Actuary

Dear Sharanmeet,
Any person with minimum 18 years of age and having a high degree of aptitude for mathematics and statistics can take up the course and become an Actuary.
Courses available include Post graduate diploma in Actuarial Science, MSc. in Actuarial science etc.
A person is eligible to be considered for admission as a student member if he/she satisfies one of the following criteria.
Should have passed 10+2(HSC) or equivalent with at least 85% in Mathematics/ Statistics
Graduates or Post Graduate with not less than 55% marks in Mathematical subjects (i.e Mathematics or any of its branches; Statistics or any of its sub classifications such as Mathematical Statistics and Applied Statistics; Econometrics; Computer Sciences; Any discipline of Engineering; Subject in Science such as Physics or its branches).
Candidates with CA/ CS/ CWA/ MBA (Finance)/ PGDBA
Fully qualified members of professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), The institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) and Certified institute of Financial Analysts of India (IFAI) and Fellow of Insurance Institute of India (III)- passing with the subjects Mathematical Basis of Insurance and Statistics.
For more information, I would like to invite Dr. Sudhiranjan Dey Ashish.Gupta Amar R Kakaria and Ashish.Gupta to share their valuable expertise.
Hope this helps.
Thanks
All the Best.!

Hi,
Actuarial science is a course that concentrates on the mathematical and statistical analysis of risk, and their applications to insurance and other business management problems.
A number of universities offer UG and PG courses in actuarial sciences. Any one above 18 years of age with proficiency in mathematics and statistics can take up the course and become an Actuary. The candidate must pass 10+2 or equivalent
Graduate Courses:-
B.A (Insurance)
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Eligibility: Candidates who wish to pursue a Undergraduate in actuarial science or a certificate course in actuarial science should have a pass class in the XII standard.
Post Graduate Course:-
M.S.C in Actuarial Science
Master's program in Insurance Business
MBA in Actuarial Science
PG Diploma in Certified Risk and Insurance management
PG Diploma in Insurance Science
Post graduate diploma in Actuarial Science
Eligibility: Candidates who wish to go for PG courses should have Bachelor's degree.
Admission will be on the basis of the merit scored in the institute's entrance exam. Actuarial Science Entrance Exam Admission IGNOU and Institute of Actuaries of India - May Examination are some of the entrance exams.
*Fee structure varies from college to college.
Employment Opportunities- LIC, GIC, ESIC, Banks, Stock Exchanges and other financial institutions controlled by Govt. & Private bodies.
For more, refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2311/Actuarial-Science-A-Zero-Unemployment-Professional-Program
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/1561/Weigh-Actuarial-Science-As-A-Job-Option
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I hope this is enough,if you require any more informations do let me know on milind.kkumar@gmail.com,we will figure out more options Gikita.Do well and prepare well and yes.keep in touch

Hi,
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Some of the universities you may consider to pursue MBA through distance education are:
- Indira Gandhi National Open University.
- Punjab Technical University.
- University of Petroleum & Energy Studies Centre for Continuing Education.
- Institute of Management Technology Centre for Distance Learning.
- Sikkim Manipal University.
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning.
- Karnataka State Open University.
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