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I am a final year student pursuing B.Tech in Automobile Engineering. What are the job opportunities available in this field?

Gaurav Doshi

Automobile engineers design new models of automobiles, keeping in mind performance, capability, strength, appearance and also their expenditure on the manufacture and maintenance. The major responsibility of an automobile engineer is maintaining the high standard of vehicle by using traditional methods and state of the art technology.

Automobile engineers test the performance and efficiency of the engine chassis and transmission systems apart from other components. They also ensure proper lubrication of vital parts and make adjustments to the mechanism to ensure optimum performance.

At workshops, factories and garages, they are entrusted with the general supervision of mechanics.

To become a professional automobile engineer you should pursue Automobile Engineering at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Good aptitude at Mathematics and Design helps you to pass the course with flying colours.

Job prospects

Globalisation and incredible growth of automobile industry have resulted in numerous opportunities for automobile engineers not only in India but abroad as well. Qualified candidates with excellent communication skills are in much demand in reputed companies like Volvo, Ashok Leyland, Telco, Ford, Hyundai and Maruti.Automobile industry giants provide job opportunities to qualified engineers in their production plants. Several other private motor repair and maintenance service stations, automobile garages or workshops also offer job opportunities for qualified automobile engineers.

State road transport corporations, private transport companies, insurance companies and motor vehicle departments are some more avenues.Some of the job roles in the field of automobile engineering are listed below:

Automobile Engineering Technicians

Safety Engineering

Emissions Research

NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) Engineers

Performance Engineers

Vehicle Dynamics Controllers

Operations Research

Designing

Graduates and postgraduates in automobile engineering are likely to get good openings in manufacturing and marketing fields. Diploma holders in automobile engineering can start their own business such as automobile maintenance workshop or automobile garages. Those who complete M.Tech or PhD can take up teaching.

B.Tech holders in Automobile Engineering with an MBA can reach the frontline in marketing management careers.

Aspirants with the knowledge of CAD (Computer Aided Designing), CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing), and ERP, can find employment as designers. They can design newer models of vehicles by joining the Research and Development wing of companies.

Salaries

A fresh graduate can expect between Rs. 20, 000 and Rs. 30, 000 per month. The pay varies based on aspects like the company, job role and the potential of the candidate. Candidates from well-known technological institutions like IITs, NITs, and BITS get good pay package according to their academic excellence and skills. Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Skoda, Audi, Ford and Toyota are some employers in this field.

Higher studies

Those who have completed BE or B.Tech in Automobile Engineering with a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score can enrol for M.Tech or Ph.D programmes in automobile, automotive engineering and allied branches.

Some of the universities offering M.Tech in related subjects are:

Osmania University, Hyderabad offers M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with CAD/ CAM as specialisation. Candidates who have completed BE/ B.Tech/ AMIE in Mechanical/ Automobile/ Aeronautical/ Industrial/ Production/ Marine engineering or

an allied subject can apply for this course. The admission is based on performance at GATE/ PGECET. For more details, please visit www.osmania.ac.in

JNTU, Hyderabad offers M.Tech Mechanical Engineering with CAD/ CAM as specialisation. The admission is based on performance at GATE/ entrance test. For further details, please visit www.jntu.ac.in

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai offers M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Automobile Engineering. Any BE/ B.Tech Mechanical/ Automobile Engineer can apply for this course.

For further details, please visit, www.vjti.ac.in

T. Muralidharan,

TMI e2E Academy

(Queries for this column can be sent to collegian@thehindu.co.in)

Engineering in Automobile Engineering Courses in India

Automotive or Automobile Engineeringis a branch of engineering discipline which studies the operating principles of the automobiles by incorporating various elements of engineering such as mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineering. The study of automotive engineering is to design, develop, fabricate, and testing vehicles or vehicle components from the concept stage to production stage. Production, development, and manufacturing are the three major functions in this field.

Automobile Engineers are mainly divided into three streams such as production or design engineering focuses on design components, testing of parts, coordinating tests, and system of a car; Development domain is

concerned with performance, durability, and speed of the vehicle; and Manufacturing domain deals with the creation and assembling the whole parts of automobiles. The automotive engineering field is research-intensive and involves direct application of mathematical models and formulas.

Few courses under this field are: -  Diploma in Automotive Engineering Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering Bachelor of Technology in Automotive Engineering Master of Engineering in Automotive Engineering Master of Technology in Automotive Engineering

Basic EligibilityUG: To pursue an undergraduate course in automotive engineering, candidates should be 10+2 pass with 50% marks in physics, chemistry and mathematics from recognized Board examination.

