Australia

As a fresher software engineer, it will be difficult to get a job in both in Canada and Australia unless you do degrees or studies in those country's universities. As an experienced software engineer, Australia has better opportunities. The Australian government is encouraging MNCs to set up Software Development Centres in Australia to create next Silicon valley.

Hi,
Try in Australia since your academics is low for Canadian colleges. Also your IELTS score, you should retake IELTS. For maximum colleges, abroad, they require an IELTS score of 6.5 with no section less than 6. Email the colleges and check if the present score can be accepted by them or if any bridge course is available.

Hi Siddharth,
I would like to know about your gap period. Did you gain work experience during the period? If you worked it won't be a gap otherwise it will depend on the reason why you took the gap, how you utilized the period. Every university has its selection criteria and the admission will depend on all these reasons.

Hi Muiez,
You will find the occupations which are in demand in the SOL of any country. It does not list any particular subject or program but professions or occupations related to it. Please check this link:
https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists/SOL

Hi,
If you plan to work in Australia then you have to do a course from Australia. Yes, you can do 12 months or 18 months specialised course. It will help in getting a job there.

Australia is very good for IT professionals. Australia is making a lot of efforts to attract or get USA based IT professionals who are facing visa challenges. Sydney is being promoted as next Silicon Valley by the Australian government.

Hi Pritesh,
Skilled Occupation List lists down the occupations which are in demand. M.Com is a course and not an occupation. You have to check the SOL list for occupations related to M.Com degree holders such as finance, accounts etc. Here's is the link to it:
https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists/SOL

Hi Bibin,
Australia has its own Skilled Occupation List (SOL) which lists the occupations in demand. Both mechanical and electrical engineers are in the SOL and professionals in these fields are very much sought after. Also, both the sectors are different. So you decide basis your education background, interests and career plans.

Hi Shalu,
Masters degree programme in Australia requires an overall IELTS of 6.5 with no part less than 6. You have to check admission requirements on university websites.

These five countries attracts MCI Screening Exemption. So, you are not required to take any test to practice in India.
UK
UKCAT Test
Fees: Approx 28-35 Lac/Year
Canada
Only after graduation
Australia
GAMSAT TEST
Fees: 25-30 Lac/Year
New Zealand
GAMSAT TEST
Fees: 25-30 Lac/Year
USA
No test required
You can get direct admission in MBBS/MD programmes in USA/Caribbean and UK after your class 12th. You will be eligible for MCI Screening also in India. Package starts 35 Lacs for the course including fooding and accommodation.