# Life Skills Toolkit

# Career Awareness Handbook

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### Top Courses

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-sciences-commerce-ne" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.333333%;"></col><col style="width: 33.333333%;"></col><col style="width: 33.333333%;"></col></colgroup><thead><tr><td class="align-center">**Sciences**</td><td class="align-center">**Commerce**</td><td class="align-center">**Neutral Careers**</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Engineering  
</td><td>Chartered Accountant  
</td><td>Hotel Management  
</td></tr><tr><td>Medical Sciences  
</td><td>Finance and Banking  
</td><td>Legal Services  
</td></tr><tr><td>Architecture/Planning  
</td><td>Management  
</td><td>Media &amp; Communication  
</td></tr><tr><td>Agri/Food Sciences  
</td><td>Sales and Marketing</td><td>Design  
</td></tr><tr><td>Allied &amp; Para Medical  
</td><td>  
</td><td>Humanities and Social Sciences  
</td></tr><tr><td>Science &amp; Mathematics  
</td><td>  
</td><td>Government/ Civil Services  
</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Engineering Specializations 

**Computer Science**<span class="s1"> — </span>Artificial Intelligence / Data science / Machine Learning / Business Systems / Cloud computing / Block Chain / Internet of Things

**Electronics**<span class="s1"> — </span>IoT / Cloud Computing / Networking / Cyber security / Gaming Technology / VLSI design / Optics and Opto Electronics / Mechatronics

**Mechanical**<span class="s1"> — </span>Mechatronics / AI / Robotics / Additive Manufacturing / Electric Vehicle / Smart Manufacturing

**Electrical**<span class="s1"> — </span>Power System / Energy / Environmental Management / Smart and Sustainable Energy

**Civil**<span class="s1"> — </span>Civil &amp; rural / Structural / Planning / Geological Techno / Geophysical Technology / Environmental

**Aeronautical**<span class="s1"> — </span>Aero Space / Airline Management / Aircraft maintenance

**Agriculture**<span class="s1"> — </span>Agriculture Technology / Smart Agritech / Dairy Technology

**Bio**<span class="s1"> — </span>Technology / Genetic Engineering / Regenerative medicine / Pharma Technology / Bioinformatics / Bioelectronics

#### Medical &amp; Sciences

**Medicine**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Specialist / Surgeon / …ologist / Scientist
- Dentist
- Veterinarian

**Allied &amp; Para Medical**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- AYUSH – Ayurveda / Yoga / Unani / Siddha / Homeopathy
- Physiotherapy / Pharma
- Radiology / Laboratory / Anesthesia / Cardiac Perfusion / Dialysis / Operation Theatre / Optometry / Audio &amp; Speech Language Pathology
- Nursing – Adult &amp; Geriatric / Auxiliary / Cardiothoracic / Surgical / Neonatal / Oncology / Midwife / Orthopedic / Operation Theatre

**Agri/Food Sciences**<span class="s1"> — </span>Food Scientist / Forestry / Horticulture / Soil Scientist

**Architecture/Planning**<span class="s1"> — </span>Architect / Urban Planner / Design

**Science &amp; Mathematics**<span class="s1"> — </span>Astronomer / Bacteriologist / Botanist / Chemist / Entomologist / Ergonomist / Fisheries / Virologist / Wildlife / Cartographer

#### Commerce 

**Chartered Accountant**<span class="s1"> — </span>Tax / Financial / Management Accountant, Auditor, Budget Analyst

**Finance and Banking**<span class="s1"> — </span>Accountant, Banker, Insurance Professional, Microfinance Professional, Investment Banker, Risk Manager, Cost &amp; Management Accountant, Stockbroker etc.

**Management**<span class="s1"> — </span>Business Executive, Human Resource / Supplychain / Operations / Production Manager, Logistics / Management Analyst, Entrepreneur, Waste Management etc.

