Q.
I failed in my second-year BTech exam. I was not interested in BTech. However, I am going in for re-admission. Am I doing the right thing? — Amit Sharma
A.
I am sorry to hear that you have difficulty with your BTech course. You need to assess the reasons for faring so badly. Is it because you are unable to cope with the studies, or have there been other problems? It is possible that this is not the right course for you and you may be better off cutting your losses now. To find the most suitable course, you have to try and figure out what you are good at and interested in. If you are still interested in engineering, you may consider a three-year diploma in engineering, which is academically not as tough as the BTech. On the other hand, if you are good at maths and interested in information technology, you can take up a BSc in computers, or a computer course with any computer institute and build your skills in that field. There are many other technical diplomas in fields, such as printing and packaging, plastics, footwear technology, construction technology and so on. You may think about moving out of the science and maths stream and consider commerce, hospitality, travel, design, communications or any discipline you like and can do well in.
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I am a chemical engineering student at one of the National Institutes of Technology. I got a job offer from IOCL during campus placements. Should I go abroad for an MS or MBA after my graduation or join the company? Can I take up higher studies afterwards? — Manish
A.
The choice between work experience and further studies depends on a number of factors, including your interest and inclination towards either of the two options. An MS or MTech degree would qualify you for higher positions, more responsibilities and a better salary in the field of engineering. If you enjoy working in an operational area and are good at technical creation, modification and development, then an MS is better. On the other hand, an MBA programme will enable you to move into the managerial area of planning, organisation and financial control and provide opportunities in practically every organisation. If you have good communication and inter-personal skills, a logical and analytical approach to problem solving, and sound business skills, then you can consider an MBA. However, as you are getting good campus placement, you can actually get the best of both. The job option would enable you to get hands-on understanding of the work scene, and a better handle on decision-making. Depending on your work experience, you can decide whether it is to be an MS/MTech or an MBA. Moreover, most MBA institutes prefer candidates with some work experience too, and a techno-management qualification is preferred in the global economy.
Q.
I am a Class XI student. I have opted for physics, chemistry, biology and Hindi. I want to be in the medical sector as a doctor as a doctor, say a gynaecologist, but sometimes I think that I should be a forensic professional. Please advise — N Ghai
A.
The halo around the medical career makes it one of the most sought-after careers, but getting into a medical college is possibly the toughest admission option. Entry into the medical profession is competitive. The selection is rigorous and the course extremely challenging, requiring many long years of dedicated study. To become a gynaecologist requires you to take up a two-year diploma, or a three-year degree programme in gynaecology after MBBS and an internship. Therefore, you must be sure that you have the abilities and the motivation to work in this field, which requires almost eight to 10 years of study to become a medical specialist. You also need to have a strong sense of responsibility, with an urge to serve and heal the sick. You must also have keen and minute observation, good judgement and decision-making ability, patience, a sympathetic temperament and an objective approach. If you believe this is the correct career choice, then you will need to prepare for the pre-medical test(s) for admission to the all-India institutes, as well as those for medical colleges in your state. As regards forensic science, it is essentially a laboratory-based profession. The study of this subject qualifies students to apply their knowledge of science to the investigation of crime. Forensic scientists analyse physical evidence found on a victim on the scene of a crime and compare it to evidence found on a suspect and provide expert testimony in a court of law. They work closely with the police to provide scientific evidence admissible in a court. Forensic science can also be applied to different aspects of criminology and so there are several specialisations in this field. There are no undergraduate degree programmes in forensic science, but you can do your Master’s in forensic science or a diploma course in forensic science and criminology after a degree in science. With subjects like physics, chemistry and biology, you can try for many other careers in the medical field such as medical lab technology, optometry, pharmacy and physiotherapy for which you can take up a three- or four-year degree or a two-year diploma programme. Options other than the medical field include food processing, catering, and nutrition and dietetics, or even hospital management. There are good training facilities for all these courses, and job opportunities for professionals with skills in these areas. I am sure that if you do some self-analysis and consider your abilities, interest and personality, you will be able to decide on the most suitable career.
