Top 10 Emerging Careers
Title: Top 10 Emerging Careers to Watch in 2024
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In an ever-evolving job market, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Discover the top 10 emerging careers that are shaping the future in 2024. From cutting-edge technology roles to sustainable and health-focused professions, these careers offer exciting opportunities and growth potential. Whether you're a student exploring career options or a professional looking to pivot, this blog will guide you through the most promising fields and help you make informed decisions about your future. Explore now and find out which emerging career path might be the perfect fit for you!
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AI & ML Specialists
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Overview
Artificial intelligence in machines is demonstrated when it begins to think like humans and mimics their actions.
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialist helps build programs to effectively increase sales by designing chatbots, or build services such as natural language processing etc.
Some AI specialists work in cognitive simulation.
Machine learning, a subset of Artificial Intelligence, uses mathematical models to learn from data and enables a computer to learn on its own without having been explicitly programmed to do so.
A Machine Learning (ML) specialist develops machine learning that develops algorithms to learn and make predictions from the data.
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Degree / Courses
Your subject choice in grade 12 must comprise English, Science and Maths.
A bachelor’s degree in either of the subjects of Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics is preferred.
One can also choose to pursue engineering in computer science.
Moreover, integrated courses with artificial intelligence and machine learning are offered by many colleges.
You can further choose to study a postgraduate degree in computer science.
There are plenty of certificate and executive programs too, that impart knowledge and practical training in AI & ML.
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Entrance exams, if any
Some of the common entrance exams for engineering in computer science and information technology are
JEE Main and Advanced, VITEEE, IPU CET, MHT CET, and SRMJEE.
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Top 3 colleges
All the IITs (Chennai, Mumbai, Kanpur, Delhi, Roorkee, Hyderabad, Patna, Tiruchirappalli, Guwahati, Kharagpur, Gandhinagar)
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
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Top 3 skills
Thorough knowledge and understanding of computers and its languages
Analytical skills, and in-depth understanding of complex concepts used in probability, statistics, mathematics, and algorithms.
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Top 3 aptitudes
Numerical aptitude,
logical, and reasoning skills
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Salary
The average salary of a fresh graduate ranges from Rs 7-10 lakhs per annum.
The salary is determined by your qualifications, experience, skill set, area of expertise and proficiency, location of the job, your employer etc.
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Job prospects
Needless to say, a career in AI and ML is growing by leaps and bounds.
It is predicted that this rapid advancement will create a million jobs in the near future! Various sectors such as the agricultural sector, healthcare, transport housing & development, cyber security, manufacturing etc. are expected to create a huge demand for professionals proficient in AI and ML.
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Pros / Cons
The biggest advantage is that it is one of the fastest growing careers with excellent pay and a wide variety of jobs to choose from.
At the same time, competition is very high and you need to constantly learn new programming languages to stay updated, as the advancement in this field is also very high.
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Summary
A career in AI & ML is one of the fastest emerging careers with the penetration of computer systems and technology in practically every domain of business such as healthcare, finance & economics, public sectors, hospitality industry, cybersecurity, military, automotive industries to name a few.
Its application can be seen in practically every home and office in the form of chatbots, speech recognition tools, robots, self-driving cars, biometrics etc.
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Animators
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Overview
An animator is a highly creative artist who can create a series of images that result in animation as seen in movies, commercials, television, video games etc.
They create two dimensional (2D) or three dimensional (3D) graphics that appear to move.
They are able to do this with the help of advanced computer graphics software.
A lot of thinking goes into deciding a single scene, right from the background, the characters in the scene, their movements, movement of other objects in the scene etc.
All this is done using specialised software and tools.
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Degree / Courses
You can pursue any stream (Science / Commerce / Humanities / Arts) in class 12 in order to become an animator.
At the graduate level, you can choose any of the following options:
B.Sc Animation,
B.A. in Animation and VFX,
B.Sc. in Animation and Gaming,
B.Des Animation,
B.F.A. in Animation,
or B.Sc in Animation and Multimedia.
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Entrance exams, if any
NID,
AIEED,
NIFT,
CEED,
Symbiosis Entrance Test for Design,
DAV College Entrance Test,
Jadavpur University Entrance Test,
National Post Graduate College Entrance Test,
Scottish Church College Entrance Test, and
Mount Carmel College Entrance Test to name a few.
