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Last Updated 21 September 2016, 18:29 IST
Dear Sir,After Class 12, I opted for MBBS course. But I enjoy studying Botany more than Zoology. So, can you please suggest a suitable career that I can pursue after this course, so that I can work where my passion lies. Can you also tell me about the jobs I can undertake in the field of Botany? Please suggest the possibilities in this regard after MBBS. A student

Dear student,
An MBBS degree will give you a strong foundation to move into any life science-related field, including Botany. Put in your best efforts and complete your MBBS with good grades. 

By the time you reach the final year, you can review whether your interest in plants remains as strong as it is now, and if so, you can opt for a postgraduate programme in reputed institutions like IISc, IISERs, IITs. 

There are many plant-based medications that are used in the health sector and such organisations employ medical graduates too. You can also take up an internship in a reputed institution to ensure that you are on the right track, and that your interest is deep. 

Dear Sir,
I have completed BE in Electronics & Communications. I have got a job in a reputed company as an associate software engineer. Right now, my economical conditions are poor and have to work for two years. But I wish to pursue higher studies. 

Hence, can you suggest courses that I can take after two years of my career? Also, inform about the preparations necessary to clear government exams. Or, should I continue with the job in the company full-time, so that I can move on from software to the electronics department in this company itself?
A student

Dear student,
Since you have financial limitations, it is good that you have taken up a job in a reputed company and have made a good start in your professional life. Do not be in a hurry to narrow down what you would do after two years. Your work experience and exposure will help you decide much better after a year or two. 

Accordingly, at that stage you can decide whether to prepare for GATE (for higher engineering studies in India), GRE (for higher engineering studies abroad) or CAT (for management studies in India) among others. 

If you still need to keep earning after two years, you can opt for online or part-time courses while you continue working. Start exploring and listing down all options systematically for the next few months, and also check from your work experience what type of career you would be most happy with.

Dear Sir,
I am a Class 12 student preparing for CLAT 2017 aspiring to get admission at NLSIU. Though I have ordered a few sets of books online to aid my preparation, I have not taken up any coaching. Please suggest if this is enough or should I join a coaching institute. 
An anxious student 

Dear Anxious student,
There are many students who have successfully gained admission in National Law Schools, IITs, etc without any regular coaching. It depends entirely on your capacity to study on your own, your grasp of the fundamentals, and whether you are disciplined enough to maintain a rigorous time schedule. 

Where coaching definitely helps is to understand how the tests are structured, how much time to spend on each question, to practice mock tests, and to get feedback on your progress.

Dear Sir,
I am a Class 9 student. I focus on my studies and have never found them tough. I have realised that I am more comfortable studying on my own. I feel lazy whenever I get projects or activities from school because I would have already learnt the concepts on my own. Hence, I rarely complete school projects. 

I am sure I can learn more at home and clear my doubts through Internet. So, I have one question in mind: Is PUC essential for admission in top universities? If so, I can study PUC on my own and wouldn’t need tutoring while preparing for entrance examinations. While it may be tough, I am prepared for it. But am I going in the right direction?
 Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,
It is so nice to see your motivation and confidence in tackling academics. There are definitely instances of people who have appeared privately for board exams such as PUC or National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and have gone on to good universities for higher studies. 

There are people who require considerable self-discipline, ability to be away from peers and yet not feel lonely, and who know where to get answers when they are stuck with specific doubts.

If you feel you have these skills, and your parents are willing to support you, there is nothing wrong in studying on your own. Do have an independent evaluator who will monitor your methodology, progress etc and give you periodic feedback. Best of luck!

Dear Sir,
I have worked as a freelance content writer for close to eight years. Now, I want to take it up full-time. In this regard, I am looking for suitable weekend courses that can help me develop the necessary skills to become a full-time content writer. Kindly suggest some suitable courses.
Karthik Shankar

Dear Karthik,
Content writing deals with preparing the documentation for software programmes, instruction manuals and training modules. It will continue to be a promising career since it bridges the gap between those who develop the products and their users. There is also demand for translations into various foreign and Indian languages. 

Since you already have experience in the field, you may certainly take up a course to sharpen your skills further. There are many private institutions offering training in this field. Some of the Bengaluru-based institutions include Writer Base India, Techno Point, Triumph India Learning Academy, SA International Limited and Gnosis Vector.

Dear Sir, 
I am a final year BTech student. I am interested in doing an MBA programme next year. Kindly suggest some good colleges in India that I can apply to. 
Karthik

Dear Karthik,
There are innumerable good colleges for MBA in our country and some of the most outstanding ones include the IIMs, ISB, IITs, XLRI and NMIMS. 

However, management studies are most beneficial if you join after you have fixed up your long-term goals, acquired work experience, seen the corporate world first-hand and are clear what your strengths are in order to decide on your specialisation.  

One or two years of work experience, even in a small or middle-level company, will help you take a better decision. Then you can start preparing for CAT and other entrance exams.
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(Published 21 September 2016, 16:40 IST)

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