Infosys: Hiring in Indian IT sector to remain slow in 2013

Hiring activity in the IT sector is likely to be muted this year, Infosys Co-founder and Executive Co-Chairman S Gopalakrishnan has said.

"Hiring position seems to be muted this year because many companies still have deep bench (strength), in other words their utilisation rate is still low," he told PTI.

The $100-billion India IT-ITeS sector faced strong headwinds in 2012-13 due to global economic slowdown and muted spending in North America and Europe, which accounts for 80 per cent of Indian IT companies revenues.

Industry-body Nasscom expects a rise in global technology spending and opportunities created through adoption of disruptive technologies to propel growth in FY 2014.

Nasscom expects export revenues of $84-87 billion in 2013-14 fiscal at a growth rate of 12-14 per cent. Exports were estimated to have grown by 10.2 per cent to $75.8 billion in FY 2013.

The Indian IT industry, which contributes about 7.5 per cent to the country's economy, gives direct employment to 25 lakh people.

Source : TOI

Why a probationary officer post at State Bank of India is a bankable asset

In 2012, when State Bank of India invited applications for 1,000 probationary officer posts, around 5.1 lakh candidates across the country lined up for a shot.

This year, when the country's largest bank advertised for 1,500 vacancies for the same roles, 1.7 million candidates applied. If 510 candidates applied for every job available in 2012, 1,142 are now in the race for every probationary officer slot. Why such a jump in one year? "The lacklustre job market, competitive entry-level salaries and the perks have made us even more attractive," says SBI chief general manager (HR) Ranjit Goswami.

"In a dull market, any good opportunity is seeing a more-than-usual number of applicants. And SBI ranks right up there in terms of good opportunities," says A G Rao, managing director, ManpowerGroup India. Earlier this month, the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey of 5,370 employers across India reported that year-on-year hiring prospects have weakened by 19 percentage points. "Job security is naturally a big factor. Also, despite being a government organisation, SBI operates in a professional manner. Probationary officer positions are not just empowered but very well-paid as well," added Rao.

In the ongoing economic slowdown, with even IIM placements affected and the finance sector hit hard, jobs in public sector banks (PSBs), and particularly in SBI, are looking more attractive than ever before.

Not that it's ever suffered from a dearth of takers. Educated Indian middle class youth have always applied in large numbers for the SBI probationary officer exam. Job security is one big reason - an attribute ranked No 1 in terms of drivers of attraction by below 30-year-olds in the Towers Watson 2012 Global Workforce Study.

The pay too, more than holds its own against the private sector. The starting basic pay is Rs 16,900 applicable to junior management grade Scale 1 and the official will also be eligible for DA and HRA, the latter ranging from Rs 8,000 in rural areas to as much as Rs 29,500 in Mumbai. There are also medical benefits, loans at concessional rates, as well as other perks. The compensation per annum in Mumbai is pegged at Rs 800,000-plus.



The package is likely to see a further upswing soon after the unions and management wrap up their wage negotiations. "It may take another 6-7 months or more but the raise will be effective from November 2012," says Goswami. There are other reasons too. Making the final cut here depends only on the performance in the exam and the subsequent interviews. Previous academic records aren't taken into account; nor is the exam - as in the case of CAT - tilted in favour of those of a certain academic background. A Mukherjee, a B.Com graduate and PO hopeful, has been preparing for the last 3-4 months to crack the exam. "Unlike competitive exams, past academic scores don't matter. So it's a level playing field."

Says Randstad India MD& CEO E Balaji: "Even some of the most senior people at several MNC banks would have spent time in SBI at some point in their career. The scale SBI handles and the exposure it gives is huge."

At SBI, almost every senior official has gone through the probationary officer route to rise up the ranks. "The concept of lateral entry is practically non-existent. It happens only in specialised positions like IT and engineering, almost never in core banking," says Goswami.

He says that the bank's attrition rate is quite low. "In the next 2-3 years, some 5-6% of people at this level will leave the organisation, some to pursue studies, others for other jobs. After 4-5 years, very few people leave." Promotions apart, postings abroad, job rotation, training at premier institutions, including the IIMs, are among the rewards and recognition initiatives the bank doles out to its best and brightest.

Once through, probationary officers are on probation for two years, where they go through training. Post this, a confirmation test is held, on the basis of which high performers make it through to the next higher grade - officer middle manager grade Scale II.

Source : EC

Questions asked by many R09 regulation students.

Q) When Project Work Viva Voce Will be Conducted ?
Ans :
For B.Tech : From 2nd April to 12th April 2013.
For B.Pharmacy (Including Practical Exams) : 4th April to 13th April 2013.

Q) When Results will be released ?
Ans : Results will be released mostly within 30 to 45 days after completion of End Exams & Project Viva Voce/Practicals Exams. We will alert u as soon as results are released.

Q) What we need do after declaring results ?
Ans : If at all if u get passed in 4-2 semester exams then apply for CMM,PC in prescribed format at your respective college.

