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hello,plz guide me to choose my career option,i had done my graduation with B.Sc (zoology and chemistry;with 54%) ,B.ed and pursuing M.ed ,now suggest do i continue with education or to do M.Sc ? UGC NET and CSIR NET which is better ? From which college to do M.Sc?


Afreen Fatima 4th Oct, 2024
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Kanishka kaushikii 4th Oct, 2024

Hello aspirant,

Considering your B.Sc. (Zoology & Chemistry) and your current M.Ed. path:

  • Continue with M.Ed.: If your passion lies in education and you want to be a teacher, then completing your M.Ed. is a good choice. It will qualify you for higher positions and potentially better pay in the education sector.

  • Pursue M.Sc. Zoology/Chemistry: Your B.Sc. equips you for an M.Sc.  This opens doors to research, lab work, and jobs in environmental science, wildlife conservation, or related fields. Consider which subject (Zoology or Chemistry) excites you more.

Balancing Education and M.Sc.:

You could potentially complete your M.Ed. part-time while pursuing an M.Sc. through a distance learning program. This is a demanding option, but could accelerate your career options.

Choosing between UGC NET and CSIR NET:

  • UGC NET: Ideal if you want to become a lecturer/professor for subjects like Zoology, Life Sciences, or Environmental Sciences.
  • CSIR NET: Focuses more on research-oriented roles in Life Sciences (including Zoology).

Choosing an M.Sc. College:

  • Reputation: Look for colleges with strong programs in your chosen field, recognized for research output and faculty expertise.
  • Specialization: Some colleges offer specialized M.Sc. programs (e.g., Marine Biology, Wildlife Conservation) that align with your interests.
  • Location & Placement: Consider college location for potential jobs or internships. Some colleges have better placement records than others.

    I hope this information helps you.
monag2673 4th Oct, 2024

Hello! Based on your background in B.Sc (Zoology and Chemistry) and B.Ed, along with pursuing an M.Ed, you have two strong career paths to consider: education or a deeper specialization in science.


1. **Continuing with Education**: Since you have completed B.Ed and are pursuing M.Ed, staying in the education field is a natural progression. You can aim to become a lecturer, school principal, or educational consultant. In this case, **UGC NET** would be more suitable as it qualifies you for teaching positions in colleges and universities.


2. **Pursuing M.Sc**: If you are passionate about your core science subjects (Zoology or Chemistry) and want to delve into research or higher academic positions, pursuing an M.Sc followed by **CSIR NET** is a great option. CSIR NET is more suitable for science subjects and research positions. You can also explore careers in research labs, government institutions, or industries.


3. **Choosing a College for M.Sc**: Opt for well-reputed universities like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, or Jawaharlal Nehru University, which offer excellent M.Sc programs and strong research environments.


Consider your long-term interests—whether you prefer teaching and shaping students' futures or diving deeper into scientific research. Both paths have great opportunities.

hope this helps you!!

Deepti Singh 4th Oct, 2024

Hello,

Considering your B.Sc (Zoology and Chemistry), B.Ed, and currently pursuing your M.Ed, you have two promising career options: continue to pursue education or further develop expertise in a subject with an M.Sc.


Education Career Path: Since you're doing M.Ed, then teaching or academic careers would be quite next. If you're looking to become a lecturer in any of the subjects related to Education like Education itself, Management, Psychology etc., then you can work towards clearing the UGC NET. UGC NET results in college and university teaching careers or careers in educational research and policy formulation.


M.Sc. Route: If you are keen on more research scope or greater future prospects in industry or for teaching specialized subjects, then M. Sc in Zoology or Chemistry can be a gateway. CSIR NET is a route best suited for science research and lectureships.


Delhi University, JNU, or Banaras Hindu University for M.Sc are great options, as they are known for their science programs. If research interests you, then CSIR NET is more suitable; otherwise, UGC NET is fine with the track of education.

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