The ICFAI University, Jharkhand on Wednesday counseled the students that appeared in the Mock Test conducted by it on March 23. All the students were shown answer sheets and answers for all questions were explained by experienced teachers.
Besides, students were given detailed feedback on their performance and counseled on one-to-one basis . They were also given tips on how to prepare better for the JEE (Main) examination, scheduled on 6th April 2014.
Awards of recognition were given to students that got top 3 ranks in the mock test. Congratulating the students and their parents, Prof ORS Rao, Vice Chancellor explained about the job opportunities for major branches of engineering (like ECE, Computer Science and Mechanical) in the next 4 years.
He also highlighted the changing skills expected by the industry from the fresh engineering graduates. He also advised the students to keep in mind feedback received in the IUJ mock test to prepare better in the next 10 days so that they can perform well in JEE (Main) examination.
Dr KK Nag, Member, Board of Governors of the University advised the students to focus on building good character, which is critical for their success in life. .
Explaining about the B Tech program offered by the university, Professor Madan Prasad, Associate Dean (FST) highlighted that the University recently updated its curriculum to focus on knowledge and skills needed by industry (like CAD, Mobile Applications, Cloud Computing etc) so that the graduating students are more employable.
Explaining about the admission procedure of the University, Dr BM Singh, Registrar mentioned that students are admitted only on the basis of merit.
“In order to encourage meritorious students to pursue B.Tech program, the University offers Merit scholarships and Special Merit scholarships for women. Besides, students domiciled in Jharkhand get attractive fee concessions’, added Dr Singh. Professor AS Prasad, Associate Dean (FMS), Dr S Swain, asst Dean and other faculty members and employees participated in the function.