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There are lots of career options after BA. It's all depend on your interest. You can prepare for exams like UPSC, NET, JRF and public service Commission exams (IPS, IAS). You can pursue MBA, B.Ed, Diploma courses (Data entry, AI, ML, DIGITAL MARKETING) 

Yes, several schools at Columbia University are known to offer online courses to students. The Columbia College offers more than 70 online programs to students across a number of prominent fields including: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Earth and Environmental Science among others. 

The cost of an undergraduate online course is USD 375 (INR 32.8 K), and the annual cost is USD 11,250 (INR 9.86 L) for a course with 30 credit hours. 

Conversion rate: 1 USD = INR 87.68

There are a number of neighborhoods in New York City, that are known for being safe for Indian students, these include: Manhattanville (West Harlem), East Village, Lower East Side, Battery Park City, Tribeca, Bay Ridge and Greenwich Village.  

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Yes, parents can visit students on campus, provided they have a valid B2 visitor visa. To get a B2 visitor visa, the guardians must apply for a visa at the nearest US embassy or consulate, where they must also demonstrate sufficient funds and have a reasonable travel plan.

Yes, the Columbia University campus is generally considered safe for all students, including Indians. The university operates a number of safety services that includes:

• Columbia University EMS, a dedicated ambulance service, always on duty, that provides medical assistance at no extra cost. 
• Safety Escort Program: A Walking Escort program, that can be taken up at any time of the day and seven days a week around the university campus
• On-Demand Evening Shuttle: Operates seven days a week, every evening until 3 am around the Morningside and Manhattanville campus.

While there are no Indian food options avaiable on campus at Columbia University, there are several restaurants and  dining places, near the campus, that serve Indian food to students. 

Some popular options include:

It has many special features like academic excellence and accrediatation with NAAC'A+' score 3.58 out of 4 . It provides different courses and strong legacy. High qualified teacher are there with expertise in their subjects. Regular placement drives occur, collaborate with IBM, TCS etc.

The table given below consists of all the generic subjects often included in the curriculum of UG courses in Computer Science specialization.

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The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the UPSC CSE (IAS) Main exam (written) from August 22 to 31, 2025. The Commission will conduct the UPSC IAS main exam in offline mode at the designated exam centres. The candidates are informed about their exam centre through their UPSC admit card. 

The candidates are required to download their admit card with their UPSC OTR/Roll Number and password.

There is a pool of computer Science courses one can choose from after class 12, like BSc CS, BE/ BTech CS, BCA, Diploma in CS, Integrated course offering BSc-MSc or BTech-MTech in computer science. Candidates inclined towards computer Science also often opt for IT specializations because both deal with computers and technology, but CS focuses more on the theoretical and foundational aspects of computing, while IT focuses on the practical application and management of computing systems.

More and more students are interested in pursuing computer Science courses because of the increase in industry demands, high salary structures, and skill gap in the market. CS students are often advised to pair their CS degree with an impressive resume, hands-on skills, and some relevant projects to land a good job as a fresh CS graduate.

Students should score 7 or above in IELTS, 100 or above in TOEFL, and over 65 in PTE. The English language requirements are similar for most of the UG and PG programs. Fulfilling the English language requirement is one of the important factors during admission.

The London School of Economics does not mandate work experience for most of the master's programs. Students must consider submitting them as it is highly valued. Students who are going to take admission to programs like Management, Finance, or Public Policy are advised to submit their scores, as it can enhance their chances of selection.