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### Top Courses
**Sciences**
**Commerce**
**Neutral Careers**
Engineering
Chartered Accountant
Hotel Management
Medical Sciences
Finance and Banking
Legal Services
Architecture/Planning
Management
Media & Communication
Agri/Food Sciences
Sales and Marketing
Design
Allied & Para Medical
Humanities and Social Sciences
Science & Mathematics
Government/ Civil Services
#### Engineering Specializations
**Computer Science** — Artificial Intelligence / Data science / Machine Learning / Business Systems / Cloud computing / Block Chain / Internet of Things
**Electronics** — IoT / Cloud Computing / Networking / Cyber security / Gaming Technology / VLSI design / Optics and Opto Electronics / Mechatronics
**Mechanical** — Mechatronics / AI / Robotics / Additive Manufacturing / Electric Vehicle / Smart Manufacturing
**Electrical** — Power System / Energy / Environmental Management / Smart and Sustainable Energy
**Civil** — Civil & rural / Structural / Planning / Geological Techno / Geophysical Technology / Environmental
**Aeronautical** — Aero Space / Airline Management / Aircraft maintenance
**Agriculture** — Agriculture Technology / Smart Agritech / Dairy Technology
**Bio** — Technology / Genetic Engineering / Regenerative medicine / Pharma Technology / Bioinformatics / Bioelectronics
#### Medical & Sciences
**Medicine** —
- Specialist / Surgeon / …ologist / Scientist
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
**Allied & Para Medical** —
- AYUSH – Ayurveda / Yoga / Unani / Siddha / Homeopathy
- Physiotherapy / Pharma
- Radiology / Laboratory / Anesthesia / Cardiac Perfusion / Dialysis / Operation Theatre / Optometry / Audio & Speech Language Pathology
- Nursing – Adult & Geriatric / Auxiliary / Cardiothoracic / Surgical / Neonatal / Oncology / Midwife / Orthopedic / Operation Theatre
**Agri/Food Sciences** — Food Scientist / Forestry / Horticulture / Soil Scientist
**Architecture/Planning** — Architect / Urban Planner / Design
**Science & Mathematics** — Astronomer / Bacteriologist / Botanist / Chemist / Entomologist / Ergonomist / Fisheries / Virologist / Wildlife / Cartographer
#### Commerce
**Chartered Accountant** — Tax / Financial / Management Accountant, Auditor, Budget Analyst
**Finance and Banking** — Accountant, Banker, Insurance Professional, Microfinance Professional, Investment Banker, Risk Manager, Cost & Management Accountant, Stockbroker etc.
**Management** — Business Executive, Human Resource / Supplychain / Operations / Production Manager, Logistics / Management Analyst, Entrepreneur, Waste Management etc.
**Sales and Marketing** — Sales / Brand / International Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing, Growth Hacker, Direct Marketing, Media Planner
#### Neutral
**Hotel Management** — Front Office / Accommodation / House Keeping / Food & Beverages / Hospitality and Tourism
**Legal Services** — Civil / Corporate / Cyber / Human rights / Intellectual Property Lawyer / Public Prosecutor / Judge / Medical / Maritime lawyer
**Media & Communication** — Journalist / Public Relations / Media / Advertising / Cinematographer / Blogger / Film Editor / Social Media
**Design** — Fashion / Jewellery / Interior / Textile / Visual Communication
**Humanities and Social Sciences** —
- International relations expert / Public Affairs and Policy Expert / Development / Social scientist / Social worker
- Psychology – Clinical / Organisational / Child / Social / Sports / Rehabilitation
**Government / Civil Services** —
- IAS / IFS / IRS / IPS / IES
- Armed forces – Navy / Airforce / Army
- Income Tax Officer
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#### Entrance Test 1
**Joint Entrance Exam – JEE** —
- Twice a year – Jan, Apr / CBT
- 31 NITs, JEE Adv, IITs, IIITS, CFITS
**Karnataka Common Entrance Exam Test – KCET** —
- Once a year – April / Paper and Pen-OMR
- All Govt Colleges / Govt seats in Pvt. Colleges
**COMEDK – UGET** —
- Once a year – April / CBT
- For Pvt. Colleges
**National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – NEET UG** —
- Once a year – May / Pen and Paper-OMR
- MBBS, BDS, AYUSH – BAMS, BNYS, BUMS, BSMA, BHMS
**Common University Entrance Test – UG** —
- Once a year – May / CBT
- Central Universities – All undergraduate courses
#### Entrance Test 2
**Common Law Admission Test – CLAT** —
- Once a year – Dec / Paper pen test
- 22 National Law Universities
**Law School Admission Test – LSAT** —
- Twice a year – Jan, Apr / CBT
- Private Universities
**Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design – UCEED** —
- Once a year – Jan / CBT & Drawing
- IITs, Some seats in Pvt. Universities
**Design Aptitude Test – NID-DAT** —
- Once a year – Feb / CBT & Drawing
- 7 National Institutes of Design
**Integrated Program for Management – IPMAT** —
- Once a year – May / CBT + Interview
- IIM Indore / Rohtak / Ranchi / Jammu / Bodh Gaya
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### Careers Around You
##### 1. IT & 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 & 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 & Skills**
- Math
- Science
- Computer Science
- Coding Skill
- Logical and reasoning abilities
##### 2. Electronics, Electricals & Hardware
**Careers**
- Engineers – Electrical, Electronics
- Technician – AC & Refrigeration, Sales & 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 & Skills**
- Basic Maths
- English/any language
- Technical subjects if any\*
##### 3. Automobiles & 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 & Tinkering, Diesel Mechanism
**Subjects & 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 & Skills**
- Basic Maths
- Drawing (2D & 3D)
##### 5. Medical, Allied & Paramedical Sciences
**Careers**
- Medical Sciences - Allopathy Doctors (General Physician, Orthopedician, Gynecologist, Oncologist, Dentist, ENT), Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
- Allied & 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 & Skills**
- Maths
- Science
- Languages
- Reasoning and Logical thinking
- Decision Making
##### 6. BFSI - Banking, Finance, Securities and Insurance
**Careers**
- Insurance/Mutual Fund Agents
- Tally Professional
- Bank Clerk Accountant, Cashier
- Investment Advisor, Stock Broker
- Micro Finance Executive
##### 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 & Management, Marketing Financial Products
**Subjects & 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 & Skills**
- Basic Maths
- Languages
- Communication
##### 9. Animation & 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 & Skills**
- Basic Math
- Languages
- Communication
- Drawing basics
- Computer basics
##### 10. Defence & 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 & 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 & 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 & Skills**
- Languages
- Basic Math,
- Being organised
- Active listening
##### 13. Social Development Sector
**Careers**
- Social Development: Social Scientist, Social Worker, Public Affairs & 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 & 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 & 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 & Skills**
- Science
- Languages
- Analytic Skills
##### 16. Textile & handloom/ Apparel & Accessories/ Art & 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 & Skills**
- Basic Maths
- Drawing
- Painting
- Art & 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