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Sree Vignesh Sundaresan

Scholar-Level 17

Hello Tanisa,
Yes, there is an entrance exam for actuaries.
ACET - Actuarial Common Entrance Test is applicable to those who plan to enroll as student members of IAI and wish to take actuarial examinations from the IAI (institute of actuaries of India).
ACET is conducted 2 times every year.
To know about it further refer:
http://www.actuariesindia.org

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Sunil SoniManagement & IT Consultant

Scholar-Level 18

You can do actuarial science courses after B.Sc with PCM. In fact, because of your superior maths & statistics background, it will be easier for you to do actuarial science course.

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Vishwa Pandey

Beginner-Level 5

Hi,
First of all, I would like to say that nothing worth comes easy. If you feel it's too hard, then you are doing something which is worth doing.
Secondly, don't plan with some negative idea in your head, always try to think the positive outcome while planning for anything. This is called as, thinking the right way and moving ahead.

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Rajendra Shah

Beginner-Level 2

Actuarial Science is a mathematical science and not a medical science. For more details visit www.dsacted.org.

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Anjali BailinRetired Head of Sixth Forms, UK

Guide-Level 12

Hi,
Southampton is a well-known university and one of the very few universities popular for actuarial science. Please check with the career assistance cell for post study career assistance and career outcomes of students. You must also consider top ranked Heriot-Watt University, LSE and Manchester.

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Chetna S

Scholar-Level 17

Hi,
Actuarial science professionals are in demand in both countries however Australia is a better option in terms of post study work options. If you want to work after studying then UK is not a good option. I will also advice you to check the SOL of the countries to know about the skill shortages.

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Bishal BaishyaAn Aspiring Writer & Podcast Host

Guide-Level 12

See, it depends on your interest. B.Sc in statistics (Hons) is something that if added with programming skills can land you in a completely desirous job in the present corporate & government arena. There are good opportunities in data mining and related jobs required by MNCs and research labs. While there are many more uncountable jobs for pure statistics students. So, if you go for any of these, you first need to check yourself what made you take statistics then go for that arena. Just google for career opportunities in the area you desire. Very less of the people can give the best recommendation as statistics is a very diverse & mult
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