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I have a master's degree. What are my career options besides a PhD or NET exam?

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Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on Nov 25, 2024

Dr Dipankar Dutta is an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Technology, the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.
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A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), he holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and a an MTech degree in computer technology from Jadavpur University.
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Question by Miharu on Nov 25, 2024Hindi

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Thank you I will definitely do it. But can you also let me know about other options rather than PhD or NET exam?

Ans: You can join Pharma Companies as scientists. One of my friends is working at Emami

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Hello. I jave done graduation in life sciences. Then M.Sc in Botany. And then have 3 years research experience. I have also NET and JRF for PhD but due to unusual reasons I couldn't get admission in PhD from 4 years. After seeing such situations I have done B.ed but still i want to do higher studies and achieve more growth but now i am preparing for government exams like graduates. Please suggest me if there are another options yet.

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Although your question is outside of my area of expertise, I believe that without a clear goal, you may feel like you are wandering through life without direction. I encourage you to focus on a specific path and move forward with determination, as this will lead to success in your life.

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I have completed mca and 12 yrs of IT experience, can I do the PHD . If yes then what is pros & cons?

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Dear Sir My son is currently in 9th - CBSE board. His ultimate aim is getting into IIT. He wants to focus exclusively in national Olympiads Maths and science in Class 10th . He wants to know if there are some good dummy school for Class X - CBSE , which will enable his objective. If yes, will there be any eligibility issue for the same once he appears for JEE Mains after clearing 12th. I support his decision that in scenario if he doesn't clears JEE in 1st attempt, instead of then wasting 1 year at home, and again preparing for JEE, why don't he get the preparations underway from Class 10th onwards, sincerely prepare for olympiads thereby getting an edge in JEE preparation once he enters class 11th. Request your advise regarding availibility of 10th Dummy school and whether there will be some eligibility issue afterwards. Thanks and Regards Ashish

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Sir mene 11th dubara Kari hai matalab 10th ke baad 1 year gap hai to ise mujhe jee mains aur advanced ya kisi aur job me problem to nahi aayegi

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My son is working in an multinational energy company. Work culture is very good, salary also good. He did his B.Tech in CSE in the year 2023. He is working as a Software Eng. in the ERP section. My son is interested more coding related job. He has a GATE (2023) score of 581 (Gen cat). My questions are 1) Is it advisable to do M.Tech in CSE using his GATE score? If yes, then which top Colleges can be preferred? 2) Or, will he continue his present job for few more years to gain experience ++ 3) Or, to switch to a new company? Thanks in advance.

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