Career Awareness Handbook

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

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

Careers

Courses

Subjects & Skills