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Top 3 colleges
ISDI Mumbai,
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
UID - Karnavati University Gandhinagar
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Top 3 skills
Technical skills,
drawing skills,
eye for detail
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Top 3 aptitudes
Spatial intelligence,
Artistic Aptitude,
Creativity
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Salary
A character animator or an art director can earn approximately Rs 50,000/- per month.
The criteria based on which the salary is determined are the qualifications, skill acquired, number of years of experience, location of the job etc.
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Job prospects
Both the government sector and private organisations provide plenty of opportunities to animators.
An animator can also work as a freelancer and set up his/her own enterprise.
Opportunities abound in print and television media houses, advertising agencies, theatre houses, cartoon production agencies, video gaming, online media etc.
There are plenty of opportunities abroad too in countries like the US, UK, Europe etc.
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Pros / Cons
Tremendous sense of satisfaction and accomplishment as it brings one’s creativity to life with plenty of job opportunities.
At the same it is a highly competitive field, and is a stressful job with deadlines, and meeting clients expectations could be tricky.
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Summary
A career in animation is for those with excellent creative skills and a flair for design, imagination, and visualisation along with sound technical knowledge and use of colours etc.
It is a fast upcoming career, as more and more industries rely on graphics and animations to convey meaning effectively and convincingly.
One such sector is the education sector where videos are used extensively to help students understand complex concepts with ease.
Yet other sectors which are booming across the globe are the film and television sector and the gaming industry.
Anime, which is animation originating from Japan, has caught the frenzy of children and adults alike with its hand-drawn and computer generated graphics.
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Data Analyst
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Overview
A data analyst is one who analyses data and converts the numerical data into English.
She works alongside data scientists, the IT team or the management team of a company.
Specialised applications are used by the data analysts to analyse data and draw conclusions that benefit the company.
With increase in the use of computers world-wide, data analytics has become an integral part of businesses that aid in decision-making, evaluating hypotheses, contradicting theories, strategising etc.
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Degree / Courses
An aspirant must pursue English, Science (Physics & Chemistry) with
Computer Science in order to pursue a career in data analytics.
Some of the bachelor degrees one can pursue are
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
B.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering
B.Tech. in Computer and Information Science
B.Tech. in Big Data Analytics
B.Tech. Computer Science
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
B.Tech. in Mathematics
B.E. Data Science and Engineering
B.E. Big Data Analytics
B.Sc. Stat (Bachelor of Statistics)
Further to enhance prospects, it is always advised to pursue a Master’s degree.
Listed below are some Master’s degree programs:
M.Sc. Mathematics
M.Sc. Statistics
M.Tech. Big Data Analytics
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) Data Science and Engineering
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications)
M.E. Data Science and Engineering
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Entrance exams, if any
JEE Mains and JEE Advanced
BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test)
SRMJEE (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam)
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Top 3 colleges
Watumull Institute of Electronics Engineering and Computer Technology, Mumbai
Utkal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
Sushila Devi Bansal College of Engineering, Indore
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Top 3 skills
Problem solving
Research skills
Communication
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Top 3 aptitudes
Abstract thinking
Logic and reasoning skills
Fluid intelligence
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Salary
A data analyst typically draws an average salary of Rs 30,000/ - Rs 40,000/- per month.
A lot of factors such as qualifications, skill set, type of job, type of employment, location of job, private or government sector, years of experience etc. go into determining the salary.
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Job prospects
Almost all sectors need data analysts thus tremendously increasing employment opportunities,
A certification / degree from a top B-school will definitely increase an aspirant's prospects manifold.
Abstract thinking, good numerical skills, and communication skills are looked for in a data analyst.
Businesses world over deal with voluminous amounts of data which need to be translated into English for increasing business and diversifying interests.
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Pros / Cons
A great career choice with bright prospects in the employment sector with more and more businesses recruiting data analysts.
Excellent pay especially if you have the right qualifications and skill sets.
On the flip side, it is a highly competitive field with new technologies and advancements that are being invented regularly.
Thus there is a constant need to keep updating one’s skill sets.
