IISER, NISER, NDA, ICAR:
Career Beyond JEE (Main) and NEET
As the students appear in the class 12th examination, Parents and students both focus on career options. A general trend is, parents are little interested in examinations apart from JEE (Main) and NEET in case their children is talented according to them.
Here we are suggesting career options beyond JEE (Main) and NEET which are equally given importance around the country.
IISER
Indian institute of Science Education and Research is a public institute of national importance.
Seven IISERs have been established since 2006 at Kolkata, Pune, Mohali, bhopal, Thiruvanantapuram, Tirupati and Berhampur (Odisha).
IISERs provide utpo 1325 students in total each year for their dual BS-MS (bachelor of Science and Master of Science, i.e., BSc + MSc) programme, who will play a leading role in shaping the nation through education and research.
Candidates satisfying any one of the following criteria are eligible to apply:
1. Candidates having valid KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojna) Scholarship.
2. General Category students securing a rank within 15000 in the CRL (common rank list) of JEE advanced examination.
3. Candidates passing 10+2 level with science from state and central board who have secured required cut off marks are eligible to apply for IAT (IISER Aptitude test) Entrance Examination.
Syllabus:
Normal 10+2 CBSE syllabus in depth
Programmes Offered:
Five year dual degree in Science (Zeology, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Data, Earth, Environment, Computer ), Engg (Electrical, Computer).
NISER
National institure of education and research in Jatni (Khordha, Odisha) is affilated to Department of Atomic Energy, India is a sister concern of IISER, have admitted upto 1136 candidates in total annualy in previous years.
10+2 Science qualified having 60% or more marks or appearing students may sit in the NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) to get admitted into NISER.
Syllabus:
Normal 10+2 CBSE syllabus in depth
Programmes Offered:
Five year Integrated MSc in various branches
NDA
National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance examination is conducted for admission into Army, Navy and Air force wing.
The union public service commision (UPSC) prescribes NDA eligibility criteria when it notifies for the same.
Candidate must carefully read the eligibilty criteria before filling in the form.
Unmarried male candidates who have completed their 12 or equivalent examinationcan apply.
The eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit, educational qualificationand physical standards (height, weight, visual standards ....) etc.
This Examination is conducted twice a year in two stages: the written exam and the SSB interview. Candidated who qualify in the written examination are called for the SSB interview.
The exam consists of two papers: Mathematics (120 objective questions & 2.5 hours) and the GAT (General ability test, 150 objective questions & 2.5 hours).
Syllabus of mathematics: Algebra, Matrices, Determinants, Trigoniometry, 2D and 3D, Differential calculus, Vector algebra, stastistics and probabilty,
Syllabus of GAT: English, GK, Physics, Chemistry, general science, Geography, Current events.
The official website is upsc.gov.in
ICAR
Indian Council of Education and Research is the central concern for conducting, guiding, managing education and research in the field of Agriculture in the entire country.
It consists of 74 Agricultural Universities which work in the field of agricultur, Veterinary, horticulture, fishery etc.
It admits more than 28,000 students at UG level and around 17,000 students in PG and Phd level annualy.
NTA conducts ICAR (UG, PG, PhD) examination to intake talents nationwide.
Candidates with minimum age 16 passed 10+2 science with minimum marks 60% and 50% are eligible to apply.
Image Credit:
IISER:
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NISER:
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NDA:
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ICAR:
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