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Different Routes of Engineering

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Ms. Mugdha Shetye talks about the different routes to enter the field of engineering. There are two common routes to enter the field of engineering which is Diploma and Degree. After 10th one can do Diploma. The entry is on the basis of merit. First is common for all the specialization. Duration for diploma course is 3 years. One can get lateral entry in 2nd year of diploma if one can cleared ITI engineering 2 years trade. But it is important that one ensure good marks in the academics to get admission. If one has done diploma and had good academic record throughout three years then one may take lateral entry in 2nd year of Bachelors program depending on the availability of the seats. The other route can be continuing class 11th and 12th in Science stream with Physics, chemistry and Mathematics to be compulsory subjects. One needs to clear relevant entrance exam to seek admission. One needs to have good academic performance and entrance exam score to get the desired specialization.

STREAM CHANGE

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In this episode Suchitra Surve talks about the most common concern for the students, that is changing the stream. Many sail through the 11th and 12th standard thinking that they have an option to change the stream after class 12th and due to the flexibility in the education system it is quite possible for the students to do so. If the career goals cannot be met through that course or difficulty in understanding or not having the aptitude or not getting the desired college or it is the trend are the reasons for the change then changing the stream would be a bad idea. Change the stream only if it is in line with ones goal, dream and aptitude or it is the only way to reach your career goal. After the change there might be a possibility that one is not able to understand the subjects. But one needs to put in sufficient hard work to understand the subjects as class 11th and 12th gives the foundation for the subjects in that stream. If one wants to pursue career in science then it is reco

Why Career Counseling

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Growth Centre, has played a major role in the transformation of Career Counselling from a individual informal interaction to a firm providing professional guidance in all spheres of education and career; whether in India or abroad. Our vast experience of almost 16 years and knowledge about careers has benefited many students in India as well as Abroad In this episode Parents and students share their experience on the process of psychometric assessment and counselling session at Growth Centre. They are talking about the testing procedure, recommendations given in the career counselling session and how the process helped them in facilitating their career choices or decisions. Parents spoke about the importance of career counselling and the need to undergo career counselling for today’s students and parents. If you need any information or want to consult us then please feel free to contact us – Mumbai: +91 9320505657, +91 9320309897, +91 9320608844 Contact Address: Growth Cen

Paramedical Career Options

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Many students want to pursue career in medicine but are scared to see blood or are not ready to take knife in the hand but are still keen to pursue something in medical. For them the area to be considered can be Paramedical. Swati Salunkhe talks about the field which runs hand in hand with the medical field that is paramedical. Paramedical is the field parallel to the medical field, which goes hand in hand with the medical field but no seeing blood or surgery. It handles emergency situations and deals with difference types of aliments in different manner. Paramedical fields include Physiotherapy (BPT), Occupation Therapy, Optometry, Naturopathy and Yogic Science, Audiology and Speech, Operation Theater, Nursing, medical technology in X- ray, Medical Technology in Radiography, Medical Laboratory Technology, Ophthalmic Technology. These are the basic bachelor’s courses. There is also diploma or certification programs were in one can work as a technician or assisting the Doctors or para

Career Counseling Process

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In this episode we will understand the career counselling processes followed by Growth Centre to solve you career queries. Parent’s expectations, current trends, media influence lack of awareness of other options, peer influence, new and off beat courses, interest and percentage are the some influencers while making a career choice be it after 10th, 12th, graduation or post graduation. To get out of these influencers, we at Growth centre follow scientifically designed and developed processes. Throughout the years we have seen the far reaching benefits for the students and parents. First we take students and parents intake followed by psychometric assessment and one to one counselling session with the parents and student which helps in facilitating your decision making process. In the intake session the counsellor takes the personal, educational details and tries to understand the parents and students concerns expectations when students come for aptitude testing . The child is made co