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BSc graduate in Chemistry and Biotechnology: MCA or MSc Bioinformatics?

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I've completed my BSc in Chemistry and Biotechnology and am now contemplating my master's degree options. I'm torn between MCA (Master of Computer Applications) and MSc Bioinformatics. Considering my life science background, I'm unsure if pursuing MCA would limit my job prospects.

Ans: Don't go for MCA. Just stick to your basic line. Go for MSc Bioinformatics. After that no one can stop you. After completing it you will remember me. Best of luck. Just follow me. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. Professor..............................:)
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Hello i am almost 30 now I have invested around 40 lakhs in Market (mutual funds plus equity) 6 lakhs ppf maybe 2 lakhs pf I have parental property of combining around 2.5cr I have my parents helath insurance from a private insurance company, also covered by cghs health scheme,so no major worries about health expenses, for me i have 10lakhs health insurance Apart from this we have family pension also. As of now overall i have a monthly income of around 2-2.25 lakhs. I have a car a bike a scooty all valid for next 8-10 years What should be my goal amount for the retirement, i want it as early as possible As per the current scenario i am assuming i will live max till 75 years age. As of now i can invest 80-90k per month Yet to be married i assume i need atleast Lakhs per month as of now What should be the ideal amount with which i can retire
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Hope you have adequate term life insurance for yourself.

You may start a monthly sip of 90 K in a combination of pure equity mutual funds.

After 10 years your sip and lumpsum investment will grow into sums of 2.09 and 1.24 Cr respectively.

This adds upto 3.33 Cr. If you add your ppf and EPF corpus then this should add upto a sum of around 4 Cr.

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As you get married your expenses will rise as also the need to plan for various other goals.

Therefore the decision to retire from regular 9-6 job should be backed up with alternate business plan or such other plan to monetize your hobbies that may yield income over atleast next 10-15 years.

Best wishes;

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