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Summary
Data analytics is a career for those who are fascinated with computers, technology and are good with data and numbers.
A crucial role of a data analyst is to convert data into understandable language for bettering the prospects of the company.
A variety of techniques such as explorative methods, descriptive statistics, and data modelling are used in depth to devise new strategies in various sectors involving business, research and social sciences.
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Counsellors and Therapists
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Overview
A counsellor is a professional who is primarily trained in resolving emotional and mental issues of patients.
Further, depending on the specialisation, a counsellor is also trained to deal with career-oriented or relationship-related problems.
A counsellor is also equipped to deal with low self esteem, parenting, marital, and family issues, anger management, stress management, substance-abuse, addictions etc.
Counsellors provide a safe environment where the patient is free from fear and judgement and can freely express their doubts, anxieties, fear etc.
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Degree / Courses
A degree course in Psychology such as Bachelor’s followed by Master’s or a diploma in counselling is required to practice as a counsellor.
You can choose to graduate in Psychology irrespective of the stream chosen in 12th.
However, for a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Psychology some colleges require you to have studied Psychology as one of your subjects in grades 11 & 12.
This may not be the case if you wish to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program in Psychology.
Listed below are the Bachelor degree programs in Psychology.
B.A. Psychology
B.Sc. Psychology / Counselling / Clinical
M.A. Psychology
M.Sc. Psychology/Counselling/Clinical
Ph.D. Psychology
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Entrance exams, if any
CUET (Christ University Entrance Test) for B.Sc. Psychology (Hon)
Other colleges grant admission based on merit.
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Top 3 colleges
Christ University, Bangalore
Amity University, Lucknow
Fergusson College, Pune
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Top 3 skills
Problem solving and decision making skills
Research skills
Communication skills and listening skills
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Top 3 aptitudes
Empathy
Positive outlook
Agreeableness
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Salary
A number of factors determine a salary.
A school counsellor, on an average, gets Rs. 2-3 lakhs per annum whereas a mental health counsellor earns anywhere between Rs 3-4 lakhs per annum.
Counsellors who freelance usually charge per session which could be anywhere between Rs 1,000 - Rs 3,000/- depending on the experience of the counsellor and other factors.
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Job prospects
With increased awareness of the need for counselling; the demand for counsellors has risen enormously in the past decade.
Be it for students who need guidance in making the right career choice, for couples facing marital problems or for young adults fighting addiction; a counsellor is sought to resolve all issues.
With India home to one of the largest student populations in the world, there is an urgent need for career counsellors.
All schools recruit counsellors on a mandatory basis.
Similarly, industries and large corporations have counsellors on their payroll.
What’s more a counsellor can also set up her own clinic and run a successful practice.
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Pros / Cons
It is a very respectful job that gives tremendous job satisfaction knowing that you are making a positive impact on somebody’s life.
On the flip side, it can be very stressful and mentally demanding.
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Summary
Counselling is one of the fastest emerging careers today with the need for counsellors in almost all sectors.
It is an ideal career for one who is empathetic towards the suffering of others and wishes to help.
A counsellor has to deal with a number of issues such as divorce, bullying, stress, suicide, LGBTQ issues etc.
Thus, one should have an open mind and an unbiased neutral approach to deal with sensitive issues without judging or showing any reservations against them.
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Environmental Conservationists
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Overview
A person who is passionate about preserving nature, the fragile ecosystem and who manages lakes, rivers, woods, forests, parks, etc. is an environmental conservationist.
She is responsible for putting land to good use without damaging the environment.
A typical job profile could be to raise conservation awareness, monitor biodiversity, maintain balance of the ecosystem, conduct surveys, observe wildlife, conduct research, conduct fieldwork etc.
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Degree / Courses
You must have cleared grade 12 exams with an aggregate of at least 50% from any recognized board.
