Best BSc Career Scopes: Shiksha Poll Revealed

A BSc degree stands among the most popular undergraduate courses in the country, offering job opportunities in diverse fields such as research, healthcare, technology, academia, and more. Among all the career options spanning over various sectors, BSc graduates often find themselves caught up in a dilemma about the next step in their career.

To determine the most sought-after choices post BSc, Shiksha.com conducted an opinion poll asking future/recent BSc graduates about their long-term career goals. Interestingly, over 44% of the total voters aspire to pursue their careers in the government sector. In contrast, 23% of the voters plan to pursue scientific research after graduation.

However, it is no surprise, as government jobs have always been a highly desirable option for young graduates in India. This is due to several factors, like high job security, attractive benefits, and the perception of prestige and stability. Government jobs are known for some of the best career options in terms of employee satisfaction and work-life balance. Maybe this could be the reason why just 5% of the BSc graduates are planning their careers as corporate professionals.

  Poll Results: Government Exams after BSc

One more fact that stands out about the government sector is how it gives a chance to all individuals irrespective of their economic, linguistic, and geographical backgrounds. While most of the top private sector companies prefer to hire candidates from tier-1 colleges, this is not the reality of government job recruitment.

Exams such as the Staff Selection Commission's Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL), the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services exam, & various State Public Service Commissions (SPSC) are some of the most popular exams in India.

Interested candidates can learn about other government exams that BSc graduates aim for in the table given below, along with their respective sectors/ departments.

Note: The above information is sourced from the official sites

Government Jobs after BSc

Although with limited vacancies each year, government job exams are highly competitive in a country as populous as India. Despite that, government jobs are the most voted option among BSc graduates, offering exceptional stability in this volatile economy, backed by a superior social status.

Interested candidates can refer to the table below to learn more about the top government job roles offered by respective organizations, along with their average salary package.

Note: The information above is sourced from external sites and may vary.

Popular BSc Specializations for Government Jobs

Most of the jobs in the government sector do not have stringent prerequisites in terms of specialization of your degree. However, some field-specific government jobs do require candidates to have a BSc in certain specializations. A potential government teacher needs to have a BSc in a specific specialization to teach it as a subject in their career.

Other instances include - a BSc in Botany, Zoology, Forestry, and Environmental Science helps you land jobs in IFS (Indian Forest Services) through the UPSC exam; a Lab technician job in AIIMS/ ESIC/ Railways requires a BSc MLT, Microbiology, and Biotech; and more such roles require specific BSc specialization.

Both government and private colleges in India offer BSc in various specializations like Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Nursing, Computer Science, and more.

For the ease of interested candidates, we have mentioned some of the top BSc specializations and their respective scopes in the government sectors.

• BSc Physics: The BSc Physics syllabus includes core subjects like Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Calculus, Semiconductors, Wave theory, Statistics, etc. Some popular BSc Physics jobs which graduates opt for are Lab Technician, Physicist, Statistician, Research Associate, and Lecturer/Teacher.
• BSc Chemistry: The BSc Chemistry includes subjects such as organic and inorganic chemistry, with elective subjects like Analytical Methods in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Industrial Chemicals, Environment, etc. Some widely recognized BSc Chemistry jobs that the BSc graduates go for include Lab Technician, Quality Controller, Teacher/Professor, Research Associate, Chemical Engineer, etc.
• BSc Math: The BSc Math syllabus is designed to help students learn interpretive, analytical, and logical skills. Some popular BSc Mathematics jobs in demand are Accountant, Economist, Loan Officer, Mathematician, Researcher, Statistician, Technical Writer, Treasury Management Specialist, etc.

Poll Results: BSc Graduates in the Research field

BSc graduates in India can make their career in the research field through various means. They can start working as research assistants, lab assistants, academic researchers, research associates, or work in administrative roles, in either private or public entities.

They can contribute to scientific advancements by working in laboratories, conducting experiments, and analyzing data. Many BSc graduates prefer to carry out their master’s degree and research career simultaneously to save time and effort.

Research professionals are in demand in both private and government research institutions, where they play a critical role in innovation. The average salary for a research professional can range from INR 4-8 lakhs per annum, depending on experience, specialization, and institutions.

Poll Results: Higher Studies after a BSc Degree

Various elite universities in India offer MSc and PhD courses to BSc graduates in relevant disciplines. Both private and government colleges in India offer higher studies options for the BSc graduates. CPGET, ICAR AIEEA, MCAER CET, CUET-PG, and IIT JAM are the top entrance exams for admission to top MSc colleges in India. BHU, JMI, DU, JNU, Hansraj College, and Jadavpur University are the top MSc colleges in India.

Best Government MSc Colleges

Interested candidates can refer to the table below to learn more information about the government colleges offering MSc for a master's option after their undergraduate degree.

Note: The above information was sourced from official sites of the universities/colleges.

Best Private MSc Colleges

Interested candidates can refer to the table below to know more about the private colleges offering MSc for the master's option after their undergraduate degree.

Note: The above information was sourced from official sites of the universities/colleges.

Conclusion

The above poll results by Shiksha.com conclude that most of our voters aspire for a career in the government sector, followed by over 23% of voters willing to turn their career trajectory towards research work. Furthermore, we find that 17% of the students plan to pursue a master's degree, followed by a PhD in their chosen field of study.

The poll above evidently highlights the never-ending fascination with government jobs in India. Along with the second best choice for BSc graduates is research, which denotes an increase in R&D practices in the future. By fostering a strong research ecosystem, India can come closer to achieving complete self-reliance and sustainable development. India could definitely use more of that innovation!