PG: To pursue a postgraduate course in automotive engineering, candidates should have Bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering / Bachelor in Technology in automotive from recognized University.

Others: Eligibility Criteria for Diploma courses: -

To pursue Diploma course in automotive engineering, candidates should be 10+2 pass in science stream with 50% marks in Physics, Math’s and Chemistry subjects from recognized board examination.

SpecializationsFew specializations in this field are: -  Engine systems Electronics and control systems Fuel technology and emissions Fluid mechanics Aerodynamics

Thermodynamics Rapid prototyping Alternative fuels Computer-based systems and electronics Emissions control Vehicle and pedestrian safety or supply chain management

Job ProspectsAutomobile manufacturing industries such as TELCO, L & T, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra & Mahindra, Heldex India, Bajaj Auto and Gabrial employ automotive engineering graduates as Supplier Warranty Recovery Specialist, Underbody Engineer, Senior Production Engineer, Quality Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer and Driver Instrumentation Engineer.

Automotive engineer jobs need constant up gradation of skills to keep pace with technological advancements. Many of Automotive engineering graduates also join defense services of the country. Some even setup own business venture or take up traditional teaching profession.

Pay package: -

For fresh graduates the average pay package offered ranges in between Rs. 15,000 to Rs20,000 per month. However, the remuneration varies depending on the size of the organizations, profile, qualification and experience, depending on these factors they can earn as much high as Rs. 1,00,000 per month.Engineering Colleges for Automobile Engineering in India

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What to do after 10th : Diploma or +2 Non Medical ? January 30, 2014  Admin  Life Style

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This is the critical question that comes in every student who is going to pass his matriculation. Many of my own knowns have asked me same question – What to do after 10th : Diploma or +2 Non Medical ?. I have also done diploma cum degree from Chandigarh College Of Engineering & Technology ( Panjab University).  So I opted to write an article on it and wanted to share my views about it with you all.

Before starting, I would like to mention that diploma is not equivalent to degree (in case if someone is in confusion with it). Now coming to our main point, there is vast difference between diploma and 12th with non-medical. +2 is the general line and if you want to go for various types of graduation courses(not specifically for Engineering) then you can go for +2 with non-medical because after completion of 12th with non-medical, you can go for any type of field.

Whereas Diploma is the specialized field and technical study which is to be done after 10th. 10th is mandatory to do the diploma. You must have completed your 10th with more than 50% marks under some recognized university or board. Then after you will be eligible for diploma.Also Read : Top 5 Things You Miss After College Life+2 has only four streams that are:1.Non-Medical2.Medical3.Arts4.CommerceWhereas diploma n be done in any of the following stream. The various streams in diploma are:

1.Diploma in Nursing2.Diploma in Engineering3.Diploma in Fashion Designing4.Diploma in Interior Designing5.Diploma in Journalism

And list goes on…

For only engineering , there are also various streams of diploma. The streams are:1.Computer science engineering2.Information technology3.Civil Engineering4.Mechanical Engineering5.Aeronautical Engineering6.Food technology7.Biotechnology8.Electrical Engineering9.Electronics and communication Engineering10.Nanotechnologyand list goes on….

I hope now you all are familiar with diploma and +2.

Also Read : Top 5 Reasons Why One Should Experience Hostel LifeIf you want to do Engineering and are confused between Diploma or +2 Non Medical , read following key points carefully:1)    You will have to do six year study ( after 10 th) in both cases to become Engineer-

Diploma : 3 years

Degree:  3 years ( You will get admission in 2nd year directly)

                   OR

+2 Non Medical : 2 years

Degree: 4 years

2)    Diploma in Engineering will provide you the foundation for Engineering and will almost cover all the subjects related to a particular stream which you choose i.e if you select Diploma you will cover all the subjects ( in basics) that you will be doing in degree.

On the contrary, if you select +2 non medical , you will study Intermediate consists of PCM(Physics, Chemistry, Maths), Bi.P.C(Physics, Chemistry,Biology), Commerce,.etc which is of a two year course.

Conclusion: Completing diploma is definitely advantageous because if you complete diploma in a particular stream then graduation in the particular stream will be very easy. Usually diploma and +2 courses will be treated equally but diploma definitely has got an upper hand.

3)    If you belong to a middle class family and your parents can not afford to give you a higher study , than you should do Diploma as on the basis of Diploma even you can get job easily ( Many of my own friends got selected in many renowned companies: IBM, AMW, L&T, Godrej). You can do part time degree A.M.I.E.(Associate Member of The Institution of Engineers India).4)    If you are good at studies and have the ability to get the good AIEEE(All India Engineering Entrance Examination ) Rank, than I would suggest you to go for the +2 Non Medical. After giving AIEEE exam you have a lot of colleges waiting to give you admission. But in case of Diploma there are limited colleges that follows LEET(Lateral Entry Entrance Test), a test that allows you to take admission in 2nd year directly. However some colleges do not take LEET test , they just consider the diploma percentage and make merits entirely on diploma percentage.

