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Both UGC NET and CSIR NET exam are held for the selection of assistant professor and JRF. And the minimum eligibility criteria is post-graduation degree. The candidates can apply for their post-graduation subject or its related subject only. As you have completed both MBA and M.Sc. You are eligible to apply for both UGC NET and CSIR NET. The NET exam consist of two papers. First paper is common for all the subject on the other hand the second paper of NET is based on the major subject of your post-graduation that you have applied for. So you must have deep knowledge of the subject. You should apply for the subject for which you have more interest. You can check the complete syllabus to know the topics and check the difficulty level as per your preparation. The difficulty level can be different for each student. All the best for the future.

Hi,Yes, you can definitely pursue M.A. In psychology. Already having done MBA which gives scope for many opportunities, you need to have a better clarity as why you want to pursue a career in Psychology. MBA and Psychology as a combination gives you an edge in Organizational Psychology to collaborate with management to apply psychological principles for organization analysis, development and training, support with policy planning, recruitment & succession planning (To match right personality for the specific job role) and employee well-being. Organizational psychologists work for MNCs and organizations to deal with employees issues, develop positive as well as effective work atmospheres for employee success and organizational productivity. Psychology is one of the interesting field to study and practice as a career. There are some universities offering Masters in Psychology without Psychology background as well. The admission would be either based on Merit or an entrance test depending upon the type of universities you are applying for. Some of the universities are. * Delhi University, Delhi
* Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
* Christ University, Bangalore (Counselling Psychology & M.Sc. In Psychology (HRDM)
* Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
* Ambedkar University, Delhi
* Panjab University, Chandigarh
* Gautam Budh University, Noida
* Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
* Amity University, Noida
* Gitam University, Visakhapatnam
The scope for psychologists are growing with many interesting opportunities in India also. People are understanding the importance of counselling and individuals are consulting psychologists for anxiety, stress etc. Organisations realised employees mental health is important factor for productivity & success of the company. Schools are appointing psychologists for dealing the social, emotional, academical and behavioural issues of students. Students now started approaching career counselors and relying on Psychometrics to plan their career path. Rehabilitation centres require help of psychologists to treat individuals with chronic, traumatic illness and substance abuse. Psychologists are needed in sports and Forensic fields also. All the Best.

This would depend a lot on your personality traits & interest areas. Each MBA specialization needs specific personality traits for excelling in the profession. Say, if you are outspoken and like traveling, meeting people, take target pressure then Marketing could be a preference. And, if you are a peoples person, wherein you like counseling people and act as an advisory & wants a desk top job bonded by rules & regulations then HR will be exciting. In case you are good at numbers, analytical in approach then Finance could be a good option as well. From a combination perspective any of the options are okay. So do evaluate your inherent personality traits and then take a call.

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It depends on your career aspirations and what you want from a working environment. If you really want to work directly on the investment side of things for an investment bank, then a back office role might not be the place to start. It might be less competitive to enter, but it does not guarantee you access to front office roles. A few do work their way to the front office, but they are in the minority. You might find that you are better suited to a back office role, where the slightly more relaxed environment will allow you to thrive. Others will only have their sights set on the cut and thrust of front office roles, particularly those who want client-facing jobs. It might be worth getting work experience in both areas to see where you fit in.