What I do now? I got low marks in 12 th.chemical engineering is best?it has scope nowadays!

Hello Praveen Kanth,
The way I see it there are two choices for a graduate right out of college :-

1. Higher studies
2. Working/Job

I am a employee in a fertilizer production house. Let me tell you what I think about my line of work.

There are three main verticals ( the way I see it) for a chemical engineer if he chooses to make his career by full time employment intially.
1. Design
2. Production
3. Quality

My aim (still) is to get into design. Sadly, no designer hired candidates from my college. Usually designers prefer experienced production people(7+ years) or atleast candidates from reputed universities (IIT for example). I qualified for none of the two. But I was recruited by a production company from campus. Higher studies was never in my mind as I am not so academically strong, and I also had the urge to become financially independent soon. I don't have a research bent of mind either. ( not just yet)
I got into a fertilizer manufacturing house.After seeing the "Production Plant" I realised the dynamics of this field. It soon became clear to to me that a person, to do a good design (equipment or process) must first understand how to operate them and thrust me there is no better place to do that than a basic industry.
Also, doing what I am hired to do, I started understanding business and every day I was able to learn more about both technical and economical aspects of the industry. Along with that I was exposed to analytical methods ( the lab) and now I can say I have a multi disciplinary knowledge and skill set. My plan now is to give some time (10 years at max) in production and later get into design.

I have seen my friends give 2 years of service and than opt for higher studies. But a very few (almost none) enter quality.(quality is not my cup of tea either)

I believe that by the knowledge and skills gained, one can become anything, be it a good engineer, great finance and marketing guy, excellent entrepreneur or an awesome researcher if you will.

To conclude:-
1. A chemical engineer has various options but quite a few preferences.
2. Unless you are very clear (higher studies or anything else), right after college is not the right time to decide on a career.
3. Join a basic industry ( refinery, fertilizer, paper etc.) and discover the world of chemical engineering.
4. Understand how things work, identify your passion and pursue it. Also understand the global needs and identify potential for excellence.
5. Once you have discovered your passion you will know what to do. Have courage to change, you will need a lot of it.
6. Kindly don't run after money. Put in hardwork and give your 100% commitment. Money will come to you.
7. Never stop learning. Once you stop to learn, you are digging your own grave.

All the very best!!!!Cheers.