– Dr. D Srikanth Rao, director, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
Data science is nothing but a blend of mathematics, good business decisions and tools, algorithm and machine learning used to bring out knowledge and insights from both structured and unstructured data. With data becoming the fastest and largest growing commodity […]
Every student is deeply concerned about their own career paths. In fact, it might simply be one of the toughest decisions after you have completed your high school. In order to be on the safer side, it is essential that students must recognize their very own dreams in order to benefit from their own choice. In fact, it […]
I am a class XI humanities student interested in qualifying as a commercial pilot. Please advise.
— Aman Joshi, Bareilly
The minimum eligibility criterion to qualify for training as a commercial pilot in India is a 50 percent average in class XII with physics and mathematics. For humanities students, the usually preferred option is writing […]
With the global adventure tourism industry recording double digit growth rates annually, ballooning has re-emerged as a new and highly rewarding 21st century career – Paromita Sengupta
The hot air balloon has flown a long way since its maiden flight manned by two Frenchmen soared 3,000 ft over Paris in the 18th century. Three centuries later it […]
I am a class XI student exploring higher study options. What are the benefits of a liberal arts education?— Siddhika Rai, Pune
Liberal arts study programmes educate students in the social and natural sciences and humanities. They promote interdisciplinary study in subjects ranging from literature, languages, art history, music, to philosophy, history, and psychology. Liberal arts […]
Relocation services are availed for domestic pets by new genre pet parents who are resolutely reluctant to abandon their pets when they relocate to other cities or countries – Sruthy Susan Ullas
The rising purchasing power and sensitivity to nature and animals of the growing number of pet parents who pamper their four-legged companions with the very […]
I’m interested in a career in sports and fitness. Please advise. — Sarika Gupta, Lucknow
You can explore a range of careers in the sports and fitness industry such as sports coach, psychologist, scientist, nutrition and diet specialist, personal trainer, sports manager and physical education instructor.
I’m a class XI student determined to make a career in […]
According to Indian aviation experts, there’s a requirement of 10,000 commercial pilots per year against the current supply of 8,000, of whom 1,100 are women – Paromita Sengupta
The nationalisation of Tata Airlines and its transformation into the public sector monopolies Air India in 1948 and Indian Airlines in 1953, heralded a new […]
I’m interested in a career in sports and fitness. Please advise. — Sarika Gupta, Lucknow
You can explore a range of careers in the sports and fitness industry such as sports coach, psychologist, scientist, nutrition and diet specialist, personal trainer, sports manager and physical education instructor.
I’m a class XI student determined to make a career in […]
According to Indian aviation experts, there’s a requirement of 10,000 commercial pilots per year against the current supply of 8,000, of whom 1,100 are women – Paromita Sengupta
The nationalisation of Tata Airlines and its transformation into the public sector monopolies Air India in 1948 and Indian Airlines in 1953, heralded a new age of commercial […]
Professionally trained and experienced coaches can work wonders in improving peer relationships, leadership and management skills of their clients – Paromita Sengupta
Against the backdrop of growing awareness of the benefits of coaching in all spheres of life and a huge global market valued at $3 billion (Rs.20,998 crore), executive coaching has emerged as an accepted […]
I am a class XI science student interested in studying computer science. What are my options other than a BE degree in this subject?? — Krishty M, Mumbai
There are several study programmes you can explore. A bachelor’s in computer applications (BCA) followed by a Master’s degree (MCA) will qualify you for a career in computer […]
As a consequence of global warming and melting polar ice caps, being maritime archaeologists has emerged as a highly specialised vocation – Paromita Sengupta
With rising awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting coastal cities and towns, which could well be overwhelmed by rising sea levels due to the impact of global warming and melting […]
I am a class X student and want to explore career options which don’t require study of maths. — Vishesh Kumar, Noida
Knowledge of mathematics at least of basic level is becoming increasingly necessary in all professions and vocations. However several career options are available for students with no love lost for maths. They include law; […]
The demand for stand-up comics in India is booming with market size likely to challenge the US and UK in the next few years – Sruthy Susan Ullas
Stand-up comedy is a live stage performance by a solo artiste committed to keeping her audience in good humour by relating wisecracks, memes and jokes drawn from her […]
I am a class XII science (physics, chemistry and maths) student. After completing my Plus Two, what are my study options other than engineering?— Sidhant Agarwal, Kolkata
You have numerous higher education study options. If you are a creative individual passionate about technology/products, design — especially product/industrial design — is a discipline you could shortlist. […]
This 21st century career, which involves creating computerised commercial artwork and designs, is a hot and happening career option – Swati Roy
To the ever-growing list of tech-driven careers spawned by new IT and computer technologies, add digital art. This 21st-century career, which involves creating commercial artwork and designs using the computer, has emerged as a hot […]
I’m a class XII (science) student interested in studying medicine. If I don’t qualify for medical school, what related specialisation should I choose in my B.Sc degree programme?
