Career Guidance in AI/Data Science for a Student Who Appeared for IGCSE 10th Exams in March 2025

[Futureized]

Exploring Career Pathways in AI/Data Science After IGCSE (PCM/ICT/English)
Student has recently appeared for the IGCSE 10th exams in March 2025 from Mumbai, with subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM), ICT, and English. Considering a career in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science, we are currently evaluating the following post-IGCSE options:

1. JEE + Integrated College Program
2. MHT-CET + Integrated College Program
3. Post-12th: 4-Year B.Tech Program at Atlas University in Mumbai
4. Cambridge A Levels (11th and 12th)
   Note: A Levels appear most beneficial for students planning to pursue higher education abroad after 12th, based on current research and expert opinions.

Query:
Beyond these mainstream pathways, are there any additional viable options available for students with this academic background?

From the research conducted so far, the majority of students in similar situations seem to converge on two main routes: JEE or MHT-CET.

Given the long-term goal of building a career in AI/Data Science, what would be your best suggestions?

Also, if you’re aware of other students who are pursuing similar goals or considering alternative routes, their examples or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[drumstick]

Hello i am a igcse board student i just finished my as levels but i have seen many of my friends suffer while studying for jee as they did not have enough time 2 years even other juniors who have been studying since grade 9 find it hard due to totally different syllabus and no calculator etc. so i would suggest trying sat exams and trying some uni which prefer sat exams. Also it would be better if they were to start learning the basics of computer science in as level along as it is much better that ict

 

[altair21]

Unless you want to be a "glorified" data muncher, there's zero scope in India for any core AI job and this is true for other countries as well, if you really want to get into core AI (which I doubt you want to), A-Levels/SATs/GRE is the way forward, if you can afford it, do well in SATs and build your career in USA, or if money is an issue, do B.Tech here, and then a MS and PHD from America/Europe.

I can expound more on it but I need more details on what exactly you are envisioning, because you might as well say I want to work with computers and build a career out of it for all the good it does. AI/Data Science are just buzz words thrown around willy nilly for non-tech folks.