5)    There is also a slightly different imapct on your resumes of these two branches. If you have firstly done in a specific stream and than you have done degree in that stream, obviously you will have a edge on one who has done +2 non medical and has studied PCM ( Physics, Chemistry, Math). You will have more practical knowledge ( as you have also too make live projects in diploma as well) and interviewer will consider this. But this coin does not work everytime. Some companies prefer +2 to Diploma. To them +2 matters more.

6)    If you are not sure what line you want to chose in future, prefer to do +2 not diploma, as you will get two years more to decide your line in which you are interested.

Advice: Listen to everyone , But do what your heart says. I too was approached by many friends to drop the idea of diploma and do the +2 Non medical.  But I did not. And I am happy with my decision,  as by the grace of god , I got job in IT company.

I have listed out many key points. Choice is yours. Things changes a lot respective to the college you are getting admission. Try to get admission in good and higher colleges.

I hope this article will be beneficial to you. If you have any suggestions, feedbacks or experience, you can share with our readers. All you have to do is to comment below.

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Expert advice: What to do after Class 10thSource : SIFYLast Updated: Thu, May 30, 2013 05:09 hrs

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Francis: Any interesting career options that you would have liked to pursue if you were a 10th standard student in today's world and looking ahead? could you list a few options that could prove financially rewarding too. 

Ans: Let me answer your second question first: If you are good at what you do, money automatically chases you. That is more so in today's economy where our country is progressing rapidly, opportunities are plentiful, and demand for competent professionals exists in every field. So do choose based on what you like and what you are good at. To answer your first question, it took me almost 15 years, but I did find the career of my dreams, and that is counselling. So if I was in 10th standard now I would still aim to do what I am doing right now. Those days there was no guidance, information etc about variety of careers. Today you have so much information and means to evaluate yourself, at the touch of a fingertip.

One example is this very form in which you are getting instant answers to your doubts. Utilize such facilities and do a thorough exploration. We do so much research to find out a good dress, which movie to watch, what to order in a restaurant, spend much much more time in choosing your career - entirely based on your interest, lifestyle and expertise, not on 'scope'. Best of luck ! 

Zoltan: What are the options available in 11th if i were to take up commerce?

Ans: There are innumerable options (all excluding engineering, medicine and science related fields) To list out just a few, it could be Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary, Civil Services, various branches of military service, banking, investment banking, communications, visual arts, computer applications, travel and tourism, teaching, economics, etc etc 

Manish: Hallo Sir, Sir, which are the best medical colleges in India? And how much will be the fee for theie courses?

Ans: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (www.aiims.edu) is still considered to be one of the best in Asia. Christian Medical College Vellore, KMC Manipal, PIGMER in Chandigarh, JIPMer in Puducherry ( www.jipmer.edu.in) also have very good reputation. Armed Forces Medical College in Pune (www.afmcdg1d.nic.in) is an excellent alternative because they give you a handsome stipend, but you have to commit to minimum 5 years military service. Fees varies from college to college and also the exam through which you have obtained admission.

Abbas: You seem a very interesting man with many interesting qualifications, sir. just curious, but how did you decide your career path. when did you start thinking about it and how you got here. pls share

Ans: Can I be frank with you? I just drifted .... science was supposed to be better than arts in my days. Engineering happened because I hated my Biology teacher. I got into IIT without any coaching (thanks to my parents from whom I inherited high intellectual genes). Subsequently I never worked as an engineer, but I have no regrets at all for my basic studies, because excellent institutions like IITs give you an all-round grinding and foundation that helps you to branch off into whatever you genuinely like and enjoy.... and to succeed -- which is what I did. 

Guest: How does one prepare for the engineering and medical entrance exams? are coaching classes a must?

Ans: Coaching is necessary only to understand the methodology of how to answer the battery of questions within the limited time span of 1 hour 20 minutes for each subject. The more you practice and understand the best way of cracking those exams, the higher your chances of success. There are Guide books available at Avenue Road etc. If you are capable of doing the above by yourself it is very good. Otherwise you may take up short-term crash course for the entrance tests paulson. 

KP: My son is in 12th CBSE this year and he has taken PCMB. He is going for JEE coaching as well as Medical coaching separately. He wants to attempt both and he is doing reasonably well in all 4 subjects listed above. how to find out his real interest?