Your core subjects in classes 11 & 12 should comprise Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
You can then choose a Bachelor's degree in any one of the following courses:
B.Tech. / B.E. with specialisations in Biotechnology / Agricultural Engineering / Agricultural Information Technology
B.Sc. in Forestry / Biology / Zoology / Horticulture / Chemistry / Botany / Soil Science / Wildlife Science / Biochemistry
You can further enhance your prospects by pursuing a Master’s degree in the following:
M.Tech. / M.E. with specialisations in Biotechnology / Forest Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Agricultural Information Technology
M.Sc. in Agriculture / Biology / Zoology / Horticulture / Chemistry / Botany / Soil Science / Wildlife Science / Biochemistry / Environmental Science / Plant Science / Ecology
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Entrance exams, if any
JEE Main, JEE Advanced,
BIT SAT,
SRM JEE,
ICAR AIEEA,
KCET,
KEAM,
IISERAT,
AMU EE
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Top 3 colleges
Bharati Vidyapeeth institute of Environment Education and Research (BVIEER). Pune
Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
Raffles University, Neemrana
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Top 3 skills
Critical thinking skills
Analytical skills
Observation and research skills
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Top 3 aptitudes
Self motivation
Physical strength and endurance
Divergent thinking
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Salary
A conservationist at the entry level can earn on an average Rs 3-4 lakhs per year.
A lot of it is determined by the type of work: fieldwork or research in a lab, location of the job, type of employer, years of experience, qualifications etc.
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Job prospects
Erratic weather changes and impending natural disasters due to imbalance caused in nature by humans, has caused growing concern across the globe.
Large scale conservation efforts are on to protect the environment from further deterioration.
This has led to tremendous awareness and rise in the need for conservationists.
Both government and private organisations hire conservationists as part of their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives.
NGOs also provide lucrative jobs in conservation and preservation of nature.
Some of the popular conservationists jobs include animal conservation, wildlife conservation, and climate change conservation.
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Pros / Cons
Tremendous growth is predicted in this field and the career of an environmental conservationist is considered a stress-free career.
On the flip side, it can be a very daunting task with long hours of research and little work to show.
Conservation efforts can take a very long time to show results which can be frustrating.
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Summary
Becoming an environmental conservationist is the need of the hour.
If you are concerned about the environment and want to work towards protecting it, then this is the career for you.
You must be really passionate about nature, wildlife, and maintaining the ecosystem for you to enjoy your work.
An environmentalist works with the ideology of protecting and preventing the environment from misuse by humans, whereas a conservationist believes that we can conserve the environment for long-term sustainability.
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Digital Transformation Specialists
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Overview
Ever since the world wide web took the world by storm, the world of business has rapidly moved towards digitalization.
This has consequently created the need for digital transformation specialists.
A digital transformation specialist digitalizes businesses to improve customer experience and interaction and innovate new strategies.
She reimagines businesses to be in tune with the digital era by equipping them with the right tools and resources.
It gives a lot of importance to customer experience and how they view the businesses and what is expected out of it.
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Degree / Courses
There is no specified prerequisite to do this course as the term Digital Transformation covers broadly data sciences, AI & ML, hardware, cloud security, networking, hardware etc.
Irrespective of whether you are in high school, a graduate, a fresher or a professional, you can pursue this course.
A number of certificate courses are available such as:
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business
Executive Development Programme in Digital Transformation
Postgraduate Program in Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation in Financial Services
Digital Technology and Innovation
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Entrance exams, if any
As this is a course that can be pursued by any professional or student, it doesn't have any entrance exams.
A prior knowledge of computers and a passion to learn is required.
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Top 3 colleges
IIIT Bangalore via Swayam
IIM Lucknow via Eruditus
IIM Indore via TSW (Times Professional Learning)
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Top 3 skills
Analytical skills
Logical reasoning skills
Communication skills
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Top 3 aptitudes
Problem solving skills
Emotional intelligence
Patience and perseverance
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Salary
A Digital Transformation Specialist, as a beginner, is expected to earn a starting salary of approximately Rs 3.5 lakhs per annum.
This largely depends on the work experience and the skill set acquired, certifications, type of employer, location etc.
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Job prospects
In an already digitised world, the pandemic has ushered in a new way of working - working from home(WFH) - which has essentially driven the businesses more forcefully towards digitalisation.
Thus needless to stay, a digital transformation specialist is here to stay for a long long time.
A wide array of businesses both big and small, from across all sectors such as healthcare, IT firms, banking institutions , government organisations, industries, entertainment sector, defence sector all recruit digital transformation specialists in one form or another.
