TRENDING COURSES
1. Chartered Accountant
Popularly addressed as C.A, it is a profession that manages the company’s finances and taxes, to become a chartered accountant in India, you must enrol in the CA Course. A CA is in charge of organising, keeping, and reviewing the financial records, as well as providing insights and counsel that promote business expansion and ensure tax compliance.
There are several career possibilities and CA job roles in India. They also work in numerous divisions, including:
- CA Firm
- Financial Institutions
- Businesses
- Consultancy Firms
- Independent Practice
CA’s are highly knowledgeable in a variety of tax and finance-related fields. They can therefore fit into a greater variety of employment jobs. The following are possible Chartered Accountant job profiles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Financial Officer
- Auditor
- Business Analyst
- Consultant
- Account Assistant
Regulatory University: Chartered Accountancy is a professional course regulated by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament. The Institute, functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The ICAI is the second largest professional body of Chartered Accountants in the world, with a strong tradition of service to the Indian economy in public interest.
2. The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
The global organisation known as ACCA, or the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, grants students the title of “Certified Chartered Accountant.”
Duration: Your education level determines how long the ACCA will take. For instance, if you have completed your 12th grade, the course will last for three years; a commerce graduate will study for two to five years; IPCC (both groups) will study for two years; and a B.Com. would study for one year. The ACCA qualifying requirements are the same at all of India’s top ACCA institutes.
Eligibility Criteria : To be eligible for the ACCA certification, a candidate must be at least 18 years old, hold a minimum 10+2 degree, and have an overall grade point average of 65% in either accounting or mathematics and English, as well as a minimum of 50% in all other chosen disciplines.
Students who are pursuing a degree in commerce or a business-related field, such as BCom, BBA, or BMS, are also qualified for the ACCA programme and may combine the two degrees.
3. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Commonly addressed as CPA in many English-speaking nations, a CPA is a licenced and authorised financial counsellor. The two most well-known professions for a CPA are public accounting and industrial accounting. Through a variety of roles and responsibilities, including auditing and review, financial planning and business valuation, tax preparation, company management, litigation services, and forensic accounting services, both are accountable for assisting the organisation in achieving its financial objectives. So, those with a flair for accounting and finance can enrol in a CPA programme that involves training, the CPA test, and experience.
Eligibility criteria
A relevant degree in accounting or finance, such as a BCom in accounting, BBA in finance and accounts, BBA accounting, M.Com, or an MBA in accounting or MBA in finance, is required of applicants.
OR
A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), or Institute of Company Secretaries of India is required of the candidate (ICSI).
4. Company Secretary (CS)
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is the only recognized professional body in India to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries in India. It is a premier national professional body set up under an act of Parliament, the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. ICSI functions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. ICSI has been contributing to the initiatives of Government of India that have potential to excel the social-economic growth of India.
The course “Company Secretary” or more popularly known as CS, is a 3-year course that mentors students to handle the legal aspects of a firm including tax returns and record keeping.
Candidates aspiring to seek admission to this program, in this institute, need to crack the CSEET or Company Secretary Executive Entrance test. The exam is conducted on a nation-wide level. The four Company Secretary programs that the candidates can pursue to be a CS are-
- Foundation Programme
- Executive Programme
- Professional Programme
- Management Training.
The Company Secretary role is to be indulged in a company’s strategy formation, governing, and ensuring all the activities comply with legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.
Eligibility: The candidates appearing must pass their 10+2 exams
Skills necessary: Communication Skills, Expertise in Company law, Time Management & Multi-Tasking, Conformity, Meticulous
Jobs offered
- Chief Financial Officer
- Audit Manager
- Revenue Manager
- Investment Banker
- Marketing Manager
- Stock Broker
- Budget Analyst
5. Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
In India and globally, the MBA is one of the most sought-after post-graduate programmes. The majority of management-level positions across industries and fields require an MBA degree, which is why many BTech, BBA, BCom, BA, BSc, and BCA graduates now choose to pursue an MBA after graduation.
MBA entrance examinations are used to determine admission, and then there is a round of personality tests (Group Discussion or GD, Written Ability Test or WAT and Personal Interview or PI). To enrol in an MBA programme, students typically need to have at least a 50% average in their undergraduate degree from any stream. CAT, GMAT and XAT are the three most common MBA entry tests.
