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How to Prepare for NDA Exams

FAST FACTS Name of the exam:  National Defence Academy (NDA) Age requirement:  Minimum 16.5 years, maximum -19 years as on first day of the month the course is due to begin  Educational qualification:  12th pass for Army and 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics for Navy and Air Force. You can even choose to apply while you are appearing for your 12th exam. That will save you a year. Marital status:  Unmarried Exam held in the month of:  The exam is conducted twice a year - every six months usually in April and August Preparation time:  Start off after your class X (preferred) Mode of examination:  Written test followed by an extensive Intelligence and Personality test Negative marking:  Yes Classes begin in:  July and January Before we get into the details about how to prepare for NDA, let us first understand a little bit about NDA and what a career in NDA means. NDA The NDA is the joint services academy of the Indian Armed Forc...

How to Become a Journalist

An exciting and fast-paced career, journalism is a great fit for recent grads who are interested in current events and passionate about storytelling. If you’re considering a  career as a journalist , then you’re probably wondering how to get started. For example, is there anything you can do to hone your writing skills and get employers to notice you? Absolutely! Here are the steps to take if you want to become a journalist. Earn your bachelor’s degree One of the keys to starting a career in journalism is earning your bachelor’s degree. Depending on the type of journalism you want to pursue (for example, investigative journalism or broadcast journalism), you should pick a major that will help you learn about that specific type of journalism while also giving you a sense of the broader journalistic landscape. Majors to consider include journalism, communications and English. Pro Tip:  If you’re interested in reporting on a particular subject, such as politics or tec...

How to Become a Judge

Judges preside over legal proceedings such as hearings and trials. Lawyers argue their cases in front of a judge, and the judge makes sure each side follows the rules of the courtroom and meets standards set by the law. In certain types of cases, judges hear evidence from both sides and come to a ruling on their own. In other cases, judges give a jury instructions so that they can come to a ruling. There are many different types of cases judges can preside over. Some may preside over civil cases such as small claims, family law, juvenile, probate, or contract cases. Some preside over criminal hearings and trials, while others hear challenges to state and federal laws and determine whether or not those laws violate the state or federal constitution. Judges may be appointed to their posts by government officials, or they may win their posts in elections. Some judges have a limited term of service, while others hold their positions for life.             ...

IAS – How To Clear IAS Exam and Become an IAS Officer?

What is Indian Administrative Service (IAS)? IAS is the short form of Indian Administrative Service. It is one of the prestigious services among the 24 services like  IPS , IFS etc for the which the UPSC conducts Civil Services Examination (CSE) for selecting the candidates. An officer selected into the Indian Administrative Service gets exposure in very diverse roles like the collector, commissioner, head of public sector units, chief secretary, cabinet secretary etc. Not only the experience and challenges but also the scope of making positive changes in the life of millions in India makes IAS a unique career choice. Salary: The basic pay of entry level IAS officers is Rs.56100. The  salary of civil servants  (Salary = Basic Pay + DA + TA + HRA) will increase as experience increases. The basic pay of Cabinet Secretary is fixed at Rs.2,50,000. How to become an IAS officer? Even though the exam to be undertaken is popularly known as the IAS exam,...

How do I become a pilot in India? I am about to complete my 12th standard. What information about college and other processes required for the same can you give?

Airline Commercial Pilots are trained professionals, Behind this adventurous and enterprising career option, there is intensive training involved. From the take off to the landing are many turmoil’s, the plane suffers so does the pilot's mind. Thus a fit mind is as important to the pilot as a fit body. Here is a sneak-peek giving a head-start to initiate a career in the sky amidst the vast aviation industry. Different types of licenses: a) SportPilot b) Recreational Pilot c) Private PilotLicense d) CommercialPilotLicense e) FlightInstructor f) Airline Transport Pilot. 1. Requirements to become a pilot:  The minimum requirements to become pilot in our country are you need to have your 12th Standard completed and you should have scored 50% of marks in physics, chemistry and maths in your 12th boards. Student Pilots: To be eligible for a student pilot certificate, you must be at least 16 years old and able to read, speak, write and understand English, as required by civil ...