Off the trodden path

It was all that you had ever dreamt about doing as a career,but through some trick of fate,that pot of gold that was MBBS or engineering remained just that a dream. However,life doesn't end there. There are several other options available today that let you remain in your chosen field.

Not making the MBBS or engineering cut is not the end of

the world. Here is a look at other avenues in the same field

It was all that you had ever dreamt about doing as a career,but through some trick of fate,that pot of gold that was MBBS or engineering remained just that a dream. However,life doesn’t end there. There are several other options available today that let you remain in your chosen field.

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Physiotherapy is one of the fastest growing fields in allied medical science. Dr Gunesh Bhati,physiotherapist says,”Being a physiotherapist is a skilful job and requires great deal of commitment,as you are dealing with not just the patient’s body,but also their state of mind.” There are many well-paying avenues that one can pursue after a basic degree in physiotherapy like industrial physiotherapy and sports physiotherapy and there are a lot of opportunities in gyms and hospitals. Many well-known institutes in Pune offer a bachelors and masters degree in Physiotherapy.

There are many courses ,apart from engineering,that are technically sound and interesting. Thomas Lal,HOD,DSK Supinfocom says,”Many international automobile companies are setting up studios in India. They want Indian designers who can make cars for Indians consumers.” Courses in product design and automobile design equip students with the necessary skills,like knowledge of various softwares and understanding the psyche of the consumers.

Owing to a greater exposure to the media,people are increasingly becoming aware of their lifestyle and are minding not only their body but also their eating habits. Dieticians and nutritionists often help us to customise our food intake according to our body types. Mayuri Sahstrabuddhe from SNDT says,I opted for a PG diploma in nutrition and dietetics as I was not keen on studying subjects like mathematics and yet wanted to pursue something to do with health science. Many like her are opting for courses that allow them to follow their passion for the science without going through a rigorous medical science and engineering courses.

Optional offers

Sancheti Hospital

Course Offered: (B.P.Th)

Eligibility: (10 +2) with physics,chemistry,and biology with minimum 50% and passing the qualifying MH – CET examination conducted by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.

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Admissions : As per Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and DMER

No. of Seats: 50

Dr DY Patils College of Physiotherapy

Course Offered: BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

Intake Capacity : 60

Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID)

Course Offered: Bachelor of Design in Product Design

Duration : 4 Years

Eligibility : 12 th Std

DSK Supinfocomm

Duration: 5 years