Complete 2013 Guide To Colleges and Universities in India

Edition 1, April 2012
Mridu Khullar
K.J. Shapiro
Sachin Khosla
For Students Completing Standard X or XII
Guide to Colleges and Universities in India
Table of Contents
Analyzing yourself and

selecting a field of study
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Educational options
in India
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Earning potential by field
of study (India)
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Applying to
colleges
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Feedback request
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Analyzing yourself
and selecting a field
of study
re you ready to take the next step in your

education and career planning, but are
unsure where to begin? There are so many
options today for areas of study in a college
or university, and sometimes it can be overwhelming to
narrow down the field. This article will help you analyze
your goals, skills, preferences and values so you can
make good educational decisions.
What are your goals?

Lets start by taking a look at your educational and
career goals, now that you have completed X standard
or XII standard.
Do you have a specific career field in mind? Do you
want to expand your money-making options or want
to train for a particular area? What are your financial
resources and lifestyle freedom or limitations right
now ? Is it important to attend a school that is close
to where you live now? Your particular circumstances,
goals and needs will help define your action plan.
Vocational training
When deciding on an educational path after XII
standard, you have an option to look at vocational
training or three-year college/university programs. As
a general rule, vocational training is a less expensive
and less time consuming option; however, a bachelors
degree in any field may open up more job and salary
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possibilities than the corresponding vocational

certificate.
If you have had a hard time in school up to this point,
need a shorter program, or know exactly what you
want to do and it happens to require a vocational or
technical degree (i.e. x-ray technologist), then getting
vocational training may make the most sense. You
can sign up for training at a local college or in online
classes. Some examples of vocational certificates
include lab technician, ultra-sound technician and
more. Vocational training can also provide a stepping
stone should you decide to return to school later on.
Three-year degrees
Getting a bachelors degree can mean different things.
You might decide to go to a big university or to a
small college. In either case, though, you will likely
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Analyzing yourself and selecting a field of study
be in school full-time for a minimum of three years.

(Older students often choose to go to college parttime, which can lengthen the amount of time to get a
degree.)
Again, remember your goals. Are you eager to pursue
engineering, business or medicine? Make sure your
past grades are strong enough to gain entry into a
specialized training program to study math and science
subjects such as biology, physics and chemistry. Do
you want a more general education? If so, a bachelors
degree in liberal arts could be a good choice. You can
major in many different areas including humanities
subjects such as history, languages, philosophy,
religion and art. There are many other possible majors
as well, including forensics, womens studies, justice
and policy studies, to name a few. As a liberal arts
student, not only will you take courses in your major,
but you may sign up for classes in many other areas
as well, giving you a broad education. A liberal arts
education can have other benefits -- you may have the
opportunity to study abroad, gain practical experience
or perform relevant volunteer work.
On the other hand, some students have very defined
goals and want to train for a specific career. Nursing,
accounting and teaching are examples of this kind of
major. Students interested in these fields often opt
for a bachelors degree in a university or technical
institute. All of these studies are also available in online
schools. Fields such as nursing and teaching often
require students to get practical experience as part
of their training. If you are preparing for a particular
career, such as nursing, check to find out how your
online program incorporates hands-on experience.
Another reason you might choose to get a three-year
degree is to prepare for a graduate degree. Some
fields, such as law and medicine, either require or
encourage advanced degrees in order to progress
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in the field. For instance, to be a lawyer, you need a

J.D., to become a psychologist, you may need to get
a doctoral degree in psychology. A bachelors degree
would be a first step on the way to your dream career.
Skills/aptitudes/strengths
Next consider your skills, aptitudes and strengths. Is

the course of study you are considering a likely fit with
your strong points? For instance, if you are good with
numbers and solving problems, you might do well in
a field such as accounting, engineering, information
technology or financial planning.
People who have strong communication skills might
enjoy studying theater, teaching, psychology, social
work, journalism, writing or human resources. Creative
types might be drawn to film production, creative
writing, art, music, choreography and more.
Do you do well with hands-on tasks? Do you have
artistic talents? A good visual memory? Take a close
look at what you have been good at in the past,
whether at school or at home. Of course, just because
you are good at something doesnt mean you will be
happy doing that for a career. Assessing your strengths
can be one good way to begin narrowing down
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educational options. Look at what kinds of courses

