By Saima Rashid
Now that your Class 12 exams are over, what will be your next course of action? You may be finding yourself at the crossroads, with no idea on which way to turn. It’s about making the choice of your life, or more appropriately choosing your life. Selecting the right PUC course and the ideal college to make the grade is the first step in chalking the career plan. It’s crucial since after the choice is made, there will be no turning back. But the problem is there are too many options. You may witness persuasions coming in from all directions, but to make the most crucial decision, you need to be well informed. We have the details on what are the career options available for students pursuing higher education after class 12 Board examinations.
Chartered accountancy (CA) is one of the most popular choices of a student. The main duty of a chartered accountant is auditing company’s books, stock brokers and income tax assesses. A student who has avid desire to become a chartered accountant should try to join a CA course either after the 10+2 board examination by registering for the Professional Education (PE)-I course (a 10-month course) or after graduating (with the specified percentage) by registering for the PE II course (also 10-months long). Chartered financial analyst (CFA) is another exiting course for Commerce pursuer students. The chief responsibility of a chartered financial analyst is to manage in the areas of financial accounting, management accounting, financial management, investment management, security evaluation, project planning, venture capital management and credit rating. The duration of the course is 3-years after post graduation degree.
Company secretary (CS) is other interesting career which a person has certain liability for ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations. Student can apply for a company secretary course after passing (10+2) examination. Cost accountant course can take a student who passes the Senior Secondary Examination (under the 10+2 scheme) of a recognized board.
Earth Science deals basically with subjects such as geography, geology, oceanography, and concerned with the study of the earth, its composition or any of its changing aspects. Geosciences is not only just interesting as it involves the exploration of mysteries of earth, it is also a lucrative career option opening a wide range of opportunities to the aspirants of this course.
Earth Science Courses
A quite good number of institutions offer B.Tech and M.Tech course in the field of Earth Sciences. M.Sc program in geology, applied geology or geophysics cover theoretical aspects in this field, whereas M.Tech program covers practical application such as exploration of petroleum, metal and non-metallic minerals and ground water.
• M.Tech in Petroleum Geosciences
• M.Tech in Applied Geology
• M.Tech in Applied Geophysics
Earth Science Eligibility Criteria
Students who have completed M.Sc in geology, applied geology or geophysics and have a valid score of GATE are eligible for the M.Tech courses.
Earth Science Job Prospects
Placement is not a problem for the students of this course. Students can get jobs in the oil sector, mining sector, remote sensing sector and petroleum sector.
Geoscientists with experience have lucrative prospects in private consultancy work also. International consulting opportunities are bright for those who have had prior experience on international geoscientific projects.
Earth Science Pay Package
The salary of the students ranges from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 6 lakh per month depending upon the sector one has joined.
Astronomy is the science dealing with all the celestial bodies in the universe. It is the study of the movement, nature and constitution of heavenly bodies. It is also the study of the laws which direct them, as also the effects, which they produce upon one another.
Branches of Astronomy
Astrochemistry: A branch of astronomy and chemistry dealing with the chemical composition and evolution of the universe and its parts.
Astrogeology: The science dealing with the structure and composition of planets and other bodies in the solar system.
Astrometeorology: The study of the theoretical effects of astronomical bodies and forces on the earth’s atmosphere.
Astrometry: The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of the celestial bodies.
Astrobiology: The study of life beyond the earth’s atmosphere as on the planets
Astronomy Eligibility Criteria
For pursuing a career in Theoretical Astronomy/observations, one can do B.Sc. in Physics and /or Mathematics after 10 + 2. Master’s level course in Astronomy with specialization in Theoretical Astronomy is offered by various institutes and universities.
To pursue a career in Instrumentation/Experimental Astronomy, one can do Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical / Electronics/Electrical Communications, after 10 + 2. Then one can appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) examination, which makes one eligible to do specialization in astronomy leading to Ph. D.
A professional astronomer also takes courses in microelectronics & instrumentation. One can also contact the Board of Graduate Studies at IIA [email protected].
Astronomy Job Prospects
After completion of a course in Astronomy, one can find placement as a Research Scientist with several research institutes and big Government organizations like the Indian Space Research Organization (DRDO).
