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I am 26. I have completed D.Ed. Elementary teacher Education, B.A. and am now in the final year of LLB. I appeared for the DSC exam for government school jobs in 2024 but didn't pass. I am confused about whether to go abroad for LLM, prepare for this year's DSC exam or explore opportunities in the legal sector. Raju
Dear Raju,
Reflect on your priorities and long-term goals. Your choice will depend on the career path that aligns with your passion and values. What do you enjoy: teaching or law? Also, take into account your risk tolerance, financial situation, and the time you are willing to invest in developing each of these potential career paths?
The DSC exam offers a more immediate path. If you are considering this, create a structured study plan and focus on your weak areas. Securing a government school job will provide stability and security, and your D.Ed. and B.A. qualifications will align with this. If you are interested in the legal sector, network with lawyers and explore internship opportunities and shortlist research universities and scholarship options for the LLM. Look into the job markets of the countries that you are interested in. An LLM from a foreign university can enhance your expertise, and international exposure will broaden your perspectives and open doors to diverse areas of law, such as litigation, corporate law, or legal consulting.
My son is in the first-year B. Tech. AI-ML. What are the prospects for MS in the U.S. or Civil Services in India? What are his other options? Chandrasekhar
Dear Chandrasekhar,
AI-ML is highly sought after in American universities and industries. An MS from a reputable U.S. university can open doors to jobs in companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft and so on, research positions in academia or industry and opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
But also consider this interests encourage him to pursue what he enjoys and loves. He must follow a path that aligns with his passions and long-term plans. While his B.Tech. is in a technical field, it doesn't preclude him from the Civil Services where his analytical and problem-solving skills can be a valuable asset. However, he will need to dedicate significant time to preparing for the UPSC exam.
Some other options include direct industry roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Research Scientist, or AI Software Developer. Is he interested in entrepreneurship? He can also consider further specialisations in AI-ML if he is interested in research and academia, or an MBA with focus on technology management and leadership.
I am in Class 12 (Science). I am interested in Physics, Earth Science and Law. What are the prospects in these three areas and which are the premier institutes? Remesh
Dear Remesh,
Prospects in Physics lie across research, technology, education, aerospace, energy, and telecommunications. Earth Science will give you opportunities across geology, environmental science, meteorology, oceanography and disaster management. Some premier institutes for Earth Science and Astronomy are the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru; the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERS) located in various cities; Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru; Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital; and National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Thiruvananthapuram.
Law has potential across litigation, corporate law, civil law, IP law and others. Reputed institutions include National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru; National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi); NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad; Faculty of Law, University of Delhi; and Symbiosis Law School, Pune. You will have to research each institute for the criterial for admission, entrance exam dates and syllabus.
While making your decision, consider which field aligns best with your interests, strengths and passion.
I am in the last semester of B.A. Psychology. I'm interested in a Master's in Organisational Psychology. Is this course available in India? Also, what are my prospects after this course? Shruti
Dear Shruti,
A Master's in Organisational Psychology (also referred to as Industrial-Organisational Psychology) is available in India in institutions such as Amity University, Christ University, University of Delhi, and Bharathiar University. However, check the websites for more information as course offerings may change. MBA programmes with specialisations in Organisational Psychology are also available but the focus here is on the business application of this field. When researching programmes, pay close attention to the curriculum and faculty expertise to ensure they align with your career goals.
A Master's in Organisational Psychology opens up a range of opportunities in various sectors such as human resources (HR), consulting, organisational development, market research, training and development and academia and research.
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