“Most students only know a few career options, even if there are more than 250 of them”

According to a recent survey, about 93% of students know only seven career options, while there are more than 250 career options. But, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumakuru, Tumakumaraiah said that more focus is only on engineering, medicine, architecture, pharmacy, etc., which is why career consultation has become a key reason for the challenges facing finding one’s career path.^road Version of Indian Education and Career Consultation – 2025 Conference, held on Sunday at the Birla Auditorium at Siddaganga Technical College in Tumakuru.

More than 500 students and their parents participated in the event.

He said that even if new opportunities are emerging, new innovations are changing traditional careers, such as engineering, which is still the most popular career choice. He said new topics such as artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain technology, machine learning, data analysis, robotics, cybersecurity and more.

“Career consultation is a stepping stone for all young people. Usually, most students follow the crowd, especially their friends, which is a mistake many make. You should be passionate about the learning and career you choose to pursue,” he advises students.

Jayasheel PJ, former assistant Nodal official at Tumakuru CET Nodal Center, explains the General Entrance Examination (CET) process for various professional courses such as Engineering, B.Sc Agriculture, BVSC, Pharmacy, B.Sc Nursing, etc.

Ravikumar L., vice president of the BMS School of Engineering, said that in engineering research, choosing the best courses and universities is key. “Choose enough. But the infrastructure of the university, the quality of faculty and the company that visits the college to place the college are key to choosing the university,” he said. “Improving communication skills, technical skills, team building, leadership and entrepreneurial skills are very important.”

Participants in Indian Education and Career Counseling held on Sunday in Tumakuru. |Picture source: Special arrangement

To succeed in any career student choice, they must learn a variety of skills, upgrade themselves and try to gain knowledge online by offering courses, said Ameen E-Mudassar, Career Advisor and CEO of Cigma India. “Taking online courses and learning a foreign language will always help you choose any career you choose to pursue,” he said.

Speaking about chartered accounting, Manjunath M. Hallur, chairman of the Icai-Bengaluru branch, said: “Chartered accountants are not only about numbers, but about trust, responsibility and making informed decisions in the financial and business sectors. CAS is the most trusted professional in India,” he said.

“The most effective portal for civil servants”

Anupriya Sakya, IPS Probationist (2023 Batch) and All India Rankings (AIR) 120 in the Alliance Public Service Commission Civil Service Examination – 2024 Speaking to students at the event 2024 said that citizen service is the best portal to how real difference in society for the middle class. “I came from a very modest and middle-class background. I hadn’t been to any high-end schools. But while in college, I had a friend whose parents were civil servants. Inspired by them, I decided to be a civil servant. Even in a distant and large family, I was the first person to take the civil examination,” she said.

She shared her journey and the durability of her becoming an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official ultimately paid off. “My first attempt was in 2022 and I missed six points. Then, in 2023, I was lucky enough to get into the Indian Police Station (IPS), but I missed six points again to become an IAS official. Finally, on my third attempt, I had a good ranking and hoped to be selected as an IAIS official,” she said.

“If you pass the Civil Service Exam, you will be a direct part of administration and governance. In the first few days of your career, you will serve as Deputy Commissioner, Head of Police (SP), etc., depending on your service. DC will play a role in your later stages when we talk about policy implementation on the ground. About the career of civil servants.

“As a civil servant, you not only get all kinds of opportunities and experiences, but also face social challenges and failure lines. The general saying is that no two days of your life in a civil servant are similar.”

“I’m very interested in aeronautical engineering and I plan to join a good university in the state. So this kind of career consultation is really helpful and I’ve got a lot of information.”

Kiran Kumar, II PU student, Tumakuru

“I have 75% marks in the science stream this year. I plan to work in engineering and specialize in computer science or machinery. I can gather information about university choices and other issues. It’s a very good conference.”

Harshitha G. Kadadevarmath, Tumakuru

“My daughter has passed II PU and she is planning to engage in engineering. We don’t have enough information about college, courses, fees and other aspects. This kind of career consultation has helped us a lot.”

Chandrika, parents, Tumakuru

“My daughter joined me this year. However, this career consultation helped us determine future courses, colleges, various career options and placements.”

Rangaswamy, parents, Tumakuru

The sponsors of Indian Education and Career Consulting are:

Platinum Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants, Presidential University; Reva University;

Gold Sponsor: RV University, Bangalore, Chanakia University, Bangalore, East Point Group; Cambridge Institutional Group; Lamaia University of Applied Sciences;

Silver Sponsor: GSS School of Women’s Architecture Mysuru; JSS College of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru; JSS University of Science and Technology, Mysuru; Karnataka Open University in Meseru; Hassan Marnard College of Engineering; Mysuru Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering; Sir M. Visvesvaraya of Bangalore; Soundarya Institution Group in Bangalore; Adichunchanagiri University; Christ (considered as a university); CMR University; Indian Fashion Technology College; Karnataka Milk Federation; MSIL and KS Institution Group.

Deputy Sponsor: Kalaburagi Khaja Bandanawaz University; SDM Society of Education (R), Ujire; Indian Institute of Cost Accounting; Karnataka Bank; Shaheen Institutional Group of Bidar; Baphukhi Education Association (REGD) in Dawangail; Kalaburagi Hyderabad Karnataka Education Association; vtu; Vijayapura BLDE Association Navkis College of Engineering; and Idbi Bank.

Regional sponsors: MVJ Engineering College, Bangalore.

Snack Partners: Naturo.