Ans: You are right that it is better to find out his real interest (and talent/ aptitude) instead of just going blindly into two diverse fields of engineering and medicine. Check out his interest, his personality traits, and the subjects he enjoys most, and then match them to either career. Give him exposure to the working world of technology and medicine, and see which he relates to more. If all else fails then you can take him for an aptitude test which is done by selected professionals in every large city, including Bangalore. One such institute is www.banjaraacademy.org 

Guest: How important english skills? how small town boy with big dreams build it?

Ans: While English skills do help in anything that you do in today's globalized world, it is not that a small town boy whose English is not excellent will have to forego his dreams. If you are aiming for a career in technical, creative, science fields, even if you English is not perfect, you can still do very well professionally. However, you can overcome what you lost out in early years having been brought up in a small town by just practicing speaking and writing in English, maybe even attend a short-term course in spoken English, and constantly being in the company of English speaking people, reading newspapers and books of your interest, etc. Your dreams will materialize more based on your choice of a right career which suits your interest, aptitude and personality. 

Piyush: Do I stick with karnataka sslc after my 10th or shift to cbse or icse? please elaborate...

Ans: There is no Karnataka SSLC after 10th. I presume you wish to know whether you should do PUC or shift to ISC (not ICSE) or CBSE. It may be a little difficult for you to switch over to the latter two, since students who have already studied in those stream will have an advantage over you. You will need to read up what you were not taught in 10th, but was taught in CBSE and ICSE schools. If you are determined you can switch over, but it will be far smoother if you continue with PUC, aim for a good college which does not have too many students in each class, and aim for a specific career goal 

Jude_2s: Sir, I have finished my Engineering. I want to do a MS in abroad. Which country would be best to go for it?

Ans: While USA has traditionally been the most sought-after country for higher studies in engineering, you can also explore Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Germany, since studies are slightly cheaper there and admission is easier. Ensure that you select the right specialization and a reputed university, for that will determine your employment potential. Ideally you should have begun the process of preparation when you were competing 3rd year engineering, as you will have to go through GRE, TOEFL etc, whose marks will determine which University will accept you. I you are starting the process now, try and gain some work experience in the meanwhile 

Rakesh: I love economics. If I were to take it up in 11th, what are the options open before after my 12th?

Ans: After you have completed your 12th with Economics as a subject, you can opt for a degree in Economics, which is now being offered by selected universities at the undergraduate level. Otherwise in Bangalore University, you will need to do a graduation with Economics and two other subjects. At the post graduate level there are many reputed institutions offering Masters courses, including Delhi School of Economics, Symbiosis, Manipal, IIT, Indian Statistical Institute isical.ac.in etc. 

Kaushalya: How promising is a career in counselling these days? If I want to pursue a career in counselling, how should I go about it from the 11th standard?

Ans: It is steadily increasing, and will have very high demand over the coming years, particularly in urban areas where lifestyle and relationships are getting more and more stressful. If you have the flair for understanding a relating to people, you can make a very satisfying career in it. You will need to preferably (though not necessarily) take Arts in 11th standard, do your degree with Psychology as one of the subjects, and then take up an M.Sc. in Psychological Counselling, which is offered by many colleges in large cities, including six in Bangalore. You can also take up practical interactive programs to supplement your theoretical knowledge from institutions such as Banjara Academy

(www.banjaraacademy.org) 

Ayesha: Can i avoid second language in class xi?

Ans: It can be done only if you are identified with Specific Learning Disability (SLD), which is certified by institutions such as NIMHANS, Spastic Society, Dyslexia Association etc. Some ISC schools do offer communicative English instead of your taking some other language. National Institute of Open Schooling (www.nios.ac.in and www.nos.org) is a Government of India examination board like the CBSE, in which stream you need not take a second language. There are many schools in large cities which offer the alternative of NIOS, otherwise you can study on your own and take coaching 

Guest: How can i got more marks in english

Ans: Practice, practice, practice. Start reading newspapers, novels and story books of your interest. Keep writing and speaking in English as far as possible and ask people around you to correct your sentence formation, spellings etc. Use the computer to type your writing, and it will point out whenever you make spelling or grammar mistakes by underlining in red or green. It will then tell you what the correct way is, and thus you will learn. don't just aim for more marks, ensure that you develop strong language skills because that will be a strong parameter for your success in life. See if you can join quiz, debates or such societies which give you additional exposure to English 

Guest: Sir, I want to know that can i got more marks in english grammer

Ans: Wren and Martin's English Grammar continues to be the best text book in this subject. Along with studying the subject, you may practice by writing articles and essays and getting them evaluated either by a teacher or by a person who is an expert in Grammar. Similarly, make it a habit to speak in English, particularly to some close persons whose English is good, and who can point out mistakes whenever you make one. Once your basic grammar improves, you will automatically get marks, and you will also make progress in your career due to good communication skills 

Guest: I love math and want to build my career around it. I have scored 94% in the Karnataka boards. What do I do now?

