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Hi Shrey,
Technically it is not possible to pursue 2 courses at a time. However, you may choose to do one through regular and the other through correspondence or distance education.
In regards to your question, there is any difference in Correspondence and Regular course, i would say it varies from one subject to the other also from one degree to the other. However in general a course through distance learning does not have as much value as the regular one so if you can do a regular course, it would hold a lot of importance and thus be a much better option. The acceptability and recognition of a full time course is higher in industry and the long term career gains are good. Correspondence courses are ideally meant for those who are working and cannot leave their jobs to further their education. It is only to leverage ones experience and not so much as a stand alone degree. The employ-ability of a full time degree holder is the most and those with a distance education degree may face a drawback as far as employment options with MNCs are concerned. However, what is also relevant is your experience; skills and profile should match the profile needed for the job and organization. Thus it would be best for you to pursue a full time course.
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Hi Shrey,
*Actuarial science is a course that concentrates on the mathematical and statistical analysis of risk, and their applications to insurance and other business management problems.
*A number of universities offer UG and PG courses in actuarial sciences. Any one above 18 years of age with proficiency in mathematics and statistics can take up the course and become an Actuary. The candidate must pass 10+2 or equivalent
*Graduate Courses:-
B.A (Insurance)
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Eligibility: Candidates who wish to pursue a Undergraduate in actuarial science or a certificate course in actuarial science should have a pass class in the XII standard.
*Post Graduate Course:-
M.S.C in Actuarial Science
Master’s program in Insurance Business
MBA in Actuarial Science
PG Diploma in Certified Risk and Insurance management
PG Diploma in Insurance Science
Post graduate diploma in Actuarial Science
Eligibility: Candidates who wish to go for PG courses should have Bachelor’s degree.
*Admission will be on the basis of the merit scored in the institute’s entrance exam. Actuarial Science Entrance Exam Admission IGNOU and Institute of Actuaries of India - May Examination are some of the entrance exams.
*Coaching-
IVY Proschool
ECL :- Online Actuarial Coaching
*Employment Opportunities- LIC, GIC, ESIC, Banks, Stock Exchanges and other financial institutions controlled by Govt. & Private bodies.
For more, refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2311/Actuarial-Science-A-Zero-Unemployment-Professional-Program
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/1561/Weigh-Actuarial-Science-As-A-Job-Option
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Hi Sawan,
1) To write UPSC exam, maximum attempts permitted to a candidate are 4 and maximum of 7 attempts are allowed for Other Backward Classes (OBC).
2) Yes, you are eligible to sit for the exam. Below are the details :
To be eligible for UPSC :
- You need to pass graduation in any field from ANY recognized University.
- You are eligible if you are in the final year of graduation.
- Your age must be between 21 to 30 years. 3 and 5 years of relaxation for OBC and SC/ST respectively.
- You must be an Indian citizen.
For details regarding exam, forms, optional subjects, syllabus etc you may visit the official website : http://www.upsc.gov.in/
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Nandini you must wait for one year to clear 10+2. Also, i understand that you are creative. So if you like you can take up a course and start learning towards a design career. Design is a field that is age old &has been evolving every year like science. The world has changed a lot and a lot of new & wonderful careers in design have come up. Sometimes student Artists are too much enamoured by Fine Arts preventing them to look objectively at Design. They must read this http://bit.ly/SXc9GD. Again like science it pays to be at the cutting edge. For e.g. science students do better if they go for CS or IT since that are areas where development is taking place rapidly. Similarly in Design the cutting edge areas are UID/ UXD, 3D Printing, Immersive Technology, Augmented Reality, 3D Projection etc, besides of course Game Design & Animation. Of course at the top of the pile lies Concept Designing (usually reserved for writers and visionaries) - these people are required by Event Companies, Animation Studios, VFX Studios, & of course Game Studios. At this stage, you may want to understand the creative world & the careers it offers. Interiors, textile as well as Web Design rely on the same skills - your layout skills & color sense. Journalism also is at this level and relies on your language skills & knowledge of history and current affairs. A little higher perches Graphic Design, Fashion Design, jewellery design, Acting, & Fine Arts which rely on one of your artistic skills - sketching & imagination. At a similar level perches VFX as well as Motion Graphics which rely on one of your artistic skills - Cinematographic skills & imagination. Then come careers like Animation, Film Making, Game Design which rely on multiple talents like your authority over sketching, acting, direction, voice, sound, writing, storytelling & problem solving skills etc. Any extra skill can be used in this. So it turns out to be one of the most challenging as well as satisfying careers. Sure not recommended for the weak hearted. Do remember that digital design careers (e.g. web design, graphics, UI design, animation, vfx, multimedia) give better profits since they can be delivered anywhere in the world & hence may earn in dollars - resulting in better rewards for designers. You may also like to read this about the kind of preparation the best students put into design http://bit.ly/1ddUSi8. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

Hi Jyoti,
This is ideal for professionals who do not want to quit their regular job and still want to add on to their qualifications. Freshers who are starting off in the industry can also benefit from this. With technological advancement, distance learning can be your first choice of study. Depending on the candidate’s profile, the kind of opportunities will almost be similar as regular MBA.