and studies you have excelled at in the past, as well as
hobbies and personal interests that you have. Do you
have a strong knowledge base in a particular area?
Have you been out in the work-force and acquired
relevant experience to apply toward a career study?
Being good at something is a smart start to a satisfying
career.
Preferences
If you have never had the MBTI, you might find taking
it to be an interesting and useful exercise. A very useful
book for using the MBTI in career planning is Do
What you Are by Paul Tieggar and Barbara BarronTieggar.
Even if you dont take the MBTI, consider preferences
when making your decision. For instance, if you are
an analytical and logical type, you will likely prefer a
field of study that uses analytical reasoning, such as
engineering. If you prefer to work alone, you should
look for a field that will allow for that. If you enjoy
abstract concepts, then math, philosophy or art may
be good areas for you.
There are other kinds of preferences as well: your likes
and dislikes. Do you love the environment, medicine,
sports, food or books? Do you have another passion
such as cooking, exercise, music, languages or films?
Each of these interests can lead you to a possible field
of training. For example, a skill and love of art can be
expressed in a pure art degree, or in graphic design,
interior decorating, architecture and more.
We all have different ways of taking in information,

relating to others, seeing the world and structuring our
lives. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the
most widely used assessment tool in career planning,
and it can give you a profile of your preferences. For
instance, are you energized by groups and outside
stimulation or by internal reflection? Do you pay more
attention to the details or the big picture? Do you like
to make decisions in an analytical, objective way, or in
a more personal feelings-based way? Finally, do you
like structure and planning or a more spontaneous,
information-gathering approach? The MBTI has a
scale for each of these dimensions, helping us to see
what comes more easily to you and what might be a
struggle.
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Picking a career by passion has some advantages.

While it is good to have aptitude in the area you will
study, it is also desirable that you really want to learn
the material. Areas that we are really interested in
often come easier to us than ones with which we have
little fascination.
Values
Finally, as you develop a plan for career advancement,
think about your values. We each work for a variety of
reasons. Is it important to you to make a lot of money?
To express yourself? Do you want to contribute to
the world on a personal level or a broaderlevel (such
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as scientific discovery)? Do you want to improve

the environment, become famous, connect deeply
with others or make your mark? Each of these goals
represents a part of your value system.
3. Philosophy and religion

Enjoy learning for learnings sake, good abstract
thinking skills, enjoy analysis of systems
4. Theater, communication
Take your journal and make a rank ordering of values
that are important to you. Some people want flexibility
or time at home with their children. Others want status,
fame, the ability to work outdoors, the ability to work
with people in service or cross-cultural experiences.
Values can be a powerful driving force in career choice.
As you get clearer on your own values, you may be
guided to careers that make sense.
Putting it all together
5. Psychology, sociology, anthropology

Intensely interested in people and how they
behave, good listening skills
6. English, journalism, creative writing

Enjoy expressing self and ideas through the
written word
7. Business, engineering
So how do you use all this data to make a good

decision? You may find it useful to try to make a journal
or folder where you record your ideas. Keep track of
careers and programs that interest you. You can even
cut out articles on different fields, or interview people
who work in careers that interest you. This project is for
your own happiness, so take it seriously! For optimal
success, you may do best in a field that combines not
only your skills and strengths, but your passions and
preferences. Below are some examples of different
areas of study and the preferences and interests that
might be a good match.
1. Hospitality and hotel management.

Strong organizational skills, can get tasks done and
work well with people. Enjoy a customer-service
environment
2. Medicine, from nursing to medical technician

to physician.
Strong interest in the medical field, good people
skills, good at analyzing data
Outgoing, enjoy people interaction
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Problem-solving, enjoy working with people,

