LOCUS: Institute for Maths & Science Education In Pondicherry

1. Which of these do you find naturally exciting?

a) Coding or experimenting in labs b) Studying business models or startups c) Exploring historical or cultural topics d) Social justice, politics, or legal debates e) Human biology and diseases f) Designing art, music, or digital media g) Fixing gadgets or using mechanical tools

2. Which magazine would you subscribe to?

a) Scientific American b) Forbes / Economic Times c) National Geographic / The Hindu Literary Review d) Frontline / Law Today e) Medical Today / Healthline f) Creative Gaga / Rolling Stone g) DIY or TechLife

3. You enjoy projects that involve:

a) Data collection or analysis b) Financial planning or marketing c) Writing essays or presenting ideas d) Leading discussions on society e) Case studies on patients or medicine f) Storyboarding, drawing, or composing g) Making or repairing things with hands

4. What section of the newspaper do you read first?

a) Science & Tech b) Business c) Editorial/Features d) Politics & Law e) Health f) Arts/Entertainment g) Career/Jobs or DIY columns

5. What kind of YouTube videos do you watch most?

a) Science/Engineering hacks b) Stock market, business stories c) History, literature explainers d) Legal debates or activism e) Medical cases and surgeries f) Fashion, music, filmmaking g) Car repair, cooking, or tool tips

6. What would be a dream class for you?

a) Artificial Intelligence or Robotics b) Entrepreneurship 101 c) Psychology or English Literature d) Constitution and Law e) Anatomy & First Aid f) Film Editing or Fashion Illustration g) Electrical Workshop or Plumbing

7. What do you get praised for most often?

a) Problem-solving and logic b) Leadership and strategy c) Speaking and storytelling d) Analytical thinking on social issues e) Caring nature and patience f) Imagination and uniqueness g) Efficiency with tools and repairs

8. What activity do you find easy?

a) Understanding how machines work b) Budgeting or calculating profit c) Explaining concepts clearly d) Organizing a group for a cause e) Helping others emotionally f) Expressing ideas through design g) Assembling or fixing things

9. What school subject do you naturally enjoy most?

a) Physics, Math, or Computer Science b) Business Studies or Economics c) Literature or History d) Political Science or Sociology e) Biology or Psychology f) Art or Music g) Vocational subjects / Work Education

10. What extracurricular activity do you prefer?

a) Science fair or coding contest b) School enterprise club c) Debate, drama or quiz club d) MUN or community service e) Health club or Red Cross f) Drawing, dancing, music shows g) Robotics club or carpentry

11. What do you value most in a future job?

a) Innovation and discovery b) Financial success and growth c) Intellectual expression d) Creating social change e) Saving lives or helping people f) Creative freedom g) Working with your hands

12. If you were famous, it would be for:

a) Invention or innovation b) Business empire or startup c) Book, blog, or TED Talk d) Social reform or justice e) Medical breakthrough f) Artistic masterpiece g) Building or fixing something remarkable

13. What motivates you to work harder?

a) Curiosity b) Results & rewards c) Appreciation of ideas d) Responsibility to society e) Empathy for others f) Creative challenge g) Seeing physical results

14. What kind of impact do you want to create?

a) Scientific advancement b) Economic growth c) Thought leadership d) Social transformation e) Health and wellness f) Cultural enrichment g) Practical solutions

15. How do you usually work?

a) With deep focus and logic b) With ambition and drive c) With imagination and expression d) With debate and observation e) With compassion and listening f) With creativity and spontaneity g) With your hands and tools

16. Your ideal work environment is:

a) Lab or tech startup b) Corporate boardroom c) Writing studio or classroom d) Courtroom or campaign office e) Hospital or clinic f) Film set or art studio g) Workshop or construction site

17. People describe you as:

a) Analytical b) Resourceful c) Communicative d) Just and opinionated e) Caring f) Artistic g) Practical

18. Choose one career dream you’d pursue if there were no limits:

a) Scientist or Engineer b) Business Tycoon or CA c) Author or Lecturer d) Lawyer or Politician e) Surgeon or Psychologist f) Filmmaker or Designer g) Chef or Electrician

19. Which role would you take in a group project?

a) Researcher or tech planner b) Financial planner or team leader c) Presenter or writer d) Policy or rights expert e) Health/safety in-charge f) Designer or visual creator g) Materials/logistics manager

20. Which test would you enjoy most?

a) Olympiads / Science quiz b) Business simulation c) Essay writing d) Legal case analysis e) Biology practical f) Short film challenge g) Repair or build challenge

Career Interest & Aptitude Questionnaire

Section A: Interests & Curiosity (Q1–6)

Section B: Strengths & Skills (Q7–10)

Section C: Values & Life Goals (Q11–14)

Section D: Personality Reflection (Q15–17)

Section E: Imagining Careers (Q18–20)