Ans: Congrats ! At this point you may take up science (PCM + any fourth subject of your choice) for your PUC, and then spend the next two years exploring various alternatives. You can take up integrated degree courses in IISERs www.iiser-admissions.in, iiserbhopal.ac.in, www.iiserkol.ac.in, iiserpune.ac.in (which give you an attractive stipend too), or in reputed institutions like IITs, NITs, IISc (which has a four year B.S. course), or in Institute of Mathematics and Applications

www.iomaorissa.ac.in After acquiring good qualifications in Math, it will be your choice whether to remain in research/teaching, or to go into applications such as economics, statistics, bio-informatics, finance and many others 

Amritavarshini: I am interested in teaching young kids once I grow older. Might be become a Montessori teacher. How attractive a career option is it? I am waiting for my 10th results at the moment and expect a distinction or better.

Ans: It is very good that a distinction student like you is interested in teaching. Though the financial returns are not very high at present, they are constantly increasing and in 10-20 years it is quite likely that you will be earning as much as those in corporate world, if you are a very competent teacher, Montessori courses are run by the Indian Montessori Centre www.indianmontessoricenre.org, imtcn55@gmail.com in different cities and is of one year duration. Once you take a liking to the field, you can go in the Montessori Directors course and be the Director of a Montessori or start one yourself. There are also many short-term courses in early childhood education that can supplement your skills 

Guest: Can you suggest me some career options in wildlife? I want to make a career in the field. I hope you can suggest more streams related to wildlife and zoology.

Ans: The best option in India continues to be the Indian Forest Service. Entry is through an annual exam by Union Public Service Commission (www.upsc.gov.in) which is open to all graduates of science, engineering, medicine etc. from any recognized Indian University. Once selected you are assured of a Class I service in government where you have plenty of opportunity to work with wildlife and its conservation. The other option is to take up a four year degree course in Forestry offered by University of Agricultural Sciences in Karnataka and other states, after which you can independently pursue a career in wildlife -- employment being primarily in NGOs, forest based industries, plantations, zoos, and research institutions 

Shiva: Is there any point in pursuing an engineering degree now?

Ans: Yes, despite many persons predicting a recession in engineering field, those who have good mathematical and analytical skills, are good in math and physics, have a desire to make a career in technology and can think/work logically, there will always be a demand for engineers. Because of the influx of hundreds of engineering colleges in our country in the last ten years there is a temporary surplus of engineers, but those with deep interest and strong aptitude will ride through the rough period and make good careers. Also, engineering study is used by many as a strong foundation to move into management, administration, communication, finance, etc. 

Guest: I am a huge fan of Dr VS Ramachandran and want to be a psychologist or psychiatrist. How do I go about fulfilling my dream? I stay in Bangalore and am doing my ninth (ICSE) currently.

Ans: Psychiatrists are medical doctors who complete MBBS and then do a three year MD in psychiatry. They deal primarily with persons with mental disorders, and can prescribe medicines, electro convulsive therapy etc. Psychologists are persons who study humanities, and do an M.Sc. or higher studies in any field of psychology of their choice. This includes educational, industrial, counselling or clinical psychology. The last of these work in tandem with psychiatrists to assess mental illness, do behavioral therapy and guide the family of persons with mental disorder. Depending on which you would like to pursue, you should take up science or arts at +2 level, and then proceed for higher studies 

Guest: It is a toss up between commerce and humanities stream for me after my 10th. I am still not able to make up my mind on which to choose. Can you list out the advantages of either? And tell me what factors I should base my decision on?

Ans: If you are fairly good in Math, have an orientation towards the corporate world, accounts or business, then you may take up Commerce. Similarly if you are good in languages, are creative, or are fascinated with social sciences, then Arts may be the right option. Try and fix up your long term goals in terms of career you would like to take up, then decide whether commerce or arts suits your goals better 

Guest: I want to take up PCM after my SSLC and prepare for the IIT. I want to be an electronics or computer engineer. Can you suggest the road ahead for me? Any preparatory courses I must take?

Ans: Do not focus only on IIT, as less than 1% of those who aspire manage to get in. Keeping IITs and NITs as your priority, prepare for JEE once you are in PUC. Preferably take up PCMC, and then aim for the best institute depending on your rank etc. It does help if you can take up some coaching on the methodology of cracking the entrance exam, but it need not be an extensive coaching 

Guest: English literature fascinates me and I would like to forge career based on it. Will the arts elective in 11th and 12th be the best option for me? And how good an option would journalism be after I complete my degree?

