My son is appearing for his board exam of 12 class. He want to pursue his career in Physics. What options are available in future for him.

Ans: Hello. It is good to hear that your son has a good academic score and background. It is understandable that you are concerned about your son’s career prospects and income potential in academia, especially in fields like physics. However, given your son’s complete background with a focus on physics and the fact that they release the scope is less, still he can choose to change
1. Your son can choose to work in the R&D departments of companies in technology, aerospace, defence, energy, and finance. The sectors offer competitive salaries.
2. Given your son’s physics background, he can have a smooth transition in the data science and analytics fields. The field has huge demand and can help in leveraging analytical skills.

3. Also, your son can consider entrepreneurship, the science and technology sector, where he can work with complex science concepts., and quantitative finance, where he can put his mathematical and analytical skills to use. The popular roles include financial engineer, risk analyst, quantitative engineer, etc.

4. Apart from this, your son can continue to pursue his education by pursuing postdoctoral research, publishing papers, and choosing to be a professor.

The ideal choice for your son would be totally based on his strengths, career goals, aspirations, and priorities. Talking about transferring to different fields would require a whole new skill set or credentials.

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Ans: It's great that your son is interested in pursuing a career in physics research and academics! He can do
B.Sc. in Physics, Integrated M.Sc. in Physics, Dual Degree Programs, B.Tech. in Engineering Physics or Applied Physics.
Top Institutes for Physics in India:

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
IITs (particularly IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras offer strong physics programs)
University of Delhi
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Presidency University, Kolkata
These universities/institutions took admission through different exams. Your son should prepare for those exams

Ans: Congratulations to your son for achieving a 96.5 percentile in his JEE-Main examination. (Based on his score of 96.5, his rank may be approximately between 4200 and 4700 (as you have indicated in single decimal). Here are some highly effective strategies and recommendations for your son: He should concentrate on weak topics and questions answered incorrectly in his mock and practice tests from his coaching center. It is essential to keep revising and practicing those chapters and topics. He should continue to revise Physics and Chemistry as well. He can begin practicing questions from the JEE-Advanced exams of the last 20-30 years. As nearly all the chapters of PCM are addressed in his Coaching Centre, he is able to effectively and strategically manage the preparations for both his Board exams and the JEE-Main-April Session as well as JEE Advanced. To determine which National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and branches she might be eligible for, consider the following steps: Identify Preferred Branches: Discuss with your daughter to understand his interests and preferred engineering disciplines. Check JoSAA Opening and Closing Ranks of 2024: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) provides detailed information on the opening and closing ranks for NITS and branches. To access this information: Visit the official JoSAA website. Navigate to the "eServices" section and select "Opening and Closing Ranks 2024". Input the desired parameters such as counseling round (preferably the last round for comprehensive data), institute type (e.g., NIT), specific institute names, academic programs (branches), and your daughter's category. Review the displayed data to identify institutes and branches that align with his percentile and preferences. For a broader perspective, consider exploring opening and closing ranks from previous years, which can provide insights into trends and help set realistic expectations. While his current score is commendable, it's prudent to have alternative options. Encourage his to appear for additional entrance examinations to keep multiple pathways open. All the Best for your Son's Prosperous Future.

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Ans: Bharat Sir, IIT Roorkee’s BS-MS Physics integrates a five-year interdisciplinary curriculum with rigorous core courses, specialization options, and a 190-credit structure including 32-unit internships, ensuring hands-on training in classical mechanics, quantum physics, electronics, and computational methods. The program is delivered by PhD-qualified faculty engaged in cutting-edge research in atomic and plasma physics at the Department’s specialized groups, leveraging advanced experimental and simulation facilities for spectroscopy and collision modelling. IIT Roorkee’s status as a NIRF #6 institution underscores its academic excellence and NAAC accreditation. Graduates benefit from robust placement support, with 90% securing internships and pre-placement offers in tech and research organizations, and strong research collaborations with national and international labs. The curriculum also incorporates professional development programs and minor specializations to enhance communication, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills for multidisciplinary teamwork. Career trajectories span doctoral studies domestically or abroad, academic positions, R&D roles in photonics, data science, aerospace, and instrumentation, with emerging demand in quantum computing and AI.

Recommendation: Leverage IIT Roorkee’s BS-MS Physics by selecting minors in computational or applied physics, engaging deeply in professional development and industry expert workshops, pursuing summer internships at national research labs, and targeting a PhD or R&D role in quantum technologies, renewable energy, or data-driven diverse scientific domains across multidisciplinary fields. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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