Can a person do an MS abroad after completing MTech in India?Or what is the best choice to study after MTech?
Asked by Pankaj Soni over 2 years ago
Tax Manager specializing in Expatriate US taxation and global mobility processes.
Yes, you can definitely do an MS abroad after completing an MTech. A master-level degree from India is perfectly fit for an MS abroad. Not just that, a master degree from any recognized university is acknowledged in other countries. So if you want to target countries like the USA, UK or Canada, be assured your MTech will work just fine.
About your query, there is one more point you should know. As far as it is true that an MTech is fine for doing an MS abroad, it should also fit all scenarios. I mean specialized courses. For example, there are STEM courses in engineering that ask for relevant subjects. Like the program demands a relevant degree for you to have. That mostly happens for academic courses and you have an MTech degree obtained, so I guess you are good here. Because an MTech contains all STEM subjects.
The reason for mentioning STEM-courses is because you have an MTech. This is also the reason why your best choice to study after MTech is either an MS or a PhD in a related field. Having a masters degree like MTech is already a perfect fit. Doing an MS will give you more in-depth knowledge on the subject. On the other hand, a PhD will grant a research-oriented career, or eligibility to big job positions (whichever one fits your demand).
If you don’t know this already, a large number of Indian students pursue an MS abroad after MTech. This is to fill the gap to go for any more further education. While others just want to settle abroad. Further education and selecting abroad can be done with an MTech as well, but it would be troublesome. Because the industry will prioritize an MS before an MTech. Therefore, I would highly recommend the two options; an MS or a PhD. But who do you choose between them?
An MS would be better if you just want a more extensive career. You will be eligible to apply at more jobs, new sectors will open up and further education will be eazy. You will obtain more expertise in your subjects, which will eventually give you better chances of promotion and development.
I would suggest PhD for a research-based career. A PhD can be done without an MS abroad, but as mentioned, be ready to show some records. Statistically, the average student at top universities in the USA has around 3.4 GPA. On the plus side, it's a cheaper path as you will save your tuition on MS plus you will be earning while gathering work experience.
So, one for a broader career and one for a research career. If you want a more detailed answer, let me know. In case you are interested, share your profile. Evaluating your qualifications can give clear information for your best suited options.
