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After successful completion of the B.Sc (Biochemistry) degree students do M.Sc biochemistry. By completing this, students can do research programmes such as Ph.D or M.Phil degree in Biochemistry. If an individual reaches up to this level he is eligible to apply for hi-profiled jobs such as lecturer in universities/college.
Specialization in bioinformatics, genetics, development, and disease, plant biology is another option for B.Sc. (biochemistry) degree holders. They can also go for specialization in cell biology and signaling, Energy and metabolism, Molecular biology etc. B.Sc. (biochemistry) degree holders acquire skills in both chemistry and biology as the course covers both the subjects. This course can also help in other fields like medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

The syllabus of CAT and XAT are very similar in terms of Quant and Verbal.
Apart from this, XAT has GK and essay sections, which are taken into consideration in later stages once you clear cut-offs.
Decision making is the make or break section of XAT, CAT does not have any such section
Also, XAT introduced a new scheme of negative marking from 2016. This scheme had negative marking for incorrect responses and also for questions not attempted (>13 questions only), i.e. you could choose to not answer 13 questions. After this, you will start being marked in negative for every question you don't attempt. This is unique in XAT. This is not something to worry about as negative marking is very less probably insignificant in the final analysis.
Lastly, CAT is a computer based test and XAT is a pen-paper based test. Though the level of XAT has declined over the years, still XAT remains the only gateway to top tier institute of the nation which is XLRI.
XIBM, S P Jain, XIME are few institute which accepts XAT score. Every year, CAT has been under scrutiny for the way it was conducted their examination. XAT remains ethical in that sense. I suggest you to prepare well for CAT and probably in last month you can enrol for a decision-making course.

One of the top-ranked and most prestigious universities in the nation is Chitkara University. It is well known for its internship and placement opportunities. The Chitkara Design School was constructed in a way that encourages students to channel their imagination into novel imaginative methods. The course's master's degree assists students in developing their intellectual, technical, and historical knowledge. The curriculum is created in a way that motivates students to develop their skills further and raise the potential of the candidate. The design department features specialised labs that are constantly open to students so they can complete their effective work and gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental disciplines. You can pursue a variety of career options after completing the course, including those for professional artists, filmmakers, editors, 3D modular, and many others. You will gain from enrolling in Chitkara University both academically and in terms of other extracurricular activities. The school offers a wide range of chances for students to gain further expertise in different professions. During the placement season, both domestic and foreign businesses come to Chitkara and present the students with lucrative career opportunities.

Hello Rajat, According to best of my knowledge, I would like to suggest you that Both BBA and B.Com have their own merits. It depends entirely on your interest before choosing either of the courses. If making a career in management is your priority then you should go for BBA as it is the foundation of management and has been specifically designed for MBA aspirants. B.Com on the other hand, is much more diversified and has a wider scope for specialisation for post-graduate study. Thus, it is advisable to first chalk out your skills, aptitude and area of interest before taking up any of the courses. Instead of looking at the money making aspect while choosing a course it is more feasible to choose a course that will give you long-term benefits rather than a short-term. I hope this information helpful for your bright future. Thanks and all the best.

Hello Hitaishe,
It depends on the course you wish to pursue after 12th. For different courses, there are different entrance examinations. Here I mention the entrance examination details for engineering courses:
After completing class 12th, you need to appear for various entrance examinations. I would suggest you to appear for IIT JEE Mains and Advanced. These two entrance examinations provide admissions to IITs/ NITs and other government colleges, which are cost-effective.
I would also suggest you to appear for individual state examinations (OJEE in Odisha, EAMCET in Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana, COMEDK in Karnataka, etc.). These exams also guarantee you good colleges and serve as a backup in case things don't end up the way you've planned for IIT-JEE
Every state has its own share of good engineering colleges. So, don't underestimate or overlook them. They can prove to be vital. The more the entrance examinations you appear for, the more the options you will have for choosing colleges.
Certain private colleges like SRM, KIIT - Odisha, GITAM - Vishakhapatnam and ITER - Odisha conduct their own entrance examinations. You can opt for these as well.
After the results of those entrance examinations are announced, if you have a valid score and rank, you can attend the counselling procedure for the respective entrance examination. During the counselling procedure, you can select a college of your choice and the branch of engineering.