work. Pharmaceutical companies and dairy sector industries also employ veterinary science graduates. Veterinary doctors are required for extension programs as Extension Officers at the block level, i.e., they educate and encourage livestock farmers to build up the quality of animal stock. They also advise on animal farm management and animal health problems. The dairy industry employs a large number of veterinary doctors who work for increased yields in milk production and the health and breeding of dairy cattle.Veterinarians work in poultry farms to maintain the health of poultry birds.Veterinary doctors have job opportunities in India as well as abroad.

Medical courses- Siddha

BSMS

            Siddha medical system is a very old system some what similar to ayurveda and developed in India. The word Siddha came from the word siddhi, which means perfection of heavenly bliss. Siddha medicines literature is in Tamil and has its origin in South India .Its treatment includes medication ,intense yoga practices and fasting to rejuvenate the body and make it healthy. Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (B.S.M.S.), a 5½ years course including a one year internship period. In Siddha treatment, pulse reading, examining the body by touch, voice, colour, eyes, tongue, urine and stool are the major basic diagnoses in identifying the diseases an d disorders. Siddha medicine also practices Varma (vital points). Siddha medicine instructs the patients ‘to do certain things’ and ‘not to do certain things’, especially regarding the diet pattern for the patient, during the medication. After completion of this course, one can opt for a Postgraduate degree in Siddha Medicine, i.e.  M.D. (Siddha), a 3 years course. Siddha medicine is gaining popularity both within the country and abroad because of its wider acceptance as an alternative system of medicine and due to the least side effects as compared to modern medicine. You can choose a career in the field of teaching or research if you have interest in it. A lot  of employment opportunities are available for those who opt for a career in Siddha medicine like jobs in various Government and Private Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing homes, Health Departments, Medical colleges, Drug Research institutes, Pharmaceutical industries etc. You can also practice privately as Siddha physician by opening a Siddha clinic.

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BAMS

                       Ayurveda is one of the ancient system of medicine. It has the concept of holistic medicine. Ayurvedic treatment not only cures the disease but also prevents the recurrence of the disease. Ayuvedic treatment uses natural products and improves the immunity of body against the disease. In Ayurvedic concept, diseases occur when a person is out of harmony with the  three elements called doshas, Vata (air & space – “wind”), Pitta (fire & water – “bile”) and Kapha (water & earth – “phlegm”). The treatment includes eliminating impurities, reducing symptoms, increasing resistance to disease, reducing worry and increasing harmony in the patient’s life. Ayurvedic treatments in Kerala is well known world wide, which has increased the flow of foreigners to Kerala for natural Ayurvedic treatments in health resorts and spa centres. Because of these huge demand so many fake spa centres without license and qualified doctors are mushrooming. They exploit the foreigners passion for Ayurveda. Now Government has taken so many measures to prevent this. Thus the demand for skilled and qualified ayurvedic doctors are very high now. After completing the degree, you  can opt a domain of Research, Health Supervisor, General Practice or Hospital Administration. Government and private hospitals, dispensaries, colleges, research institutes, colleges, ayurveda health centres, spas, resorts, pharmaceutical companies etc are the major recruiters of Ayurveda doctors.

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BDS

           The course of Bachelor degree in Dental science deals with identifying and curing the problems related to teeth, gum and oral cavity in humans. Those who can score high marks in Medical Entrance examination conducted at state level or national level is eligible to get an admission in BDS programme .The higher studies options after BDS are MDS and Ph.D in Dentistry.After BDS and clearing PG entrance you can specialize in areas like Community Dentistry,Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry,  Periodontics etc. BDS course offers great job opportunities both in India as well as abroad.

BHMS

              Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery is an undergraduate degree in Homeopathy (an alternative approach to medicine, originated by Samuel Hahnemann in 1796). Homeopathy works on the principle that "a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people will cure similar symptoms in sick people".The specialty of homeo medicine is that it is effective as well as safe from side effects.It is a 5 ½ years course,including compulsory internship of one year duration after passing the final degree examination. The core subjects mainly included in this  course are Homeopathic Philosophy, Practical Homeopathy, Homeopathic Pharmacy, Homeopathic Prescribing Methods, Homeopathic Therapeutics, Remedies, Law of Similars, Community Medicine etc. The BHMS graduates can commence self practice by starting their own clinics or they can work in any of the homeopathic hospitals. They can also work in various Homoeopathic Medicine Stores, Pharmacies, Research Institutes, Training Institutes, Dispensaries  etc.You can do post graduation and opt for teaching career as well.

Medical Courses

Today we are going to discuss about the medical courses you can do after plus two in Science with Biology and scoring top ranks in Kerala Medical Entrance. 

      KEAM, short  form of Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical is an entrance examination  for admissions to various professional degree courses in the state of Kerala, India. It is conducted by the Office of the Commissioner of Entrance Exams run by the Government of Kerala.For doing professional degree courses in Kerala the student  has to appear for the state level entrance examination (KEAM)  to get admission to the Government /aided as well as private self financing colleges within the state. KEAM entrance examination is conducted for admission to B Tech Degree course, Architecture, Medical courses, Agriculture,Veterinary  ,Fisheries couses etc. The Medical Council of India and Dental Council of India have notified that the Central Board of Secondary Education shall be the organization to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for admission to MBBS and BDS Courses.The responsibility of the CBSE is limited to the conduct of the entrance examination, declaration of result and providing merit list to the Counselling Authorities.NEET is the exam at National level where as KEAM is the exam at state level.The result of those who have appeared for KEAM 2014 medical entrance will be published on or before 20th May 2014 as per their site information.

