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Your counsellor repliesI‚ve completed my BCA (bachelor in computer applications) through distance education. I would like to do an MBA in the US or UK. As an open university student am I eligible to enroll in foreign universities?Shirish Deshpande, PuneIn most cases, open university students are allowed to pursue higher education abroad. For US business schools, you need 16 years of education while 15 years is sufficient for UK B-schools. I recommend that you check with each short-listed university about its rules for admitting foreign students.After I complete my B.Tech (information technology) degree next year, should I study for an MBA or opt for a job? Amit Puri, New Delhi It‚s a good idea to acquire work experience before signing up for an MBA study programme. It will also help you decide whether a career in IT suits you and whether you need to do an MBA. You could either opt for a two-year postgraduate diploma or a two-year Master of business administration (MBA) or Master of management studies (MMS) programme. If the B-school you choose is reputable you will have no problem in securing a job with a good firm.I‚m in my final year BA and would like to become an air hostess. Please advise.Shalini Rao, BangaloreTo qualify as an airhostess, you should have completed Plus Two/ equivalent with a hotel management diploma or undergrad degree. The age limit is usually between 18-26 or 19-27 years (for airlines in India) though international airlines may have slightly different age criteria. A minimum height of 154-57 cm (varies slightly between airlines) with proportionate weight, normal vision, good communication skills and physical fitness is required. Keep track of recruitment notifications in prominent newspapers and apply accordingly. After completing my BA next year, I would like to do a Master‚s in personnel management and industrial relations from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. What are my job prospects?Dina Mehta, MumbaiAfter graduating fromTISS you‚ll have excellent job prospects. You can expect to be snapped up by industrial and business firms, information technology companies, multinational and Indian consultancy firms, Central and state government departments, government undertakings, and other professional institutions. You will need tact and communication skills for a successful career in personnel management. Although demand for specialists and professionals in personnel management is rising, competition for jobs in established corporations is stiff. I‚m interested in studying architecture after my Plus Two (science). What are the career prospects in this field?Deepak Mehta, AhmedabadArchitects can work in the town-planning departments of local authorities (municipalities, corporations, housing boards), government departments (public works), railways, defence, insurance companies or in private sector construction companies. You could also start your own private practice, specialise in architectural conservation, industrial design, building engineering and management, or landscape architecture.I‚m in my final year B.Sc and would like to be a pilot. How do I apply for a student‚s pilot licence (SPL)?Sukhwinder Singh, ChandigarhYou can enquire at a local flying club for details of an SPL, which primarily comprises a verbal examination. The private…