duration of the course. There are two possible subject combinations viz. physics, chemistry, mathematics and physics chemistry, biology. There are 80 openings at each of the Institutes. RIE Ajmer caters to the need of northern India including Jammu and Kashmir.

National Aptitude Test in Architecture NATA is conducted by the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA) Pune, an Academic Unit of the Council of Architecture. There are 135 institutions, which impart architectural education in India leading to recognized qualifications. The standards of education being imparted in these institutions, is governed by Council of Architecture. The forth coming entrance test is scheduled on Ist March 2010.

The above list is just indicative. There are many more options like actuarial science which has a large scope in Kashmir, Forensic science, pharmaceutical, agriculture, veterinary and polytechnic. There are creative options such as fashion designing, textile designing, footwear and jewelry designing. The most important thing is to find ones aptitude and strong points.

The author teaches at the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

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