**Sales and Marketing**<span class="s1"> — </span>Sales / Brand / International Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing, Growth Hacker, Direct Marketing, Media Planner

#### Neutral

**Hotel Management**<span class="s1"> — </span>Front Office / Accommodation / House Keeping / Food &amp; Beverages / Hospitality and Tourism

**Legal Services**<span class="s1"> — </span>Civil / Corporate / Cyber / Human rights / Intellectual Property Lawyer / Public Prosecutor / Judge / Medical / Maritime lawyer

**Media &amp; Communication**<span class="s1"> — </span>Journalist / Public Relations / Media / Advertising / Cinematographer / Blogger / Film Editor / Social Media

**Design**<span class="s1"> — </span>Fashion / Jewellery / Interior / Textile / Visual Communication

**Humanities and Social Sciences**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- International relations expert / Public Affairs and Policy Expert / Development / Social scientist / Social worker
- Psychology – Clinical / Organisational / Child / Social / Sports / Rehabilitation

**Government / Civil Services**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- IAS / IFS / IRS / IPS / IES
- Armed forces – Navy / Airforce / Army
- Income Tax Officer

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#### Entrance Test 1

**Joint Entrance Exam – JEE**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Twice a year – Jan, Apr / CBT
- 31 NITs, JEE Adv, IITs, IIITS, CFITS

**Karnataka Common Entrance Exam Test – KCET**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Once a year – April / Paper and Pen-OMR
- All Govt Colleges / Govt seats in Pvt. Colleges

**COMEDK – UGET**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Once a year – April / CBT
- For Pvt. Colleges

**National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – NEET UG**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Once a year – May / Pen and Paper-OMR
- MBBS, BDS, AYUSH – BAMS, BNYS, BUMS, BSMA, BHMS

**Common University Entrance Test – UG**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Once a year – May / CBT
- Central Universities – All undergraduate courses

#### Entrance Test 2

**Common Law Admission Test – CLAT**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Once a year – Dec / Paper pen test
- 22 National Law Universities

**Law School Admission Test – LSAT**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Twice a year – Jan, Apr / CBT
- Private Universities

**Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design – UCEED**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Once a year – Jan / CBT &amp; Drawing
- IITs, Some seats in Pvt. Universities

**Design Aptitude Test – NID-DAT**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Once a year – Feb / CBT &amp; Drawing
- 7 National Institutes of Design

**Integrated Program for Management – IPMAT**<span class="s1"> —</span>

- Once a year – May / CBT + Interview
- IIM Indore / Rohtak / Ranchi / Jammu / Bodh Gaya

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### Careers Around You

##### 1. IT &amp; ITES - Information Technology

**Careers**

- Engineers – Computer Science, Software, IT
- Call Centre/Contact/Data Centres – Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Customer Support, Data Processing, Technical Support
- Web Developer, Computer Operator &amp; Program Analyst, Software Testing, Data Entry Operator

**Courses**

- BTech/BE/Diploma – CS, ECE, EEE, Mechanical and related courses
- Graduation – Any graduation with basic Computer Skills
- Certification courses, ITI courses – Data entry, Web design, Digital marketing, Software testing, Office automation, Coding languages (C, C++, Python…), IT

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Math
- Science
- Computer Science
- Coding Skill
- Logical and reasoning abilities

##### 2. Electronics, Electricals &amp; Hardware

**Careers**

- Engineers – Electrical, Electronics
- Technician – AC &amp; Refrigeration, Sales &amp; Service, Computer Hardware/Networking, CCTV Installation, Mobile Repairing, Broadband Technician, TV/DTH Repair, Solar Panel
- Electrician, Plumber, Fitter, Machinist, Welder

**Courses**

- BTech/BE – CS, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil
- Diploma from Polytechnics, ITI – CS, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Embedded Systems
- Certificate courses on – Hardware, Networking, Mobile Phone Technology, Machinist, Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Plumber, Wiring and Electronics

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Basic Maths
- English/any language
- Technical subjects if any\*

##### 3. Automobiles &amp; Transport

**Careers**

- Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineer, Maintenance, Aerospace, Railways
- Manufacturing Plants - Plant Manager, Supervisor, Quality control, Tool Room, Mixing, Shifting