Raju Iyengar, Chennai
Your best options are pharmacy and biotechnology, which offer good employment opportunities. You may also want to consider microbiology, life sciences, genetics, and zoology. To […]
Employment in this sunrise industry is expected to double in the next few years, offering a plethora of job opportunities – Indra Gidwani
With the general practitioner who makes house calls a rare, if not extinct, species in contemporary India, a whole new home healthcare industry has mushroomed countrywide. According to Bangalore-based Dr. Anitha Arockiasamy, president of […]
I’m a class XII (science) student keen on qualifying as a software engineer. Should I sign up for a B.Sc in computer science?
Nikhil swamy, Chennai
The best option is to enroll in a B.Sc (computer science/IT) degree programme of a recognised college/university. It’s also advisable to supplement your education with short-term certificate courses in hardware […]
A new 21st century career option, biometrics — the science and technology for identity authentication purposes — is arousing rising interest – Indra Gidwani
“SECURITY BREACHES AND transaction frauds — particularly in the fast-expanding cyber world — are multiplying in geometric progression, and driving up demand for sophisticated, hacker-proof identification and personal verification technologies. The solution is […]
I’m a class XII student keen on a career in biomedical engineering. What are my job prospects?
Shekhar Iyer, Chennai
Biomedical engineering involves application of engineering principles and techniques to medicine and biology. Biomedical engineers design life support apparatus and devices used in medical procedures such as laser and corrective eye surgeries, and develop imaging systems […]
Top-ranked corporates such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, among others are investing heavily in developing embedded systems and rapidly expanding operations Indra Gidwani
India is slated as the next embedded systems hub of the world. A recent (2015) McKinsey World Institute-NASSCOM survey predicts that jobs in the embedded systems domain will increase tenfold from the current 60,000 professionals […]
Which are the top universities worldwide offering Master’s degrees in ophthalmology, and what are their admission requirements?
Nasreen Shaikh, Bangalore
Several British universities offer excellent postgraduate programmes in ophthalmology. The minimum eligibility requirement is a bachelor’s degree in medicine, biomedical sciences or life sciences. Foreign students, whose first language is not English, also need to submit […]
This sunrise industry has room for youth with electrical and mechanical engineering, IT, physics, maths and aerospace engineering qualifications
After the successful launch of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission by the Bangalore-based Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 5, 2013 and its successful insertion into Mars’ orbit on September 24, ISRO became the first Asian agency […]
I want to pursue postgraduate studies in maths after completing my engineering degree next year. Please suggest courses available.
Rajan Narayan, Chennai
You can sign up for a Masters in maths in any of the following disciplines: statistical mathematics, statistical methods, applied mathematics, industrial mathematics, applied statistics, numerical mathematics, pure mathematics and mathematical economics.
Over 135 universities […]
The demand for qualified mixologists — specialist bartenders who create magical cocktails and provide entertainment — is far outstripping supply
With hotels, bars, restaurants, discotheques and night clubs springing up all over the country even as the wine and dine soirees of India’s multiplying rich and famous are becoming more flamboyant and imaginative, new careers are […]
I’m a BAMS (bachelor of ayurvedic medicine and surgery) graduate practising in Pune and simultaneously studying law (LLB). Can I practise as a medico-legal consultant?