We will discuss about the medical courses first.The various medical courses admitted through KEAM are

Medical Courses :

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

MBBS

The basic medical qualification for becoming a Doctor in English Medicine or Allopathy  is MBBS. It is suitable for those who are interested in Science and wish to cure sick people using English medicines and doing surgery for those needed.The MBBS course is four-and-a-half years, followed by one year of Compulsory Rotating Residential Internship (CRRI). The MBBS course is followed by MS, a post-graduation course in surgical specialities, MS or MD and DNB (Highly qualified P.G. and Super specilization), which are postgraduate courses in medical specialities usually of three years duration. After MBBS, post graduate level studies (MD or MS) can be conducted and there are many specializations including General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Psychiatry, and Anesthesiology.The job prospects of qualified doctors are tremendous.They can work in hospitals as well as do private practice.

Graduation courses in Pharmacy

           Pharmacy deals with all aspects of medicine.It involves  preparation, mixing,manufacturing etc of various medicines, tablets, ointments,various pharmaceutical products etc.These medicines are given with the prescription of a registered medical practitioner. 

           B Pharm and Pharm .D(Doctor of Pharmacy) are the graduation courses in pharmacy.The duration of B Pharm is 4 years and that of Pharm D is 6 years. A degree in Pharmacy is the basic prerequisite for registration to practice as a pharmacist in many countries.After the completion of the pharmacy studies, one can find employment in various hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, etc. or they can run their own pharmacy shops. . They can also work as medical representatives.Those who are interested in teaching can pursue it after higher studies. The pharmacists can work both in central government, state government departments and in private industries. The government departments include Health protection branch, Pest control division of Agriculture, Provincial Departments of Environment or agriculture, etc. There are also opportunities in  the food and cosmetic industries .

First we will understand the difference between the two courses.

                     Pharm.D is a Doctor degree, which  offer students with an  in-depth study on clinical pharmacy. It is specifically meant  for students interested in becoming practising pharmacist for large hospitals and healthcare industries. You can  prefix Dr to your name after completing Pharm D course for practicing in Pharmacy. Students who wish to make a career working as pharmacist in large hospitals and healthcare industries in the India or  abroad can n pursue Pharm D.

                    B. Pharm on the other hand is research oriented  that involves drug discovery, quality control, quality assurance etc.If you are interested in researching new drugs and therapies, while working for drugs, pharma and biotech industries, is what you are looking for, then choose B.Pharm followed by the masters degree, M.Pharm.

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Cardio Vascular Technology (BCVT)

               Heart has a vital role in the human body. Thus cardio vascular health is very essential for the proper functioning of our body. Any variation to the normal working of our body should be immediately referred to a Cardiologist. A Cardio vascular technologist assists a Cardiologist in various treatments in heart. The cardiovascular technologists hold an important role in the diagnostic and interventional procedures in cardiology. A cardio vascular technologist prepares heart patients for invasive heart procedures like cardiac catheterization and Non invasive cardiologic procedures that is , medical treatments which do not involve the insertion of medical instrumentation into a patient’s body like  echocardiography, which involves the use of ultrasound technologies to detect and monitor a patient’s cardiovascular condition. As the job of a cardio vascular technologist is a bit riskier and a mistake can cost lives, this course involves a lot of  training .The scope for this course is very high in India as well as abroad.

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Physiotherapy

           Physiotherapy is done to recover  the body to its normal state  after  a physical ailment and treatments like surgery,fracture etc.It involves a number of physical treatments from massage to specialized applications.Today,because of the sedentary life style of people,many people get physical ailments like spondilitis,frozen-shoulders,osteoarthritis,back-pain etc.For these ailments along with medication physiotherapy is essential for recovery.Physiotherapy is also prescribed by doctors after certain surgeries like knee replacement surgery,surgery after major accidents etc to increase the mobility of the affected body part and to recover as early as possible.

Physiotherapists have got ample job opportunities in hospitals,  Fitness centers or Health clubs,  special schools,Community health Centers ,Sports centers etc.After doing Masters and PhD physiotherapists can opt teaching as a good career too.They have good career prospects in India as well as abroad.

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Optometry

         Optometry as the name indicates deals with eyes and its related structures.It deals with the diagnosis of problems of eyes and its treatment,refractive errors and their correction,using lenses and other aids.Optometrists are health professionals who have specialized in eye care .They deal with eye testing and providing solutions to patients who suffer from partial sight, hereditary vision defects, squint, weakening of eye muscles etc. They suggest the use of proper vision aids such as spectacles or contact lenses. They also provide pre-operative and post-operative care to cataract patients. However, optometrists are not ophthalmologists, the latter being physicians trained to even undertake eye surgeries, when necessary.Optometry course has got great job opportunities in India and abroad.They can find placement in government as well as private hospitals assisting eye doctors.Or they can do masters degree and take PhD and go for teaching jobs in medical colleges.They can start their own optic shops,manufacturing units or join multinational companies manufacturing eye care related products.