**Courses**

- BTech/BE - Mechanical, Civil
- Diploma from Polytechnics, ITI - Mechanical, Civil, Embedded Systems, Motor Vehicle, Heavy Machines
- Certificate courses on - Machinist, Fitter, Welder, Metal Works &amp; Tinkering, Diesel Mechanism

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Basic Maths
- English/any language
- Technical subjects if any\*

##### 4. Construction

**Careers**

- Architect, Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer
- Carpenter, Draughtsperson, Scaffolder, Cartographer
- Painter, Foreman, Mason, Bar bender, Tile Laying

**Courses**

- BTech/BE - Civil Engineering, B Arch, B Planning
- Diploma in Civil Draughtsperson, Building Design, Land Survey, Revit Architecture, Architectural technology
- Certificate Courses - Painter, Foreman, Mason, Bar bender, Tile Laying, Land Survey Assistant, Autocad,  
    Revit

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Basic Maths
- Drawing (2D &amp; 3D)

##### 5. Medical, Allied &amp; Paramedical Sciences

**Careers**

- Medical Sciences - Allopathy Doctors (General Physician, Orthopedician, Gynecologist, Oncologist, Dentist, ENT), Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
- Allied &amp; Para Medical – Nurse, Physiotherapist, Nutrition and Dietician, Medical Lab Pathologist, Chiropractor
- Technician - Ophthalmic, Dental, Anesthesia, X ray, Ultrasound, Dialysis, Speech Therapist

**Courses**

- MBBS, AYUSH, B.Sc Nursing, GNM
- B.Sc Homesciences/ Nutrition
- BPT, BOT, BMLT
- B.Opt
- Dentist

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Maths
- Science
- Languages
- Reasoning and Logical thinking
- Decision Making

##### 6. BFSI - Banking, Finance, Securities and Insurance

**Careers**

<div id="bkmrk-insurance%2Fmutual-fun"><div>- Insurance/Mutual Fund Agents
- Tally Professional
- Bank Clerk Accountant, Cashier
- Investment Advisor, Stock Broker
- Micro Finance Executive

</div></div>**Courses**

<div id="bkmrk-b.com%2C-bba%2C-bms%2C-ba%2F"><div>- B.Com, BBA, BMS, BA/BSc Economics/Maths, Any graduation
- CA-Chartered Accountant, CMA-Certified Management Accountant, CFA-Chartered Financial Analyst, CS-Company Secretary
- Certification courses – Tally, Stock Broker, SAP, GST

</div></div>**Subjects &amp; Skills**

<div id="bkmrk-basic-maths-accounts">- Basic Maths
- Accounts
- Reasoning Skills

</div>##### 7. Business, Sales and Marketing

**Careers**

- Marketing/Sales/Brand Manager
- Digital/Direct Marketing Professional
- Sales Executive - Automobile, Retail etc
- Business Process Executive
- Media Planner

**Courses**

- BBA, BMS, BBS, BMMS, IPM, BA Economics, B.Com, BTech
- B.Vocation in Sales and Marketing, Retail Assistant
- NSQF Skill Courses - Sales and Retail Representative, Business Finance Investment and Tax Planning, Marketing &amp; Management, Marketing Financial Products

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Basic Maths
- English
- Leadership
- Communication

##### 8. Hospitality, Tourism and Transport

**Careers**

- Commercial Pilot, Cabin Crew, Flight attendant, Air Traffic Controller, Airline Cargo Assistant, Airline Services Executive
- Hotel management - Housekeeping, Front Desk, Chef, Kitchen Staff, Catering
- Travel and Tourism Professional - Travel Agent, Tour Operator, Tour Manager

**Courses**

- BBA in Hotel Management, Certificate
- BA in Travel and Tourism, B.Voc in Travel and Tourism
- National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) certification courses
- Food Preservation, Catering, Housekeeping, Culinary, Food Production, Snack Production, Beverage Service

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Basic Maths
- Languages
- Communication

##### 9. Animation &amp; Graphic Design

**Careers**

- Web/Graphic/Game/Multimedia Designer
- Animator
- UI/UX designer
- Multimedia Technologies