Ans: Yes, arts would be the better option. Once you start your 11th, keep sharpening your writing skills, do some freelance writing and send it to publications. You can review at the end of 12th whether your interest remains as strong, and then take up a degree course in Mass Communication which includes written and electronic media.

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How to choose a stream after 10th standard examinations?

Updated: 30-Sep-2012 Category: Education

Author: Tulika Devi Nath

Member Level: Gold Points: 90

Career is a very important aspect of anyone's life. Choosing a career in a certain stream defines the future of a student. However, it is difficult for a student to choose a career path at the early age. This article

contains some guidance about how to choose a stream after 10th standard. I am giving some information on various streams and career options available for a student in each of the streams. Hope students will find the article helpful in deciding a suitable career option.

 

Choosing a career in a particular stream or profession right at the beginning has a long lasting impact on a student’s future. It is very important for any student to choose carefully from various options available to him or her vis a vis his or her interest. In order to achieve success, one has to select the path which they like to walk on. Good judgment and right kind of aptitude coupled with guidance in the right direction to pick up a definite stream helps one in choosing the right career option. So from the very beginning a student should be careful in making choice of their stream. As soon as a student reaches 10th standard, some kind of pressure of choosing a career path linger in their mind. Because by then they are at the edge of completing their school life and it is peak time to

choose ones career path than ever before.

Agencies responsible in choosing the right career options for a student

Due to existence of variety of options coupled with cut throat competition in the professional filed makes one confused as to what to pick up as career options. There are mainly three agencies which are largely responsible for a student’s choosing a career path. These are namely the student himself, parents, teachers and career counselors. Among all parents play the most vital role as they understand the real strength of their children and hence can guide suitably.

Role of a student in choosing a career

The role of a student in choosing a career path is very important as it is him or her who has to continue their journey in their chosen path. Though there are no definite tools which can accurately determine what career one should choose yet a few simple steps can help one to make a decision in the right direction.

First, one should jolt down the subjects of interests. The interest should be evaluated with skills necessary to pursue them in the longer term. A detailed strength-weakness analysis can complement to sort out the top rated career options. There should be enough aptitude to make a successful career.

Secondly, one should explore or test the chosen option. One should act in the best possible practical way to find out what really excites him or her.

Thirdly one should consider external factors such as personal responsibilities

and their priorities, financial strength to pursue the option and flexibilities in changing the path if in times of uncertainties one can change the career option with minimum obstacles.

Attending career guidance seminars, educational fairs etc can also help a student in knowing the latest development in the outside world apart from the bookish knowledge. Once a student zeros on a particular option they should focus towards their destination with strong fortitude and utmost dedication. They should have a persistent focus towards his or her goal and can seek the help of their teachers, parents and elders.

Role of parents in choosing right career path for their children

Parents have a vital role in building a bright career for their children. Parents should facilitate in exploration of the right career option for their children. However, they should not insist their children to pursue a career of their choice. They can help their children by giving advices of successful people and their career growth and supportive instructions. But they should be unprejudiced to allow their offspring to follow their own dream. If parents try to compel their children to select a stream according to their choice on which their children may not have interest, the result may sometimes be disastrous. So students should always be given preference for their choice and at the same time it should be complemented by advices of the parents. Valuable advices and good wishes of parents help children to forward their step in new path of life.

The best time to decide on career option

The best time to explore career options is the time when one completes his or her high school days. In India, the board examination is the most important time for a student. It is the juncture of taking a right decision on what to choose from the available options.

Key options available for a student after the board examinations

In India, there are a few main streams which are available for a student to choose from. We are not considering here various vocational courses which are designed to provide early employment options to various students. The main streams available for a student after the board examinations of 10th student are as mentioned below

Commerce – Deals with courses on trade and business

Science – Deals with courses in Medical sciences and Engineering

Arts/Humanities – Deals with a very wide range of courses such as History, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, languages, Anthropology, Human Resources, journalism etc.

Courses offered in Commerce stream

Commerce stream can be illustrated as study of trade and business. The stream has been increasingly chosen by large chunk of students after completion of Class 10th standard due its attractiveness in terms of finding early employment and also beginning of entrepreneurship. In the present time, most of the students have a cherished longing to read in this stream. Because they feel this stream provides ample arena of career options to pursue after 12th standard. But in order to make a successful career in Commerce stream one needs to have certain knack in this field of study such as good amount of liking towards numbers and arithmetic.

