Ambition Vs Reality

A person is happiest when he chooses job that he loves

Before making a career choice, take time to understand yourself, your likes and preferences

Ambition can not be injected nor can it be imitated

Parents’ attitude- the determining factor in shaping one’s career goal

Education based career and Talent Based career

Education based career: open to those who wish to study further in a particular field of interest which later on opens a galaxy of opportunities

A wide range of courses are available From conventional BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com to

Vocational degrees / diplomas / certificate courses

Direct entry to MBBS/ B.Tech etc

Options after Science stream (with Physics,

Chemistry and Mathematics) General B. Sc. courses: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics,

Geology, Statistics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, etc.

Vocational subjects: Biotechnology (must have Biology as a

subject in HSC), Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic Instrumentation, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Instrumentation, Drugs & Dyes, Computer Programming, Operations Research, Environmental Science, Heavy & Fine Chemicals, etc.

Degree/Diploma in Engineering and Technology

Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Civil, Computer Science.

Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automobile, Biochemical, Biomedical, Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering/Industrial Biotechnology (one needs to have Biology as one of the subjects also), Ceramic, Chemical Technology, Dairy, Food, Industrial, Instrumentation, Irrigation, Leather, Manufacturing Science & Engineering, Marine, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mining, Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture, Petrochemical, Petroleum, Pharmaceutical, Power, Printing, Production, Pulp & Paper, Telecommunication, Textile etc..

Admission to Engg.

Admission to various Engineering Colleges, Regional Engineering Colleges, Indian Institutes of Technology and privately run Institutes is generally based on the merit obtained in the entrance test. Minimum age generally is 17 years but may vary slightly from institution to institution.

Various Diploma & Certificate courses

Electrochemical Tech, Foundry & Forge Technology, Leather/Footwear Tech, Paint & Varnish Tech, Architectural Draughtsmanship, Pharmacy (must have Biology in HSC), Rolling/Steel Making Technology, Product Design Engineering, etc.

Polytechnics 3-year Diploma courses are offered by various

polytechnics controlled and run by State Directorates of Technical Education and Training.

The qualifications required in this case range from 10th standard to 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and the admission is generally granted strictly as per the merit of marks obtained in the academic examination.

There are certain non-engineering trades like ceramics, printing, production and chemical technology which are of lesser duration.

Engineering & Technology

Industrial Engineer Marine Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mining Engineer & Metallurgist Naval Architect Production Engineer Telecommunication Engineer

Meteorology and climate changeInvestigating the realities of climate change and meeting the energy demands of the world are challenges that will occupy physicists for the foreseeable future.

The following organisations and companies either recruit into this field or their websites offer a broader view of current and future issues affecting the world's climate:AEA TechnologyOne of the world's leading energy and climate change consultanciesThe British Antarctic Survey (BAS)One of the world's leading environmental research centres and is responsible for the UK's national scientific activities in AntarcticaThe Met OfficeCovers everything from the weather forecast to global warmingThe Royal Meteorological Society (RMetSAt the forefront of climate change researchThe National Environmental Research Council Laboratory (NERC)The UK's main agency for funding and managing research, training and knowledge exchange in the environmental sciences

NanotechnologyThis relatively new science has become one of the most exciting and important avenues of employment and research open to physicists.Those looking to work in this area should ideally have a practical approach to problem solving (often using mathematical techniques), be able to reason clearly and communicate complex ideas, and be able to work in a company structure and under budgetary constraints.Companies that may be interested in physics graduates include:International RectifierA leading semiconductor manufacturerOxonicaA leading company in the development and commercialisation of nanotechnology and is based in Oxford in the UK, Mountain View in California and in SingaporeHitachi High TechnologiesBased in Maidenhead, UK, and makes scanning electron microscopes for use in semiconductor applicationsNanocoMakers of quantum dots and semiconductors and is based at Manchester University

