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Medical or non-medical stream? Know what experts have to say!

Update on: 04 Jan 2019, 05:34 PM

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For every student, Class 10th Board exam is a very crucial stage as it is the deciding phase for their future career choice. After scoring graceful marks in class 10th Boards, the next big question is selecting the right elective. Many of the students remain confused about choosing the right course after class 10th Boards. ย If you are confused whether to choose Medical or Non-Medical course, then you must read this blog. We have provided here some of the best career option tips pertaining to Medial/Non-medical field which will help you to understand things better and take the right decision.

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Select the Course of your Interest:

Before selecting any course, consider about your interest and passion, and then make any decision. It is always advisable to select only that course for which you have a strong interest to learn. It should be your decision only. Take psychometric tests to determine their abilities and skills. Mindgraph is a set of online testing tools that analyses a studentโ€™s abilities, strengths and interests that would match with any specific/specialized fields of study in future and can help them to outshine in their chosen field of study. Try Mindgraph, well researched and developed by leading Organization that conducts Olympiads and make smarter decisions for your future.

whether it is medical or non-medical subjects that you choose, the difficulty level is same for both the streams because each subject is complicated in its own way. If you choose to pursue both Mathematics and Biology together then it can work for Engineering as well as Medical exams. But having many options may also create confusion. Hence, it is advisable to be more specific about your career choice depending upon your interests and strengths. You shouldnโ€™t decide the subjects depending upon the percentage obtained in Class 10th Boards.

Know the Career Options for Medical Students:

There are a lot of career options available if you choose Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the main subjects. With this combination of subjects, you can step into the field of Medical Science and take up any of MBBS, MD, BDS, Physiotherapy or Nursing course. You can appear inย NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), for admission to top medical colleges of the country. For this, avail medical entrance exam booksย from MTG publication , well-recommended by PMT toppers, rankers and faculty members. Refer to MTG Books and get benefitted just as others have and achieve your goals.

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Apart from this, you can also study Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Pharma, Paramedical and Allied sciences like Lab Technology, Hospital administration, Operation theater Technology, Applied Nutrition, etc. With the advancement of Medical Sciences and complex medical equipment, the demand for qualified and trained paramedical manpower is growing. According to WHO recommendations, the doctor-population ratio should be 1:1000 which means there is a need of a minimum of 7-8 support staff for one doctor. Above all these, teaching options are also there.

The Most Sorted Career Options for Non-Medical Students:

Like medical courses, there is a lot of scope available for non-medical courses too. But the first career option that comes into our mind for non-medical field is engineering. To pursue engineering degree, you need to opt for PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) combination. With an engineering degree, you can become an Automobile or a Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Aeronautical, Computer Science, Information Technology Engineer. The demands of engineers are high in India as well as in foreign countries. for all this. You should appear in the JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination) Exam to get a seat in one of the engineering colleges in India. ย Refer to MTG’ wide resource forย engineering entrance exam booksย and realise your dream just like million other students have after referring to MTG Books.

You can also go for M.Tech, a post-graduation degree after completing your engineering or B.Tech degree. This will help you to step into research field.

Other Career Options for Non- Medical students:

Apart from engineering, you can study Architecture, Astrophysics, Molecular Physics and can apply for Indian Engineering Services (IES) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). You can also pursue a career in banking sector, aviation, merchant navy, and join the defence services. Some students also take Mathematics as an elective subject while pursuing PCB so that they can have many opportunities at the same time, while some others pursue various diploma courses such as Polytechnic, ITI, etc. with PCM combination.

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We hope the information given above will prove helpful to you in deciding a right course after class 10th Boards. There is always a feeling of doubt and state of confusion for Class 10th while choosing their stream. Take analytical psychometric tests to screen your aptitude and interests, discuss it with your family, consult a career counsellor; but at the end of the day, it should be your decision only. ย Always remember that โ€œWhere there is a will there is a wayโ€.

Best of Luck! ๐Ÿ™‚ย 

 

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