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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

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

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

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*

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*
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)
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
BFSI - Banking, Finance, Securities and Insurance
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