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Hi Sagar,
IT (Information Technology) is a growing field, in India, and is looked upon, as one of the industries to provide jobs. A science student, interested in joining the IT bandwagon is usually confused between many courses on offer at the undergraduate level and might end up joining a course which might not be as beneficial as some other course.
One such confusion comes between choosing BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) or B.SC (Computer Science). We have listed some of the difference in these courses to help you reach a decision.
B.Sc (Computer Science)The B.Sc (CS) course mainly focuses on the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing, rather than teaching specific technologies that may quickly become outdated. The course prepares you for higher education.
It is more of an academic course and admission to most universities is based on your performance at the HSC level. Having physics, chemistry and maths is essential to apply for this course. Education after B.Sc: You can pursue courses like M.Sc or MCA. You can even pursue an M.Tech, after you complete your M.Sc, if the M.Sc(CS) degree is recognised by UGC or AIU (Association of Indian Universities). For M.Tech you can appear for the GATE examination conducted by the IITs or check individual universities which conduct their own entrance exam.
BCA - This is an undergraduate program where students are introduced to various areas of computer science, programming, database design, software engineering, networks and information systems. This course prepares graduates for further postgraduate research degrees or employment in any variety of roles in organizations that require expert professionals who can apply computer science principles to solve problems produced by the interface between business and technology. It is more of a professional course. The admission to most colleges is based on an entrance test, the eligibility for most is 50% or above in HSC with Maths as a compulsory subject.
You can go for an MCA or you can directly apply for an M.Tech, after you complete your BCA.
You can not pursue an M.Tech directly after completing your B.Sc , You can pursue an M.Tech degree after you complete your BCA.
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Hi Thangjam,
To become a successful psychologist in India, you will have to follow an entire degree course; that is Bachelor's program in psychology, followed by Master's degree, and then PhD in this subject.
You can go for M.A Psychology. The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing M.A Psychology is having a graduation degree in any stream.
However, many of the reputed universities demand graduation degree with Honors in Psychology or Psychology as one of the subjects studied in graduation from any of the recognized college/university.
Some even ask for a minimum of 45-50% marks in graduation as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this course and some also conduct an entrance examination.
Other Options that can help you in knowing- how to become psychologist in India:
-You can enroll into one year diploma course in psychology under guidance and counseling.
-Opt for certification courses (6 months- 1 year) after you have completed your graduation, conducted by qualified psychologists and afterwards, you can become a member of Association of Professional Psychologists.
Therefore, minimum qualification required in becoming a psychologist or counselor is to get degree in any stream with an added diploma course in psychology or get membership in Association of Professional Psychologists.
*Psychology, as a career is in great demand and provides with a multiple scope in this field. There are various branches in psychology like clinical, counseling, social, educational, industrial, research, developmental psychology.
You can opt for any of these streams and pursue your career in these specialties.
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Hi Shubham,
47 is too low a score to secure a seat in a government reputed college. However, you may appear for other entrance exams and secure a seat in a reputed institution.
Other than JEE, you may choose to write the below mentioned entrances:
Students appear for different Engineering Entrance Exams like:
1. BITSAT
2. MU OET
3. UPTU and many more at the state level and institute specific.
Students can choose from the different branches that are available for engineering. Every engineering branch has its own PROS. and it wont be right to judge any branch. However, if you want to know about the scope and prospects of various branch, you can refer to the below link
https://ask.shiksha.com/which-engineering-disciplines-are-most-popular-dscns-1826111-all-askHome-all-all-120-20 Students can either pursue BTech (Bachelor of Technology) / B.E (Bachelors of Engineering) or Bsc (Bachelors of science) For list of colleges, refer the link below: https://www.shiksha.com/top-engineering-colleges-in-india-rankingpage-44-2-0-0-0
With PCM combination of subjects, you can pursue almost any field you set your mind on. You can ofcourse do Engineering which is a professional degree and has streams such as Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic and Communication etc. You can do your graduation in subjects of your interest, even switching to Humanities or Commerce streams if you so desire. You can do a BCA (Computer Applications), BBA (Business Administration), Law, Civil Aviation – Pilot, Astronomy, Architecture, Design, Mass Communication, Merchant Navy, Defense Forces, Psychology, Civil Services etc. To decide on the course, you should analyse your strengths, career goals, interests, personality, aptitude and ability. If you decide based on these parameters you will put in your best effort and will be successful
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Hi Tarun,
List of colleges offering BBM courses:
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- D Y Patil University School of Management
- Christ University
- Jagan Institute of Management Studies
- St. Xavier's College
- MIT School
You can refer the link below for more information:
https://mba.shiksha.com/bbm-bba-colleges-in-india-categorypage-3-28-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0?
You can also visit these institutes personally, and talk to the students studying there, and take their feedback regarding faculty, teaching methodology, placements etc., all this will help you to take decision regarding which institute to join.
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