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Hi Mohit,
From collecting raw material to manufacturing to reaching the consumers - a product goes through a chain of events before it reaches you. The career in managing various activities in this chain is called Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Logistics management. This function is extremely critical to the whole retail industry.
Career prospects after completing the required qualifications:
Commodity Buyer
Supply Planner
Supplier Manager
Purchasing Executives
Implementation Manager
Procurement Officer
Material Manager
Inventory Manager
Head of Supply
Head of Procurement
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Hello Mohit,
If you are looking for UG program then you can go for BBA in Logistics Management. If you've already done your graduation and looking for a PG course then consider MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The career in this field is pretty good, with E commerce set up and new e commerce startups every now and then there has been a huge demand of managers who can take care of all its needs, With big e commerce giants like Amazon , and Flipkart hiring more and more logistics and supply chain professionals the scope is becoming endless. There are lot of colleges these days offering this course like UPES, Atharva , symbiosis, manipal that offers specialization to make you an expert in Vendor Development, Warehousing & Distribution and much more.

Hi Mohit,
Curriculum for MBA in logistics and supply chain management:
- Principles of Management and Organizational Behaviour
- Managerial Economics
- Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
- Quantitative Techniques for Management
- Research Methods for Management
- Corporate Communication
- Operations Management
- Logistic Management
- Retail Store and Visual Merchandising
- Quality Management and Quality Techniques
- Retail Marketing and CRM
- Logistic and Supply Chain Management
- Export Trade and Documentation
- International Marketing
- Business Environment and Ethics
- Strategic Management
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Hi Mohit,
Distance MBA (Masters of Business Administration) program is imparted over long distance with the help of modern technology and communication facilities. It is designed for individuals seeking to pursue higher education alongside their job.
Part-time MBA programs are specifically designed for the working professional who cannot take time off work to attend full-time MBA programs. This program is particularly appealing to people who wish to advance their existing career. It can also be advantageous for people who have already developed a network of business relationships that can facilitate a change of careers.
You can opt for Part time MBA as it gives an additional weightage to candidates’ resume. It improves their chances of getting promoted to managerial roles in their current organization. Aspirants can also register themselves with employment agencies to get lucrative and promising job opportunities.
You can refer the link for top colleges offering Part time and Distance MBA:
https://www.shiksha.com/mba/colleges/part-time-mba-colleges-in-india
https://www.shiksha.com/mba/colleges/distance-correspondence-mba-colleges-in-india
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Hi Mohit,
Some of the colleges offering MBA in Supply Chain Management are :
-National Institute of Retail and Management (NIRM)- Bangalore
-Mayfair Business School, Kolkata
-The School of Business Logistics, Chennai
-Indian Institute of Materials Management, Bangalore
-SCM Hub Institute of Management, Kochi
-EduEncrafters, Delhi
-Oasis Institute of Health Science & Research Center, Pune
For more colleges, you may refer to the below link.
https://retail.shiksha.com/supply-chain-management-courses-in-india-categorypage-11-45-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
As you are a working professional you can also opt for Part time MBA. For more related information you can refer the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/mba/resources/part-time-mba-faq
While selecting the best, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
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To pursue an MBA the minimum qualification is graduation. Most of the bschools accept admissions on the basis of various National level tests like MAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT etc. Some of the institutes and universities do conduct their own entrance exams for the candidates who do not have vaiid test scores. First you need to complete your graduation and work hard to crack these national level exams with good percentiles. Some of the good bschools you can consider are UPES, Department of Commerce, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Auroras Business School, Hyderabad etc. Fees differs from college to college that you need to check with college itself.

A career in retail management can lead to a wide range of opportunities, including:
Senior Retail Management Positions: As you gain experience and progress through the ranks, you may be eligible for senior retail management positions such as regional or national manager, vice president or director of retail operations. Merchandising: Retail managers are often responsible for merchandising, which involves selecting and arranging products in stores to maximize sales. A career in merchandising can lead to opportunities as a buyer, category manager, or merchandise planner. E-commerce and Omnichannel Retailing: With the growth of e-commerce and omnichannel retailing, there is a need for skilled professionals who can manage online and offline retail operations. Retail managers with experience in these areas may find opportunities in e-commerce or omnichannel management. Supply Chain Management: Retail managers are also responsible for managing the supply chain, which involves the movement of goods from suppliers to stores. A career in supply chain management can lead to opportunities as a logistics manager, transportation manager, or supply chain analyst. Entrepreneurship: Some retail managers may decide to start their own retail businesses, using their knowledge and experience to build a successful enterprise. Overall, the career prospects after retail management are varied and plentiful, offering a wide range of opportunities for growth and advancement.

Hi Pari,
Store or inventory management is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
The various topics covered under this course are:
- Stores Management.
- Stores Administration.
- Stock Control & Inventory Management.
- Logistic Management.
- Packaging & Distribution Management.
- Legal Aspects of Stores & Transportation Management.
You will not find online course in store management. You may consider pursuing diploma or certificate course in store or inventory management.
The duration of these course may be 1 to 1.5 years.
For your reference find below some of the institutes offering this course:
Indian Institute of Material Management-Mumbai.
Course:Diploma in Stores Management.
Bombay Academy of Management Studies-Mumbai.
Course: Diploma in Stores and Inventory Management.
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Hi Harender,
The Civil Service Examination is organized by UPSC every year to recruit candidate for IAS, IPS etc.
-Age Limits:
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on 1st August, in the year of examination.
Number of attempts:
Every candidate appearing at the examination who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted four attempts at the examination.
Selection Process
The Civil Services Exam is a paper based test and consists of two successive stages:
(i) CSAT (Objective type) comprising 2 exams : General Studies
(ii) Civil Services Main Examination (Written and Interview)
CSAT-Prelim:
-Paper 1 is on General Studies
This includes areas like Indian National Movement, Indian Polity, Basic Economic Understanding, Geography
While the dynamic part includes current affairs, GK and has no proper definition and syllabus making quite vast.
-Paper 2 includes mathematics, reasoning, analytical ability, and interpersonal skills. Unlike paper 1 which has a static part, paper 2 is dynamic in many sense.
The Main exam will consist of :
Essay
Modern Indian Language,
English
Gener
The mantra to success is dedication, commitment and determination. Stay focused and work hard towards goal attainment. You will certainly reap results, remember hard work always pays off. Don't underestimate your potential, you are worth a thousand sparrows. Don't let your fear demotivate you or derail you from your future aspirations.
Also, different entrance exams have different eligibility criteria. Kindly refer the below link for more details:
https://testprep.shiksha.com/government-exams-in-india-categorypage-14-54-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
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Hi Lalit, Greetings!
A student can apply for the programme for B. Des in Fashion, interior, product design, and more, Students coming from any 10+2 or graduation discipline from a recognised university, or board with a minimum aggregate of 50%, can appear for any entrance or admission process or any design course. You can also have a look at IILM University, Gurugram. You can appear for IILM University Gurugram's Design Aptitude Test with the Interview Process for applying. They offer B. Des degree programs with various specializations like Fashion, Interior, Interaction, and Product Design of 4-years with an added advantage of Liberal Education in their curriculum with good and advanced pedagogy in teaching. The School of Design & Fashion at IILM University, Gurugram offers a choice of career by combining a major and minor degree within design fields or other mainstream courses like a combination of major in Fashion and minor in Graphic Design or major in Interaction and minor in Business. You can visit their website to apply for the programme or to enquire more.