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Sushil Sukhwani is the founding director of the overseas education consultant firm, Edwise International. He has 31 years of experience in counselling students who have opted to study abroad in various countries, including the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. He is part of the board of directors at the American International Recruitment Council and an honorary committee member of the Australian Alumni Association. Sukhwani is an MBA graduate from Bond University, Australia. ... more
Munna Question by Munna on Apr 11, 2024Hindi
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hey good morning, this year I completed my mbbs course now I want to do pg in Australia can you please guide me which requirements and what are the exam that I need to clear for pg seat. thank you!

Ans: Hello Munna,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am happy to hear that you have completed your MBBS and now wish to pursue your postgraduate (PG) studies in Australia. Concerning your question regarding the requirements and exams that you would need to clear in order to pursue your postgraduate medical studies, I would suggest that you follow these steps:

First and foremost, you would need to make sure that your MBBS degree is acknowledged in Australia. The Australian Medical Council (AMC) will need to evaluate your credentials, in order to assess if your degree adheres to the prerequisites for Australian practice. Next, English being the medium of instruction at universities in Australia, you will be required to prove your fluency in the English language through appearing for English proficiency tests viz., the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Remember that following the acknowledgement of your qualifications, a registration application to the Australian Medical Board will need to be submitted by you. To practice medicine in Australia, this is required. I would like to tell you that based on the field of specialization you choose to follow, you may be required to take specialized exams. In order to become a general practitioner (GP), you may be required to pass both, the multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam, as well as the clinical test, administered by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). On the other hand, you might have to clear the pertinent specialty-specific tests for other fields of specializations, viz., internal medicine or surgery. After having been granted admission into a postgraduate program and after having fulfilled all additional prerequisites, you will be required to apply for the necessary visa, to be able to study and work in Australia. The kind of visa you’ll need will depend on your situation and the length of your course. I would recommend that you conduct a comprehensive study on the Australian universities that offer the PG program of your choice. Remember that the application procedure and deadlines may differ between universities, and so, ensure that you gather the necessary paperwork, such as academic marksheets, statement of purpose, and recommendation letters. Also, take into account the tuition costs and living expenses in Australia. Look into the various scholarships and monetary assistance offered by Australian universities to help defray these costs.

In order to acquire recent and precise information, I would suggest that you carefully go through each and every step of the procedure, as well as get in touch with the appropriate authorities or organizations. I wish you the very best for your higher studies in Australia.

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How to do PG in Dubai after completing mbbs
Ans: Hello,

To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am glad to know that you have pursued your MBBS and now wish to pursue postgraduate (PG) studies in Dubai. There are several steps that you will need to follow for the same:

Firstly, you will need to look into the various postgraduate programs that Dubai has to offer. Examine medical institutions and universities that provide specialization courses in your area of interest. Secondly, make sure that you adhere to the entry prerequisites for the program you have chosen which usually entails minimum academic credentials, appearing for language competency tests as English is usually necessary, submission of USMLE, PLAB, etc. test results, and possessing any particular experience or requirements. As the next step, after having selected your preferred course, you will need to apply following the application requirements provided by the university. For the same, you will be required to complete an application form, submit relevant paperwork viz., marksheets, statement of purpose, endorsement letters, and CV, and pay the application fees, if any. Remember that you will need to obtain a student visa for the purpose of studying in the country if you are a non UAE citizen or resident. For precise visa prerequisites and the process of applying, check the UAE consulate or embassy in your country. Take into account the expenses pertaining to your postgraduate studies viz., tuition costs, housing, living costs, as well as other expenditures. I would recommend that you examine the various grants, scholarships, and other forms of monetary assistance that the university has to offer. Make housing arrangements in Dubai, be it on-campus or off-campus. In order to acquire a convenient and comfortable place to live, I would suggest that you start searching well in advance. If you are moving to Dubai, make the appropriate travel, housing, and settlement plans. Get acquainted with the local way of living, cultural norms, as well as any rules or specifications that may apply to overseas students. After having made all the necessary preparations and once you have acquired your visa, you can embark on your postgraduate journey in Dubai. Be a part of orientation programs, get to know the faculty members and the campus, and begin your educational journey towards becoming a medical specialist. For a seamless transition from MBBS to postgraduate study in Dubai, always keep yourself engaged, proactive, and well-organized all along the way.