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Pros / Cons
It is an upcoming and in-demand specialised field with plenty of job opportunities.
It is an exciting and challenging field with a lot of room for creativity.
At the same time, it can be stressful as the stakes are high and implementation is tricky.
Moreover technology keeps changing rapidly so you need to keep yourself updated constantly and probably invest in more certifications.
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Summary
A digital transformation specialist helps create digital businesses keeping in mind that it is largely customer-centric.
She can choose from a wide array of choices such as Human Resources Manager, Information Technology Consultant, Public Relations Manager, Business Analyst, Business Development Manager etc.
They play a vital role in creating digital businesses that improve speed and efficiency and also help cut back on costs.
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Product Designer
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Overview
As the name indicates, a product designer’s job is to literally design products, their shape, size, colour etc.
The product range can be diverse, from a bar of soap to a mobile phone!
Apart from the aesthetics of the product, it is also important to keep in mind cost and efficiency.
A product designer will receive explicit information about the product, its functionality, features, target audience etc.
Based on the detailed inputs, the product designer then designs a few mock ups for discussion / approval before zeroing in on the final design.
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Degree / Courses
An aspirant should have cleared grade 12 exams with Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Computer Science as main subjects.
She should have scored an average of 50% in the above mentioned subjects.
Following this she can pursue a graduate bachelor of design (B.Des.) degree in design.
The popular design courses are:
B.Des. Product Design
B.Des. Industrial Design
B.V.A. (Bachelor of Visual Arts) Product Design
B.A. Product Design
B.A. Product Management
B.A. Industrial Design
B.Sc. Product Design
B.Voc. (Bachelor of Vocational Studies) Product Design
B.E. Material Engineering
B.Tech. Material Engineering
Following the bachelor’s degree, the student can continue to study for the Master’s degree in Design (M.Des.).
Other Master’s degrees are:
M.Des. Product Design
M.Des. Industrial Design
M.V.A. (Master of Visual Arts) Product Design
M.A. Product Design
M.A. Product Management
M.A. Industrial Design
M.Sc. Product Design
M.Voc. (Master of Vocational Studies) Product Design
M.E. Material Engineering
M.Tech. Material Engineering
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Entrance exams, if any
JEE Main, JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Exam)
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
NID (National Institute of Design)
AIEED (All India Entrance Exam for Design)
CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design)
NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)
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Top 3 colleges
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
CEPT University, Ahmedabad
Industrial Design Centre, IIT Mumbai
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Top 3 skills
Communication skills
Aesthetic skills
Organising skills
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Top 3 aptitudes
Artistic aptitude
Creativity
Visual design thinking
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Salary
The starting salary of a product designer varies between Rs 4-6 lakhs per year.
The factors that determine the salary are type of job, type of employment, employer, location, qualifications, work experience, skill / certifications etc.
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Job prospects
A product designer has a wide array of options to choose from such as product researcher, product designer, career in marketing & advertisement, furniture designer, exhibition designer, design consultant etc.
Almost all industries are in need of a product designer be it a manufacturing industry, apparel, footwear, furniture etc.
Internships play a major role in getting hands-on experience and practical knowledge.
There is no dearth of jobs for product designers in India as well as abroad.
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Pros / Cons
It is a flexible career where you can work as a freelancer on projects you like.
A wide variety of job profiles and fields are available.
On the other side, it is a competitive field, with budgets and deadlines adding to the stress of completing projects on time.
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Summary
Product designing is a highly creative field, where your talent as a creative artist can be developed.
It is a very exciting career where you are instrumental in creating designs which can become iconic and famous.
It is a fast upcoming field with plenty of opportunities for budding designers.
Each project can be unique and challenging.
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Biomedical Engineer
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Overview
A biomedical engineer solves medical challenges using technological solutions.
It can be considered as a subfield of engineering.
It is a unique combination of creative aptitude and a scientific bent of mind.
Healthcare professionals seek out biomedical engineers and explain the problems or scenarios they are facing; the biomedical engineers then brainstorm and come up with innovative technological solutions to resolve the issues.
A number of amazing inventions by biomedical engineers are prosthetic limbs, implants such as pacemakers, MRI machines, artificial tissues / organs etc.