Subjects which are offered in Commerce stream

There are many degree and diploma courses which encompasses the Commerce stream. Some of the key subjects which are taught in the commerce stream are as below:

1. Economics

2. Accountancy

3. Business studies and business law

Some of the popular graduate courses offered through the commerce stream are B.Com, BBA, BMS, BBM, CFA, CA, ICWA, CFP etc. Mostly major commerce

colleges offer subjects such as Business economics, financial accounting, Business communication, Marketing, Business law, Business finance, Auditing, Cost accounting, Income tax from which students has to choose their subject of interest. A student has to take total six subjects along with English and one additional subject.

Some important tests for Commerce pursuer after passing 10th standard examination

There are some competitive examinations which can be appeared by a student after passing 10th examination which are mentioned below.

1. C.S Foundation course

2. C.A Foundation course

3. ICWA Foundation course

4. Business Studies

Bright career option for a Commerce stream pursuers

There is a sea of options in Commerce stream to make a bright career. If a

student likes to choose the most widely chosen option, he/she can pursue Bachelor of commerce degree (B. Com) with specialization in any one subject. After completion of graduation one can opt for post graduation (M. com). One can also opt for Ph.D degree on their respective subject which can help in getting a respectable profession such as teaching, research scholar and also in the banking sector.There are other professional courses which are highly favored in the current day situation. Some of them are as follows:

Chartered accountancy (CA) is one of the most popular choices of a student. The main duty of a chartered accountant is auditing company’s books, stock brokers and income tax assesses. A student who has avid desire to become a chartered accountant should try to join a CA course either after the 10+2 board examination by registering for the Professional Education (PE)-I course (a 10-month course) or after graduating (with the specified percentage) by registering for the PE II course (also 10-months long).

Mater of Business Administration (MBA)is another popular choice among the students. Through the course Students learn how to manage a business professionally and can opt for a degree or diploma in management. The duration of a regular MBA course is 2 years and an Executive MBA course is of 1 year. One can complete their MBA through correspondence also.

Chartered financial analyst (CFA) is another exiting course for Commerce pursuer students. The chief responsibility of a chartered financial analyst is to manage in the areas of financial accounting, management accounting, financial management, investment management, security evaluation, project planning, venture capital management and credit rating. The duration of the course is 3-

years after post graduation degree.

Company secretary (CS) is other interesting career which a person has certain liability for ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations. Student can apply for a company secretary course after passing (10+2) examination.

Cost accountant course can take a student who passes the Senior Secondary Examination (under the 10+2 scheme) of a recognized board.

Commerce stream is very useful to one’s career prospects as it encompasses financial markets, economics to the latest management practices. Studying commerce can provide the proficiency and knowledge to even starting one’s own venture.

Science stream

Science stream offers lucrative career options to students after 12th standard. It opens up the career options in Engineering and Medical sciences. The major subjects that are offered in the Science stream are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Mathematics, Biotechnology, and Computer Science. For anyone who wants to study Engineering has to study Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and those who want to study Medical sciences has to choose Biology as a main subject. A student has to take at least six subjects including English.

Career options for a Science stream pursuer

Students opting for Engineering and Medical streams have to qualify entrance examinations conducted by recognized bodies. A few well known entrance test

for students opting for the top notch engineering colleges and IITs are AIEEE and ITT-JEE. For others, who opt for Medical / Medicine stream has to qualify entrance exams like NEET ( National Eligibility cum Entrance Test ), AIPMT ( All India Pre Medical Test ), AIIMS ( All India Institute of Medical Sciences ), AFMC ( Armed Forces Medical College ), JIPMER ( Jawaharlal Nehru Post Medical Education and Research ) etc. Before enrollment to the course a s tudent must be comprehensible why he wants to pursue that career, how he will be successful in that career, find out the institutes of related courses, try to gather knowledge about the career options and last test his/her aptitude to appear in the Entrance Exams.

A student can pursue Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc) taking any science subject as the major subject. Numerous colleges offer specialization in major subjects like as Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Physics etc. One can go further and opt for Masters degree (M.Sc) also in their selected subjects after completion of graduation. For further education a student can do Ph.D degree on their particular subjects. Some alluring job option after doing B. Sc or M.Sc are teaching in schools and colleges, Professors (college/university), Scientist, Geologist, Chemists, Mathematician, physicists etc. A science graduate also can apply for UPSC exams, IAS, Banking, insurance exams and gets good jobs

Courses in Medical Sciences

Various courses available for students opting for Medical Sciences are MBBS, BDS, BVS, B. Pharm, D Pharm and Nursing.

M.B.B.S (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) offers courses on Human

anatomy. The duration of the course is approximately 5 ½ years which includes one year of internship. Students can opt for Post Graduate specialization in different subjects such as Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Dermatology, ENT, Gynecology, Neuro Sciences, Opthamology, Orthopedics and Paediatrics.