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 03, 2025Hindi
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Hello sir, Saranya from chennai. Doing final year B pharm. Heard about gpat from my friends How to do this entrance exam for joining pg course Please tell me if any other entrance exam is there for pg
Ans: Hi Saranya,

As you mentioned, many pharmacy graduates are considering the GPAT after completing their undergraduate studies in pharmacy. However, there are several more options available for pursuing a postgraduate degree in pharmacy today.

Here are the options for pursuing a PG in pharmacy:

1. GPAT: You can appear for the GPAT exam, and if you qualify, you will be eligible for a scholarship.

2. NIPER: You can also take the entrance exam for NIPER (National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research) campuses, which include Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Hajipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Raebareli, and Mohali. Qualifying here also makes you eligible for a scholarship.

3. PG-CUET: A new option is the PG-CUET (Common University Entrance Test), which is being conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency) under the Department of Higher Education.

4. Government Institutions: State governments will announce admission through advertisements. Admission will be based on marks or an entrance exam.

5. Deemed Universities: Some deemed universities offer admission through their own entrance exams.

Historically, GPAT and NIPER were the primary options for national-level aspirants. Starting from the academic year 2025-26, the NTA will also conduct the PG-CUET for national-level admissions.

I have included more details about the PG-CUET below.
PGCUET (CODE - SCQP23)
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a National level Test conducted for admission into PG programmes in Central, State, and Participating Universities/ Institutions. The Common University Entrance Test CUET (PG) will provide a common platform and equal opportunity to candidates across the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas, and help establish better connections with the Universities. A single application form will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admission process to various Central and participating Universities. NTA has been assigned the responsibility of conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

Under Participating universities/instituttions are: Central and State Universities, Deemed and Private universities and Government institutuions.

Candidate must only select the test paper code. As the list of universities is dynamic and keeps on changing during the registration period.

A candidate can apply for two (02) Test Papers by paying the application fee (details mentioned at point 18).

A candidate can further apply for (02) additional Test Papers by paying additional application fees as applicable and maximum of four (04) test paper codes can be selected.

Mode of exam is CBT (Computer Based Test).
All Question Papers will be MCQ type. • Candidates can choose a maximum of four question paper codes. • The comprehension section in the General Paper will be available in either English or Hindi, based on the candidate's preference indicated during registration. • The duration of the Exam would be 90 Minutes. • The Question paper will have 75 Questions. • Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer and one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Language papers will be in the concerned language only.
• M.Tech/Higher Sciences will be in English only.
•Acharya papers will be in Sanskrit except for Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System, and Baudha Darshan.
• Humanities, Sciences, and Common papers would be bilingual (English and Hindi).
• The examination would be conducted in 2-3 shifts.
• The English version of the questions in all the question papers except languages and Acharya will be taken as final.

Syllabus: The Examination Syllabus will be uploaded on the Exam.

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ADMISSION: Admissions will be handled at the level of each of the participating Universities for their respective programmes. After the declaration of the CUET(PG) 2025 results, the respective Universities will declare the counselling/admission schedule and merit list based on the CUET (PG) - 2025 score and any other criteria of participating universities. Please see the website of the concerned university for details regarding admission. There may be admission counselling by the universities with additional fees.

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THIS YEAR 57 INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATED FOR THE SAID PURPOSE. NEXT YEAR THIS MAY INCREASE.

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Sir maine isi saal apni 12th pass ki hai and mai ab bsc karna chahti hu and mera dream cgl me income tax officer banna hai to mai chahti hu ki aap mujhe advice de ki mai abhi se apni preperation kis platform se start karu taki mera first attempt me hi ho jaye kyoki mere aas paas koi mujhe guide karne wala nhi hai mai ek chhote se gaon se hu aur mere paas ab sirf 4 se 5 saal varna fir saadi ho jayegi
Ans: Action Plan for First Attempt Success. Daily 3–4 hours enough hai (BSc ke saath manageable)
1. Abhi se ek trusted platform join karo.
2. Ek fixed timetable banao aur usko strictly follow karo.
a. 1 hour Maths
b. 1 hour Reasoning
c. 1 hour English
d. 30 min GK/Current affairs
else
a. Morning (2 hrs): Quantitative Aptitude practice
b. Afternoon (2 hrs): English grammar + comprehension
c. Evening (2 hrs): GK + Current Affairs
d. Night (1 hr): Reasoning practice + revision
dono me se jo best lage strict follow karna.

