Dear Sir,
I have finished my second PUC and also CET. I got a good rank. My future plans are to do engineering in electronics and communication but my father tells me to go in for computer science or information science.  Which would be a better choice? Which has more scope? Which college is best for the course in Bangalore?
Sri
Dear Sri,
Let us understand that there is no such thing as a “better” choice for all students. If everyone were to take up electronics, or everyone were to take up computer science, then there will be so much surplus that the field would lose its “scope.”  You will be working for 40-50 years after you become an engineer.  No one can predict during that period which field will have better prospects. Also, learning will be continuous in the years to come. Regardless of the basic education you had, you will require to diversify, upgrade and add to your skills from time to time. Hence at this juncture take up the branch you like and you are good at.  Similarly, depending on your CET ranking, choose a college that has a good reputation, experienced and capable staff, good infrastructure, and motivated students.  Do not get misled by colleges that boast of “campus recruitment.”
Dear Sir,
I am a second PU student and have taken CECA (Commerce) as my combination. I want to become a Lawyer. What course should I choose?. Which are the good law colleges in town?
Tamana
Dear Tamana,
Law is increasingly emerging as a good professional course that can be used as a foundation to get into management, banking, international trade, intellectual property rights, human rights, administration, etc.  It is certainly advisable that you take up a five year composite BA, LLB course though you also have the option of doing any degree and then studying for a three year LLB. The best institutions are the National Law School of India University in Bangalore and the four other national law schools spread over India.  Admission is through entrance exams held around April every year.  Of course there are many other fairly good colleges in Bangalore, who give admission on the basis of marks in your PUC.
Dear Sir,
I am doing my engineering second year. I want to do an MBA, but I don’t know anything about it. Can you please  help me out? My branch is computer science.
Supritha
Dear Supritha,
A basic question you need to ask yourself is WHY you want to do MBA when you do not know anything about it. You should start off by listing your interests, your talents, and where you feel you would enjoy working and be good at.  Your options include going deeper into computer science, branching into other areas of technology, moving into management, or even exploring different fields like creativity, finance, administration. Once you know what you are good at and what you would like to pursue as a career, then you can decide upon the course of study or the degrees, and also the colleges. You have two more years to decide, and this is the right time to start the exploration.
Dear Sir,
I am working for a CAD/CAM industry for the past 7 years. I am a diploma holder in Mechanical Engineering. Should I do a BE or an MBA?
If I do an MBA which option is good for my career?  I am also planning to do my SAP course. Will it be of any use?
Saravana
Dear Saravana,
Courses like SAP are additional tools that enhance your skills and your versatility. You should take up such courses if you have free time and can afford them. As far as your long term goals are concerned, it would be definitely nice if you could acquire either a BE or AMIE in mechanical engineering, which will take three years.  You can do it full time, part time or through self-study as in the case of AMIE. You are not eligible to take up MBA in a recognised Indian University, unless you hold a degree.  Do analyse carefully whether you have greater aptitude towards design and technology or towards management, and then take the decision.
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