There is life beyond Engineering for PCM students:
Not all PCM Students are not inclined to pursue engineering. Some of them do not even want to go through the 2 years stressful journey towards IIT JEE Prep. There are quite a few career options for students seeking career beyond the usual engineering both in India & Abroad.
Some of them are listed below:
1. Commercial Pilot/Aviation
Commercial Pilot is the pilot who flies passenger or cargo planes, works for international/ regional airlines, corporates and holds a commercial pilot license issued by DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation).
Some of the leading institutes for pursuing an Aviation course:
● Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy (IGRUA), Rae Bareilly
● Rajiv Gandhi Academy of Aviation Technology, Kerala
● National Flying Training Institute, Gondia
● Bombay Flying Club, Mumbai
● Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics Ltd., Ahmedabad
● Madhya Pradesh Flying Club (MPFC), Indore
● CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, Gondia,
● Indigo Cadet Training Program, (Hamilton, New Zealand & Hyderabad, India)
Admissions to Commercial Pilot Course:
The admission to a commercial pilot training course in India happens through a written test, interview and a medical examination. Minimum of 50% in required in 10+2 to be a commercial pilot in India with strong fundamentals of Physics & Mathematics.
To obtain a flying license there is a minimum age requirement:
- Student License : 16 Years
- Private Pilot License : 17 Years
- Commercial Pilot License : 18 Years
2. Ethical Hacking
Ethical Hacking is a growing career due to several technological innovations and various start-ups working in this field. It could well turn out to be an exciting career.
Generally, the job of an ethical hacker involves legally breaking into the computer system of companies, national organizations, financial institutions, stock markets etc. to check for the vulnerability and susceptibility to mailicous and illegal intrusions by unenthical hackers or malicious softwares.
Ethical Hacking does require the candidate to have strong analytical and logical reasoning skills.
Ethical Hacker can obtain one of the various roles like Network Security Analyst, Network Security Administrator, Network Penetration Expert, Security Engineer, Security Consultant etc. etc.
Courses in Ethical Hacking:
There are hardly any degree courses available in Ethical Hacking but there are some very good certification courses available from reputed institutions in India.
- Indian School Of Ethical Hacking
- Arizona Infotech
- Ankit Fadia Certified Ethical Hacker
- NIIT’s course in Ethical Hacking, etc.
3. Industrial Designing
Industrial Designing combines aesthetic sense with science. Product Designing, Automobile Desgining, Machine Designing all are sub fields of Industrial Designing.
Designing mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, speakers, cars, bikes, electrical applainces, machines, robots, all can come under industrial designing.
Institutes Offering Courses in Industrial Design:
- IIT Mumbai
- IITDM Jabalpur
- National Institute Of Design
- Indian School of Design & Innovation
- Symbiosis Institute of Design
4. Forensic Science/Criminology
Forensic Science combines the knowledge of science, anthrolopogy, human behaviour, computer science and can lead to very many careers. This field is for a detailed oriented and investigative bent of mind and careers can be like Forensic Scientist, Forensic Toxicologist, Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Anthropologist, Forensic Ballistics Expert, Polygraph Examiner, Digital Forensics Expert, etc.
This is a relatively new field in India but fast gaining prominence.
Various Universities provide courses in forensic sciences:
- National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Sciences
- Delhi University
- University of Madras
- Osmania University
- Punjab University
- Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, etc.
5. Business Management/Bachelors in Computers/ Hotel Management/ Law
All of the above courses are also open for students who do their 10+2 with PCM.
Most of the good colleges for the above courses have their admissions with Entrance Test, GD & PI. The eligibility is 55% in 10+2 alongwith clearing the entrance test, GD & PI.
Some of the top universities/entrances are:
- National Law Universities ( For Law )
- Symbiosis ( For Business & other courses )
- Narsee Monjee ( For Business & other courses )
- Indian Institute of Hotel Management
- Jindals ( For Law )
- Xaviers ( For Business & other courses )
- Christ University, etc.
6. Architechture
Careers in Architectural Design, Urab Planning, Coservation, Landscape Architechture, Interior Designing, Urban Desining etc all come under this field.
All PCM students can look at applying for Architechture as a course.
Some top colleges to study architecture are:
- Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology
- School of Architecture, NIT Calicut
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Kahargpur
- School of Planning & Architecture, Delhi, etc.
7. Merchant Navy/Logistics
Another field where students with PCM can apply. Though, this career is not faint hearted as it involves being months away from land and be at sea and managing the rough water at times.
There are careers in Merchant Navy & Logistics which always pay well.
Some of the prominent school for entering Merchant Navy are:
- Indian Maritime University
- International Maritime Institute
- Coimabtore Marine College
- Cochin University of Sciene & Technology
- Vels University, etc.
8. Statistics
This can be great field if one has decent ineterst in Mathematics and Statistics while dealing in data, trends and predictions. With our economy growing as the world’s fastest, this field surely provides lot of opportunities.
After studying statistics one can easily find a stable and growing career in Banking, Insurance, Actuarial Science, Investment, Healthcare, Pharmacology, Manufacturing, Data Science, Public Health and Policy, Education, Agriculture, etc
Some of the prominent colleges to study Statistics are:
- Indian Statistical Institute ( Highly Renowned )
- Delhi University (Reputed Colleges like SRCC, Hindu etc.)
- St. Xaviers, Mumbai
- Fergusan College, Pune
- IITs, etc.
9. Armed Forces
Another career for students with PCM is in armed forces. One can appear for their tests and qualify if they are medically fit. Qualifying Defence Services exams is though a tough job.
10.Some students with PCM can also look at Astrophysics, Physical Sciences, etc.