Renewable energyThe UK has plans to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions dramatically this century and investment in renewable energy is a key strategy for achieving this aim.As this area has become more prominent, a skills-shortage has emerged, creating many career opportunities for graduates.The major employers in the renewable energy field at present are the national and global energy companies in the oil and gas sectionGardline Surveys is one of many companies carrying out analysis of existing oil supplies. Its website contains recruitment advice and a jobs section.There are a number of websites carrying information about jobs in renewable energy:Careers in Renewable Energy gives an excellent introduction to the industry, skills required and careers availableIts sister site Renewable Energy Jobs carries current vacancies

Space exploration industriesPhysics degrees holders make up the majority of employees in the space exploration, satellite and affiliated research industries.Typically, physicists and aeronautical engineers are expected to apply scientific principles to the research, design and development of advanced satellite and space technologies. Those working in the area usually specialise in a particular field, but generic tasks might include investigating the use of new materials and technologies and finding a practical application; problem solving in the design process; and measuring and improving the performance of cutting-edge vehicles and technology. Companies and organisations that recruit physics graduates include:The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Pioneers in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics researchThe European Space Agency (ESA)An European intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of spaceBritish TelecomBT has a growing satellite communications armBAE SystemsA premier global defence, security and aerospace companySurrey Satellite Technologies Ltd (SSTL)Specialists in both small satellite platform technology and high and medium resolution imagersAstriumDesigns and builds satellitesQinetiQDesigns and builds satellite technologyOther sources of information include:The International Space UniversityStudents can either participate in a two month space studies programme or a one year master's courseBritish National Space CentreCoordinates UK civil space activities and supports academic research

CAREER PROSPECTS IN PURE CHEMICAL SCIENCE

Conventional approach towards theoretical chemistry as a career .

Specialized streams such as environmental chemistry , biochemistry , forensic chemistry , chemo-informatics ,pharmaceutical chemistry, Nanochemistry are also offered .

Pursuing PhD is an asset but is not compulsory .

B.Sc(Chem)

M.Sc (Chem)

PhD (Chem)

BIOCHEMISTRY

Biochemistry deals with the structures, functions and interactions of biological macromolecules, such as proteins & nucleic acids which provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life

The findings of biochemistry are applied primarily in medicine, nutrition, and agriculture.

Institutes /Universities offering coursesa) University of Delhi b) Aligarh Muslim University c) All India Institute of Medical Science

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

Environmental chemistry is the scientific study of the chemical and biochemical phenomena that occur in nature .

Environmental chemists draw on a range of concepts from chemistry and various environmental sciences. They are usually employed by petrochemical companies , Companies involved in oil extraction and mining.

Institutes /Universities offering coursesa) University of Maryland (USA) b) Lancaster University (UK)c) University of Wisconsin (USA)

FORENSIC CHEMISTRY

Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry to law enforcement or the failure of products or processes. Forensic chemistry is unique among chemical sciences in that its research, practice, and presentation must meet the needs of both the scientific and the legal communities.

Institutes /Universities offering coursesa) UWE (University of the west of England ) ,

Bristol , UK . b) Virginia Commonwealth University (USA) c) University of Kent (UK)

Nanochemistry

Nanochemistry or Nanotechnology related with the production and the reactions of nanoparticles and their compounds.

The applications of nanochemistry have a wide range which covers from the semi-conductors to medicine .

Institutes /Universities offering coursesa)University of Florida (USA) b) Curtin University (Australia) c) University of Oslo (Norway) d) University of Michigan (USA)

What after the courses ?

Successful completion of courses enables one to be a researcher/academician/employed in

a) Industries (R & D in public & private sector)

b) Universities (India & Abroad) c) National level research institutes e.g.

DRDO d) Pharmaceutical companies e.g. Pfizer . e) Indian Civil Service (IAS/IPS/IFS) f) Self employed (Authors , Consultants )

CAREER PROSPECTS IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY

Conventional approach towards theoretical chemistry as a career

• B.Tech can be pursued in Chemical engineering or it’s allied branches such as material science, food engineering , ceramic engineering , metallurgical engineering .

Some students opt for MBA after B.Tech to widen their career options .