Shailesh Patil, Pune
I suggest you check with a law firm that deals with medico-legal cases or even your law college whether you qualify to practise on completion of your degree […]
With the coming of age of Indian art, a new vocation of art curator has emerged as a career option for artistically inclined youth
With the rapid expansion of post-liberalisation India’s middle class, art galleries and exhibitions are mushrooming across the country, prompting huge and rising demand for works of art (paintings, sculpture, objets d’art). Contemporary […]
After completing my BCA (bachelor of computer applications) degree, what would you recommend for postgraduation — MCA, MBA or M.Sc (IT)?
Srinivas Murthy, Chennai
MCA, MBA, and M.Sc (IT) are all excellent qualifications for employment. But your choice should be based on your aptitude and interests. MCA is an excellent programme if you aspire to make […]
With offshore information technology personnel training firms springing up countrywide, thousands of trainers are required for India’s fast-track IT training companies. Indra Gidwani
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE IT (information technology) — especially writing code and software programs — industry since 1991 when the licence-permit-quota regime which regulated all industrial activity was substantially abolished, is post independence India’s […]
After completing class XII, I want to study law and enroll for a company secretary (CS) foundation course simultaneously. Please advise.
Geeta iyengar, Bangalore
CS and law are an excellent combination and can help you get off to a great start. I suggest you consider signing up for a five-year integrated degree in law. This will give […]
Apart from offering multi-dimensional scope for English language development, this vocation enables professionals to keep abreast with their specialisations
Following liberalisation and deregulation of the Indian economy in 1991 and its gradual integration with the global marketplace, previously unknown job opportunities have emerged as promising career paths. One such is English academic and language editing, which […]
I’m in class X and excel in maths. But I’m also good in art. I’m confused whether to pursue engineering or art as a career. Please advise.
Rahul Kelkar, Pune
To excel in engineering you need to be strong in physics and chemistry besides mathematics. To qualify for admission into an engineering college, you need to opt […]
I want to pursue a career in design after completing my B.Com degree next year. However I’m confused whether I should sign up for a course in web or graphic design. Please advise.
Shalini Jagannath, Bangalore
Graphic design is the better option as it prepares you for production and layouts of newspapers, magazines, journals, corporate reports and […]
Contrary to conventional wisdom, venture capital firms aren’t run by wealthy financiers who magnanimously fund start-ups, but by professionals who study, analyse and assess capital mobilisation proposals submitted by entrepreneurs
If you believe you have the ability to spot a good business opportunity and aspire to fund the dreams of entrepreneurs who can create jobs and […]
With breakthroughs of monumental importance being made in the world of physical sciences, suddenly a career in physics has become an exciting option for science scholars
“In recent years, we have had exciting developments like the discovery of the Higgs boson, dark matter and dark energy in the world of physical sciences (aka physics). Numerous applications […]
After I complete my Plus Two (science) next year, I want to take up a career in healthcare/biosciences. Should I sign up for an undergraduate programme in bio-medical engineering, biotechnology or pharmacy? Please advise.
Sunita Rao, Bangalore
Instead of getting confused with alternatives, you must first understand the nature of work associated with these study programmes. […]
After completing my Plus Two (science) in 2014, I want to enroll in a design degree programme. Please advise me.
Bhaskar Rao, Chennai
The National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, offers seven undergraduate and 17 postgraduate degree programmes. Specialisations include industrial, communication, textile, lifestyle accessories, apparel, IT and retail design. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), […]
A heavy and onerous responsibility of drawing up detailed blueprints for the construction of new towns and cities has devolved upon professionally qualified urban planners, writes Indra Gidwani
With India’s urban population slated to increase from 350 million currently to 580 million by 2030, and the number of urban households predicted to rise from 22 million […]
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