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MBBS graduate looking for a career change: Should I choose data science?

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NEET, Medical, Pharmacy Careers - Answered on Jan 24, 2025

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 06, 2025Hindi

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Hello everyone, I am completing my MBBS degree in May from India, but I have realized that clinical practice is not the path I wish to pursue. I am exploring alternative career options and have come across data science. I would appreciate your insights on the following: 1. What is the scope of data science, especially for someone with a medical background? 2. How should I proceed? Should I pursue courses or degrees in India, or would studying abroad be more beneficial? 3. Are there any other career options you would recommend for a medical graduate who doesn’t wish to practice clinically? Looking forward to your guidance and suggestions. Thank you!

Ans: Hi,

As you know, medicine is a skill-oriented field that allows you to carry out your daily activities independently. After completing your studies, you have various options: you can work for someone else, engage in social work by helping those in need, or excel in research within your own area of expertise.

Instead of focusing on an IT-based career, I recommend completing your master's degree in a non-clinical field—preferably pharmacology. This will enable you to gather important data related to medical affairs and advance your career. There is a significant amount of data that is missing or requires interpretation to further research.
My suggestion is not to pursue Data Science right now. Hope this answers your query. If you still want to pursue, consider doing the course online. This is the best option.
All the best.

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Question by Arik - May 22, 2026Hindi

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I have secured Subject Rank 2 in Phase 2 of the M.Tech Biotechnology admission process at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. I would like to know if there is any scholarship, stipend, or other benefit for securing a good rank.

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Your admission will likely depend on your rank or score. If your rank or score isn't competitive with other institutions, the first allotment may be sufficient for you.

Since you probably did not sit for the GATE exam, you cannot expect to receive a government scholarship. However, you have an excellent score, which could make you eligible for the Tata scholarship. I also recommend applying for the Reliance scholarship.
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Question by VINAY - May 22, 2026

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SRM KTR CS is it worth joining alloted in first allotment

Ans: HI VINAY,
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Your admission will likely depend on your rank or score. If your rank or score isn't competitive with other institutions, the first allotment may be sufficient for you.

Since you probably did not sit for the GATE exam, you cannot expect to receive a government scholarship. However, you have an excellent score, which could make you eligible for the Tata scholarship. I also recommend applying for the Reliance scholarship.

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Asked by Anonymous - May 22, 2026Hindi

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My daughter has been offered at VIT Chennai CSE, SRM main campus CSE, UPSE CSE, Thapar Chemical. Also we may get Manipal main campus CSE. Please suggest the preffered order in terms of reputation and possible placements. We are based in New Delhi.

Ans: HI SIR,
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If you're trying to compare courses like Computer Science Engineering (CSE) or Chemical Engineering with different institutions, here are my predictions:

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My son has scored 117 marks in COMEDK 2026 (General category, Delhi State). What are his chances to secure CSE seat in RVCE or MSRIT?

Ans: Chances of CSE @ RVCE are slim but possible in lower CSE specializations, while MSRIT CSE may be possible.

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Ans: First, fix your goal. Preparation for NEET and studying engineering at the same time is not possible. You can go for BE in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Thapar. Donot consider govt. job only. Artificial Intelligence is present and Robotics will be the future.

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Question by Harshitha - May 22, 2026Hindi

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Namaste sir my daughter got 57000 rank in VITEEE can she get ECE in category-4/5 or EEE in Chennai campus

Ans: Yes, she has fair chances @ VIT EEE in Chennai campus and possible/slight chances for ECE in Category-5, but ECE Category-4 looks difficult. Keep a close eye on the counselling process; any magic can happen at any time.

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Hello sir, I'm a student residing in New Delhi. I passed 12th standard in 2025. This year, I got 93.04 percentile in JEE Mains examination. I have currently 3 engineering options available - 1) BE in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Thapar 2) BTech in Mathematics and Computing in JIIT, Noida 3) BTech in CSE in VIT Vellore campus in category 5. Our main factors in this decision are the future of BE in Robotics and AI being recognized as a valid qualification in government jobs for ISRO, DRDO, etc and on the other hand the VIT cat 5 CSE is also very expensive. Currently, we have the option of paying an advance amount and go for branch upgrade in Thapar to more CS oriented branch or pay the advance amount for VIT CSE. Sir, kindly suggest which would be a better option.

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Asked by Anonymous - May 22, 2026

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Namaskar Sir, Actually I have a big confusion in choosing college for my better future. I am getting enc at thapar and most likely it will upgrade to COE as the difference is of 3.2k rank only. Also I got 28671 rank in viteee so I am getting vit vellore cat 5 cse core. Also sir I am scoring around 103/180 in comedk I want only Cse related branches SO WHAT SHOULD I PREFER SIR IF FEES IS NOT THAT BIG ISSUE..... ALSO THERE IS MY BITSAT ON 27TH MAY... BUT CSE THERE IS SO HARD TO GRAB ....

Ans: Prefer COE/ENC at Thapar first. Then, good COMEDK colleges, RVCE/BMS/MSRIT, may be CSE specialisation or core branches. Then CSE at VIT Vellore under cat-5. If you crack BITS, choose BITS over all. If you think BITS may be hard for you, then prefer Thapar without hesitation over VIT cat-5. The final choice and decision will be yours.

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Sir, I secured a 92.67 percentile in JEE Mains (2026) under the OBC-NCL category. Which NITs or IIITs offer admission opportunities for me? Furthermore, considering I am from Bihar, which of these options would be the best choice for me?

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