B.Tech

M.Tech

PhD

MATERIAL SCIENCE

This relatively new scientific field investigates the relationship between the structure of materials at atomic or molecular scales and their macroscopic properties.

It finds application in R& D wing of virtually the entire electronics & communication industry .

Institutes /Universities offering coursesa) Indian Institute of Technology , Kanpur b) Stanford University (USA) c) University of Berkley (USA) d) Cornell University (USA)

CERAMIC ENGINEERING Ceramic engineering is the science and technology

of creating objects from inorganic, non-metallic materials

Ceramic materials are used in a wide range of industries, including mining, aerospace, medicine, refinery, food and chemical industries, packaging science, electronics etc.

Institutes /Universities offering coursesa) IIT (Varanasi ) [ Earlier known as BHU]b) Inamori School of engineering , Alfred University- New

York (USA) c) Missouri University of Science & technology , Missouri

(USA)

FOOD ENGINEERING

Food engineers provide the technological knowledge transfer essential to the cost-effective production and commercialization of food products and services.

Prospective major employers for food engineers include companies involved in food processing, food machinery, packaging,ingredient manufacturing, instrumentation, and control.

Institutes /Universities offering coursesa) IIT Kharagpur b) NIFTEM (National Institute of food technology

Enterpreneurship and Management (Haryana ) c) UNSW , Australia d) Jadavpur University , West Bengal .

BACHELOR’S IN MATHEMATICS

The two best places in India offering a Bachelor’s degree in math are:

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bangalore and

the Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), Chennai.

ISI offers a B.A. Maths degree CMI offers a B.Sc degree in Math and

Computer Science. Admission into both is through a written

test held in various centers of India in late May each year.

Both ISI and CMI also admit students who have qualified in the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO).

BACHELOR’S DEGREE…

Numerical Mathematics (Madurai (TAMIL NADU)-Kamaraj University)

Mathematical Economics (Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, INDORE(MADHYA PRADESH))

Industrial Mathematics (University of Pune and North Maharashtra University)

Business Statistics and Biostatistics (Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, COIMBATORE, Tamil Nadu)

Applied Statistics (University of Madras)

Statistics with Computer Programming (Bundelkhand University, JHANSI, UTTAR PRADESH)

MASTER’S DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS

At the Master’s degree level, Mathematics is offered by more than 135 universities in India

Pure Mathematics – M.A. Mathematics

Applied Mathematics- M.Sc. Mathematics

Student can also apply for an Integrated MSc-PhD degree offered at some places in India.

Some of these places are: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR),

Mumbai (through a written test and followed by an interview)

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai (admits through NBHM exam followed by an interview)

Harish Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad (through a test followed by an interview)

An Integrated MSc degree offered by the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) at Pune, Mohali, Kolkata, Trivandrum and Bhopal

And also at the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) at Bhubaneswar, ORISSA.

The IISER admits students via the IIT JEE score and through board exam performances.

The NISER admits students through the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST).

A student can also opt for an Integrated MSc in Maths offered by University of Hyderabad, which admits students through a written test held in early June.

Pondicherry University and IITs offer six year integrated courses in the subject after school.

Computational Mathematics (Mathematics with Computer Applications)

Mathematical Statistics Mathematical Economics Mathematics with Computer Application Industrial Mathematics Functional Mathematics.

Actuary

An actuary is a business professional who deals with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty.

Actuaries apply mathematical and statistical theories to solve real business problems.

Actuaries assemble and analyze data to estimate the probability and likely cost of an event such as death, sickness, injury, disability, or loss of property

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and the Society of Actuaries (SOA) certify actuaries to work with the public through the successful completion of exams

In order to regularize the entry and to ensure that deserving candidates get a chance to become actuary, Institute of Actuaries of India has started an entrance exam called as Actuarial Common Entrance Test (ACET)

After a student clears the ACET exam, he has to submit registration form and then he is eligible to write the actuarial exams.

To become an actuary in India, a candidate needs to clear 15 (fifteen) examinations which are divided into four series namely Core Technical (CT), Core Application (CA), Specialist Technical (ST) and Specialist Application (SA).