products, and data
Next steps
Now that you have done a good inventory of
yourself and your preferences, skills, strengths,
values and passions, make a thorough study of
programs that interest you. Almost any college or
university has a website, and there are many books
available to guide you through available programs.
It is also a good idea to visit a website that features
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online schools. Even if you decide not to attend an online school, you might find it a helpful exercise to see all the
variety of majors offered.
If you get stuck in your process, consider hiring a career counselor. Career counselors specialize in assessment,
inventories and processes that can help you to focus your career search. Alternatively, you could look at some books
that take you through this process such as What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles.
Taking the time to carefully plan your educational path can be well worth the time investment. The right program can
open up new doors to you -- hopefully showing you the way to a satisfying and rewarding career.
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Educational options
in India
ndia has always been an epicenter for

education, but each student has to find his
or her path by critical self-analysis. Given
todays vast career options, it is vital to
have as much information as possible about various
educational options.
When choosing an educational stream after X
standard or XII standard, consider a training course or
a career based on your abilities, interests, aptitudes
and personality. Gather information regarding
different career options, the eligibility criteria and
the premier institutions/universities that can prepare
you for your career of choice. Certain subjects are
highly-competitive. For example, courses in aviation
may require you to have a very calm personality.
Identification of any additional requirements is vital if
you wish to take up a career in high-flying places.
Understanding the selection criteria and market
demand associated with various educational choices
can help you make a decision about the best
educational option to pursue at this time.
Broad course types available

This publication highlights different educational and
vocational courses and associated job opportunities
available through competitive examination after X
standard and XII standard coursework is completed.
Please note that this is intended for informational
purposes only and students should contact educational
institutes and organizations for further details.
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Courses in India are primarily divided into the

following types:
1. Those undertaken after passing Board Exams,
namely X standard (Secondary School Certificate
[SSC])
2. Those available to students completing XII
standard (Higher Secondary Certificate [HSC])
3. Those available to students completing their
graduation. (This includes MBA, MCA, MTech, MSc
and more)
This also works as a preliminary elimination criteria for
many competitive exams and educational institutes.
After X standard
For the most part, diploma and certificate courses
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Educational options in India
including vocational courses can be undertaken

immediately after X standard. Todays youth have many
career and education options after passing the XII
standard exam. Most popular are the diploma courses
which prepare you with practical training and on-site
work experience. This training can help students who
wish to enter the professional world without delay.
mean in their XII standard exams. These courses

prepare students for work ranging from data entry
to web design and networking. Hardware engineer
classes are also available and are popular.
Vocational courses such as mechanical engineering,

plastics engineering, wiring and electrical maintenance
are headed by the Directorate of Technical Education
(DTE). Each state has its own Indian Technical Institute
(ITI), which is instrumental in preparing students to
be productive right out of college with a minimal
orientation period.
Entrance Exams are required to qualify for elite
institutions such as the India Institute of Management
(IIM) and highly-desirable government services such as
the India Administrative Services (IAS) or Indian Police
Service (IPS).
After XII standard

Students who complete their XII standard exams
pursue university training in a variety of topics.
Highlights of popular fields of study include:
1. Business management streams.

Results-oriented coursework ranges from
management of office computers (MOC) to hotel
management. Courses in business management
include international business and operations
research.
2. Computers.
Various computer-related courses may be
appropriate for students who scored below the
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3. Engineering.
Many students in India aspire to learn about
engineering. Those with good scores in their XII
standard exams, particularly students who score
well in physics, chemistry and mathematics, often
capply to an engineering school. In addition to the
prestigious Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs),
there are also many reputable engineering institutes
in India. For these schools, admission is granted
through mass competitive exams such as the AIEEE,
DCE, BCECE and various state-level competitive
tests. With competitive admissions policies,
hard-work is a must. Engineering has bifurcated
into many parallel fields including aeronautic
engineering. The topics are not only exciting, but
can also offer life altering experiences.
4. Medicine.
If you have earned exceptional marks in physics,
chemistry and biology in class XII, medical studies
may be a natural choice. However, getting admitted
to medical school may turn out to be even more
difficult than engineering. This highly respected
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field has multiple competitive entrance exams

including the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS), Armed Forces Medical Colleges (AIFMC)
and others. Beyond the elite MBBS, the medical
field can include the study of dentistry, ayurvedic,
animal husbandry, homeopathy and other allied
branches of medical science that offer potential for
growth. Ayurveda has shown exceptional adoption
by todays generation, as the power and potential
of this most ancient form of medicine is better
understood.
Top Indian Universities
5. Armed forces.
2. University of Mumbai:
If a career in the armed forces interests you, India