Eligibility criteria:
- Graduation in any subject or its equivalent from a recognised university serves as the primary requirement for admission to the MBA (full-time) programme.
- The majority of institutions adhere to the graduation minimum score requirement of 50% average or comparable.
- Professionals having degrees in CA, CS, ICWAI, and other fields can study MBA.
Top Colleges for MBA
- Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
- University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun (UPES)
- Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
- Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi
- Indraprastha University, Delhi
- Christ University, Delhi NCR
- XLRI Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur
6. UI/UX Designing
User interface Design (UI) is the process of creating hardware and software for computers, mobile devices, household appliances, and other electronic devices to enhance usability and the user experience. The idea is to make user engagement as important and vocal as possible to achieve user goals.
In order to create a system that is practical, helpful, and flexible enough to alter as the demands of the user change, the design process must strike a balance between aesthetic components and technological functionality. Its usability is supported by graphic design and typography, which have an impact on how the user completes particular interactions and raise the creative quality of the design.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates who have successfully finished their 10+2 from an accredited board are eligible to pursue a UG degree in UI/UX. Students from any major (Science, Commerce, or the Arts) are welcome to apply for admission to UI/UX courses.
Candidates must have earned their degree from a reputable institution or institute to be admitted to the PG-level UI/UX Design course.
Top Colleges For UI/UX Design
- Arena Animation
- Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC)
- Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
- National Institute of Fashion Technology
7. Fashion Designing
A fashion designing course instructs students in the use of applied art methods to create stunning articles of apparel and accessories. The study of fashion design is an option for aspirants at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, those who are interested in fashion design can enrol in short-term Diploma or Certificate programmes.
Eligibility Criteria
Those who have completed their Class 12 education in any subject (Science, Commerce, or the Arts) are eligible to enrol in a graduate-level fashion design programme. However, the majority of well-known design institutions only let applicants participate in their admissions process provided they have finished their secondary education from a recognised board.
Candidates who have finished a graduate-level design course are favoured for admission to the postgraduate programme in fashion design.
Top Institutes for Fashion Designing
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
- Pearl Academy, Delhi
- Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
- Indian Institute of Arts and Design (IIAD)
- London School of Trends, Delhi
- Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida
8. Interior Designing
Universities of arts and design in India are beginning to offer courses in interior design. There are an undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees in interior design accessible. Certificate programmes in interior design and associated specialities are also available from prestigious institutions and online education providers.
B.Des Interior Design, BA/BSc Interior Design, and Diploma in Interior Designing are popular interior design post-secondary courses. After finishing an undergraduate degree in interior design courses, candidates may also enrol in postgraduate interior design programmes like M.Des interior design, MA/MSc interior design, or Postgraduate Diploma in Interior Designing.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must have received their 10+2 diploma from an accredited educational board. They must pass the qualifying test with a minimum score of 50%.
Most institutions favour applicants who took Mathematics and Physics as full-time study or an extra subject in their 10+2 education.
Students must receive more than 80% on the qualifying test to be admitted based on merit.
Top colleges for Interior Designing
- Pearl Academy New Delhi
- Jagannath Institute Of Management Sciences, New Delhi
- Amity University, Noida
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
9. Data Science
Data Science is a field that uses a large amount of data to uncover hidden trends, anomalies, and insights that may be used to anticipate or make decisions about the future. Data science is a broad discipline that deals with data and requires knowledge of math, business, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and related fields. Students may anticipate learning about numerous tools, programmes, and Machine Learning methods in a Data Science course.
Eligibility Criteria
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or science is required to enrol in a postgraduate or certificate study in data science. Candidates must have a foundational understanding of mathematics and statistics. Students must receive more than 50% of the possible points in either Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science on their class 12 examinations to enrol in an undergraduate data science course.
Top Institutes for Data Science
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
- Indian Institute of Technology
- SP Jain School of Global Management, Mumbai
- Chandigarh University
- Christ University, Bangalore
- University of Petroleum and Energy Science (UPES), Dehradun
10. Event Management
This course specializes in training the participating students to handle events like wedding events, sports events, corporate events, etc. The students learn the intricate process of handling human resources, optimum utilisation of funds provided, gathering resources required to deliver satisfaction to a future client, the expertise of dealing with other vendors, etc.
