CAREER POINT INDIA

Online Internship Programme

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Alexis is an International Not-for-Profit & Non-Political Organisation with Passion For Excellence. It promotes Creativity, Innovation, Peace, Harmony and Inclusive Development. Website: www.alexis.co.in

Interning with Alexis will provide an opportunity to realize the India set forth in our Constitution's Preamble of being Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic and question whether:

Justice in Social, Economic and Political aspects is prevalent in our society?
Liberty of Thought, expression, faith belief and worship exists?
Equality of Status and opportunity is it promoted amongst all?
Dignity of Individual and unity and the Integrity of nation is taken care of?

Analyzing on these questions will motivate Young India to re-incarnate the dreams of our constitution makers. In the struggle of economic progress, the inclusive growth has been neglected, hence fostering further discrepancies in the Socio-Economic structure of India.

As an internee at Alexis, you should should be ready "To be the change you want to see in India and also the World".

Alexis encourages one's area(s) of interest whether related to Environment, Public Policy, Economy, Polity, Legal and Welfare Studies research.

Eligibility: Internship is open to students enrolled at premier Law Schools, Engineering Institutes, Humanities, Science and Commerce colleges.

Selection: Applicants will be selected on basis of their performance in qualifying essay and overall profile.

Topic of the Essay: Role of Competition Laws and Intellectual Property Laws in developing the Indian Economy.

Application Form: http://tiny.cc/alexis-internship

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How can I participate in Internship?
Candidate for internship are selected through two tier evaluation process. First, the students are asked to fill up the application forms. The applications are graded by a team and we shortlist the possible candidates. Second, short listed candidates are called for personal interview over the Phone/Skype and then the final candidates are selected.

What is the process of evaluation of application form?
Each application is graded on the basis of their answers by a team. Each answer gets some points (Qualifying Essay has most points) and the applicants who get the maximum points are asked for personal interview.

Is it full time or part time?
It is an Online internship, depends you work full time or part time.

What would be the nature of internship?
The interns would be working on the topic of research that they chose which includes research, studies, field visits and paper presentation etc.

Can those who have finished studies apply for it?
Yes, those who have just finished their studies or currently not enrolled in any course can also apply for it. It is open for all college going students graduate and post graduate national and International. An ideal candidate should be mainly interested in research and issues of public concern.

Is it open for international students?
Yes, it is open for all college going students graduate and post graduate national and International.

Will we get stipend for it?
We will not be providing any stipend for the Internship Program.

How would I be benefited by the internship program?
Internship program is very beneficial for college students. Here are a few things that would benefit you:

Training in research, analysis, documenting and coming out with your own research paper.
Guidance for successful completion of WIPO GCIP Certificate Course.
Chance for publication in newspaper, magazines and research journals.
Certificate from Alexis on successful completion of internship.

What are the possible research topics?
The research topics would be related to the public policy issue of public concerns. It can be one of your interests and should match with our competence.

Can I work on the subject of my interest?
Yes, provided the subject of your interest matches our area of work and competence. We call the short listed candidates for personal interview and discuss the topic. There we explore the subject of your interest and our area of work and competence. It has to be both way.

Will I be working in group or individual?
All interns will work on individual projects. However, the entire idea of research to be done by whether individual or group depends on the subject of the study. We are open and flexible.

Levels of Response

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Examiners award marks using a 'Levels of Response' strategy. This has replaced the traditional approach of rewarding basic points given and the development of those points. The net effect of the change is to reward the depth of an answer rather than the breadth.

The four levels of response correspond to the level of skill used in the answer.

Level 1 – Knowledge: In this answer, the candidate demonstrates that he or she knows the subject.

Level 2 - Application: This is the ability to apply basic terms, concepts, theories and methods to the problem being assessed. An example to illustrate the difference between Level 1 and 2 relates to Maslow’s Theory of Motivation. A clear statement of the theory would attract a high mark (Level 1), but does not constitute application. To get into Level 2 it is necessary to apply the theory to work situation.