3. Mock tests aur PYQs ko apni preparation ka core banao.
4. Current Affairs daily update rakho (newspaper + monthly magazine).
5. CGL ek high competition exam hai, SSC CGL me 4 main subjects hote hain:
a. Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)
b. Reasoning
c. English
d. General Awareness (GK + Current Affairs)

6. Sirf “padh lena” enough nahi hota → practice + mocks = success, Bsc. 2nd year se serious mocks start karo.
Enroll in SSC Mahapack of anyone from Physics Wallah/Adda247/CareerWill (Maths + Reasoning)/KD Campus (English + practice)/Study IQ (GK basics).

7. Consistency sabse bada factor hai :
a. Maths: Basic se start karo (NCERT + practice) focus on Arithmetic topics: percentages, ratios, averages, profit & loss).
b. Reasoning: Easy scoring hai, roz thoda practice
c. English: Daily newspaper reading + grammar
d. Previous year questions solve karo
e. Mock tests start karo
f. Speed + accuracy build karo, make handwritten notes for GK and formulas.

8. Books
a. Maths: NCERT (Class 6–10) + SSC level practice + R.S. Aggarwal
b. English: Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi + Wren & Martin Grammar + Arihant English + daily newspaper The Hindu or Indian Express editorial.
c. GK: Lucent GK (basic ke liye best) + Current Affairs (monthly magazines) + basics of history, polity, geography.
d. Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal, focus on puzzles, seating arrangement, coding-decoding.

#Overall Guide-Arihant SSC CGL Guide, Covers Tier 1 & 2 syllabus comprehensively.
#Practice Sets-Kiran’s SSC CGL Practice Papers, Large question bank with solutions.
#Previous Year Papers-Disha Topic-wise Solved Papers, Helps understand exam pattern & trends.

10. Social media distractions kam karo.
11. Too many sources creates confusion. Stick to 1 book per subject + 1 online course.
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Yoga, Mindfulness Expert - Answered on Apr 16, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Mar 31, 2026Hindi
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I am 35 and I just had a baby last year. I have never joined a gym but now i have gained 14 kilos. My body still doesn't feel like mine, and I don’t want to rush into heavy workouts. When is it actually safe to start postnatal yoga for weight loss? I had a c-sec delivery.
Ans: First, please don’t rush or feel pressured. Your body has gone through a big change. It needs time, care, and patience—especially after a C-section.

When to start postnatal yoga?
After a C-section, usually 8–12 weeks rest is needed before starting gentle yoga. But this is not the same for everyone. You must take doctor’s approval first before starting.

Even after approval, don’t jump into weight loss yoga immediately.

Start in stages:

1. First stage (very gentle)
Deep breathing, simple hand and leg movements, relaxation. This helps healing and reduces stress.

2. Second stage
Pelvic floor strengthening and mild core activation. This is very important after delivery.

3. Third stage (gradual weight loss)
Slow Surya Namaskar, Bhujangasana, Setu Bandhasana, and gentle twists. This will slowly reduce weight and tone the body.

Remember, your goal is not just weight loss. It is to rebuild strength, hormones, and energy.

Also, lack of sleep and stress can slow weight loss. So be kind to yourself.

Please don’t practice from videos. Postnatal recovery needs careful guidance, especially after C-section. A qualified yoga and meditation coach can safely guide your recovery step by step.

You will feel like yourself again—slowly and naturally.

