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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 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 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 Courses 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 Subjects & Skills Basic Maths Accounts Reasoning Skills 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