Level 3 - Analysis: Analysis is defined as breaking up information into component parts and identifying the assumptions on which a particular line of reasoning depends. Analysis includes presenting the advantages and disadvantages of a particular issue, suggesting causes and consequences and commenting on decisions or situations

Level 4 - Evaluation: Here the candidate has to make a reasonable judgment. This is not just conclusion, but a conclusion based on the material presented. Evaluation includes the following:

• Presenting a balanced argument resulting in a conclusion

• Assessing or appraising the value of information.

• Prioritizing a range of strategies.

• Recognizing the limitations of information given.

• Judgment after comparing and contrasting.

Command Words:

• Account for- To give reason for or explain or explain how a particular event or situation has come about.

• Advise: To give recommendations why certain courses of action should be adopted or a certain opinion accepted.

• Analyse: To break up an argument or information into component parts and identify the ways in which these parts are related.

• Assess: To weigh up and evaluate options or arguments or make some kind of judgement on the relative importance of a particular aspect of the subject.

• Comment on: To say what you think of the subject/ draw conclusions from the evidence. To agree or disagree with a stated position and must be backed by reasoned argument.

• Compare: To identify similarities and differences.

• Contrast: To show how the subjects are different.

• Consider: To weigh up the options.

• Critically Analyse: To weigh the pros and cons of an argument, proposal or theory; a criticism often stresses weaknesses, but should not overlook strengths, if any.

• Define: To give the exact meaning of the term and possibly an example.

• Describe: To give an account of the main characteristics of something, stating what it is. It is not a logical analysis.

• Discuss: To put forward both sides of a case before coming to conclusion.

• Distinguish: To show that you understand the differences between two concepts:

• Enumerate: To list the main ideas.

• Evaluate: To make a reasoned judgment about the validity of a particular argument or statement.

• Examine: To write out what you have to say for and against a subject; to say which side you support and give reasons for your support.

• Explain: To interpret the meaning of a particular concept with an example to illustrate understanding.

• Identify: To name and briefly describe.

• How: To show details of how something is achieved.

• Justify: To give evidence for a particular point of view.

• Outline: To state the main features of something without labelling subordinate details.

• Review: To give an overall view of the important parts of a subject and back your views with facts.

• State: To express fully or clearly.

• To what extent: To make a judgement about the degree to which a statement or theory is true.

Should every College be Co-educational?

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Co-education is a system of educating boys and girls together. In ancient times, co-educational colleges were prevalent in Greece. There was no discrimination between boys and girls. They studied and played together. Along with academic education, physical training was also given to both the sexes. Plato, the Greek philosopher, believed that co-education helped in the development of personality of both men and women and created a feeling of comradeship among them. He felt that co-education was the only method to make both men and women useful members of society. Hence, in the west, the importance of co-education has been felt since ancient times.

In early Vedic Society (Ancient India), co-education was prevalent in a few places. But gradually female education began to be ignored. Moreover, the system of education was quite different from that of today. The boys stayed in Gurukuls, for the whole educational period. There they received both academic education and physical training. The former included the study of the scriptures and the latter, training in warfare. Girls were not sent to the Gurukuls, and thus were deprived of the benefits of education. In medieval India, those belonging to lower castes and the girls were not allowed to attend schools and colleges. Raja Rammohan Roy, great social reformer and scholar, fought against this practice and succeeded in his mission. His job was further carried on by other social reformers.

Today, co-education is prevalent in almost all the countries of the world. In India, there are a number of co-educational schools, colleges and universities. It is my experience that friendships develop in a very natural way in co-educational colleges. This happens because there are so many activities, societies and clubs in the colleges in which girls and boys take part in a pleasant, well-supervised environment. Friendships develop naturally and genuinely because the mixing is a by-product of the event. This friendly atmosphere continues into the classroom allowing young people to express their views openly and assertively. For both girls and boys, co-education provides a more realistic way of training young people to take their places naturally in the wider community of men and women. It helps to break down the misconceptions of each sex about the other and provides an excellent foundation for the development of realistic, meaningful and lasting relationships in later life. A co-educational college is also very successful in challenging sexist attitudes. Many subjects in college allow for considerable classroom discussion and debate. In a co-educational college both the female and male perspectives will be explored in such discussions and this is a very important learning experience for all.

