1.
Check whether your Institution/ University is
approved or not?
Earning a degree
is important but earning a degree which is recognized and approved by the
Government or its concerned agencies is even more important. While choosing an
institution or university, it is important to know whether it is approved by
Government agencies. There are multiple agencies which recognizes or grants
approvals to run a program in a particular field.
a)
In case of University: - Any University should
be approved from UGC (University Grants Commission), Government of India which
means that the University is recognized to award its own degrees in various
disciplines. Here is the list of UGC approved Universities.
www.ugc.ac.in
b)
In case of Institutions and Colleges: - Any
Institution or College needs to affiliate with a Government University and has
to be dually approved by the state and central government.
In addition to above, there are programs which
requires approvals from certain Government agencies:-
1.
For Engineering AICTE (All India Council for
Technical Education)
2.
For Architecture Council for Architecture (CoA)
is mandatory.
3.
For Pharmacy, Pharmacy Council of India
4.
For Law, Bar Council of India
5.
For B.Ed. NCTE (National Council for Teacher
Education)
2.
Next-Generation/ New Age Programs
Technology is
changing fast in corporate world, hence it is desirable to undergo education at
the University or Institution which is offering programs in emerging areas.
Check the Industry involvement with the universities or institutions that you
want to consider for your admission in terms of Industry Collaborative Programs,
involvement of industry experts in designing the course curriculum, subjects
offered in emerging areas which industry is looking for and certifications
offered by Industry.
3.
Value Addition
Today earning
degree is not enough for a successful career. It is important to have value
addition that will add weight to your profile while appearing for job
interviews. Go for a University or Institution which inculcates value addition
through Industry Certification, Global Certifications, Workshops & Internships
and Opportunity to carry out Research.
4.
Career Opportunities
Choose a
University or Institution which offers multiple career options to you. When we
say career options, it means an option to choose from Campus Placements,
Entrepreneurship, Higher Studies, Preparation for Government Jobs like Civil
Services, International Avenues and Research. Gone are the days when every
student used to have only one career option which was jobs.
5.
Campus Placements
Although Campus
Placements is not the only option, yet it is considered to be the most
important aspect while choosing a University or Institution for pursuing
professional education. It is also important to check the training &
preparation offered to you by the institution to crack campus interviews. Check
not only the placement record of the University/ Institution but look for a
consistent record for at-least 3-4 years. Look for names of top multi-nationals
in your field and also check the salary packages that the companies are
offering to the fresh talent. The consistency of MNCs visiting a college or
university shows the academic strength and its acceptance by the corporate
world. You can also check the credentials of pass-out students of your stream who
have been placed in previous years.
6.
What RoI?
Return-on-Investment
in Education is calculated by comparing the amount of fees that you pay as a
student to the University or Institution to undergo degree and salary package
that you were offered by the company during campus placements. As the fees is
annually paid to the institution or university and the package is also offered
on annual basis (LPA), both can be compared to calculate the Return of
Investment.
7.
Campus Life
Undergoing Education is just one aspect but
it is the quality of campus life which differentiates between an average or
good institution. Choose a university or institution which offers 360 degree
development of your persona. Check out for Sports facilities, Cultural &
Literary Facilities, technical & cultural clubs, soft skills training and
others that can enhance your personality.
