Your future, your choice
An advice column addresses student queries regarding career paths, specifically switching to Economics for CAT preparation and finding tech jobs with distance learning degrees. The expert emphasizes practical degree choices and off-campus hiring opportunities.
Why it matters
Provides guidance on navigating the Indian education system and job market for students seeking career transitions.
I scored 98.2% in Class 12 (Humanities, CBSE) but took a gap year. I opted for the Humanities in Class 12 and am pursuing UG in Political Science. But I am exhausted by too much theory. I am preparing for CAT. Should I switch to Economics? What other alternatives do I have? Yukti
Dear Yukti, How comfortable are you with Maths? If you did not study Maths in Class 12, or dislike Calculus and Statistics, Economics may feel more difficult than Political Science. However, if you enjoy Maths, Economics aligns well with the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) and Data Interpretation (DI) sections of CAT.
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