Advocates of single-sex colleges sometimes make hefty claims about the academic advantages of such colleges, pointing to statistically significant disparities in examination results. In truth such differences may be due more to the socio-economic background of the pupils at the college or the selectivity of the intake. Co – educational colleges are considered better from social point of view because such places of education gives an opportunity to understand each other's problems and, therefore, can co-operate better in achievement of respective goals.

A healthy spirit of working and competing is created by co – educational colleges. The boys try to keep a polite and gentle character so as to give a good impression to their girls class - fellows. During their long period of education, they can better understand each other's psychology. The boy and girl educated together make the best match due to their broad attitude towards life and closer understanding of each other's habits and manners of living, likes and dislikes. Co-educational colleges generate harmonious relationship, a sense of co-operation, and thus, help in the progress of the nation. There are a number of advantages in the co-educational system of education. It is economical, poor countries cannot afford to open separate colleges for boys and girls. If boys and girls are taught together in the same college, then there will be no need to open separate colleges for them. Thus, the cost to be incurred on building infrastructure, furniture, stationery, personnel recruitment, etc. will be saved. There is acute shortage of good trained teachers in developing countries like India. If there is co-education, same staff can teach both boys and girls at the same time in the same class, and the problem of shortage can be dealt with. Establishing more of co-educational colleges can help in spreading literacy even with the limited teaching staff and infrastructure. Thus, it will be beneficial for both boys and girls and the nation as a whole. They become more broad-minded and tolerant towards the opposite gender. They interact freely with one another, thereby overcoming hesitation and shyness. The feeling of male dominance may be wiped out from the society if this system of education is given importance.

It should be acknowledged that in the fast changing society of twenty first century co-educational colleges have become the order of the day. Today girls are entering all professions in large numbers. Many of them are heading big organizations. Co-educational colleges will help young boys and girls to mix freely and understand one another better. Today's children are tomorrow's citizens. We must encourage them to develop their personality in a free healthy atmosphere. Girls no more have to remain confined to the four walls of the house. Co-educational colleges will help both sexes to learn and work together for the progress of the country. So, all colleges should be co-educational.

University of Delhi - Coolest Colleges

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Overall Perception Ranking irrespective of any course, cutoffs etc.

North Campus

1. St. Stephen's
2. Hindu
3. SRCC
4. Hansraj
5. Kirori Mal
6. Ramjas
7. Miranda House (W)
8. DCAC
9. SSCBS

South Campus

1. Venky
2. LSR (W)
3. Gargi (W)
4. Deshbandhu
5. Bhagat Singh
6. CVS
7. Dyal Singh
8. PGDAV
9. KNC (W)
10. DDU

Professional Careers for Commerce Students

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Prominent Indian Courses

In India, the profession of chartered accountancy is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) which founded under the Chartered Accountants Act of 1949. The ICAI is self-regulatory and is both, an examining as well as a licensing body. The course has three levels – CPT, IPCC (Group I & II) and Final. After Passing the Final Exam, Members are awarded the A.C.A. (Associate Chartered Accountant) or F.C.A. (Fellow Chartered Accountant) designations. A member will be called a FCA after 5 years of practice. To Know More, Please Visit: www.icai.org

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is an institute which conducts examination for company secretaries in India. The post of company secretary is mandatory for public limited companies listed in Indian stock exchanges. Company secretaries enforce various laws related to companies enacted by the Government of India. The course has three levels – Foundation Programme, Executive Programme and Professional Programme. To Know More, Please Visit: www.icsi.edu

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) is the only recognized statutory professional organisation and licensing body in India specialising exclusively in Cost and Management Accountancy. To Know More, Please Visit: www.icwai.org

Prominent Foreign Courses

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. Candidates leave the program enriched with educational experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in any organization or business environment.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA. In most U.S. states, only CPAs who are licensed are able to provide to the public attestation (including auditing) opinions on financial statements.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is a professional designation offered by the CFA Institute (formerly known as AIMR) to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations and work for at least four years in the investment decision making process. CFA charterholders are also obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.

The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is a certification mark for financial planners conferred by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. To receive authorization to use the designation, the candidate must meet education, examination, experience and ethics requirements, and pay an ongoing certification fee.

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