Career Prospects after NEET and IIT JEE

Prospects after NEET

Medicine is among the most important fields in existence. It is also one of the toughest professions to enter with fierce competition being witnessed among the aspirants. It takes rigorous study and years of hard work to become a doctor or a health professional. In India, NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the default gateway for students who aspire for a career in medicine.

After clearing NEET, the most popular choice is to pursue MBBS and become a doctor, but this is not the only option. There are many other lucrative career options for those who’ve cleared their medical entrance exam.

1. Doctor (MBBS)

The most common career choice for NEET qualifiers is to pursue MBBS and become a doctor. A doctor is widely respected and well rewarded, but to become one requires complete dedication and years of hard work. Once the course is completed, specialization in a particular area of medicine can also be pursued.

2. BDS (Dentist)

Gaining entry into the field of dentistry is the second-most popular choice after MBBS. The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is what is needed to become a dentist. Once the certification is obtained, dentists can open their own practice or work at hospitals.

3. Nutritionist

With the increase in consumption of junk and other unhealthy foods, there has been a dramatic rise in lifestyle diseases. People are becoming increasingly health conscious and paying due attention to healthy eating and proper nutrition. As a nutritionist, you’ll be responsible for consulting people on healthy foods, diet planning and overall wellbeing. They can form an independent practice, write research papers, and even work in the food production industry.

4. Clinical Researcher/ Life Science Researcher

This is a career which is witnessing high demand in the Indian as well as global market. Clinical researchers are employed by research institutes After clearing NEET, students can find jobs in research institutes both in India and abroad.

5. Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

India is among the leading manufacturers of drugs and medicines globally. Due to this, there is a huge demand for pharmacists at hospitals all over the country. In order to become a pharmacist, one has to clear the B.Pharm course. You can also become a drug researcher after completing PG/NET.

Prospects after IIT JEE

After clearing one of the toughest entrance exams in the country, the candidates have a lot of career options to choose from in the field of engineering. Here we list some of them:

1. Data Scientist

Businesses are facing a lot of challenges in these times of economic uncertainty, high inflation and rising geopolitical pressures. Data-driven decision making is needed now more than ever to successfully navigate these hurdles. Data scientists are those people who analyze large datasets and make sense of the unstructured data. A Bachelor in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) degree is usually pursued for becoming a data scientist.

2. Engineer

One of the evergreen and most lucrative careers available. Being an engineer will allow you to provide engineering solutions that will make humankind more comfortable. Completing Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering will open doors of engineering careers in automotive, aerospace, nuclear and maintenance.

3. Professor

Graduating from an IIT is a big deal and as a student of this prestigious institution you will be sought after by educational institutions in India and elsewhere to be a part of their faculty.

4. Government Jobs

As an engineering graduate, you can also pursue a job in public sector undertakings (PSU). However, to get an offer from a PSU, one needs to clear the GATE exam. The Staff Selection Commission and Indian Engineering Services also conduct exams for jobs in reputed government organizations.