higher eductaion india
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Why should we get educated? To be able to work for the society To be able to ‘stand on own legs’ Earn for the family for basic and
advanced needs Basic needs – ‘Anna-wastra-niwara’ Advanced needs – entertainment,
education, etc. Pursue dreams
Means of getting educated... Informal education Family values Social education Friends
Formal education School education College Education
Formal Education system in India
NurseryLKG - UKG
Primary Class 1 to 4
Secondary Class 5 to 10
Higher Secondary Class 11 & 12
Graduation Arts / Commerce / Science (3 years) or Engineering (4 yrs.) Medical (5 yrs.)
Post Graduation(18 to 24 months)
Doctoral (PhD)
Higher education After SSC – vocational, diploma courses
To start earning early due to family needs No money for higher education Specific lines Join family business(for engineers to be, CET can be bypassed – Diploma engineer gets admitted to II year engineering directly)
After HSC – Degree courses (colleges) After Graduation – Post graduation Doctorates
Education can be a hobby Education is a continuous process...
Branches of educationThree basic branches of education are...
Science Commerce Arts
Education / Career AvenuesAgricultureArts Basic SciencesEducation EngineeringFinance sectorFine artsHospitality
Information Technology
Medical sciencesManagementLaw Politics Sports Combination courses Other courses
Agriculture B. Agri. Careers
Farming Horticulture Science of agriculture Food industry
Veterinary Vergese Kurien
Arts BA / MA Possible branches –
Literature Economics Political Science Home science Social studies Social work
Career options Teaching profession Research Data mining and software development
Arvind Adiga
Basic Sciences B.Sc.
Physics Chemistry Biology Mathematics
Career options Scientist – post graduation in core science
followed by decorate in a must Pathology Can work in education field and pursue
research Develop software for scientific applications
Education D.Ed. / B. Ed needs to be completed after
graduation School teacher College lecturer / professor Librarian Sports instructor Management – Higher education is a must
Highly noble and respected career Can be pursued if a special interest is generated in this
field
Engineering Mechanical Electrical Civil Electronics Instrumentation Chemical Computers Telecommunication Petrochemicals Aeronautics Metallurgy Polymers…
Financial Sector B.Com. Post Graduation – M.Com., ICWA,
CA, MBA-finance Company Secretary (CS) Financial careers in:
Chartered accountancy Banking sector Financial services Insurance sector Software for financial solutions
Vikram PanditCEO, Citibank
Fine or Performing Arts Music Dance Design Painting Sculpture Textile Drama Films
If rare dedication and commitment is displayed can be a very good career option – like in sports
Hospitality This is actually a support service –
however gaining ground as an independent field of education.
Options available are – Hotel management Tourism & travel Airline industry Logistics, etc. Chef
One can get educated in any other branch and choose to make a career in hospitality industry
Sanjeev Kapoor
Information Technology This is a branch common to all This has become like a language – must for
communication Though bachelor courses are available it is
recommended that basic sciences / arts / commerce be first pursued and only then this be done
IT is anyway a part of all other educational courses
Medical SciencesGraduation level
MBBS BHMS Dental Ayurvedic
Post Graduation Specialization – Neurology,
cardiology, anesthesiology, radiology, orthopedic, etc.
Management This is a post Graduation ‘White collared’ Streams are –
Marketing Systems Human Resources Finance
High flying careers if one gets into a reputed institute such as IIMs, XLRI etc.
Law BA-LLB or LLB based on whether
done post HSC or graduation. Career options
Advocate Lawyer – practicing Lawyer – consulting Judge
Nani PalkhiwalaRam Jethmalani
Politics If you have extraordinary leadership qualities If you wish to work for the betterment of the
society If you are aligned with a particular philosophy
This however can be pursued during formal education.
In fact, footprints of this career start from college politics...
Sports You need to be a sportsman for this You should posses the skills in the
sport Needs a lot of training and dedication Needs a lot of funding Options available are:
Sportsman Physiotherapist Coach
Combination CoursesArts + Engineering Product Design Architecture Animation Fashion Design
Other combination courses Medical engineering Sound Engineering Archeology Law + Finance
Rohit Bal
Other courses Mass communication Journalism Bio Technology Bio Chemistry Bio Informatics Cosmetics Environmental Sciences Pharmacy Food & Nutrition Dietitian
Engineering Education Premier Institutes – IIT
Worlds second best engineering institutes after MIT BITS, IISc, Regional engineering colleges Government and Private engineering colleges
How to get there – Subjects that are important here are – Physics, Chemistry & mathematics
Entrance tests – JEE, AIEEE, CET, Entrance tests etc...
Medical InstitutesPremier Institutes:
AFMC AIIMS Regional medical colleges Private medical colleges
Subjects that are important here are – Physics, Chemistry & Biology
Admissions – CET and institute’s entrance tests
Importance of subjects, qualities ... Engineering – Physics, Chemistry &
Mathematics Medical sciences – Physics, Chemistry &
Biology Sciences - Physics, Chemistry, Biology &
Maths Education – Basic education and B.Ed. Finance sector – Commerce, Mathematics Arts – Languages, Social Studies Fine arts – Specific Art Hospitality – Languages, Service
orientation Law – Language, Spoken and written Art + Engineering – Art and Maths Management – Deep overall knowledge IT – Mathematics, logic and basic subject
domain Sports – Specific Sport Politics – Leadership, social awareness Agriculture – Basic interest
Education Abroad Generally preferred after graduation in India Expensive – but option of earn and learn Demands high level of maturity – else can ruin life Typical destinations are US, Australia & UK Other European countries need knowledge of local
languages
Government Service Administrative Services (through UPSC)
IAS IPS IFS IRS
State Services (MPSC for Maharashtra) Armed Forces
Army Navy Air Force
Career Options... Self employed – entrepreneur Salaried employee Consultant / Freelance Government Service Armed Forces NGOs
All the Best!!!
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