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Hi Sai Krishna Varma,
Aircraft maintenance engineering is not a degree or a diploma course, but a training programme. On completion of the training, a license is issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
-A three-year aircraft maintenance engineering license training course is being offered by several institutes approved by the DGCA.
-You require 10+2 exam with 50 per cent marks in aggregate in physics, chemistry and mathematics or a three-year diploma course in any branch of engineering or B.Sc. degree holders after 10+2 with maths, physics and chemistry are eligible for admission to AME training courses
-Total training cost will be around Rs.1.5 lakh.
- To become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) you need to obtain a license from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The AME (Associate Membership Exam) certification is not a degree but a specialized licensing programme for servicing and maintenance of aircraft and only those institutes approved by the DGCA can impart training in this field to prepare you for the AME exam conducted by the Aeronautical Society of India .
-Upon clearing the internal exams (Section A & B), the DGCA will issue you an AME license, which is considered at par with a BE/BTech in aeronautical engineering from an Indian university. Age limit: 23 years (at times, the upper age limit is relaxed for engineering diploma holders in any branch of engineering (50% marks) and science graduates.
-On completing of year one (two semesters) of the three year training programme, you can take the basic Paper I of the AME License Exam, followed by Paper II at the end of the second year and Paper III on completion of the fifth semester.
- Clearing these three papers at the earliest will fetch you the Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Certificate (BAMEC) from DGCA which will make you eligible for a job in the aviation industry.
-That leaves you with Paper IV in your specific area of competence, which will fetch you the coveted AME license.
Job prospects after completing Aircraft Maintenance Engineering :
- Air India, Pawan Hans, Helicopter Corporation of India and flying clubs, private airlines and government-owned air service,Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd, Defense Research and Development Laboratories, National Aeronautical Lab, Aeronautical Development Establishment,
Please refer to the link mentioned below:
https://www.shiksha.com/career-as-aircraft-maintenance-engineer-cc-9

Hi Santanu.
As per your experience you are into very good sector. And as per the news of economic times all contracts in railways would be on e-tendering by the end of the year. So there as good scope in this sector. You can refer the link below for more information:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/all-railway-contracts-to-be-on-e-tendering-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/50046029.cms
And apart from this there is a wide variety of options for higher studies for students who have completed graduation in the commerce stream. The students can do their post graduation in any of the disciplines such as Economics, International Studies, Law or arts. It is also possible for students to choose Statistics, Insurance or Education as their specializations.
You may opt for higher studies options after B.Com like LLB, M.Com, CA or CRISIL Certified Analyst Program (CCAP) or in banking sector like Diploma in Banking & Financial Services(HDBFS). Talking about MBA, you may opt for any of the specializations like Financial Management, Management Studies, Marketing Management, Human Resources Development Management, Information Technology, Retail Management, etc. You may even go ahead further with E-MBA or Executive Program in Applied Finance - IIM Calcutta.
You can also go for various short term courses to increase your skills and knowledge in different field of study and interests like Diploma In Treasury And Forex Management, Merchant Banking And Financial Services, Export-Import, Foreign Trade, Financial Management and Banking. Other courses like Computer specific Tally, Hotel Management, Foreign Languages, Fashion Merchandising, Industrial Design, Library Sciences, Travel and Tourism, Secretarial Courses, Medical Transcription etc.
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Hi Pari,
The agri-business sector has witnessed tremendous growth in recent times, especially in the field of food retailing and micro finance sectors. This trend has launched tremendous career opportunities for students with a management degree in agri-business.
- Positions available after completing MBA in Agri-business are: Plantation managers, Estate managers with tea/coffee/rubber estates, Commodity traders, Commodity buyers, Procurement managers, Warehouse managers, Quality managers with food retail firms, Agricultural insurance managers.
- Candidates with MBA in agribusiness are also absorbed in the public sector and by NGOs.
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Hi Tina,
Art directors usually begin as entry-level artists in:
1. Advertising.
2. Publishing.
3. Design, and
4. Motion Picture Production Firms.
Artists are promoted to Art Director after demonstrating artistic and leadership abilities.
Some Art Schools offer coursework in Art Direction as part of their curriculum. Depending on the scope of their responsibilities, some Art Directors also may pursue a degree in Art Administration, which teaches non-artistic skills such as Project Management and Finance.
An Art Director is an individual who supervises the artistic direction of a creative project. The assignments can range from:
1. Book Designing at a small Publishing Company.
2. Designing Corporate Advertisements.
3. Deciding the Visual Look and feel of a Movie.
Any business that requires a great deal of Artistic Talent to arrive at a specific design for a finished product will most likely have an Art Director in the team to ensure that each assignment successfully meets the mandatory requirements.
Educational Requirements: Art director positions typically require a Bachelor's degree in an Art or Design major such as:
1. Fine Arts.
2. Visual Communications.
3. Digital Media.
Depending on their industry, Art Directors may have several years of work experience in Graphic Design, Photography, Illustration or other fields. Some Art Directors pursue a Master's Degree in Fine Arts or Business Administration to prepare for a leadership role. There are several courses like:
1. PG Diploma and Certificates courses in Art Direction as well.
The eligibility criteria varies from Institute to Institute.
Required Skills: Art Directors need the following traits for success:
1. Excellent Aesthetic Judgment.
2. Strong Leadership Skills to oversee the work of other Artists.
3. Creativity and Superb Communication to develop products that meet client needs.
4. Ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines.
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