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 14, 2026Hindi
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My teenage son is stuck with his phone playing games and chatting on some app. He is in class 9 and struggling with focus, screen addiction, and mood swings. Can you suggest some yoga or mindfulness techniques to improve concentration, emotional stability, and sleep? I have tried cutting his screen time but he stopped talking to me. What should I do?
Ans: I understand your concern. At this age, forcing or cutting suddenly can create distance. Your son is not “wrong” — he is just stuck in a habit loop. First, rebuild connection, then slowly guide change.

What should you do first?
Talk to him calmly, not as a parent correcting him, but as a friend listening. Avoid blaming. Ask simple questions like, “Are you feeling stressed?” or “Is something bothering you?” When he feels understood, he will open up.

Now, introduce yoga and mindfulness gently:

Start with 5 minutes only – don’t force long sessions.
Deep breathing (Anulom Vilom) – improves focus and calms mind.
Bhramari (humming breath) – reduces anger and mood swings.
Simple stretches + Surya Namaskar (slow) – releases restlessness.
Trataka (candle gazing) – improves concentration.
Short meditation before sleep – helps better sleep.

Make it a family activity, not a punishment. Even 10 minutes together builds bonding.

Also, don’t remove phone completely. Instead, create small limits and replace with engaging activities like sports or music.

Most important, teenage minds need careful handling. Please don’t try everything on your own. A trained yoga and meditation coach can guide both you and your son in a safe, friendly way.

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Yoga, Mindfulness Expert - Answered on Apr 16, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Mar 31, 2026Hindi
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I wake up every morning with extreme pain in my heels. I can't put my foot down for a very long time. I am 41. I am not diabetic. Can you suggest some remedy or yoga exercises I can do?
Ans: Morning heel pain like you described is very common. It is often due to stiffness in the foot muscles after long rest (sometimes called plantar fascia tightness).

Don’t worry—yoga and simple care can help. But you must be gentle.

First, before getting out of bed:
Move your feet slowly. Point toes up and down, rotate ankles. This reduces sudden pain when you step down.

Yoga practices you can do:

1. Ankle rotation – 10 times each side, very slow.
2. Toe stretch – sit and gently pull toes towards you.
3. Tadasana (standing) – improves weight balance on feet.
4. Vajrasana (if comfortable) – improves circulation in legs.
5. Calf stretch (wall support) – reduces heel strain.
6. Pavanamuktasana (lying) – improves blood flow and relaxation.

Simple daily care:
Use warm water soaking for feet. Avoid walking barefoot on hard floor. Wear soft, supportive footwear.

Very important: do not ignore pain and don’t do strong poses suddenly. Wrong practice can increase strain.

Your body needs a personalized plan based on your condition. I strongly suggest learning from a qualified yoga or meditation coach instead of practicing on your own.

With the right guidance and regular practice, pain can reduce slowly.

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Yoga, Mindfulness Expert - Answered on Apr 16, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Apr 14, 2026Hindi
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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 14, 2026Hindi
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I'm a working mother battling extreme anxiety. I visited a therapist who suggested meditation and journaling to express my feelings. But it is not helping, I am not able to calm down and sit quietly to meditate. What should I do?
Ans: I understand what you are going through. When anxiety is high, sitting quietly for meditation can feel very difficult. Please don’t force yourself to “sit still and calm down.” It can increase frustration.

Start with movement before meditation.

Your body is restless, so first release that tension:

1. Gentle movements (5–10 minutes)
Neck rolls, shoulder rotations, slow walking. This helps the body settle.

2. Breathing practice
Try deep belly breathing. Inhale slowly, exhale longer than inhale. No pressure to be perfect. Just breathe.

3. Bhramari (humming breath)
Close eyes, gently hum. The vibration naturally calms the mind.

4. Short guided relaxation
Lie down in Shavasana. No effort. Just listen to your breath. Even 3–5 minutes is enough.

Meditation does not always mean “sitting silently.” For you, it can begin with breathing and relaxation. Slowly, your mind will become ready.

Also, journaling may feel heavy sometimes. Instead, write just one line: “What am I feeling right now?” Keep it simple.

Most important, please don’t handle this alone. Anxiety needs gentle, step-by-step guidance. A trained yoga and meditation coach can support you personally and safely.

You are not alone in this journey. With the right approach, calmness will come.

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Online Yoga & Meditation Coach
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