Amit Poddar lists a few undergrad options you can consider after passing Class XII
With the Class XII Board exams coming to an end this month, students have a plethora of options available to pursue their undergraduation studies. What matters more these days is not only the interest but also the opportunities.
Aspirants can look forward to making careers in Management, Media and Journalism, law, Hotel Management, Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), etc. In most cases, to gain entry into these courses, one needs to clear an entrance exam followed by group discussion and personal interview. The entrance exam focuses on the basic aptitude of aspirants and checks the knowledge of Maths, English, GK, Reasoning, etc. But entrance exams for professional courses like law will have legal aptitude whereas Hotel Management will have a section on service sector aptitude. The Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) will have a section on media aptitude and BCA entrance exam will check the computer awareness of the aspirants.
Management degree
To pursue a career in Management, one can opt for specialised degree programmes like Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), Bachelor of Financial Investment and Analysis (BFIA), Bachelor of Business Economics (BBE), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS). This is the first step towards building a corporate career or becoming a successful entrepreneur. The course promises to sharpen the managerial skills through presentations, case studies, industry visits, guest lectures by professional, internships, etc.
One can pursue the Management programme from:
Hotel Management
Tourism industry in India is growing at a fast pace and the job opportunities are huge. Hotel Management comprises of the following major areas: catering, front office, housekeeping, accounts, sales and marketing, etc. Once you get an entry, sky is the limit and depending on the performance one can move up the ladder.
One can pursue the programme from:
Computer Application
The Information Technology (IT), revolution has geared India towards a new era of growth and technological excellence. There is hardly any area of activity that has not been permeated the magic of IT. BCA provides an opportunity to become a software professional and one can get a job in top IT companies like TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, etc. One can also go for further studies and pursue Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Computer Application (MCA).
One can pursue the programme from:
lAW
law has become a strong, versatile and most sought after career option propelled by the success stories of students graduating from world class law schools in India. They have joined judicial services, law firms, corporate legal departments, etc and have made their mark. Other options include becoming a law officer in Government, Public Sector Units (PSUs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), etc.
One can pursue the programme from the following Institutions:
Journalism & Mass COM
Journalism is a prestigious profession and plays an important role in the development of a nation and brings about social changes. The opportunities for journalists are endless and the job has become more challenging.
One can pursue the programme from the following Institutions:
(The writer is senior regional head, TIME, Delhi)