The minimum eligibility requirement for both type of MBAs are:
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university.
- Diploma holders need to possess three-year work experience to pursue the program
- B-schools select students based on entrance exams that test the analytical, verbal and numerical abilities of students.
You can refer the link for colleges:
https://www.shiksha.com/mba/colleges/distance-correspondence-mba-in-human-resources-colleges-in-india#cateSearchBlock
https://www.shiksha.com/mba/resources/distance-mba-faq#56
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Dear Student
Lovely Professional University is offering Master of Library & Information Sciences (M. Lib. I. Sc.)(1 year ) and admission will start in the month of March 2016. In order to get admission to this programme you must pass in B.Lib. If you take admission before 30 May 2016, you will be given an Early Decision Benefit, in which the fee as per the last year fee structure will be charged, which is Rs 24500 per semester otherwise fee structure of this year will be applicable i.e. Rs 29500 per semester. We provide scholarship on the basis of your Graduation or B. Lib marks percentage ( whichever is higher). If you score between 70-79.99% then you will get scholarship of Rs 5000 per semester. And if you score even better say 80-97.99% then you will get scholarship of Rs 1000 per semester. University also offers considerable scholarship to those students who scored 98 % and above , for candidates scoring 98% or above , scholarship is Rs 20000 per semester. Scholarship means your fee structure will be reduced by this amount if your percentage will fall into any of above categories. For more details you may call us at our toll free no. -18001024431 or email us at admissions@lpu.co.in or go through our website www.lpu.in .
Admission Office -Lovely professional University.

Hi Soumojit,
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. However, graduates too can take up the program. Distance MBA programs are ideal for working individuals or students who, for various reasons, cannot join the formal education system.
https://mba.shiksha.com/distance-mba-faq-coursepage
Fees for Distance/ Correspondence MBA courses are less than regular MBA programs. Every B-school has its own fee structure. Program fee ranges anywhere from Rs 50,000 upto Rs 10 lakh. Ex: Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (Fee: INR 10,00000) and Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune (Fee: INR 50,000).
https://mba.shiksha.com/mba-distance-learning-in-india-categorypage-3-24-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
An online Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is a form of distance learning program that uses virtual learning platform or e-learning to impart lessons. All you require is access to active internet connection or ability to reach the city-specific virtual learning centre. Simply put, online MBA is somewhere between a regular MBA and correspondence MBA.
https://mba.shiksha.com/online-mba-faq-coursepage
Besides Open universities like the Karnataka State Open University, Sikkim Manipal University, there are various institutes offering Online MBA programs including MIT School of Distance Education and ISBM, etc.
You can plan your admission by checking out this list of institutes offering Online MBA courses across India and sort them course-wise and city-wise to suit your requirement.
https://mba.shiksha.com/online-mba-in-india-categorypage-3-27-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
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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Dear Nikhil,there should be the following Parameters you assess before joining an MBA/PGDM Institute : 1. Admission Criteria 2. Infrastructure, both (physical & intellectual) 3. Course Content and Specializations offered 4. Faculty 5. Student and Alumni Achievements 6. Cost of education 7. Placement details & CTC offered 8. Location & hostel facility Also you need to take care of that the College should choose you. You may consider:- FORE School Of Management Birla Institute Of Management & Technology Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management Asia Pacific Institute Of Management IMT Ghaziabad MDI Gurgaon You may visit respective websites in order to find details on fees, intake, eligibility criteria, admission process, entrance exams, learning mode options, etc.