Application Form to apply for CMM,PC @ http://goo.gl/L5fzg

Q) What about the Advance Supple Exams ?
Ans : Notification will be issued for the advance supple by JNTUA after declaring the 4-2 Regular/Supple Exams. Advance supple exams will be conducted only for 4-2 semester.

Q) Will there be any supple for project work & comphernsive viva-voice ?
Ans : Yes supple will be conducted for project & comphernsive viva-voice before starting of advance supple exams. Notification will be issued for the same along with advance supplementary exam notification.

Q) What all the certificates/memos will be issued after 4-2 results ?
Ans : After declaring the results JNTUA will issue 4-2 Semester individual memo, CMM, PC & OD.

CMM:Consolidated Marks Memo/Credit sheet (which contains marks of all years)
SAMPLE CMM ==> http://i.imgur.com/murPi.jpg

PC: Provisional Certificate
Sample PC screenshot is available in the below link. image is re-sized , Just click on it for the original resolution. PC is valid only for 1 to 2 years. U need to apply for OD within those 1 to 2 years.
SAMPLE PC @ http://i54.tinypic.com/350ph79.jpg

OD: Original Degree.
U can apply For OD after notification is issued by JNTUA. (Which will be issued after declaring all the regular/supple results of April/May/June 2013 Exams - Mostly in Sept/Nov 2013). If you are in a urgent need of OD then u can apply for OD after u get the CMM,PC in Pre-Convocation Mode.

Procedure to apply for OD @ http://goo.gl/IYdH7

Q) Do i need to apply for CMM,PC ?
Ans : Yes u need to apply for CMM,PC at your respective college. U need to apply in the prescribed format given by JNTUA. JNTUA will release the memos only after they receive the application forms from students.

Application Form to apply for CMM,PC @ http://goo.gl/L5fzg

Q) Can i apply For CMM,PC in Tatkal Process ?
Ans : Yes u can apply in Tatkal Process (It May Take 2 or 3 working days to issue the memo's).

Tatkal Process Details & Procedure @ http://bit.ly/IWYgPi

Q) How Many days it may take to issue CMM,PC ?
Ans : Within 1 to 2 working days in Tatkal Process. In Normal way it may take 2 week or 3 weeks depends on the JNTUA administration work.

Q) What is the requirement to get the degree For R09 B.Tech & B.Pharmacy Students ?
Ans: A student will be declared eligible for the award of the B. Tech & B.Pharmacy Degree if he fulfills the following academic regulations:

For Regular Students (Who got admitted in 2009)
1) Pursue a course of study for not less than four academic years and in not more than eight academic years.
2) Register for 220 credits and secure all 220 credits. (i.e., Students need to clear all the subjects from 1 to 4 Year's in order to get the degree).

For Lateral Entry Scheme Students (Who got admitted in 2010 i.e.,directly in 2nd Year)
1) Pursue a course of study for not less than three academic years and in not more than six academic years.
2) Register for 168 credits and secure all 168 credits from II to IV year of Regular B.Tech/B.Pharmacy program.(i.e., Students need to clear all the subjects from 2 to 4 Year's in order to get the degree).

Q) Do we have an option to leave subjects & get the degree like previous regulations R07,R05?[COLOR=#333333]
Ans : No your batch (R09) do not have an option to leave subjects. U need to clear all the subjects from all year's/semester's in order to be declared eligible for the award of the Degree.

Q) Will JNTUA release any notification for exception of 2 subjects For R09 batch too?
Ans : Chances are rare to pass an order for exception of subjects for R09 students. If yet any such notification is issued we will alert u as soon as possible.

Q) Does B.Tech & B.Pharmacy R09 Lateral Entry scheme students have exception of 2 subjects ?
Ans : No u don't have any exception.

Q) What Does Practical subjects mean ?
Ans : Practical subjects are Labs in each semester.

Q) Can i get my PC,CMM after clearing all the subjects (i.e., securing 220 or 168 credits) ?
Ans : Yes at a time after u secure 220 Credits (For Regular Students) & 168 Credits (Lateral Entry Scheme) U can apply for CMM,PC & u can get them.

Q) Rules For Award Of Degree ?

Class Awarded	% of marks to be secured
First Class with Distinction	70% and above
First Class	Below 70% but not less than 60%
Second Class	Below 60% but not less than 50%
Pass Class	Below 50% but not less than 40%

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Fee Reimbursement & Scholarships : Aadhaar link hits lakhs of students

Hyderabad: After domestic LPG consumers, the attempt to force citizens to get Aadhaar numbers will affect students the most.

The state government has made it mandatory for students to submit Aadhaar numbers to claim scholarships and fee reimbursement from this year (2013-14).

Out of 28 lakh students who submitted applications for scholarships and fee reimbursement, only 18 lakh have submitted Aadhaar numbers so far. That leaves a massive backlog of 10 lakh students.

Aadhaar to hit old students the most

Students who have migrated to Hyderabad from other districts in the state to pursue various professional and degree courses in colleges of the city are in trouble due to few indispensable requirements of Aadhaar scheme.

