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Hi,
If you mean commercial pilot then please remember in order to become commercial pilot you must have completed your Class XII under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and Physics.
Training in commercial flying can be taken with Flying clubs, the Rashtriya Udan Academy, Private Flying academies.
The training goes through 3 stages of licence.
The licences have to be procured in the following order:
1. Student Pilot Licence (SPL)
2. Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
3. Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- After Class XI/XII (with PCM) students can apply for the SPL.
- On passing Class XII(PCM) they may enroll for the next licence -PPL.
- On getting the PPL training begins for CPL.
Details of the Licences:
Student pilot licence can be taken at flying clubs in every State . It is a theory exam.
Eligibility - Age of 16 years minimum and pass in Class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee is required.
Selection - Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month. Candidates have to enroll a month before the examination. Selected candidates go through a medical test and the Pilot Aptitude Test.
Private pilot licence is a practical training. A total of 60 hours of flying is needed of which 20 hours minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.There is a theory examination also.
Commercial pilot licence requires flying training for 190 hours to complete 250 hours of flying.
For your reference find below some of the institutes in India offering CPL training:
- Assam Flying Club, Guwahati.
- Flying Training Institute, Behala.
- Hissar Aviation Club, Hissar.
- Karnal Aviation Club, Karnal.
- Kerala Aviation Training Centre Civil Aerodrome, Tiruvanthapuram.
- Pinjore Aviation Club, Ambala.
- School of Aviation Science & Technology.
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Hi,
As per your query it seems that you have completed B.tech in electrical engineering and further wish to study management course.
So as per your profile pursuing MBA in Power Management would be a good option for you as it will further enhance your career prospects.
Power Management is a division of management that deals with the efficient utilization of energy for greater value creation for an organization.
The program is aimed at developing young and groomed managers equipped to handle the arising and existing issues pertaining to the Power sector.
Persons holding MBA in power management degree have ample employment opportunities in private as well as public sector.
In these days of globalization and liberalization, it is likely to get further momentum as more power managers would be required to deal with the growing complications of rapidly expanding power sector.
There are many areas where MBA-power graduates are heavily required such as power resource management, environment impact assessment, power auditing, power efficient systems/technologies, power generation, transmission, distribution, power sector laws, power policies, power security, power pricing, power economics, power tariffs and power trading etc.
MBA-power graduates can also work as an independent power consultant after obtaining adequate experience and expertise.
The remuneration of MBA power management graduates is dependent upon the type of organizations that takes them in.
Freshers may earn around Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 25,000 each month. With increase in experience individuals can make as much as Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 30,000 every month. This will go up as you gain more experience.
Besides MBA in power management you may even consider pursuing general MBA program.
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Hi,
To become a Software engineer you may opt for courses such as :
• B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology
• B.Sc in Software Engineering
• B.Sc in Computer Science
• B.Sc in Information Technology
• Master of Computer Applications
Apart from these courses, you can also take up some specialized courses in institutions such as NIIT, Aptech etc.
Also, you may study recognized certifications such as Oracle, Microsoft, etc on specific areas like programming, database, networking and hardware.
You can focus on developing following skills, which will be of great use for a bright career in software engineering :
-Logical skills
-Analytical and Mathematical Skills
-Communication Skills
-Reading and writing comprehension
-Attention to details
-Critical Thinking Skills
-Problem solving abilities
As far as scope and salary is concerned, it depends on you. If you have interest in the field then you may get promoted and enjoy the benefits of getting promoted with increased salary.
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Wish You Luck!

Hello Nidhi, Investment Banking is a very exciting but a difficult career path. With high pay and enormous bonus comes a very hectic work schedule where you will have to put in 14 hours of work a day and sometimes even more. It also requires strong numerical understanding and an eye to detail. To become a successful investment Banker you need to have a sound numerical and financial knowledge. Working on software platforms like Excel, PowerPoint etc is a prerequisite.
Generally there are no specific qualifications to become an investment banker. But to get into the domain recruiters look for people from CA or MBA or Engineering background with high academic achievements and aptitude. They usually prefer rank holder CA's/ IIM's/ IIT's. So if you don't fit in any of these qualifications you will have to network a lot and prove your worth. Cheers and God Bless!
from an Investment Banker :)

Hi,
Time and again we come across this question.