has one of the best schools. Indian Army Schools
are known to offer one of the best opportunities
to serve the nation. They have their own entrance
exams and rigorous physical tests to select only the
best candidates who are physically fit and mentally
strong. If you believe yourself to be so, serving ones
country might be your first choice.
If attending a college regularly is not possible, there
are multiple options to acquire a certificate through
distance education. Indira Gandhi National Open
University (IGNOU), Sikkim Manipal University and
others offer varied courses that can be completed
while working.
For students who wish to work abroad, courses in
aviation and hospitality management may help open
doors to international jobs. Language courses have
helped many students get jobs abroad as translators.
There may also be opportunities for Indian students
in health care and assisted living facilities. Courses in
medical transcription can help students make a living
carrying out work within the medical field abroad.
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The top ten Universities currently operational in

India are:
1. University of Delhi:
Established in 1922, this university has 86
academic departments and offers many
options for undergraduate and graduate
studies.
Operating since 1895, this university has been

awarded the coveted 5 Star rating from the
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC). It currently operates from three
individual campuses all located in Mumbai, the
financial capital of India.
3. University of Pune:
This is one of the oldest schools in India and
is located a mere 400 Km away from Mumbai
University in Maharashtra.
4. Bangalore University:
Established in 1886, this is the oldest public
university and is spread over 1,111 acres in
Karnataka State.
5. Banaras Hindu University (BHU):

Founded in 1916 in Varanasi, BHU has two
campuses and more than 140 departments.
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6. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU):
9. University of Calcutta:
Started in 1970, JNU has a more than 1000 acre

campus in New Delhi.
Established in 1857, Calcutta University, as it is

also known, is one of the oldest universities in
India.
7. University of Madras:
Established in 1857, it shares 5 Star Accreditation
from NAAC.
10. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI):

Originally established in 1920, JMI became a
central university of India in 1988.
8. Anna University:
Established in 1978, it operates in an area
spread over 100 hectares in the city of Chennai.
The school is viewed as one of the premiere
institutions in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the top
distance learning universities.
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Regardless of what you study and where you get

your degree, advancing your education can be
personally and professionally rewarding.
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Earning potential by
field of study (India)
he educational path you choose can play a

major role in your career options and salary
down the road.
Everything begins with the educational choice you

make in the X standard. If youd like to enter the
workforce immediately, trade skills such as typing and
shorthand can be helpful, as can taking a diploma
course in engineering, data entry, food processing or
the service industry.
If you want to continue to the XII standard and beyond,
selecting a field of study is your first step. Science, for
example, is one of the most popular educational fields,
with degrees leading to potentially lucrative careers
in pharmacology, medicine or engineering. However,
if youre more interested in banking and e-commerce
jobs, consider studying accounting, commerce and/or
math.
Looking at cost of living

