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Study Abroad Expert - Answered on Mar 05, 2025

Sushil Sukhwani is the founding director of the overseas education consultant firm, Edwise International. He has 31 years of experience in counselling students who have opted to study abroad in various countries, including the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. He is part of the board of directors at the American International Recruitment Council and an honorary committee member of the Australian Alumni Association. Sukhwani is an MBA graduate from Bond University, Australia. ... more
Asked by Anonymous - Mar 05, 2025Hindi
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Sir my daughter is completing class12th. She has brilliant mind. She doesn't want to do MBBS. She wants to go for psychology. We both are doctors and want her to do mbbs. Are there any courses abroad after MBBS in psychology she can pursue?

Ans: Hello,

First of all, thank you for contacting us. To answer your question, since your daughter is passionate about psychology, I would encourage you to consider her interest and support her in exploring her passion, as it will lead to a fulfilling career that aligns with her strengths and aspirations. Many top universities offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in psychology, ranging from clinical psychology to neuropsychology and counseling. Countries like the US, UK, and Canada have a wealth of opportunities with great programs.

However if she decides to pursue MBBS, she can specialize in fields like psychiatry, clinical psychology, neuropsychology, or even pursue research in cognitive neuroscience after her MBBS. But for now, pursuing her interest in psychology seems like a solid path as it is a rapidly growing field with increasing demand for mental health professionals all around the world!

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To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am happy to hear that your daughter is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s of Arts and intends to further pursue her Master's in Psychology overseas owing to her deep interest in the subject. I would like to inform you that several aspects, viz., your daughter’s particular interests, the cost, as well as her professional ambitions play a key role in deciding on a university and country to pursue a Master's degree in Psychology overseas. To answer your query as to which country would be ideal for your daughter to pursue her Master's in Psychology, I would like to tell you that the UK, Australia, the USA, Netherlands, and Canada are well-regarded for the programs in psychology. Coming to universities, I would like to inform you that the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford in the UK are well-known. At the University of Melbourne in Australia, robust Psychology programs are offered. Moreover, excellent programs are offered at Stanford University, Harvard University, and Yale University in the USA. Robust programs in Psychology are also offered in the Netherlands, particularly at the University of Amsterdam. In Canada, the University of Toronto is one of the popular choices.

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Sir, My daughter is studying in Grade XII, with commerce and psychology. she intends to specialize in psychology. Please can you advise courses available in India and is it worth pursuing psychology as a career. Thanks.
Ans: Yes Ronald Sir. Pursuing psychology is highly beneficial, particularly for girls. Here are the Courses & Career Options for your Daughter.

Undergraduate Courses:
• B.A. (Hons) Psychology or B.Sc. Psychology: Focuses on human behavior, cognitive processes, and mental health.
• Integrated Courses: B.A./B.Sc. + M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology (5 years): Combines undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
• Specialized Bachelor's Programs: B.A. in Applied Psychology and B.A. in Counselling Psychology.

Postgraduate Options:
• M.A./M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology (for therapy and clinical roles).
• M.A./M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology (for counseling in schools, workplaces).
• M.A./M.Sc. in Organizational/Industrial Psychology (corporate HR and training).
• M.A. in Forensic Psychology (legal and criminal justice system).

Top Colleges in India for Psychology:
• Delhi University (DU), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Christ University, Amity University, Fergusson College, Ashoka University, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.

However, to get admission into any of these or other reputed colleges, your daughter should prepare well for respective entrance exams like CUET.
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• Forensic Psychology: Work with law enforcement or the judiciary system.
• Sports Psychology: Help athletes enhance performance and manage stress.
• Research and Academia: Conduct research or teach at universities.

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Thank you for reaching out. It’s great to hear that your daughter is pursuing her graduation in Psychology and research at Amity University Kolkata.

Pursuing a Master’s and Doctorate from prestigious universities abroad, like UC Berkeley and King’s College London, would provide her with specialized courses in areas like clinical and corporate psychology, along with valuable research opportunities. These institutions also have a higher demand for psychologists, which can lead to faster career progression and global exposure.

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Sir I am feeling very uncertain about my career, i am very much interested in medical field, i gave my HS in 2024, this is my 1st drop for neet, i tried a lot but due to family issues and negativity i couldnot do well, neet is jst after 5days , but my syllabus not yet done, mock test are not good, but still i want to pursue medical field ans study in a government medical college, i know where my preparation was lagging{my class 11 12 were weak, those who taught me they all jst told m,e "u cant do anything " and leave and never used to teach properly but i did everything by my own , and then took drop but i how to prepare in a coaching class i didnt know all network isuues for almost 6months ,but i keep on doing and now i am standing in a uncertain phase where i still want to become a doctor, i dont have anproblem in studying those again but the problem is what others will say , its like a fear, as even though my parents enrolled in a coaching online previous year but they also sometimes used to say that i should have also enrolled i a college, its a fear, so my question is this path really for me? should i take a partial drop and go for neet 2026 too, {dob: 14/10/2005}.....i feel like hopeless , but still want to follow my dreams, is this possible?
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Before I address your query, please avoid mentioning your date of birth on social media; it's not necessary at this point. However, I noticed that some other details are missing.

In addition to the educational concerns, it seems like you may have a bit of a psychological issue in that you tend to worry excessively about others. This mentality is quite common in our country. Prior to the NEET exam, entry into the medical field, specifically for MBBS and BDS, was mainly reserved for aspirants with high marks. Additionally, those with significant wealth could gain admission through management quotas or at times via NRI quotas. However, the situation has changed completely after the introduction of NEET.

As you know, the major advantage of NEET is that the marks aspirants score in their HSC examinations are now less relevant. Candidates from any part of the country, of any category or state, and even those taking the exam for a second time can attempt NEET, regardless of their HSC performance. If aspirants have talent, they can succeed in NEET, which provides a standardized syllabus across the nation. So, even if you are currently struggling with your HSC studies, you can still perform well on the NEET.

Apart from percentile scores, various factors will influence admission, including community status, creamy or non-creamy layer, physical challenges, and more.

Therefore, NEET is the best solution for aspirants, and you can take the exam as many times as you need.

There are no barriers to preparing for the exam, so please go ahead.

You mentioned that you feel weak in the subject and have difficulty concentrating. I suggest starting yoga and meditation. By practicing these, you'll be able to relieve stress and work towards achieving your goals.

Regarding your desire to enter the medical field (I believe you want to become a doctor), is that correct?

If so, in addition to MBBS, there are other medical courses known as Indian Medicine, including BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, and BNYS. If you find MBBS challenging, consider focusing on these options as well. Many people have started to embrace Indian medicine after the COVID pandemic, so it’s not a problem at all.

Prepare for NEET 2025, analyze your situation, and send your details to the Rediffguru. We can discuss this further.

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We are a Private Limited Company with an employee strength of 60, and we strictly follow all PF rules. As per the applicable salary criteria, we contribute to the Provident Fund wherever required. Recently, we discovered that an employee who joined our company two years ago has an existing UAN linked to their Aadhaar. However, at the time of joining, the employee declared in Form 11 that they did not have a PF account. Based on this declaration, we did not contribute to their PF account. Now, the employee states that they were unaware of their PF account, and the UAN linked to their Aadhaar is currently inactive. Furthermore, they do not wish to activate their PF account. Given this situation, should we present Form 11 as valid proof for non-contribution, or are there any corrective actions required to comply with PF regulations? Kindly guide us on the appropriate steps to take in this matter.
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