“What’s My Future After BBA?”: Answering Your Admissions Questions

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Answering your admission queries. (Photo: Lijumol Joseph/ The Quint)

School’s over. For real. You’re finally done competing with Sharmaji ka beta or beti in your board exams. The results are out, and your relatives won’t stop asking you the dreaded question – “Beta, aage kya karne ka iraada hai?”

If you’re trying to make sense of all the information about admissions, colleges, universities, cut-offs and career options, then we’ve got good news for you.

The Quint has joined hands with CollegeDekho so you can get your education and career related doubts cleared from educational counsellors. Send in your sawaal for some expert advice on [e-mail].

I have completed graduation course (BBA) from Amity Indore and now I am looking for a Post Graduation course. I want to know my college options (preferably MBA). Can you suggest any?

Gagandeep, a Reader of <b>The Quint</b>

Dear Gagandeep,

If you wish to do MBA after a BBA degree then there are some definite advantages since you already have the knowledge of subjects covered in the MBA course. To pursue a post graduate programme in management or an MBA, you can take popular entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, IBSAT, etc. If you meet the required eligibility criteria and score well in the entrance exam, you can get admission in a premier B-School.

Popular colleges in India that offer MBA or a post graduate programme in management include IIMs, XLRI Jamshedpur, FMS DU, IIFT, SP Jain Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, JBIMS Mumbai and NMIMS Mumbai.

Depending on your location and preferences, you can also look for colleges by clicking on the following link.

PG MBA (Master of Business Administration) colleges in India

I am a 3rd year student pursuing Bsc (Hons) computer science. I am really interested in sports and have won many certificates while graduating. So I would like to know if there is any provision of sports quota for the admissions in DU PG programs?

Aditya, a Reader of <b>The Quint</b>

Hey Aditya,

Although the Delhi University had initiated to introduce sports quota for admission to its PG programmes, there has been no update regarding the same on the official website of DU.

In 2014, DU had decided to introduce 5 percent sports quota for potential candidates seeking admission in PG programmes. However, due to lack of awareness and communication gap, students were not informed about the sports quota seats.

Also, note that there is no mention of sports quota in the PG admission scheme mentioned on the official website of DU. Therefore, it will be best if you confirm about the sports quota from the DU admission office and keep tabs on the official website of the university.

Given a choice, does it make sense to do BCom (Hons) from one of the private universities such as Jindal or Munjal or from Delhi University second rung colleges such as Deshbandhu or Bhagat Singh or Aurobindo college?

Deepa, a Reader of <b>The Quint </b>

Hey Deepa,

In my opinion, if you’re eligible for the above mentioned DU colleges such as Deshbandhu, Aurobindo or Bhagat Singh college as per the cut-off released by them you should definitely go for it instead of the private universities. These colleges hold a decent reputation in terms of studies. Moreover, how you utilise your UG years while indulging in other activities apart from studies and work on your personality development, will be a great determinant in future. Further, a DU degree will hold more value than any other private university. Go through the following points in order to find out why you should study at DU.

Why Delhi University? 8 Advantages of Studying in DU

I’ve attempted the CUCET-2017 entrance test, and got admitted to various central universities for PG courses. The fee charged by these institutions is very low, and I’m surprised by the fact that there isn’t much competition for these seats. Please tell me about the scope, and prospects of below mentioned courses: 1. Central university of Tamilnadu - MBA, Mass communication. 2. Central university of Punjab, Mass communication, new course starting this year. 3. Central university of Rajasthan, MBA, Mass communication. 4. Central University of Jammu, National Security studies, Mass communication.

Sanju, a Reader of <b>The Quint</b>

First of all, the fee of the Central Universities mentioned above is low because they are government run universities. Mostly, all government run universities have a low fee structure.

Secondly, the demand for MBA in Mass Communication, per say, is limited because students mostly opt for a MBA programme in marketing or communication management if they wish to stick to a career in Mass Communication. PG courses in Mass Communication such PG Diploma in PR, Advertising, Journalism or Masters of Mass Communication, MJMC etc. are more popular.

However, if you opt for MBA in Mass Communication, the job prospects will more or less be the similar as that for the above mentioned courses.

Read more here:
Career in Mass Communication: Courses, Eligibility, Fees and Salary
Courses, Scope and Jobs in Advertising, PR and Corporate Communication
Top 10 Government Mass Communication Colleges in India

Further, among the above mentioned central universities, Central University of Punjab in Bhatinda followed by Central University of Rajasthan are highly sought after in general.

I have passed class 10 ICSE with 91 percent. I want to pursue medical. Should I go for dummy classes or continue 11 and 12 in my school? I study in an ICSE school. Will it affect my study preparation for NEET and AIIMS as it is conducted on CBSE pattern?

Mariyaloha, a Reader of <b>The Quint</b>

Dummy classes have their own pros and cons. Reasons why students opt for dummy classes is that their own school is unequipped or teachers don't take interest in real learning or may not go the extra mile to train you for competitive exams and only rely on the defined syllabus.

A major component of class 11 and 12 is practicals oriented learning which is best provided in regular schools rather than dummy classes. Moreover, not all dummy schools have uniform policies and not all of them are recognised. Dummy classes will focus on entrance pattern only, in the subjects you opt for. Studying for other subjects like English etc. may become a challenge.

Finally, dummy classes don't guarantee you admission in the top medical colleges of the country. If you do opt for a regular school, you will have the option to look for alternate options after class 12th, in case you do not qualify in the entrance exam. So, if your school is good and your teachers are supportive, I suggest you continue with regular schooling. You can always plan your study schedule in such a way that it incorporates both ICSE and CBSE syllabus.