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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jun 02, 2025

Asked on - May 31, 2025

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Hello Sir, Good morning. This is Suchithra Reguraj. My daughter is going to complete her Mtech in Robotics and AI this year. We have the confusion between going to job or doing PhD further. Could you guide us what are the scope in these two different tasks. Hope you reply soon. Thank you.
Ans: Suchitra Madam, For an M.Tech graduate in Robotics and AI, both industry roles and PhD pathways offer distinct advantages. Industry positions provide immediate entry into high-growth sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and tech, with Robotics Engineers earning ?4.5–30 LPA and AI Engineers commanding ?5–50 LPA, depending on experience and specialization. Top firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and TCS recruit for roles in AI development, automation, and robotics R&D, emphasizing practical skills over advanced degrees for most positions. Industry work focuses on deploying scalable solutions, with faster project cycles and exposure to cutting-edge tools like AI-driven automation and computer vision. Conversely, a PhD enables deep research contributions in academia or corporate R&D, with opportunities to lead innovations in areas like reinforcement learning, autonomous systems, or human-robot interaction. PhD holders often secure senior roles (e.g., AI Architect, Research Scientist) with salaries up to ?26 LPA in India or global positions at labs like DeepMind, alongside academic careers averaging ?20.3 LPA for professors. However, academia demands postdoctoral experience for tenure-track roles and prioritizes publications over immediate applications. While only 15% of AI jobs require a PhD, it remains critical for research-heavy roles. Recommendation: If financial independence and hands-on tech impact are priorities, pursue industry roles now, leveraging the robust job market. If driven by research curiosity and long-term leadership in innovation, a PhD offers strategic depth, though it requires 3–5 years of commitment with delayed earnings. Balance immediate goals with passion for discovery to decide. All the BEST for your Daughter's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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