**Courses**

- B Design, B.Sc CS/BCA
- B.Voc - Multimedia and Graphics, Multimedia Animation and Spl. Effects
- Diploma in Design, Multimedia and Graphics, Web Design, Auto CAD, 3D Animation, 3D painting, Audio/Video Editing
- Certification - Multimedia Animation and Spl. Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Basic Math
- Languages
- Communication
- Drawing basics
- Computer basics

##### 10. Defence &amp; Government Services

**Careers**

- Police, Firefighter, Security Guard
- Armed Forces - Army, Navy and Airforce - Agnipath
- Government Service: IAS, IPS, Income Tax Officer, Indian Foreign Services

**Courses**

- 10th, 12th Graduation - Open to all streams
- Graduation for UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) or SPSC (State Public Service Commission) exams

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Basic Maths
- English
- General Knowledge
- Reasoning and Logical Ability

##### 11. Media and Mass Communication/ Entertainment

**Careers**

- Advertising Professional/ Journalist - Print and Electronic
- Public Relations Manager/ Media Manager
- Blogger/ Vlogger/ YouTuber
- Cartoonist/ Illustrator
- Radio Jockey

**Courses**

- BA Journalism, Mass Communication, B.Voc
- BA in Media and Communication
- Diploma in Media and Communication

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Languages
- Proficiency in Reading, Writing, Speaking
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs

##### 12. Education and Teaching

**Careers**

- Teacher: Primary, Middle, High and Senior Secondary, Lecturer, Professor
- Elementary teacher, Early Childhood Development Worker, Anganwadi workers, etc.
- Foreign Language Teacher, Counsellor, Translator, Sports Coach, Special Education etc.

**Courses**

- Bachelor of Education - BA/BSc B.Ed, BP.Ed.
- Diploma in Preschool Education/ Education - D.Ed, Anganwadi worker, Supervisor
- Montessori Teacher Training, Nursery Teacher Training etc.

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Languages
- Basic Math,
- Being organised
- Active listening

##### 13. Social Development Sector

**Careers**

- Social Development: Social Scientist, Social Worker, Public Affairs &amp; Policy Expert, Sociologist, International Relations Specialist, Philosopher
- Early Childhood Development Worker, Anganwadi workers etc.
- Foreign Language Teacher, Counsellor, Translator, Spl. Education etc.

**Courses**

- Bachelor/Masters - BA Sociology, Social Dev., Philosophy, BSW
- Diploma in Preschool Education/ Education - D.Ed, Anganwadi worker, Supervisor
- Early Childhood Dev. Worker, Special Education, Community Health Worker

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Languages
- Basic Math
- Biology
- Empathetic
- Being organised
- Active listening

##### 14. Legal Services

**Careers**

- Lawyer - Corporate, IP, Criminal, Cyber, Maritime, Medical, Civil, Human Rights, Judge, Public Prosecutor
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistants

**Courses**

- Bachelor/Masters - BA /BSc/ BBA/ LLB, Graduation + LLB, LLB + LLM(Integrated)
- Diploma in Paralegal

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Languages
- Basic Math
- Reasoning
- Investigative
- Effective Communication
- Persuasion

##### 15. Fitness and Wellbeing

**Careers**

- Nutritionist
- Sports Manager, Sports Psychologist
- Beautician, Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist
- Pet Groomer
- Beauty and Wellness Advisor etc.

**Courses**

- BA in Food and Nutrition, BA in Nutrition and Dietetics, B.Sc Food Science and Technology
- BBA in Sports Management, Business Management
- BA in Psychology, BA in Behavioural Psychology etc.
- Certification courses that are offered by various institutes

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Science
- Languages
- Analytic Skills

##### 16. Textile &amp; handloom/ Apparel &amp; Accessories/ Art &amp; Design

**Careers**

- Fashion/ Interior/ Jewellery/ Textile/ Footwear Designer
- Tailoring
- Sewing Machine Technician, Machine/Hand Embroidery etc

**Courses**

- B Design -Textile, Product, Apparel, Interior, Communication
- Diploma - Fashion Design
- Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design, Jewellery Design