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Degree / Courses
The aspirant must have completed grade 12 from a recognised board with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) as the main subjects, following which she can apply for a bachelor’s degree.
The undergraduate degrees are as follows:
B.Tech. Biomedical Engineering
B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biomedical Sciences
B.E. Biomedical Engineering
The aspirant can choose to then pursue Master’s degree from the following:
M.Tech. Biomedical Engineering
M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
M.E. Biomedical Engineering
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Entrance exams, if any
JEE Main, JEE Advanced
VITEEE (Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam)
BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test)
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Top 3 colleges
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
IITs such as IIT Mumbai, IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee
Vellore Institute of Technology
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Top 3 skills
Problem solving skills
Creativity
Communication skills
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Top 3 aptitudes
Critical thinking
Analytical reasoning
Divergent thinking
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Salary
A beginner’s salary could be in the range of Rs 2-3 lakhs per annum.
It varies vastly depending on qualifications, work experience, employer, skill set, location of the job etc.
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Job prospects
A biomedical engineer makes the life of a patient easier.
With rapid advancements in the field of engineering, science, and technology; tremendous growth is predicted for biomedical engineering as it is the perfect blend of all three.
With heart diseases and cancer on the rise, innovations from the biomedical engineering field make early detection possible, thereby saving lives.
Thus, the prospects are very high as it is the need of the hour.
In both India and abroad, a multitude of options are available for biomedical engineers to work in healthcare sectors, government agencies, laboratories, industries making healthcare devices, research facilities etc.
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Pros / Cons
It is a highly creative and challenging field with very good financial prospects and a number of specialisations to choose from.
On the other hand, it is a tough career to get into with extensive preparation and long hours of study.
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Summary
Biomedical engineering is one field that brings together engineering and science on the same page.
Using technological advancements, biomedical engineers address problems faced by medical professionals while treating patients.
A highly specialised field, it provides a number of opportunities to biomedical engineers to make a powerful impact on the lives of patients and vastly improve their quality of living.
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Cybersecurity Professional
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Overview
The world over, businesses are turning digital with more and more companies storing their data and information on cloud.
Although it has made life easy, it has also made data vulnerable at the hands of the hackers.
Data fraud, invasion of privacy, identity threat are some of the few problems that arise with storing information on cloud-based systems.
In order to create safer digital infrastructure, cyber security professionals are needed.
A cyber security professional rund multiple tests and uses other resources to strengthen your organisation’s cybersecurity posture.
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Degree / Courses
A student aspiring to be a cyber security professional must have cleared the class 12 boards with an average of 50% in the core subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Maths and computer science.
Some of the bachelor degree programs are:
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering with Cyber Security
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering with Cyber Security & Forensics
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering with Certified Cyber Security Investigator
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering with Networking & Cyber Security
B.E. Information Technology
B.Sc.Cyber Security
B.C.A. Cyber Security
Following the bachelor’s program, to increase one’s prospects it is ideal to complete a Master’s degree also.
Some of the degree programs are:
M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering with Cyber Security
M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering with Cyber Security & Forensics
M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering with Certified Cyber Security Investigator
M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering with Networking & Cyber Security
M.E. Information Technology
M.Sc.Cyber Security
M.C.A. Cyber Security
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Entrance exams, if any
JEE Main, JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examinations)
CET (Common Entrance Test)
CUET (Calicut University Entrance Test)
CUEE (Chandigarh University Entrance Exam)
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Top 3 colleges
SRM University, Chennai
PSG Tech, Coimbatore
Lovely Professional University, jalandhar
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Top 3 skills
Leadership skills
Communications skills
Problem solving skills
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Top 3 aptitudes
Analytical skills
Situational intelligence
Risk-taking
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Salary
As a beginner, a cyber security engineer can expect to draw a salary of Rs 4-7 lakhs per annum whereas a security analyst or administrator can expect a salary of Rs 5-8 lakhs per annum.
The salary depends on a variety of factors such as work experience, qualifications, certifications/specialisations, skill set, type of employer, location of job etc.
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Job prospects
With cyber threats rampant across the world, the need for cyber security professionals is at an all time high.