B.D.S (Bachelor in Dental Sciences) offers courses in Dental Surgery and duration of the course is 5 years with Internship. After completion of B.D.S one can do the Post Graduation (P.G) in Dental Sciences.

B.V.S (Bachelor in Veterinary Sciences) encompasses courses of the Animal disease, prevention and surgery cases. This course takes 4 1/2 years time with a practical Internship. One can do P.G studies in different specializations after completion of B. V. S course.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) is also an attractive career prospect one can pursue. It takes is 4 years to complete the course. After completion of the course one can start alluring career in departments such as Drugs Research or Production in various Pharmaceutical Industries. If anyone yearns to do Post Graduation (M.Pharmacy) they can chose specialization in subjects such as 

a. Pharmacologyb. Pharmaceuticsc. Pharmaceutical Analysisd. Pharmaceutical Chemistrye. Pharm D

Diploma course in Pharmacy (D.Pharmacy) offers a 2 years duration course after which one can start practicing as a Pharmacist in various Medicinal Institutions.

One can also opt for further studies such as B.Pharmacy and later M.Pharmacy.

Bachelor in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) is a 4 year course which covers topics such as healthcare, medicine dispensing and caring of ailing patients. 

There are various other courses which students can choose which are indirectly related to Medical / Medicine courses. These are Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, and Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicinal Sciences, Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicinal Sciences and Bachelor in Ayurveda Medicinal Sciences.

Biotechnology describes is a series of enabling technologies involving manipulation of living organisms or their sub cellular components to provide useful products, processes or services for the betterment of mankind. This is 4 year course.

Bioinformatics is a relatively new concept which is related to storage, retrieval and analysis of biological data for drug discovery and drug design. It integrates information technology for processing biological information such as nucleic acid (DNA/RNA), protein sequence and structure. The duration of the course is 4 years or else can also go for B.Sc Bioinformatics where the course duration is 3 years.

B.P.T (Bachelor in Physiotherapy basically studies how to restore the functioning of the body which is affected by due to illness like paralysis, injury, shock. The basic duration of the course is 3 years.

B.H.M.S ( Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicinal Sciences offers courses how to

increase the self healing power of our body by using medicine which are derived from natural and herbal sources. The duration of the course is 5 1/2 year.

B.A.M.S (Bachelor in Ayurveda Medicinal Sciences) covers courses how to restore the balance of our body without side effects. Main focus of the courses are to regain balance of liver disorders, rheumatic and chronic conditions. The duration of the course is only 3 years.

Engineering as a career option

Engineering has a wide arena of career option. If anyone has an avid desire to pursue his/her career in engineering then they have to pass out 10+2 exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and with minimum qualifying marks. There are numerous government and non-government institutes in India which offers courses in various branches of Engineering. Among various colleges, Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs) are the most favored ones among the prospective students. The seven IITs are viz, Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee. Apart from these there are 20 National Institute of Technologies (NITs), couple of IIITs and several private institutes in India which are able to offer a grand platform for making a good career.

Different branches of engineering which boasts great potential for a blooming career in the engineering field are Agricultural Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Architecture, Automobile Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Ceramic Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Industrial & Production Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical

Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastic Technology, Polymer Engineering, Rubber Technology, Space Technology, Textile Industry etc.

Arts stream as a career option

Arts stream has a wide variety of subjects which can offer exciting opportunities. Selection of Arts stream after 10th examination enables to pave the way for choosing some other gripping careers. This stream offers subject History, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, English, Hindi and Sanskrit for the higher secondary level. But one has to opt for four compulsory subjects in addition to English and a Modern Indian Language. If anyone has avid interest to pursue career in mass media, journalism, literature, sociology, social service, human psychology, politics, economics and history then they must be choose Arts stream after passing 10th examination.

Career option for Arts stream pursuer

After passing the higher secondary level examination a student can pursue Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) taking a special subject as the major subject. Some important major subjects which are offered by various colleges are history, languages, literature, law, philosophy, religion, performing arts, anthropology, communication, sociology, psychology and many more. After getting the graduation degree a student can do masters degree (MA) in their selected subjects. For further high qualification one can opt for Ph.D degree in their respective subject. I have given some of the attractive career option for Arts stream pursuer. These are as Psychologist, Counselor, Economist, Market analyst, Sociologist, Social Worker, Historian, Anthropologist, Human Resources,

Personal Executive, Writer/journalist/Editor, lawyer, Media Personnel, School Teacher/College Professor/university Professor etc. Apart from these an Arts graduate student can apply for UPSC exams, IAS, Banking, insurance exams and gets good jobs.