**Subjects &amp; Skills**

- Basic Maths
- Drawing
- Painting
- Art &amp; Craft

##### 17. New Age Careers

**Medical Scientists**

- Research the causes of disease. They also look for ways to prevent and cure them.
- BSc. Biology/ Chemistry/ Medical Science/ MBBS
- PhD is required

**Data Scientist/Analyst**

- Use mathematical and statistical methods to solve many challenges for businesses, governments, NGOs, scientists
- BSc. Statistics/Physics/Applied Mathematics/Economics/Computer Science or Eng in CS/Electronics or BBA/MBA
- PG is required to grow

**Forensic Scientists**

- Collect evidence from the crime scene
- BSc. Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Math

**Cyber Security**

- Secures/protects a country's armed forces', police forces', organizations' and individuals' computer systems and networks
- BCA/Btech/Digital Forensics/Information Science/Network Admin
- Security/Diploma in Ethical Hacking
- Certifications such as CIPTI, CCNA and CHFI

**Digital Marketing**

- BBA/BMS/B.com with a focus on Digital Marketing
- Certificate courses from Coursera, Udemy, etc.

**UX/UI Designer**

- A UI/UX designer creates the interface for the best user experience for a mobile application or a website
- Diploma/BCA/BTech/BSc in Computer Application/Information Technology/Web Design

**Sports Management**

- Specialize in business-related matters related to sports
- BBA/BBA in Sports Management
- PG is required to grow

**Chartered Accountant**

- Audit and certify financial accounts of companies
- CA Foundation→ CA intermediate→ ICIICITSS and ICAI Orientation course → CA Article ship (2 years)→ CA Final exam
- Bcom/BBA/BMS/BBM from a regular college and doing CA is advised as it takes a minimum of 5 to 6 years to complete CA and to increase employability

**Actuary**

- Evaluate, manage, and advise on financial risks
- Actuarial Common Entrance Test→ Core Principles (7 subjects), Core Practices (3 subjects), Specialist Principles (7 optional subjects out of which any 2 compulsory), Specialist Advanced (5 optional subjects out of which 1 compulsory)
- Graduate or postgraduate students in Maths/Stats/Eng./Mgmt. and related subjects or CAs have direct entry without entrance exams

**Indian/State Civil Services**

- Runs the Government's administration - both for the Central or Federal Government and the State or Provincial Governments. State level officers are only at the state level
- After any Graduation one can appear for UPSC exam or SPSC exam

# Financial Literacy

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**Financial literacy**

<div _ngcontent-ng-c4271395179="" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-introduction-to-fina">- Introduction to Financial Literacy
- Key Points:
    
    
    - What is financial literacy?
    - Importance of managing money effectively.
    - How it impacts your life (budgeting, saving, and investing).

</div>**Saving**

<div _ngcontent-ng-c4271395179="" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-what-is-saving%3F-savi">- WHAT IS SAVING?
- Savings = income minus expenses
- No or very little income generated on savings
- Helps you during emergencies
- Budgeting helps cut down unwanted expenses and increase savings
- Expenses = income minus savings

</div>**Investment**

<div _ngcontent-ng-c4271395179="" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-what-is-investment%3F-">- WHAT IS investment?
- Savings generating income
- Interest – amount charged for the period of borrowing
- Simple interest &amp; compound interest
- Short-term / long-term
- LUMPSUM / REGULAR

</div>**Simple interest vs compound interest**

Lumpsum investment of Rs.10,000 for 10 years at 10% p.a. interest

<div _ngcontent-ng-c4271395179="" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-year-simple-interest"><table style="width: 116.904762%;"><thead><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">**Year**</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">**Simple Interest**</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">**Value at year end**</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">**Compound Interest**</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">**Value at year end**</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">1</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">11,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">11,000</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">2</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">12,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">1,100</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">12,100</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">3</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">13,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">1,210</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">13,310</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">4</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">14,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">1,331</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">14,641</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">5</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">15,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">1,464</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">16,105</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">6</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">16,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">1,611</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">17,716</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">7</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">17,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">1,772</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">19,487</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">8</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">18,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">1,949</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">21,436</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">9</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">19,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">2,144</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">23,579</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 8.098592%;">10</td><td style="width: 20.422535%;">1,000</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">20,000</td><td style="width: 25.352113%;">2,358</td><td style="width: 23.06338%;">25,937</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>**Principles of investing**

