What’s next after graduation?

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A student before enrolling in a degree college graduation (after completion of class 12th / Intermediate ), often gets caught in a situation, which ultimately becomes the foundation for their future. There was a time when graduation with excellent marks was the criteria for jobs in India, and today companies, recruitment teams look for something extra and not just percentage obtained in graduation.


Once the 10th board is over, it is then that students opt for various streams for class 11-12 (or intermediate as we often call and are mostly the state boards). Popular branches include : 

  • MPC (Mathematics, physics & chemistry)
  • MBiPC (Mathematics, biology, physics & chemistry)
  • BiPC (Botany, zoology, physics & chemistry)
  • CEC (Civics, economics & commerce)
  • MEC (Mathematics, economics & commerce)


Industry specific subjects : 

  • It’s decided. Students who want to become scientists and doctors opt for life sciences. While those who want to advance in the technical field & chartered accounts, choose mathematics and commerce streams respectively. 
  • Graduation in India is a three year full time course (known commonly as a degree) and is either a B.Sc, B.Com, B.A courses (now semester wise) or a full time four year B.Tech, B.E, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Science engineering degrees.
  • ITI’s or vocational diplomas to make students skilled and job ready. 


Challenges :

  • Despite holding a degree with excellent marks and skills, there is a shortage of jobs.
  • Lack of communication skills. This is what organizations focus in the first go. Scoring poorly in soft skills will not take students despite their academic excellence. 
  • Sometimes, due to pressure, a student is forced to pursue a stream against his/her wish, just because their neighbour’s son or daughter is doing well. As a result, these two years.
  • B.Tech = USA +Green card mindset, now a common sight.
  • Lack of specific streams in colleges (limited number).
  • Lack of encouragement from parents.


Possibilities : 

  • Retrospection. Take some time out and study your own capabilities. Maybe there is something that you can work upon.
  • Share your story.
  • Interacting with people / students with similar ideas will boost your confidence and make you bolder.
  • If possible, convert your hobby into a business (part-time or full-time), if that is what you are looking for.
  • Don’t live for society, just live for yourself. It’s interest and expertise that is going to pay you well, not any random stranger.


Conclusion : 

While it is important to have a degree, at the same time, it is also vital that you decipher your potential and polish the skills needed to help you excel. The roll-out may be small, but as days progress, your idea starts taking a concrete shape. Listen to what others have to say, take positives out of it and plan accordingly.

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