An Interpreter is a speech professional who translates between two or more parties for a language they do not understand They have to be impartial in their interpretation and have to present all facts stated legibly and in a coherent as well as concise manner.
Personal Competencies
• You like learning/speaking new languages
• You are comfortable communicating with others
• You are a good listener
• You pay attention to details
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelods of Arts (BA) degree in any Language of your choice, followed by Master's of Arts (MA) degree in the same OR
Complete Bachelor's of Arts (BA) degree in any discipline of your choice, followed by a Diploma in any Language of your choice
Please check the duration of the Course during enrolment
Where will you study?
Places of Work: Schools, Hospitals, Courtrooms, Meeting Rooms, Conference Centres.
Entrepreneurship: You can pursue freelancing in this occupation.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 - 3,00,000.*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time) LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Schools, Hospitals, Courtrooms, Meeting Rooms, Conference Centres.
Entrepreneurship: You can pursue freelancing in this occupation.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Dr. Gurdeep Kaur Chawla is an Indian interpreter who is the founder and director of Indian Language Services (ILS). She has completed her BA and MA in English Literature from St. Stephen's College, New Delhi and went on to complete her PhD. She is a member of several Translator and Interpreter bodies. She has worked with he Indian parliament and US judicial system. She has worked across the globe as an interpreter and is now currently settled in San Francisco, California, USA.*
INTERPRETER
NCS Code: NA | ET008• You like learning/speaking new languages
• You are comfortable communicating with others
• You are a good listener
• You pay attention to details
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelods of Arts (BA) degree in any Language of your choice, followed by Master's of Arts (MA) degree in the same
OR
Complete Bachelor's of Arts (BA) degree in any discipline of your choice, followed by a Diploma in any Language of your choice
Please check the duration of the Course during enrolment
Places of Work: Schools, Hospitals, Courtrooms, Meeting Rooms, Conference Centres.
Entrepreneurship: You can pursue freelancing in this occupation.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 - 3,00,000.*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Schools, Hospitals, Courtrooms, Meeting Rooms, Conference Centres.
Entrepreneurship: You can pursue freelancing in this occupation.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Associate Interpreter → Interpreter → Senior Interpreter
Thee approx. salary of an Interpreter ranges between INR 24,500 - 83,400* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=/nterpreter_or_Translator/Salary
Experts from the field
Dr. Gurdeep Kaur Chawla is an Indian interpreter who is the founder and director of Indian Language Services (ILS). She has completed her BA and MA in English Literature from St. Stephen's College, New Delhi and went on to complete her PhD. She is a member of several Translator and Interpreter bodies. She has worked with he Indian parliament and US judicial system. She has worked across the globe as an interpreter and is now currently settled in San Francisco, California, USA.*
Source: https://gulabigangofficial.in/gurdeep-kaur-chawla-biography/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
translator, simultaneous interpreter, consecutive interpreter