Eligibility criteria
For undergraduate degree
For BBA/BA in event management, one must complete their 10+2 with at least 50%.
Admissions are mostly merit-based, but some Institutions require a basic aptitude test or entrance exam for the selection process.
Candidate from any stream (Science, Commerce or Arts) can apply for this programme.
For postgraduate degree
An individual must score at least 55% to 60% in their bachelor’s programme.
Admissions are carried out by either merit lists or entrance tests like MAT, CAT, NMAT, and other related entrance tests and/or through interview.
Top Colleges for Event Management
- National Academy of Event Management and Development, Noida (NAEMD)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth University
- Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
- Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida (AAFT)
- Amity University
11. Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is the best & trending way of marketing nowadays. It all comes down to connecting with clients online, whether it be through email, social media, or other digital channels like search engines.
Digital Marketing course will ensure that you master the craft of online marketing by helping you reach your target audiences more effectively and precisely through a variety of digital media, wow them, and interact with them so they have maximum reachability.
Eligibility criteria
Any graduate student with an acceptable CGPA who is interested in digital marketing might enrol in this course material and take the certification exam.
Top Institute for Digital Marketing
- Amity University, Noida
- Indian Institute of Technology
- Chandigarh University
- Lovely Professional University, Punjab
- Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Delhi University
12. Artificial Intelligence
After the 12th grade, computer science and engineering topics are covered in AI courses. This course covers a broad variety of subjects, including both theoretical and practical elements of comprehending Artificial Intelligence. It also imparts knowledge of cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, analytics, visualisation technology, and other similar ones.
Students learn how to build smart devices and apps as well as how to utilise data to forecast consumer behaviour, automate, extract important information, and other things through the study of neural networks, signal processing and control, and data mining. After high school, students who successfully finish these AI courses can go on to work as software analysts and developers, algorithm specialists, mechanical and electrical engineers, research scientists, etc.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must complete 10+2 from a recognized board with Science, essentially Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects. The aggregate score should be a minimum of 50% in 10+2
Top Institutes for Artificial Intelligence
- Chandigarh University
- University of Petroleum and Energy Science (UPES), Dehradun
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- Lovely Professional University, Punjab
- Indian Institute of Technology
13. Internet of Things (IoT)
An interconnected network of physical items known as the “Internet of Things” allows for data collection and sharing through apps, sensors, and network connections. By enabling them to transfer data and automate processes, they transform commonplace things into intelligent ones without requiring any human assistance.
A student pursuing this course will become familiar with IoT principles, its history, its implications, its techniques, and its tools, as well as how IoT is incorporated into business applications to enhance business outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Learners need to possess an undergraduate degree or a high school diploma.
Top Institutes for IoT
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), Pilani
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- Lovely Professional University, Punjab
- Hotel Management – Bachelor of Science Hospitality & Hotel Administration -B. Sc HHA
The Hotel industry has been on a boom since ages and thus, many individuals have a bent towards working in the field in different kinds of posts, be it at the managerial level or a chef or a Hotel Development manager, etc. The course runs for the duration of 3 years and entails the technical aspects that are included in running and operating in the hospitality world which makes the students not only well trained but also street smart which helps them to deal with people in walks of life.
Eligibility : 10+2 system of Senior Secondary examination or its equivalent with English as a compulsory subject, NCHMCT JEE 2022
Colleges offering:
- Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)
- Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, Delhi
- Christ University, Bangalore
- Chandigarh University
- Lovely Professional University, Punjab
TOP EXAMS
1. JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (JEE)
The Joint Entrance Examination, meant for the popular course B-Tech. One of the fascinating discipline, and one will get plethora of job opportunities after graduating from B-Tech Stream
Tech, one of the most prominent discipline, with the duration of 4 years. After completing this course, the student either might opt for post-graduation course, like, M-Tech, or he/she can opt any professional degree like MBA. After completing such reputed course from a good college/university, along with great work experience, candidates get immediate job opportunities through campus placement department or through off campus placement cell.
