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Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-con dence? This column may help

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Integrated degree from NCERT’s Regional College of Education in the concerned subject with at least 50% aggregate, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the concerned subjects and a B.Ed. from a recognised university and a pass in the CTET or TET. A PGT requires a two-year Integrated PG course from NCERT’s Regional College of Education in the concerned subject or a Master’s degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate in the specific subjects and a B.Ed from a recognised university. Check the specific requiremen­ts of the government schools you want to teach in.

I am in the last semester of the Hotel Management course at IHM. To work abroad, should I first pursue PG? If so, which institutes should I look at? Gundeep

Dear Gundeep,

Pursuing a PG abroad depends on your career goals and finances. Identify and understand your long-term goals. If this involves advanced qualificat­ions, all regular credit courses in a single attempt and scored at least 60% aggregate or an equivalent CGPA.

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Open to Indian pursuing a PG may be beneficial. Otherwise look for internatio­nal job placements. Check with your institute’s placement cell for leads or look up the websites of internatio­nal hotel chains for openings. Are you open to event management, cruise line services, bartending or luxury hospitalit­y?

For your PG, you could consider a Master’s in Hotel or Hospitalit­y Management, an MBA in Hospitalit­y Management, a specialise­d Culinary Arts Programmes or Event Management and/or Tourism Management programmes. Some well-known institutes are Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) in Switzerlan­d, Glion Institute of Higher Education (in Switzerlan­d and London), Les Roches Global Hospitalit­y Education (Switzerlan­d, Spain, and China) and

Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administra­tion (the U.S.). Look for programmes that have strong industry connection­s, internship opportunit­ies, and alumni success stories so that you gain practical experience and build a profession­al network. Be aware of the language requiremen­ts in the country students who have secured admission to full-time academic programmes at the Universiti­es of Cambridge or Oxford, the U.K., and intend to pursue a course of study that falls into one of the speci‘ed categories.

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I am in the final year of my degree in History. I want to try for UPSC. Should I do an M.A. or opt for profession­al streams such as LLB or enrol in a coaching programme? Hari

Dear Hari,

Choosing the right course depends on your career goals, interests, and core strengths. Each option has its advantages. An M.A. History may be beneficial for your UPSC preparatio­n. An LLB will help if you are interested in administra­tive or legal services and opens up diverse career paths.

To prepare for the UPSC, a coaching programme will help in focused preparatio­n and with specific strategies for each stage, time management and expert profession­al guidance. You can also do your

Master’s/LLB and enroll in UPSC coaching.

Consider your personal interests and strengths to choose a path that aligns

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Many foreign universiti­es conduct their own qualifying examinatio­ns and assessment­s to certify degrees from India and other countries. Research the requiremen­t of the country that you are interested in moving to and prepare for that exam. Some countries ošer speciality fellowship programmes in paediatric dentistry. Many countries ošer advanced education programmes and residencie­s. You can also enroll in continuing education courses in paediatric dentistry at reputable institutio­ns abroad. A doctorate is a great option if you’re interested in academia or research. Evaluate your career goals, interests, and requiremen­ts in your desired location before you make a decision.

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