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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

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

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
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