When deciding on a career, remember that where you
live can make a big difference, especially when it comes
to salary and cost of living. The cost of living within a
country can vary not only from urban to rural, but also
from state to state. According to the Central Statistics
Office, Delhi has a consumer price index of 113 (on a
normalized scale of 100), whereas the northeastern areas
of Nagaland and Manipur have consumer price indices
of 110.1 and 110.8, respectively.
This information can be important when deciding on
your career location because compensation is likely
to be influenced by your job location. For example, a
prospect seeking a software engineering role in Madhya
Pradesh may be offered compensation below someone
seeking a position in Pune, which may be lower still
than pay available in Mumbai. The lower pay is often
associated with lower rent, food and utility costs.
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Earning potential by field of study (India)
Before making your first important educational decision, learn more about some of todays career fields and the
salaries they bring:
Example Jobs
Job Description
Educational
Qualification
Required
Average
Salary
BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1. Executive Finance
Responsible for:
Preparation and finalization of
balance sheet schedules
Bank reconciliation
Resolution and follow up of open
items
Passing month end/correction
journal entries into the ERP system
Commerce
Graduate
3-4 lakhs
per annum
2. Relationship Manager
Responsible for:
Managing direct sales of company
products and services
Acquiring, developing and
strengthening customer relationships
through effective interpersonal
communication in accordance with
business goals
Any graduate
2.5-4 lakhs
per annum
3. Business Development
Manager
Responsible for:
Identifying and developing business
opportunities for the companys
solutions in industrial and product
designs and services
Providing direction and guidance
to the sales team to ensure alignment
with the companys strategies
Any graduate
5.5-7.5 lakhs
per annum
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Example Jobs
Job Description
Educational
Qualification
Required
Average
Salary
EDUCATION
1. Academic Counselor/
Counselor
Responsible for:
Coordinating seminars and
presentations
Coordinating with placement officer
Conducting group discussions and
presentations for admission process
Promoting walk-ins
Counseling students about
education programs and handling
queries
Assisting the marketing team to
promote educational products
Graduate
1.2-3 lakhs
per annum
2. Marketing Executive/Senior
Marketing Executive
Responsible for:
Tracing job opportunities and
communicating with placement
officials
Developing databases of companyrelated information to support
placement officials
Devising and evaluating methods
and procedures for collecting
data (surveys, opinion polls or
questionnaires) or arranging to
obtain existing data
Formulating plans/proposals
and presenting them to senior
management
MBA Marketing
3-6 lakhs
per annum
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Example Jobs
Job Description
Educational
Qualification
Required
Average
Salary
ENGINEEERING
1. Senior Engineer or
Engineer
Responsible for:
Management and oversight of plant
operations
Running machineries
Determining optimum resources
BE-Mechanical
3-4.5 lakhs
per annum
2. Senior Executive
Responsible for:
Production, quality control, process
control, projects and industrial
engineering
B.E./B.Tech
2.5-3.5 lakhs
per annum
3. Assistant Manager
Responsible for:
Handling production, quality
control, process control, projects and
industrial engineering
B.E./B.Tech
2.8-4.5 lakhs
per annum
1. Sales officer
Responsible for:
Sales of products in specific territory
Graduate
1.5-3 lakhs
per annum
2. Trade Market Executive
Responsible for:
Handling sales promotion, channel
promotions, designing templates,
brand portfolio at sales point
Vendor management
Graduate
1.5-3 lakhs
per annum
BRAND MANAGEMENT
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Example Jobs
Job Description
Educational
Qualification
Required
Average
Salary
BRAND MANAGEMENT
3. Finance Executive
Responsible for:
Financial analysis, budgeting,
forecasting
Corporate finance
Commerce
Graduate
1.5-3 lakhs
per annum
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Analyst (Finance and
Accounting)
Responsible for:
General ledger, accounts payable,
accounts receivable and financial
planning and analysis
Commerce
Graduate
1.8-3.5 lakhs
per annum
2. Senior Analyst (Finance and

Accounting)
Responsible for:
Management oversight of general
ledger, accounts payable, accounts
receivable and financial planning and
analysis
Commerce
Graduate
3.5-4.5 lakhs
per annum
3. Senior analyst (Investment

Banking)
Responsible for:
Working and analyzing large data
sets
Building statistical models
Providing advisory services to clients
in financial services and retail domains
Developing scorecards using
advanced analytical techniques
Masters/M.Phil/
PhD
6-8 lakhs
per annum
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Example Jobs
Job Description
Educational
Qualification
Required
Average
Salary
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. Business Analyst or
Software Engineer
Responsible for:
Performing systems feasibility
studies, analysis and design
Translating business rules
and requirements into system
specifications
Working closely with engineers and
technical support to resolve customer
issues
Providing technical application
support to users
BE/MCA
4-8 lakhs
per annum
2. Helpdesk Analyst
Responsible for:
IT helpdesk support, international
technical support, or remote desktop
support via telephone active directory
administration
Laptop/desktop support
VPN, citrix client support
BE/MCA
2-4 lakhs per

annum
3. IT Support Analyst
Responsible for:
Providing customer and technical
support through analysis and problem
solving to facilitate installation,
implementation, maintenance,
education and documentation of a
variety of technologies
Creating and developing test
procedures for systems and
applications to ensure proper
integration
BE/MCA
1.5-5 lakhs
per annum
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Example Jobs
Educational
Qualification
Required
Job Description
Average
Salary
MEDIA
1. Executive/Senior Executive
Ad Sales Print
Responsible for:
Meeting clients in their region and
generating optimum revenue
Working with print space selling
members in their locality
B.Com/MBA
2-4 lakhs per

