Sir/Ma'am, I want to pursue career in AI, ML but I've no background in Computer Science, coding..I'll be finishing my 12th this year, & I'll opt for Btech in AI,ML .. so since I've no background in those things do I have chances of being succeeded in those fields ? Please reply..Thanks in advance

Ans: Clearing the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) with data science and artificial intelligence (AI) focus can open up various career opportunities. GATE scores are usually used for admission to PG programs in engineering and technology, and they can also be relevant for a few research and job opportunities. Potential careers to pursue post this include from higher education and research to teaching and academia; Data Science to AI developer to R&D and Consulting to jobs in MNCs or even Entrepreneurship. I must add GATE qualification can be a valuable asset, but practical experience and a well-rounded skill set are equally important for success in these dynamic fields. Best wishes.

Ans: Good to read about your clearing Class XII in first division. Unfortunately these marks will not get you admission in a very good engineering college. Seek admission in BSc Comp Science in a good college. AI and ML are obviously the future technologies that will drive all businesses. Please put in your best efforts, study hard, participate in extra curricular activities and with determination focus on making a success of your education.

Ans: Congrats to you for joining VIT-C-ECE & appreciate your involvement much in advance to prepare for placement.

Here are the steps for you:

1) First of all, please go through the Syllabus / Course Curriculum of ECE which VIT has already uploaded in its site for 2024-25 Session with details of category-wise credit distribution.
2) Prepare a draft plan of your Study Schedule / Time Management for your 1st 2-Semesters (1st year).
3) And one day, visit the college campus & spend 2-3 hours, interacting with existing students to get important information.
3) If not done, create & complete your Professional LinkedIn Profile about your Academic Qualifications/Achievements.
4) After joining the college, make sure you will maintain a decent CGPA (minimum 8.50) without any backlog(s)/arrears.
5) Fully utilise the job alerts section in LinkedIn to get notifications of job vacancies, related to your domain or AI & ML/Software.
6) You will keep getting ideas from the JD (Job Description/Job Profile) itself, what skills you need to learn/upgrade.
7) Also keep researching about online courses related to AI & ML/Software by visiting online Certification Platforms such as NPTEL, Internshala, Coursera, edx, mygreatlearning, iitdeeplearning, intellipaat etc.
8) Please spend a lot of time researching about the courses offered by online platforms & don't be in hurry.
9) Time and again, seek advise from the Faculties of ECE Department and also approach students of CSE-Core & CSE-Specailisation students who will be able to provide a lot of tips to go for certifications in AI & ML/Software Development.
10) Take 1-full year i.e. your 1st year, just to research about job market trends on software engineering/AI & ML and to interact with senior students to get their opinions/advice.
11) Keep upgrading your skills till your Campus Recruitment Drive from 2nd year.

All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Ans: I studied in a small engineering college in Bihar and never looked back in my career. Definitely learn AI as an essential future skill and build your self-confidence.