Hi Sir / Madam . I am qualified in Masters in Personnel management from Pune University. Working in a large corporate since 24 years in HR field. However after few years i want to enter academics or faculty field in reputed universities or colleges which was my dream for very long. Seek your advice what further qualifications or applicatiins should i persue for the same?

Ans: It’s great to hear that you enjoy reading, learning, and teaching. Becoming a professor can be a rewarding career path for those who are passionate about education and research. Here are some steps you can take to become a professor:

Choose your specialization and earn a bachelor’s degree: Decide early on if you want to become a professor in the arts, commerce or science stream and pass your 12th Higher Secondary Certification exam with at least 80-90% aggregate marks. This may help you enroll in a bachelor’s degree program of your choice. It is essential to maintain a high academic record and complete your graduation well above the minimum requirement of 50-55% aggregate marks.

Pursue a master’s degree: Take the GATE exam, enroll in a master’s degree program of your choice and complete it with more than the minimum requirement of 50-55% aggregate marks. By clearing the master’s degree program with a good score, you may be eligible to work as a lecturer or a demonstrator. The work experience is likely to help you advance in your career.

Pass competitive exams: After getting a master’s degree, you can appear for and pass the NET, the SET or the CSIR NET competitive exams. The NET makes you eligible for assistant professor jobs in every college and university throughout the country, but the SET only gives you eligibility for assistant professor jobs within the state you cleared the exam. By taking the CSIR NET, you may be selected for a lecturer position or get a junior research fellowship.

Obtain a doctoral degree: Enroll in a doctoral degree program. Having a doctoral degree can exempt you from appearing for the competitive exams, and you can directly apply for a college professor position.

Gain practical experience: Consider specializing in a specific field to receive a practicing license in order to gain practical experience.

It’s important to note that becoming a professor requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. It’s a good idea to speak with professors in your field of interest to learn more about the profession and what it entails. You can also explore internships, research opportunities, and other programs to gain practical experience and build your resume.

As for whether becoming a professor is good for you, that’s a decision you’ll have to make based on your interests, skills, and career goals. It’s important to choose a career path that aligns with your values and passions. If you’re still unsure about your career path, consider speaking with a career counselor or mentor who can help guide you in the right direction.

I hope this information helps you make an informed decision about your career path. Best of luck to you!

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Ans: Do a PhD. Doing a PhD has become much easier with a lot of private institutes offering PhD. Can look at XLRI Exec FPM course. Which is a non residential course. https://xlri.ac.in/academic-programmes/fellow-programme/executive-overview.php

Ans: I consider the Embedded systems is meant for geniuses like you. The ESD industry is booming and will continue to grow with the emergence of EVs and all the appliances and devices getting built in India. I would encourage you to talk to a few Engineering Colleges in Bengaluru an see if you can deliver a few guest lectures. Once you gain confidence and success, consider running a full semester. This looks like the best of both worlds--that give you the job satisfaction and good salary from your ESDM job For industry professionals BEd etc are not needed. All the best.