JEE (Main) consist of two papers, i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 2
To get admission into B-Tech course at IIT’S, NIT’S or other recognized universities, candidate has to give paper 1. This paper 1 also serves as eligibility test for JEE (Advanced)
On the other hand, Paper 2 is conducted to get admission into B-Arch and B-planning course
MODE OF EXAMINATION
Paper 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Paper 2A : For B-Arch Course, there will be three parts: Part 1 consist of Mathematical questions and Part 2 consist of Aptitude questions. The mode of part 1 and part 2 will be CBT only. Part 3 consist of Drawing Test, which will be attempted on A4 Drawing sheet through pen or pencil.
MEDIUM OF QUESTION PAPER
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Important Note: While Filling the application form, it is extremely important for students to consider the choice of question paper language, once filled, it will not be changed at a later stage.
DURATION OF TEST
For paper 1:
For NON-PWD candidates: 3 hours
For PWD candidates: 4 hours
For paper 2a (B. Arch only)
For PWD candidates: 3 hours
For NON-PWD candidates: 4 hours
For paper 2b (B. Planning only)
For NON-PWD candidates: 3 hours
For PWD candidates: 4 hours
Paper 2a (B. Arch) and paper 2b. (B. Planning) Both
For NON-PWD candidates: 3 hours 30 minutes
For PWD candidates: 4 hours 10 minutes
2. NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST (NEET)
One of the most commonly attempted exams of these days, in order to get admission into MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS and other undergraduate medical courses in approved/recognized Medical/Dental /AYUSH and other Colleges/ Deemed Universities /Institutes (AIIMS & JIPMER) in India. This entrance exam is conducted by National Testing Agency since 2019, in the languages – English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
PATTERN OF TEST
S.NO. | SUBJECT | SECTION (S) | NUMBER OF QUESTION (S) | MARKS (EACH QUESTION CARRIES 04 (FOUR) MARKS) | TYPE OF QUESTIONS |
1 | PHYSICS | SECTION A | 35 | 140 | MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION |
SECTION B | 15 | 40 | |||
2 | CHEMISTRY | SECTION A | 35 | 140 | |
SECTION B | 15 | 40 | |||
3 | BOTANY | SECTION A | 35 | 140 | |
SECTION B | 15 | 40 | |||
4. | ZOOLOGY | SECTION A | 35 | 140 | |
SECTION B | 15 | 40 | |||
TOTAL MARKS | 720 |
MODE OF EXAMINATION: Offline – Paper and Pen test, to be attempted on OMR sheet
DURATION OF TEST: 3 Hours and 20 Minutes
ELIGIBILTIY
Student must have Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 10 +2 along with English as a core subject, in order to appear for the exam. The student should score at least 50% marks in 10 +2 from any recognized board.
3. COMMOM LAW ADMISSION TEST (CLAT)
With the view of improving the standard of legal education in the country , the Consortium of National Law University was established on 19th August. Twenty Two National Law Universities have become the active members of the Consortium
As the name suggest, it is a common entrance test for the students who wish to pursue Law as a profession and flourish in the field.
Eligibility Criteria
Category | Eligibility Criteria |
For Undergraduate Candidates | Qualified 10 + 2 from any recognized board, and the student must obtain at least 50% marks in 10+2 |
For Post Graduate Candidates | Ll.B Degree, and student must obtain at least 50% marks |
Duration of Test: 2 Hours
Pattern of Examination: there will be 150 multiple choice questions, carrying 1 mark each, and for every incorrect answer, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
All questions will be categorized into the following subjects:
- English Language
- Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
Participating Universities
- National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
- National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad
- National Law Institute University, Bhopal
- West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
- National Law University, Jodhpur
- Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
- Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
- Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab
- Chanakya National Law University, Patna
- The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
- National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi
- National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
- Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirappalli
- Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
- Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
- Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
- Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Haryana
4. COMMON UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TEST (CUET)
In order to get admission into undergraduate programme in central university, Common University Entrance Test is now being introduced under the Ministry of Education. This exam will give students a common platform and equal opportunities to excel in their respective fields. Moreover, the exam also helps in enhancing the connections between different universities.
The Common University Entrance Test is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). The NTA role is constricted to registration of candidates, conduction of examination, hosting of answer keys, finalizing answer keys, and preparing and declaring results and providing score cards. However, in order to get admission into universities/colleges, merit list will be prepared by them.
