Choose careers based on interest and strengths, Regional Commissioner tells students
Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil emphasized the importance of making informed career choices during a speech at The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair-2026. He encouraged students to select courses based on their interests and strengths, rather than simply opting for the first available opportunity. Patil also highlighted the significance of hard work and planning in achieving career goals, while addressing concerns about job displacement due to Artificial Intelligence.
- ▪Nitesh Patil urged students to choose career paths wisely after II PU.
- ▪He emphasized the importance of selecting streams based on interests and strengths.
- ▪Patil released a career guidance handbook during the event, which was distributed to students.
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Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil on Saturday called upon students to make their career choices wisely, saying the path they choose after II PU would shape their future.Speaking after inaugurating The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair-2026 held at Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) in Mysuru, Mr. Patil said choosing a course after II PU could be difficult not only for students, but also for parents. He advised students to select streams based on their interests and natural strengths in today’s competitive world.Expressing gratitude to The Hindu EducationPlus for conducting the event to help students understand various career opportunities, he said students often face a choice between opting for the “best” or the “first” available opportunity, and urged them to take…
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