The post pandemic era has seen a rise in the number of IOT devices, with more and more individuals working from home, exposing individuals and organisations to cyber hacks.
A number of organisations are privy to confidential and sensitive information such as IT companies, healthcare sector, banking and financial institutions, government organisations, education sector, military agencies etc.
The only way to safeguard them from being leaked or sold onto the dark web is by recruiting cyber security professionals to strengthen the network and infrastructure and consistently check for vulnerabilities and loopholes.
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Pros / Cons
A career in cyber security guarantees good pay and multitude of opportunities.
One can also choose to be self employed and choose projects selectively. On the flip side, there is job pressure that demands long working hours.
Some tasks can be repetitive and boring.
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Summary
A career as a cyber security professional involves a lot of dedicated effort to protect data, infrastructure, and other resources from being exploited.
It entails detailed study and observation of the network systems to identify loopholes and vulnerabilities.
This involves running tests by penetrating the system as an ethical hacker.
Once the problem areas are found, remedial measures are taken to beef up the security.
It involves staying up-to-date of the latest advancements and threats in the field.
A challenging yet interesting job, it is here for the long run.
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Bio Technologists
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Overview
A biotechnologist is a scientist who conducts research on living organisms, does experiments, and ascertains how to resolve issues faced by industries such as manufacturing, environment, medical, and agriculture.
She may be required to manufacture medicines using cell culture or genetic modification or develop clones, or make compounds to protect food.
This field combines research with technology to make life altering discoveries.
A biotechnologist can work as a researcher, or in quality assurance, in development, manufacturing etc.
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Degree / Courses
After completing class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects and acquiring a minimum of 55% as aggregate, from a recognised board, the aspirant can then choose to pursue either a B.Sc. or B.E. or B.Tech. as a Bachelor degree program.
Some of the specialisations are:
B.Sc. Cell Biology
B.Sc. Biotechnology
B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. Immunology
B.Sc. Biochemistry
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Biology
The specialisations in B.E. / B.Tech. are Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering.
Post acquiring the graduate degree, an aspirant can pursue a masters M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech in any of the following disciplines:
M.Sc. Cell Biology
M.Sc. Biotechnology
M.Sc. Molecular Biology
M.Sc. Immunology
M.Sc. Biochemistry
M.Sc. Chemistry
M.Sc. Biology
The specialisations in M.E. / M.Tech. are Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering.
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Entrance exams, if any
JEE Main and JEE Advanced
WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination)
KEAM (Kerala Engineering Agriculture and Medicine Entrance Exam)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
AMU ET (Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Test)
JMI EE (Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Examination)
UPCET (Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test)
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Top 3 colleges
Madras Christian College (MCC)
Christ University Bengaluru
Loyola College, Chennai
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Top 3 skills
Communication skills
Innovative thinking
Attention to detail
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Top 3 aptitudes
Problem solving
Curiosity
Convergent thinking
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Salary
The average salary of a biotechnologist is around Rs 3 - 5 lakhs per annum.
The salary depends on various factors such as qualifications: bachelors or masters, work experience: fresher or experienced professional, location of the job, type of employer etc.
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Job prospects
A biotechnologist has many career paths to choose from such as research assistant, bioprocessing engineer, genomic technologist, business development, production etc.
Yet others choose to become professors, patent attorneys or venture into scientific writing, sales & marketing, journalism, quality assurance etc.
Thus, the jobs are plentiful and a wide range of sectors recruit biotechnologists such as biotechnology firms, food and beverages manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, clinical research companies, private hospitals, government institutes etc.
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Pros / Cons
It is an exciting career with an opportunity to positively impact the life of living beings.
Moreover, it is a financially sound career with plenty of growth opportunities.
On the downside, there is risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals while conducting research or doing experiments.
It is a highly competitive field and the pressure to come up with solutions is high.
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Summary
A biotechnologist can work in a laboratory, office, factories, animal facilities etc.
It is ideally suited for those interested in research and have a liking for the biosciences.
It is a promising career with many new discoveries and inventions being made due to the advancement in technology.
It is highly recommended that an aspirant choose to specialise in any one area of interest and study at least up to the master's level in order to better the prospects.
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