To get their Aadhaar numbers, they need to submit address proof, which they can’t. Since, submitting Aadhaar details has been made compulsory by the authorities for students who want fee reimbursements or scholarships, such students who can’t submit the same within due time may land in trouble.

“There is no problem with the freshers who took admission this year as they have submitted Aadhaar numbers. The problem is with old students who took admission two or three years ago and are set to finish their course.

If they do not submit Aadhaar numbers by June, we can’t release scholarships and fee reimbursements. We are helpless in this issue as the Centre has made Aadhaar card mandatory for disbursal of scholarships,” said Raymond Peter, principal secretary, social welfare department.

He said students were alerted about the Aadhaar requirement last year and had enough time to get themselves enrolled in their native places. Though Aadhaar is not compulsory, various welfare schemes have made it compulsory.

Source : DC

How to choose the Best Computer Training Institute.

How to choose the Best Computer Training Institute as a fresher or pre-final/final year student?

Today because of good salaries and growth, every engineering student irrespective of their specialization wants to get the job in I.T industry.

A decade back when a student graduated engineering had only two choices:

1) Campus Placements: Get a Job in any software development organization through campus interviews and they provide required training.

2) Off-Campus: Learn computer programming after graduation in software training centers and look out for jobs through News papers Ads or consultancy.

The trend has changed today; just to be competitive enough every student wants to have a professional and more practical oriented training on computers during their 3rd or 4th year of graduation.

To meet the requirement of such a big volume of training, we now find innumerable number of training institutes in cities like Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Only GOD knows how many of them really want to give QUALITY education and how many are just to make quick money from the students.

Coming to the main point: How should a student know which is good training institute and which institute will give best value for their money and time?

Following are few points which every student should keep in mind while deciding:

1) Filter your choice from discussions forums on internet about which institutes gives best training. For example if you are looking for MS.NET training,
>>search in google.com for "Best MS.NET training in Hyderabad or Secunderabad"

2) Do a survey about the training institutes past history and the faculties. Check if they are having any software development experience, is their training based on the approach used in project execution.

3) Do ask your friends and relatives, but don’t solely depend on their advice.

4) See if the institute provides a dependable training material. But ensure that it’s not just another text book. The material should be matching to what is taught by the trainer in class.

5) Never pay fees in any institutes without attending the DEMO session by the faculty.

6) Don’t join any institutes just because it’s charging lesser fees. Students pay thousands for their academics but when it comes to computer training few students wants to compromise…Please don’t do this….The professional training taken by you can actually become the turning point of your career.

7) Make sure that the faculty is going to stay with the institute at least till your course ends. Lots of faculties are into training not by choice and passion but because they don’t get a job in software development. They would disappear from the training institute the day they get a better opportunity.

ExamsHub hopes these points will help every student in their decision making and setting the right path for a good future.

All the best!

2-1 ECE (R09,R07,R10) For JNTU-HYD, JNTU-KAKINADA & JNTU-ANANTAPUR

JNTU-HYD (R09)	JNTU-KAKINADA (R10)	JNTU-ANANTAPUR (R09)
Mathematics – III (M3) : 3,4,5,6,7,8 Units
Probability Theory & Stochastic Processes (PTSP) : 1,2,3,4,5 Units
Electronic Devices and Circuits (EDC) : Units I, II, III, IV, VI
Signals and Systems (SS) : 1,2,3,6,7,8 Units
Electric Circuits (EC) : 1,2,3,4,7,8 Units
Environment Studies (ES) : You can read any 5 units from all 8 units, as the subject is very easy

2-1 EEE (R09,R07,R10) For JNTU-HYD, JNTU-KAKINADA & JNTU-ANANTAPUR

JNTU-HYD (R09)	JNTU-KAKINADA (R10)	JNTU-ANANTAPUR (R09)
Mathematics-III (M-III) : Units I, II, IV, V, VI
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery (FMHM) : Units I, II, III, IV, IV
Electronic Devices and circuits (EDC) : Units I, II, III, IV, VI
Electrical Circuits (ELC) : Units I, II, III, VI, VIII
EMF : Units I, II, IV, VII, VIII
Electrical Machines -I (EM-I) : Units I, II, III, IV, VI

1st Year (R09,R10) For JNTU-HYD, JNTU-KAKINADA & JNTU-ANANTAPUR (Common For All Branches)

JNTU-HYD & JNTU-ANANTAPUR (R09)	JNTU-KAKINADA (R10)
English : Units I, III, V, VII, VIII
Maths I (M-I) : Units I, II, IV, V, VI, VII
Mathematical Methods (MM) : Units I, II, III, IV, VII, VIII
Engineering Physics : Units I, II, IV, V, VII
Engineering Chemistry : Units I, II, IV, V, VII, VIII
Programming in C and Data Structures (CDS) : Units I, II, III, V, VI, VII
Engineering Drawing : Units I, II, III, IV, V, VII

Stay Tuned with us , This topic will be updated regularly. If any of u want to share ur branches subjects easy units to study just reply to this posting. we will update them in the posting.You can pick up ur own units to prepare for exams. This is topic is just to give some reference which is collected from different students.