annum
2. Senior Executive
Marketing/Assistant
Manager Marketing
Responsible for:
Developing and implementing
suitable strategy and innovative
action plans for promoting sales of
advertisement space and subscription
sales by keeping in constant touch
with advertising agencies and clients
B.com/MBA
4-5 lakhs
per annum
Responsible for:
Selling and marketing of health care
products and supplies
Sales visits through meeting doctors,
chemists, stockists and hospitals and
achieving sales goals
B.Sc/B.Pharm
1.8-3.5 lakhs
per annum
PHARMA
1. Medical Representative
(Sales)
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Example Jobs
Job Description
Educational
Qualification
Required
Average
Salary
PHARMA
2. Product Executive
(Marketing)
Responsible for:
Studying demand trends in markets
Identifying potential customers
Reviewing competitors initiatives
and developing pricing strategies
Promoting, positioning and
marketing existing company
brands. This includes new product
development, brand building,
marketing strategy/planning and
training sales force
Graduate/MBA
3.5-4.5 lakhs
per annum
3. Medical Advisor/ Manager

Medical Services
Responsible for:
Providing medical, clinical and
scientific advisory expertise to
all divisions by devising medical
education programs
Serving as scientific advisor and
providing guidance to project
managers on the medical and
scientific aspects of assigned project
MBBS
6.5-10 lakhs
per annum
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Example Jobs
Educational
Qualification
Required
Job Description
Average
Salary
REAL ESTATE
1. Service Engineer
Responsible for:
Checking design data, designing
drawings, approving shop drawings
submitted by contractor
Reviewing pump specifications,
installation
Testing and commissioning of STP
and WTP
B.Tech- Civil
2.5-5 lakhs
per annum
2. Junior Purchase
Responsible for:
Preparation of comparative
statement of bids
Checking for errors in bid document
Keeping track of approved quantities
with actual quantities
Assisting in material reconciliation,
bill verifications, preparation and
checking of rate analysis
Graduate
2.5-5 lakhs
per annum
3. Site Engineer
Responsible for:
Handling site work, end-to-end
execution
Working with vendors and handle
workers
B.Tech - Civil
2.5-5 lakhs
per annum
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Example Jobs
Job Description
Educational
Qualification
Required
Average
Salary
RETAIL
1. Executive - Retail or
Corporate Sales
Responsible for:
Customer relationship management
and sales
Graduate/MBA
3-5 lakhs
per annum
2. Key Accounts Executive
Responsible for:
Client relationship, client acquisition,
client retention and key account
management
Graduate/MBA/
Diploma
3-5.5 lakhs
per annum
3. Merchandiser
Responsible for:
Ensuring that products appear in
the right store at the appropriate time
and in the correct quantities, which
involves planning stock levels and
monitoring performance
MBA
3.5-5.5 lakhs
per annum
Responsible for:
Generating leads
Giving presentations to corporate
customers
Acquiring new corporate clients for
the company
Graduate
1-3.5 lakhs
per annum
TELECOM
1. Sales Executive
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Example Jobs
Job Description
Educational
Qualification
Required
Average
Salary
TELECOM
2. Senior Sales Executive
Responsible for:
Channel sales, dealer handling, MIS
reporting and competitor mapping
Graduate
2.5-5.15
lakhs per
annum
3. Regional Executive/Senior
Regional Executive
Responsible for:
Handling primary and secondary
sales, distributor management, MIS
reporting
Team handling
Competitors mapping
Ensuring quick responses to
escalations
Revolving presales and post sales
issues
Area allotted in terms of revenue
generation and customer retention
and acquisition
Graduate/MBA
2.5-5.15
lakhs per
annum
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Applying to colleges
oving beyond XII standard and into Indian