<div _ngcontent-ng-c4271395179="" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-invest-early-%E2%80%93-lumps">- Invest early – lumpsum investment
- Compounding works better if you start investing early and invest for a longer term

</div>**Principles of investing**

<div _ngcontent-ng-c4271395179="" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-invest-early-%26-regul">- Invest early &amp; regularly – regular investment
- Compounding works better if you start investing early and invest for a longer term

</div>**Principles of investing**

<div _ngcontent-ng-c4271395179="" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-invest-early-compoun">- Invest early
- Compounding works better if you start investing early and invest for a longer term

<table style="width: 115.952381%;"><thead><tr><td style="width: 44.618056%;">**Particulars**</td><td style="width: 28.993056%;">**A**</td><td style="width: 26.388889%;">**B**</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width: 44.618056%;">Start Age</td><td style="width: 28.993056%;">25</td><td style="width: 26.388889%;">35</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 44.618056%;">End Age</td><td style="width: 28.993056%;">55</td><td style="width: 26.388889%;">55</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 44.618056%;">Investment per month</td><td style="width: 28.993056%;">₹ 3,500</td><td style="width: 26.388889%;">₹ 7,000</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 44.618056%;">Rate of Return</td><td style="width: 28.993056%;">12% p.a.</td><td style="width: 26.388889%;">12% p.a.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 44.618056%;">Corpus accumulated</td><td style="width: 28.993056%;">₹ 1,07,83,406</td><td style="width: 26.388889%;">₹ 64,39,001</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>**Investment avenues**

<div _ngcontent-ng-c4271395179="" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-instrument-risk-retu"><table style="width: 112.261905%;"><thead><tr><td style="width: 39.673913%;">Instrument</td><td style="width: 6.38587%;">Risk</td><td style="width: 8.288043%;">Return</td><td style="width: 11.684783%;">Term</td><td style="width: 13.586957%;">Duration</td><td style="width: 20.516304%;">Avg expected return</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width: 39.673913%;">Recurring Deposit / Fixed Deposit</td><td style="width: 6.38587%;">Low</td><td style="width: 8.288043%;">Low</td><td style="width: 11.684783%;">Short term</td><td style="width: 13.586957%;">Upto 3 years</td><td style="width: 20.516304%;">5.5-6% p.a.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 39.673913%;">Liquid / Ultra short term debt mutual funds</td><td style="width: 6.38587%;">Low</td><td style="width: 8.288043%;">Low</td><td style="width: 11.684783%;">Short term</td><td style="width: 13.586957%;">Upto 3 years</td><td style="width: 20.516304%;">5-7% p.a.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 39.673913%;">Equity Mutual Funds / ETFs</td><td style="width: 6.38587%;">High</td><td style="width: 8.288043%;">High</td><td style="width: 11.684783%;">Long term</td><td style="width: 13.586957%;">&gt; 8 years</td><td style="width: 20.516304%;">12-15% p.a.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 39.673913%;">Equity Shares</td><td style="width: 6.38587%;">High</td><td style="width: 8.288043%;">High</td><td style="width: 11.684783%;">Long term</td><td style="width: 13.586957%;">&gt; 8 years</td><td style="width: 20.516304%;">12-15% p.a.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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# Aadhaar, PAN, and Digilocker session

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### Know Your Documents

A <span class="s1">**PAN (Permanent Account Number)**</span> card is an essential identification card for individuals and entities in India, issued by the Income Tax Department.

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<span class="s1">**Aadhar**</span> is a unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India.

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#### Purposes and Uses

✔ <span class="s1">**Documents Required:**</span> Proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth.

✔ <span class="s1">**Enrolment Centers:**</span> Application can be made at authorized Aadhar enrolment centers.

