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The Hindu pre-counselling guidance programme a hit in Hubli

Staff Correspondent

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eye on the future: The Commissioner of the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, P. Manivannan, inaugurating The Hindu EducationPlus pre-counselling guidance programme in Hubli on Wednesday. K.V.V. Prasad and Ashok Shettar are seen.

HUBLI: The Commissioner of the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, P. Manivannan, said here on Wednesday that the choices people make determine the kind of life they lead. Speaking after inaugurating the CET (Common Entrance Test) pre-counselling guidance programme organised by The Hindu EducationPlus at C-Lite Hall, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's College of Engineering and Technology, Mr. Manivannan advised students to make the right choice at the right time and not rely too much on their parents.

"Take up a course in which you have interest and not because it is popular," he said. Before selecting a college, do some homework about its credentials, the infrastructure available and the competence of the faculty.

He warned students against becoming too dependent on their parents. "I suggest you choose a college away from home and stay at a hostel. Try to take decisions independently and concentrate on the overall development of your personality. These steps will certainly benefit to you," he said. Mr. Manivannan hoped the guidance programme will help students make better career choices.

The interactive session and presentations by the panellists helped students and their parents clear doubts regarding the courses and the counselling process.

Some of the common questions that the students had were if the field of information technology will become saturated and why fewer girls opt for mechanical engineering.

There were also more specific questions from the students. I want to take up research in the field of AIDS. Do I have to pursue an MD for that? Are we supposed to take some computer courses before joining engineering? Can a student with BAMS degree do an MD in allopathy?

Students also asked the panellists for a list of top colleges that they should opt for. While no definitive list was given, the panellists provided some tips for identifying good colleges.

P. Ramaling, Chief Manager, Personal Banking Section, State Bank of India, also provided details about educational loans that the bank is offering.

The State Bank of India, State Bank of Mysore, Hanchinmani Classes, Kakade Career Academy, and Golden Jubilee Trust of Karnatak Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hubli, were the join organisers of the programme.

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