Panel of experts address students’ queries at The Hindu’s career counselling session
A career counselling session organized by The Hindu addressed various queries from students regarding medical education abroad and chartered accountancy qualifications. Experts emphasized the importance of thorough research before enrolling in foreign medical schools and discussed the recognition of ICAI and ACCA qualifications. Additionally, students were informed about the option to pursue minor degrees in AI and related fields alongside their main engineering courses.
- ▪Students were advised to research foreign medical institutions thoroughly before enrolling.
- ▪ICAI qualifications are recognized in over 100 countries, while ACCA is sought after by MNCs in India and the Middle East.
- ▪Visvesvaraya Technological University allows engineering students to add minor degrees in AI and other fields.
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“Is it alright for students from India to pursue undergraduate medical education courses abroad? What is the difference in the accounting qualifications between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA)? How can one prepare for a career in AI when already enrolled in different engineering courses?”These were a sample of the questions from the students posed to a panel of experts at the interactive session organised as part of The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling 2026 held at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) in Mysuru on Saturday.Professor of Community Medicine, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) S. N.
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