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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Paramedical courses focus on healthcare support roles, involving patient care, diagnostics, and rehabilitation, making them ideal for those passionate about the medical field and working directly with people.
Engineering, on the other hand, is technology-driven and offers diverse specializations like mechanical, civil, software, and electrical engineering. Engineering careers often have higher starting salaries and opportunities in innovation-driven industries but can also be competitive and subject to fluctuations based on industry demand.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.
Particulars | Paramedical Course Details | Engineering |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG, PG, Doctorate, Advanced Masters and Post Doctorate | Graduation/ Postgraduation/ Doctorate/Diploma |
Course Duration | 3-4 years | 2-6 years |
Course Fee | Upto INR 50,000 | Up to INR 10 lakh |
Eligibility Criteria | Class 12 in the Science stream with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) subjects with 50%. | Class 12 in PCM |
Entrance Exam | UG - CUET and NEET PG - NEET PG and CUET PG | JEE Main, JEE Advanced, WBJEE, KEAM, Andhra Pradesh EAMCET and TS EAMCET |
Popular Colleges | Christian Medical College, AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, Jamia Hamdard, etc. | Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs) |
Average Salary | INR 1.7 LPA - INR 17 LPA | INR 4 to 8 lakh |
Job Profiles | Advanced Life Support Paramedics, Medical Assistants, Critical Care Paramedics, Radiologists, Occupational Therapists, etc. | Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Marine Engineer, Biomedical Engineer |
Top Recruiters | Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc. | Google, Apple, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, ISRO, Accenture, Infosys, Wipro |
Note: This
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
Paramedical courses that offer the best career opportunities with high salary potential include:
Paramedical Courses | Average Package |
|---|---|
BSc Nursing | INR 3 LPA |
BPT | INR 2 LPA |
Radiology and Imaging Technology | INR 2.5 LPA |
MLT | INR 4 LPA |
Optometry | INR 5 LPA |
Note: The average salary has been taken by Ambitionbox.com.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
To apply for a B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology (BOTT) at Koustuv Research Institute of Medical Science (KRIMS), candidates must have finished their 10+2 education with a Science background, which includes topics like as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Admission may require a minimum qualifying percentage on 12th-grade exams, and candidates should check for any entrance test or interview criteria outlined in KRIMS's admission standards. Applications are normally filed through the KRIMS admissions site, which includes deadlines and extra requirements.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is 5-year UG degree focused on training students to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through therapeutic practices. Occupational therapists work with patients who have physical disabilities, mental health issues, or developmental disorders, guiding them to regain or enhance their ability to perform daily activities independently.
The BOT curriculum includes subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, and Therapeutic Techniques, followed by a mandatory internship. Graduates can pursue careers in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, or even private pra
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Candidates can apply for jobs or work independently after completing BOPTM from CU Unnao. Job opportunities are available in both the public and government sectors. The salary package varies based on experience level. Mentioned below is a general overview of the level-wise salary structure for Optometrists in India:
- Entry-Level: INR 2.5 - 4 LPA
- Mid-Level: INR 4 - 6 LPA
- Experience-Level: INR 6 - 10 LPA
NOTE: The mentioned salary packages are as per the data curated from the internet. Hence, is indicative.
Candidates can read more about BOPTM course, career, and more, here.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, Chandigarh University, Unnao offer scholarship to UG course students. There are various concession schemes made available by the university as well. For the UG merit-based scholarships, the fee concession is offered as per the students scores in Class 12. Additionally, the concessions offered are for teacher's ward, single girl child, sibling concession, etc.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Candidates are admitted to the BOPTM course of Chandigarh University, UP based on CUCET scores. The aspirants who are Class 12 pass with 50% aggregate and studied Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following subjects: Biology/Mathematics are eligible for admission. Eligible students can visit the official website of the university to apply.
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