higher education requires careful planning
and precise timing. After passing your XII
final exams, you need to take applicable
college entrance exams, visit colleges, submit
applications and make sure you have the funds to pay
your tuition. The following timeline walks you through
the process step-by-step, so you and your family are
ready to hit the ground running on the first day of
class.
October
(calendar year before graduation)
Apply to take competitive exams.
Some professional and higher learning
institutions require applicants to take a special
exam before admission. Key exams include the
All India Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE)
and the Indian Institute of Technology -- Joint
Entrance Exam (IIT-JEE). While the exams arent
until spring, you need to fill out and submit the
necessary forms ahead of time.
February
(sometimes March)
Xth and XIIth final exams.
Passing your X and XII standard exams,
sometimes called Secondary School Certificate
(SSC) and High School Certificate (HSC)
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respectively, are mandatory before progressing

to the next educational level.
March
Start visiting schools and learning their
processes.
Because you cant apply for a college until your
XII standard exam marks are released in May,
March is a great time to begin visiting schools
in which youre interested. Its also important to
understand the application process of each of
these schools early to ensure you know exactly
how to apply down the road.
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College application process
Take your competitive exams.

These are competitive exams such as the IIT-JEE
that many colleges require in addition to your
other scores.
May
Receive your exam marks.
May is typically the month in which XII standard
exam marks are released. Thanks to various
government initiatives, students can now access
their results via the Internet, email, text and
Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS).
Apply to colleges.
Colleges typically do not make applications
available until student exam results are released.
Once you get your exam marks, begin applying
to colleges immediately. At this time, you should
be familiar with your choice schools application
processes and be able to submit your materials
quickly. Luckily, many colleges and universities
now offer their applications online. To be safe, its
important to apply to multiple colleges.
For educational pathways such as engineering,

medical, management and others, many colleges
and universities are part of the Centralized
Admission Process. Here students fill out a single
set of admission forms and simply highlight
their colleges of choice in order of preference.
Make sure you fully understand the Centralized
Admission Process and how it fits with the
individual schools youd like to attend.
Check the merit lists.

In May and sometimes June, colleges display
their merit lists, which show if youve been
offered admission to the institution.
July
Confirm admission.
Once youve been accepted to a college, its time
to confirm your admission. Tell each institution to
which youve been accepted whether or not you
plan to attend in the Fall.
September
Apply for education loans.
Typically, you can only apply for an education
loan once youve finalized your admission to a
college. The amount you receive depends on
your course fees.
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Feedback request
Feedback
Please let us know how we can
improve future editions of Guide to
Colleges and Universities in India by
sending suggestions to
IndiaCollegeGuide@quinstreet.com
Thank you
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For Students Completing Standard X or XII

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

Analyzing yourself and

re you ready to take the next step in your

What are your goals?

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

possibilities than the corresponding vocational

Analyzing yourself and selecting a field of study

be in school full-time for a minimum of three years.

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

in the field. For instance, to be a lawyer, you need a

Next consider your skills, aptitudes and strengths. Is

Analyzing yourself and selecting a field of study

educational options. Look at what kinds of courses

We all have different ways of taking in information,

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

Picking a career by passion has some advantages.

Analyzing yourself and selecting a field of study

as scientific discovery)? Do you want to improve

3. Philosophy and religion

Putting it all together

5. Psychology, sociology, anthropology

6. English, journalism, creative writing

So how do you use all this data to make a good

1. Hospitality and hotel management.

2. Medicine, from nursing to medical technician

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

Outgoing, enjoy people interaction

Problem-solving, enjoy working with people,

Analyzing yourself and selecting a field of study

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

ndia has always been an epicenter for

Broad course types available

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

Courses in India are primarily divided into the

Educational options in India

including vocational courses can be undertaken

mean in their XII standard exams. These courses

Vocational courses such as mechanical engineering,

After XII standard

1. Business management streams.

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

Educational options in India

field has multiple competitive entrance exams

Top Indian Universities

If a career in the armed forces interests you, India

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

The top ten Universities currently operational in

Operating since 1895, this university has been

5. Banaras Hindu University (BHU):

Educational options in India

6. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU):

Started in 1970, JNU has a more than 1000 acre

Established in 1857, Calcutta University, as it is

10. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI):

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

Regardless of what you study and where you get

he educational path you choose can play a

Everything begins with the educational choice you

Looking at cost of living

Guide to Colleges and Universities in India

Earning potential by field of study (India)