Undergraduate Studies in India: Interesting Facts

 

Did you know our country India has the world’s second most large higher education system with more than five hundred fifty education institutes, universities and sixteen thousand different colleges in various large and small cities? Some cities are especially well known as education hubs of junior colleges like undergraduate courses in Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad are quite famous for offering various undergraduate degrees under plenty of academic disciplines.

 

Here is another interesting fact for you! There is more than 20-million student population in our country and 85% of them are undergraduates and enrolments are increasing by around fifteen per cent each year!

 

How is the quality of education in India

 

The colleges which grant degrees come under universities or deemed universities. There are both private and public universities. But all need accreditation by the University Grants Commission or UGC. Because of various educational reforms and improvements in the quality of education as well as the infrastructure/quality of the institutions, facilities, faculty etcetera are now attracting foreign students as well.

As per BRIC ( an abbreviation of the group of developing nations of Brazil, Russia, India, and China), forty-three Indian Universities rank among its list of top two hundred universities. Seven of its IITs appear in the top 60 list while the University of Calcutta and University of Delhi appear among the top seventy in the list.

 

Most popular undergraduate courses in India

 

1.Management: Bachelor of Business Administration BBA

2. Engineering : (Bachelor of Technology) BTech and BE (Bachelor of Engineering). Basically both are the same.

3.Computer Application: (Bachelor of Computer Application) BCA

4.Designing: Fashion Designing/Interior Designing/Web Designing

5.Mass-communication/Journalism: Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication BJMC

6.Hospitality: Hotel Management Bachelor of Hotel Management BHM ( a bachelor's degree programme in hospitality/hotel and travel sector).

7.Medical: (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) BDS and Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery MBBS

8.Finance: Bachelor of Commerce B.Com/ Chartered Accountancy CA

9.Arts: (Bachelor of Arts) in various subjects like English, Psychology, Sociology and more.

10.Law: B.ALLB- an integrated program that includes Arts subjects along with Law syllabus and students get a dual degree/Bachelor of Legislative Law LLB

 11.Education/Teaching: Bachelor of EducationB.Ed

12.Pharmacy: A Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)

13.Tourism management: BBA in Hotel and Tourism Management /B.Sc in Hospitality and Tourism Studies /B.Sc in Hospitality and Catering Management/B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration

14.Fine Arts: Bachelor of Fine Arts B.F.A

15.Nursing: BSc Nursing

 

With various good colleges in different cities offering perfect grooming for students like the

 undergraduate degree Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and also other cities, India is increasingly getting noticed as a cheap yet excellent study-destination for students of other parts of the world from various cultural, economic, social backgrounds which enrich the Indian students as well.

Steps to register for Entrance Exams

As someone who is planning on giving various college exams, you might be confused as to how to register for set test and other national level entrance examinations. Most colleges admit students based on these exams and the registration for these can be quite complicated at times due to the various verification procedures and lengthy forms you have to fill. However, due to the importance that entrance exams have, it is essential to register for them in time to secure a seat in your dream college. Here is a stepwise guide to help you register for entrance exams:

Step 1: The foremost step is to create a list of all colleges you want to apply to. Make a precise list and ensure that you have enough backup options in case you do not get your first preference. However, make sure you aren't registering for too many either as quality is always better than quantity.

Step 2: Research about the admission procedures of all the colleges that you wish to apply to. Most colleges have an entrance test; however, some might have an interview or presentation round as well. Make sure you know all the procedures to be completed for eligibility beforehand itself.

Step 3: Go through the guidelines and requirements to appear for each test. Certain entrance exams require you to have a particular subject, so make sure that you fulfil all the eligibility criteria before you register.

Step 4: This step is one of the most important of all. Of the various exams, you will be registering for, note down the important dates for each exam. Make sure that the dates of some exams aren't clashing. If the dates of two exams clash after you have registered, you will lose not only the registration fees but also your chance to attempt one of those exams. It is essential to note down all dates accurately so that you do not miss any deadlines.

Step 5: Right before registering for the exam, keep all the needed documents carefully. Be ready with the scanned copies of the same since you might need to upload them. Keeping these documents organized will ensure that you do not misplace any vital document, and you also avoid any last-minute hassle.

Step 6: This is the final step in the guide to registering for entrance exams. After you register for the exam, keep the hall ticket and other documents you receive carefully. Regularly check the website for any updates and ensure that you do not miss any important dates.

Since it is admission season, the set application form and forms of other colleges will be out soon. Carefully go through the rules and regulations and ensure you fill the correct details in the form. We wish you good luck for all your entrance exams!

SET - Gateway to UG Courses For Symbiosis International Deemed University

Symbiosis International University, Pune conducts symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). It is a university-level entrance test for undergraduate courses. SET Exam 2020 is likely to conduct in the first week of May 2020. SET is done in online mode and is a gateway for 18 UG courses. The entrance test is conducted all over India across 80 cities.

Every year Symbiosis conducts four entrance tests for admission to its undergraduate, namely -

1. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) - For Management / Mass Communication / Economics / Liberal Arts / Computer Studies / Culinary Arts

2. Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) – For Law

3. SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SIT EEE) – For Engineering

4. Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) – For Design

The admission process and selection process for Symbiosis International University has separate selection mechanisms. Also, one must know that qualifying for the SET Exam does not guarantee admission in the university. Apart from this, there are various other stages which a candidate needs to clear to be eligible for admission in Symbiosis.

SET Exam is conducted in 2 sessions

1. Morning session - Law and Design papers are held.

2. Evening session – General and Engineering papers are conducted.

As per SET eligibility, candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with minimum required marks. Symbiosis permits the candidate to appear for more than one course, but you need to apply for each course separately.

Institutes and Programs for which SET Exam is mandatory

SET General is accepted by following of the colleges with their courses offered are listed:

1. Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR), Pune

● Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

● Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

2. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Pune and Noida

●  Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA)

3. Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC)

● Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication)

4. Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE)

●  Symbiosis School of Economics

5. Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts (SSLA)

●  Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts)

●  Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts)

6. Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts (SSCA)

● Bachelor of Science (Culinary Arts)

SET Law is accepted by following of the colleges with their courses offered are listed:

Symbiosis Law School (SLC), Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, Nagpur

●  Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law (B.A.LL.B)

●  Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law (B.B.A.LL.B)

SET Engineering is accepted and courses offered by:

  Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune

● Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

SET Design is accepted and courses offered by:

1. Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune

● Bachelor of Design

● Communication Design

● Product Design

● Fashion Communication

● Fashion Design

2. Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design (SSPAD), Nagpur

●  Bachelor of Design

●  Communication Design

●   Industrial Design

It is advisable to keep a track on all the important dates for the SET UG Entrance Exam to get into the renowned institution, Symbiosis.