Mode of Examination: Computer Base Test (CBT) mode
Pattern of Examination: Objective Multiple choice Questions
Design: There will be three sections in the question paper:
Section IA: 13 Languages
Section IB: 7 Languages
Section II: 27 Domain Specific Subject
Section III: General Test
Important Note:
A Student can take maximum of 09 Tests in following way:
- Maximum of 2 languages from Section IA and Section IB taken together, maximum of 6 Domain Subjects from Section II and General Test from Section III.
OR
- Maximum of 03 languages from Section IA and Section IB taken together, maximum of 05 Domain Subjects from Section II and General Test from Section III.
Participating Universities
While applying for CUET, A candidate has the choice to pick any language/domain specific subject/ general test, or a combination of all these sections, however, it also depends upon the specific course and the desired university the candidate wishes to enroll.
5. COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT)
To get admission into various prominent business colleges/schools, it is mandatory for students to appear for Common Admission Test. Every Year, this test is conducted by IIM’s (Indian Institute of Management) on a rotatory basis.
Eligibility Criteria
Student having the Bachelor Degree of any discipline, is eligible to appear for Common Admission Test, However, the candidate has to score at least 50 % marks in their qualified stream.
Duration of test: 180 Minutes
Pattern of Examination: The paper comprises of 100 questions, and have 3 parts, namely: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning; Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal and Reading Comprehension.
Admission Procedure
It is important to note that each IIM has an authority to make their own eligibility criteria and follow different selection procedure. However, performance in Common Admission Test is an extremely important component during the selection process. For more information, student has to refer the admission procedures of individual IIM’s on their respective websites
6. UNIVERSITY GRANT COMMISION (UGC) – National Eligibility Test
Earlier, the NET was administered by CBSE in 84 topics across 91 cities, but from December 2018, the UGC-NET is being National Testing Agency.
The student’s overall performance in Paper-I and Paper-II of the UGC-NET will indicate whether they are offered a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/or whether they are eligible for an assistant professorship. The awarding of JRF is not to be given to candidates who simply fulfill the criteria for assistant professorship.
Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only
Pattern of Examination: This exam comprises of two papers, however, both papers have multiple choice questions
Paper | Marks | Number of Questions | Question type | duration |
1 | 100 | 50 | This paper aims to evaluate teaching/research aptitude of an individual. Questions related to reasoning ability, reading comprehension divergent thinking and general awareness will be there. | 3 Hours All questions are mandatory |
2 | 200 | 100 | This will depend upon the subject that candidate will choose while filling up the form |
Medium of question paper: The medium of question paper will be in English and Hindi only.
Marking Scheme: Each question is of 2 marks, and there will be no negative marking for wrong answers. It is important to note that no marks will be given if, questions unanswered, or marked for review.
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates who earned a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree in the humanities and social sciences (including languages), computer science and applications, electronic science, etc. from universities or institutions recognized by the are eligible to take this test.
A candidate can also apply for this test, if he or she is pursuing his/her Master degree or equivalent degree, and he/she is in the final year of their master degree, and also candidates who are waiting for their results. However, such students will be considered eligible for award of JRF/eligibility for Assistant Professor only after they have passed their Master’s Degree or equivalent examination with at least 55% score.
List of Subjects (for UGC-NET)
7. GRADUATE APTITIUDE TEST IN ENGINEERING (GATE)
A national-level exam that emphasizes on evaluating candidate’s comprehensive understanding of numerous undergraduate disciplines in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts
Qualified GATE score will be used for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to the following programmes:
- Master’s courses and Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts;
- Doctoral programs in appropriate branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government organisations.
Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test
Duration of Test: 3 Hours
Number of Disciplines: 29
Section:
A: General Aptitude
B: Candidate’s selected discipline
Type of questions in the questions paper: Multiple choice questions; Multiple select questions, Numerical answer type questions
Questions for testing the following abilities:
- Recall
- Comprehension
- Application
- Analysis & Synthesis
Marking Scheme: Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks
Negative Marking: In Multiple choice questions, there will be negative marking. For 1 mark question, if candidate chose wrong answer, then 1/3 mark will be deducted.
For 2 marks question, if candidate chose wrong answer, then 2/3 mark will be deducted.
However, for multiple select questions, and for numerical answer type questions, there will be no negative marking.