I failed in my second-year BTech exam. I was not interested in BTech. However, I am going in for re-admission. Am I doing the right thing? — Amit Sharma
A.
I am sorry to hear that you have difficulty with your BTech course. You need to assess the reasons for faring so badly. Is it because you are unable to cope with the studies, or have there been other problems? It is possible that this is not the right course for you and you may be better off cutting your losses now. To find the most suitable course, you have to try and figure out what you are good at and interested in. If you are still interested in engineering, you may consider a three-year diploma in engineering, which is academically not as tough as the BTech. On the other hand, if you are good at maths and interested in information technology, you can take up a BSc in computers, or a computer course with any computer institute and build your skills in that field. There are many other technical diplomas in fields, such as printing and packaging, plastics, footwear technology, construction technology and so on. You may think about moving out of the science and maths stream and consider commerce, hospitality, travel, design, communications or any discipline you like and can do well in.
Q.
I am a chemical engineering student at one of the National Institutes of Technology. I got a job offer from IOCL during campus placements. Should I go abroad for an MS or MBA after my graduation or join the company? Can I take up higher studies afterwards? — Manish
A.
The choice between work experience and further studies depends on a number of factors, including your interest and inclination towards either of the two options. An MS or MTech degree would qualify you for higher positions, more responsibilities and a better salary in the field of engineering. If you enjoy working in an operational area and are good at technical creation, modification and development, then an MS is better. On the other hand, an MBA programme will enable you to move into the managerial area of planning, organisation and financial control and provide opportunities in practically every organisation. If you have good communication and inter-personal skills, a logical and analytical approach to problem solving, and sound business skills, then you can consider an MBA. However, as you are getting good campus placement, you can actually get the best of both. The job option would enable you to get hands-on understanding of the work scene, and a better handle on decision-making. Depending on your work experience, you can decide whether it is to be an MS/MTech or an MBA. Moreover, most MBA institutes prefer candidates with some work experience too, and a techno-management qualification is preferred in the global economy.
Q.
I am a Class XI student. I have opted for physics, chemistry, biology and Hindi. I want to be in the medical sector as a doctor as a doctor, say a gynaecologist, but sometimes I think that I should be a forensic professional. Please advise — N Ghai
A.
The halo around the medical career makes it one of the most sought-after careers, but getting into a medical college is possibly the toughest admission option. Entry into the medical profession is competitive. The selection is rigorous and the course extremely challenging, requiring many long years of dedicated study. To become a gynaecologist requires you to take up a two-year diploma, or a three-year degree programme in gynaecology after MBBS and an internship. Therefore, you must be sure that you have the abilities and the motivation to work in this field, which requires almost eight to 10 years of study to become a medical specialist. You also need to have a strong sense of responsibility, with an urge to serve and heal the sick. You must also have keen and minute observation, good judgement and decision-making ability, patience, a sympathetic temperament and an objective approach. If you believe this is the correct career choice, then you will need to prepare for the pre-medical test(s) for admission to the all-India institutes, as well as those for medical colleges in your state. As regards forensic science, it is essentially a laboratory-based profession. The study of this subject qualifies students to apply their knowledge of science to the investigation of crime. Forensic scientists analyse physical evidence found on a victim on the scene of a crime and compare it to evidence found on a suspect and provide expert testimony in a court of law. They work closely with the police to provide scientific evidence admissible in a court. Forensic science can also be applied to different aspects of criminology and so there are several specialisations in this field. There are no undergraduate degree programmes in forensic science, but you can do your Master’s in forensic science or a diploma course in forensic science and criminology after a degree in science. With subjects like physics, chemistry and biology, you can try for many other careers in the medical field such as medical lab technology, optometry, pharmacy and physiotherapy for which you can take up a three- or four-year degree or a two-year diploma programme. Options other than the medical field include food processing, catering, and nutrition and dietetics, or even hospital management. There are good training facilities for all these courses, and job opportunities for professionals with skills in these areas. I am sure that if you do some self-analysis and consider your abilities, interest and personality, you will be able to decide on the most suitable career.
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