Route map to the Civil Services: Getting into the administrative services is a cherished dream of many youngsters. What does it entail? Selection of subjects: The second part of the series on the Civil Services examination deals with various aspects of preparation, including selection of optional subjects and approaches to studying these.
Clearing the final post: while answering descriptive questions in the Main examination and in the interview, our analytical skills, sound judgment and ability for objective evaluation come into play.

The first step to Civil Services: Here is a piece of advice from the tenth rank holder in the latest batch of successful Civil Services candidates on how to go about selecting the subjects for the preliminary and main examinations. "Do not play around with subjects that have been called scoring, or easy to get through."
A Herculean task made easy: Arindam spells out his strategy to succeed in the mains.
The personality test: On how to tackle the Civil Services interview.

Brace for the last lap: Strategies, tips and advice for effectively handling the physics and chemistry parts of the State entrance examination

For a winning score: Mathematics and biology are the most decisive of all subjects in the Kerala State Engineering and Medical Entrance Examinations because of the relatively higher number of questions (120 each) in the two papers, compared to physics and chemistry.

Integration of concepts: IIT-JEE requires a much deeper understanding of the subjects.
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Alternative careers in health care: Pharmacy is an alternative that takes one quite close to the caring profession. It poses none of the perils of the medical profession but offers many of its comforts.
Think on your feet: S. Deepa, all-India second rank holder in the May 2004 CA Final examination and first rank holder in the November 2002 CA Intermediate examination, speaks about her success formula.
Crime busters in cyberspace: Forensics, the science of using physical evidence to crack crime, has taken on a new avatar - cyber forensics.
Blaze of a job: For those who would like to `play' with fire educationally, here is an introduction to some of the top courses in fire engineering in the country.
Small-screen idols: The booming television industry has become a good source of jobs to youth in Kerala. A review of the kinds of jobs and personnel that drive the channels.
The art of writing technically: These communication materials are prepared in a company these days by `Technical Writers' - people who can effectively communicate to an intended audience.

Careers in multimedia: Learning multimedia and working as a professional in this challenging field could be an enjoyable experience.
A career in multimedia: There are several computer-training centres that offer training in multimedia.

Insure your future: The insurance sector is set to grow in India and many courses are available for learning the nitty-gritty of the business.
A reason to cheer: Job opportunities in the insurance sector are likely to increase significantly, given the current Government policy. Pick your choice: Here is a list of institutes offering courses in insurance education.