✔ <span class="s1">**Biometric Data Collection:**</span> Biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan) and photograph are collected during enrolment.

✔ <span class="s1">**Processing Time:**</span> After enrollment, it takes a few weeks to receive the Aadhar card.

### Application Process

1. Documents Required: Proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth.
2. Enrolment Centres: Application can be made at authorised Aadhaar enrolment centres.
3. Biometric Data Collection: Biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan) and photograph are collected during enrollment.
4. Processing Time: After enrolment, it takes a few weeks to receive the Aadhaar card.

#### Reasons to Update Aadhar

1. <span class="s1">**Biometric Updates**</span> – Updating fingerprints and iris scans due to age or wear and tear.
2. <span class="s1">**Changing Phone Number**</span> – Updating the registered mobile number for OTP and notifications.
3. <span class="s1">**Address Change**</span> – Changing the address due to relocation or incorrect address in records.
4. <span class="s1">**Name Change**</span> – Correcting spelling mistakes or legal name changes.
5. <span class="s1">**Updating Photograph**</span> – Changing the photograph due to significant changes in appearance.
6. <span class="s1">**Updating Other Details**</span> – Changes in email ID, date of birth, gender, etc.

#### New Aadhar and Correction

**Below 18 years only**

1. <span class="s1">**Birth Certificate**</span> (original, baby name should be there)
2. <span class="s1">**Passport**</span>

**Name Change**

1. PAN Card
2. Voter ID
3. Driving License (DL)
4. Passport
5. Birth Certificate
6. 10th Certificate (original, with photo)

**Date of Birth (DOB) Update** *(Documents should match Aadhar name)*

1. Birth Certificate
2. Passport
3. 10th Certificate

**Address Update** *(Documents should match Aadhar name)*

1. Gas Bill (recent 3 months)
2. Voter ID
3. Bank Passbook (with photo and seal)
4. Bank Statement (with seal, recent 3 months)
5. WiFi Bill (recent 3 months)
6. Phone Bill (postpaid, recent 3 months)

#### How to Find Aadhaar Correction Centre

1. Visit the [UIDAI website](https://uidai.gov.in/) and click on “Locate an Enrolment Center in Bhuvan Aadhaar” listed under the My Aadhaar section.
2. Post Office
3. Some Government &amp; Private Banks
4. Common Service Center
5. E-Seva Kendra

#### How to Apply for PAN Card

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</td><td>Get application form authorised PAN centre</td></tr><tr><td>Fill form, submit &amp; pay the processing fee </td><td>Fill form, attach required documents &amp; submit along with the processing fee</td></tr><tr><td>PAN will be sent to the given address</td><td>PAN will be sent to the given address</td></tr></tbody></table>

### DigiLocker

#### What is DigiLocker?

[DigiLocker](https://www.digilocker.gov.in) is a digital locker service provided by the Government of India. It allows you to store your important documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, and school certificates online. This means you can access your documents anytime, anywhere using your smartphone or computer without carrying physical copies.

### Quiz Questions

1. **What is the full form of UIDAI?**
    
    → Unique Identification Authority of India
2. **How many digits are there in an Aadhaar number?**
    
    → 12
3. **What does PAN stand for?**
    
    → Permanent Account Number
4. **How many characters are there in a PAN number?**
    
    → 10
5. **Where can you apply for a PAN card online?**
    
    → NSDL website
6. **Which document is mandatory to link with Aadhar for filing income tax returns?**
    
    a) Voter ID
    
    b) Driving License
    
    <span class="s1">c) </span>**PAN Card**<span class="s1"> ✅</span>
    
    d) Passport
7. **What biometric data is collected when applying for an Aadhar Card?**
    
    <span class="s1">a) </span>**Fingerprints and retina scan**<span class="s1"> ✅</span>
    
    b) Voice sample
    
    c) Handwriting sample
    
    d) DNA sample
8. **Which of the following requires a PAN Card?**
    
    a) Opening a bank account
    
    b) Filing income tax returns
    
    c) Buying property
    
    <span class="s1">d) </span>**All of the above**<span class="s1"> ✅</span>