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Hi,
Astrology is a group of systems, beliefs, and traditions, according to which, the positioning of celestial bodies including sun, moon, planets of the solar system, and stars have direct impact on the human behavior as well as on nature and other terrestrial matters. The term 'astrology' is derived from the Latin word 'astrologia'. Chinese astrology, electional astrology, horary astrology, horoscopic astrology, Indian astrology, western astrology, medical astrology, and meteorological astrology are some popular forms of astrology that have gained popularity over the years. In the current scenario, an astrologer can earn hefty money in India by working with different organizations, right from news and entertainment channels, newspapers, and magazines to websites.
Course Details:
Many institutes in India conduct courses at various degree levels, in the field of astrology. The courses are generally provided at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To be eligible for UG degree and certificate level programs, candidates should obtain a pass in 10+2 examination, from a recognized board.
Career Prospects:
Astrology has emerged as one of the promising and lucrative career options in India. To become a successful astrologer, one has to pursue a course from any reputed institute or university. After completing the course, one can work with any organization as a numerologist, palmist, tarot card reader etc. With experience and capital, one can set up his/her own firm for consultation.
Top Colleges Offering UG/PG/Other Courses:
A number of institutes in India conduct courses in the field of astrology. Some top institutes/universities are:
The Systems' Institute of Hindu Astrology (Gurgaon),
Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Udaipur),Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (Jabalpur),
Chaudhary Charan Singh University (Meerut),
Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University,
North-Gujarat University (Gujarat),
Awadesh Pratap University (Madhya Pradesh),
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya (Haridwar),
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth (Tirupati),
Sampuranand Sanskrit Vishwavidhalya (Varanasi),
Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya (Puri),
and Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth (New Delhi )
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Hello @chayan22551,
Greetings!
Let me answer your query in one line:- "YES, you are eligible to enrol for the CFP certification program!"
The basic eligibility for a person to enrol for the CFP certification program is the XII std! And since you've already graduated, you are more than eligible to enrol for the CFP certification program. Here's the link, that affirms your eligibility to enrol for the program:- http://www.fpsbindia.org/Scripts/PathwaytoCFPCertification.aspx
Being a CFP myself, I strongly feel that, CFP would be an idle career option for you because:-
1) You have mentioned, in your query that, you have a "Sales experience" of 7 months - Sales is a part and parcel of a Financial Planners job & a CFP certification will help you, not only, sell better, but also, win over the trust of your clients.
2) You intend to make a career in the "Banking & Finance" sector - 50 of the top most companies, in the field of Financial Services, have partnered with FPSB India to offer career opportunities to those pursuing the CFP certification program (Here's the link, that guides you about career opportunities available for a CFP:- http://www.fpsbindia.org/Scripts/CharterMembers.aspx)
Now, depending on your area of residence, you got to choose your education provider (coaching class) wisely. A strong support from a guide/mentor is required to help you achieve your dream of becoming a qualified Financial Planner. (Here's a link that can help you make an informed decision of which education provider to choose, depending on you area of residence:- http://www.fpsbindia.org/Scripts/EPList.aspx)
Personally, I'd recommend you to get in touch with the following Education Providers & choose which one suits you best:-
1) Financial Planning Academy (FPA) (www.FPA.edu.in)
2) Ambition Learning Solutions (www.ambitionlearning.com)
3) ICICIDirect Centre for Financial Learning (ICFL) (learning.icicidirect.com)
4) Indian Institute of Financial Planning (IIFP) (www.iifp.in)
I hope I was able to address your query.
All the Best,
Ninad Mondkar

Hi,
B.Sc. Agriculture program helps the students to recognize the elements of agriculture. Most of the government and private institutes are offering the program. The agriculture sector is contributing well to our economy. Therefore, the demand for this sector is also improving. India is an agrarian country but the techniques are not up to date in this sector. The agriculture sector is improving day by day. Some of them are the use of advanced fertilizers for the development of crops and the ways to improve the current methods of agriculture with advanced technology.
Higher study options in Agriculture after B.Sc:
M.F.Sc. (Applied Aquaculture)
M.F.Sc. (Freshwater Aquaculture)
M.F.Sc. (Inland Aquaculture)
M.F.Sc. (Mariculture)
M.Sc. (Agricultural Sciences)
M.Sc.(Hons.) (Agriculture)
Master of Business Administration in Agriculture
Ph.D. (Agri Business Management)
Ph.D. (Agriculture)
Ph.D. (Agril. Biochemistry)
Ph.D. (Agronomy)
After the degree or Masters degree in agriculture, the candidates have many job opportunities. The aspirants who are attracted in research field can join in IARI. After that, the aspirants can become a scientist in agriculture. The scientists generally get a higher remuneration if they get a chance to work in a highly reputed organization. Agriculture engineers also get good career chances.
Following are some of the job profiles for B.Sc in Agriculture graduates:
Agriculture officer
Assistant Plantation Manager
Territory Manager
Trial coordinator
Technical Manager
Agricultural Research Scientist
Agriculture Development Officers
Private Sector Jobs after B.Sc in Agriculture
Agriculture Marketing
Banking
Forestry
Home Science
Horticulture
Dairy Technology
Fisheries Science
Food Science & Technology
Sericulture
Veterinary Science
Government Sector jobs after B.Sc in Agriculture
Government Sector companies also have good n B.Sc in Agriculture graduates. These aspirants need to clear several tests being organized by PSC, UPSC and also SSC to get placed in the reputed firms in this promising sector. Some of the top organizations that recruit B.Sc in Agriculture graduates include the following.
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
National Seeds Corporation Limited
North Eastern Region Agricultural Marketing Corporation
State Farms Corporation of India
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