IAS is the gateway to power whereas an MBA from IIM opens door to Dollar Salaries, working in Dream Companies and so on!
Every year once the placements in these Centers of Excellence gets over, this question arises again. The reason is that the graduates from these institutes are offered start-up salaries which an IAS, IFS or IPS officer would make close to the end of a career spanning three decades.
This salary imbalance often lead to uncomfortable situations. putting the student in a dilemma whether he should go for an MBA or a Career in Civil Services which is said to be the prestigious career since British Raj The IAS is seen as an illustrious career-path that could do wonders to one's self-esteem and could rocket the family repute as well.
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Hi,
Apart from Executive MBA program, I can suggest you to pursue PhD in a specialized field such as Management, Finance or Retail.
The eligibility criteria for PhD varies for every institute. However the basic requirement is a Masters degree or an equivalent degree in the relevant discipline. However the cut off percentages vary. Some of the institutes conduct entrance exams and some of them require atleast two Research Publications for the PhD programs. Some also require work experience of a couple of years.
Teaching and Research are the two best career options for a Doctorate degree holder. Non Academic careers after PhD- You can probably explore higher positions in your domain (private and public sector). Ex: PhD in English or Hindi can help you explore areas such as magazines, journals, newspapers, etc.
I would also suggest you to explore the link below-
http://www.hugheseducation.com
Hughes Global Education is a premier Interactive Onsite Learning satellite-based education initiative for corporate, working professionals and students.
It offers a wide range of courses under the broad categories of General Management, Leadership & Functional programs, Role Specific Programs, Competency based Programs and Business Focused Programs, through its collaborations with premium institutes such as IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, XLRI Jamshedpur, IIFT New Delhi, MICA, IIT Delhi, IIT Mumbai, NLU, AIMA and UMUC.
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Hi,
MS in Engineering Management is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
Engineering management opportunities exist in many industries. Most engineering managers work first as engineers before advancing into management positions.
Some principal duties of engineering managers include project management, research, and product development. They act as overseers who formulate plans to see that projects are successfully completed.
They manage employees from various engineering disciplines as well as cross-disciplinary and global teams.
They also ensure that the final product is budgeted accurately and supported by upper management.
Having management skills as well as engineering skills can greatly enhance your chance for advancement.
Please remember pursuing studies abroad is always a good option, the main reason for seeking a masters degree from abroad are:
- Getting a better quality of education.
- Improves career opportunities.
- Broaden international experience.
- Gaining exposure to different cultures.
However please remember before going for pursuing studies abroad you need to first decide does the course will be helpful for you i.e. does it provide good job opportunities in India or abroad.
Please remember the cost of education in US would be much more as compared to education in India, so you need to decide whether it is worth to invest such a big amount.
US is the best study destination to pursue MS degree, but the cost of education in US universities in very high plus getting a US VISA is very difficult.
Please note that institutes in India do offers campus placement to students, whereas such facility in not available in American universities.
You may work part time while pursuing studies abroad, but such opportunity in not possible in India.
So based on the above mentioned parameters you may decide whether to pursue MS from India or US.
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Hi,
In order to become a commercial pilot you must have completed your Class XII under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and Physics.
Training in commercial flying can be taken with Flying clubs, the Rashtriya Udan Academy, Private Flying academies.
The training goes through 3 stages of licence.
The licences have to be procured in the following order:
1. Student Pilot Licence (SPL)
2. Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
3. Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
After Class XI/XII (with PCM) students can apply for the SPL.
On passing Class XII(PCM) they may enroll for the next licence -PPL.
On getting the PPL training begins for CPL.
Details of the Licences:
Student pilot licence can be taken at flying clubs in every State . It is a theory exam.
Eligibility - Age of 16 years minimum and pass in Class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee is required.
Selection - Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month. Candidates have to enroll a month before the examination. Selected candidates go through a medical test and the Pilot Aptitude Test.
Private pilot licence is a practical training. A total of 60 hours of flying is needed of which 20 hours minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.There is a theory examination also.
Commercial pilot licence requires flying training for 190 hours to complete 250 hours of flying.
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All the Best.