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An interesting trend started in 2013 when 16% of MBA aspirants also prepared for banking and other government jobs. This number rose to 43% in 2016. There are still numerous portals that advertise government jobs in India. It is true that many are lured by government jobs, largely because of the associated prestige and pay hikes, not to mention job security. But the choice of selecting a career primarily starts with opting for either Arts, Science or Commerce. A start in this direction begins after appearing for the Std. 10th exams itself.
While the choice of a career has been an age-old question, the choice becomes critical for those in the Science stream. A difference in a single subject can alter the direction their academic life takes. With new areas of interdisciplinary studies opening up in medicine and engineering, the choice between the two is becoming less stark. Discounting the humorous take on why engineering is better than medical, one needs to take a hard look at both options. At this stage, it is then advisable to opt for career counselling. But the final decision should be taken by the student after thorough research and an understanding of what lies ahead.
To decide between medicine and engineering, know that studying medicine involves copious amounts of theory. While the engineering stream focuses on analytical abilities and logical reasoning. So if you are not the one to cram and not for rote learning, steer clear of the medical stream. If landing a job fast is your sole criteria, then engineering is your best bet. After all, in India, 81 entrance exams are held for engineering at the national, state and university levels. In comparison, 18 national and university-level exams are conducted for entrance to medical. Obtaining a medical degree is like going on a long-distance journey. It takes double the time to get a medical degree than to get a B.Tech degree. Besides, getting into medical colleges is really tough, due to the paucity of medical colleges. But with less number of medical colleges, the demand for medical pass-outs is high. This means jobs for medical students are guaranteed. While with engineering, as the pass-outs exceed the jobs available, there is slight scarcity. It is a clear case of demand and supply! However, with substandard engineering colleges closing down, the situation is likely to become grim. Further, Aspiring Minds in its Annual Survey 2019 has revealed that the general quality of India's engineers is still crucially subpar.
Ok, this has probably got you worried about the exact choice to make! Let us then weigh both options systematically.
So should you take up either medical or engineering, Target Publications offers preparation material for both streams. For Joint Entrance Examination JEE Main and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-UG (NEET-UG), the Absolute Series and Challenger Series in Combo and as individual books are excellent. Assess your preparations for JEE Main and NEET-UG, with Target Publications' Online Test Series.
As such both fields offer a plethora of options, not to mention the hard work and dedication required. The final decision-making comes down to knowing your skills, interests and the perseverance to get you through. Knowing what you would like to do for the rest of your life will then be the deciding factor.