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I'm in Std X and at the crossroads of my career. According to me, a major in English (and later pursue journalism) or Sociology (and then opt to go for IFS) would suit me the best. But I'm not very sure about the requirements and the basic duties of either of the careers and if they will suit me, so please help.

Looks like you are confused between English and Sociology. So take both the subjects in 10+2. After studying them, you will become better informed about the subjects and the related careers.

After 10+2, go for graduation in Mass Communication. With this degree you can join the field of journalism or even appear for the competition of IFS.

In journalism, personal qualities rather than training are more important. Can you write clear, concise, objective and accurate material quickly? Have you ever written for your school magazine? Do you have comprehensive command of grammar and vocabulary? Can you communicate clearly, confidently and assertively? Are you a natural "people person", finding it easy to meet and talk with new acquaintances?

Indian Foreign Service deals with the country's external affairs. These personnel are responsible for the administration and activities of Indian missions abroad, and for the framing and implementation of the government's foreign policy. Recruitment is through the All India Combined Competitive Examination for the Civil Services which is conducted by UPSC.

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I am a Std X student and I'm good in maths and biology and interested in physics. I want to be a psychiatrist. What subjects should I take in Std XI?

Psychiatrists are professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems, illness and emotional disorders such as depression and schizophrenia. Treatments are made on the basis of counselling and then on the basis of medicines.

To become a psychiatrist, you should first do MBBS followed by an M.D. (Psychiatry). You can also do a Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine (DPM) after MBBS. In order to follow this path, you should take Biology, Physics and Chemistry in 10+2.

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I am a Std X student and aspire to be an IAS Officer. Should I do engineering or should I go for any other degree and then do IAS?

In order to become an IAS Officer, you will have to write the Civil Service Examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission. To appear in the exam, eligibility is graduation (any stream). Some students go for a bachelor's in engineering specifically first and then appear for this examination. Their thinking is that if they do not get selected in the competition, at least they can fall back on their engineering degree and get a job. But this path gives them less time to study for the competition. So weigh the pros and cons and do what suits you.

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I am a Std X student and I'm interested in car designing. Which are the best colleges and courses related to it?

To pursue a career as a car designer, you should study Automobile Engineering. This field involves understanding the mechanics of vehicle chassis, internal combustion engine, electrical systems, motor transport affairs, workshop technology, research and design. It also deals with the design, development and maintenance of automobile and retail space parts.

For this four-year course you should first clear 10+2 with maths, physics and chemistry and appear in an entrance test for selection to an engineering  college. There are many colleges all over India which offer degrees in automobile engineering. You should have an aptitude for mathematics and design.

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