Qualifying Exam

To become an Air Traffic Controller, one should qualify the civil ATC exam conducted by Civil Aviation Authority. Those who qualify this exam should complete one year training at Civil Aviation Training College. There are different designations available for an Air Traffic Controller

Pilot

If flying is the career that you have chosen, you have taken right decision to land at AIIA- ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS…DEHRADUN

Duration 4 months (for ground classes only) Qualification (10 + 2) with Science (PM) Age 17 Years and above Medical Standards The candidates should be medically fit to meet the

Required standards according to the DGCA, as tested by Approved

medical official. Provisions Student appeared for 12th exams are also eligible. Students passed in Arts/ Commerce will also be

considered on their consent and agreeing to appear for two isolates i.e. Physics & Maths

A career in Geo-informatics and remote sensing

Students who complete their graduation in science or engineering stream always have pool full of career options before them.

Geoinformatics is basically the science and technology used for tackling geographical and geo science difficulties.

Geoinformatics takes into account a lot of industries and government organizations that use spatial data via satellite imagery for various intents. It includes acquisition, analysis and visualization of the received data signals.

GEOINFORMATICS= GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE(GIS)

GEOINFORMATICS= GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (GIT)

Listed below is the list of top institutions teaching this program:

Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani Indian Institute of Remote Sensing and

Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun Indian Institute of Technology(lIT), Kharagpur Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Space Application Center (SAC), Ahmedabad

and New Delhi

Regional Remote Sensing Application Center (RRSAC), Kharagpur, Dehradun, Jodhpur, Nagpur and Bangalore

ISRO, Bangalore M.D.S. University, Ajmer Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University

(JNTU), Hyderabad National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA),

Balanagar Hyderabad

Allahabad University, Allahabad, UP Indian Agriculture Research Institute

(IARI), New Delhi Indian Council of Agriculture Research

(ICAR) For List of institutes, organizations and

universities offering GIS-related courses in India please visit

http://www.gisinindia.com/directory/gis-training-institutes-in-india

Architect

Commerce & Humanities Students With Mathematics ( compulsory) Can Also Pursue Architecture course Now –

Only Maths is essential to apply for Bachelor of Architecture .

There are 142 architecture colleges in the country out of which 123 conduct admissions through a National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).

The others are regional and centrally-funded institutes, which consider the AIEEE rankings.

Therefore, students who had Maths in class XII and want to pursue architecture can take NATA.

NATA is an online test conducted across 100 centres in the city. The test is not annual. It is usually conducted between January and September.

Operations Research Analyst

Operations research analysts are involved in top-level strategizing, planning, and forecasting.

They use advanced techniques from mathematics, science, and engineering to make better decisions and to solve problems.

Operations research analysts must obtain the minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree in an area such as mathematics.

Most employers do prefer applicants with a master’s degree and computer programming skills.

The best science institutes in India offering Operations Research include:

1. Indian Statistical Institute—Kolkata Research Course Offered—M.Tech in

Operations Research Course Duration: Two years

 

2. Indian Institute of Technology—Mumbai Research Course Offered—Master of

Technology in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, IEOR

Course Duration: Two years

Cartographer

Cartographers design, prepare and revise maps, charts, plans, three-dimensional models and spatial information databases, often using computer-based techniques, and applying principles from science, mathematics and graphic design.

QUANTITATIVE FINANCIAL MARKET ANALYST

A quantitative financial market analyst, also known as a quant, is a person who works in finance using numerical or quantitative techniques to analyze markets for various purposes.

Education:Quantitative financial market analysts often

come from mathematics of physics background rather than finance related fields, and they are a major source of employment for people with physics and mathematics Ph.D’s

CLIMATOLOGIST

Climatologists need a strong background in the sciences including meteorology, atmospheric science, physics, mathematics, and computer programming.

Kurukshetra University Pune University, Department of Space

Science Cochin University of Science and

Technology, Kochi Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore IIT, Kharagpur & Delhi Andhra University, Visakhapatnam