What to do after Graduation in India - Competitive Exams After Graduation for Jobs

CAREER OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION

What to do after Graduation in India

Competitive Exams After Graduation for Jobs

It is surprising indeed that not enough discussion or reference is available about career planning after 10+2+3 or 4 or 5 (as in some cases it takes 4/5 years to graduate) whereas it is very easy to find guidance as what to do after 10+2. This article is an attempt to fill this gap.

As a matter of fact for all students, completing H.S.C. and then graduation, are two major milestones in their lives. However, in terms of choices both the stages differ strikingly. When you have just completed H.S.C., you're mostly still into your teens, not in a very strong position to take the independent decision and possibly not fully aware of doors (read choices) that are open for you. In such a position it is not surprising to find students who have to choose a path without an assessment of what the future holds for them. Of course, the future can never be predicted fully, but it is good that we try to design it.

When you are a graduate you are a grown-up adult, with a wider perspective of the world within and around you. Your personality has become relatively mature and it is easier to form an independent opinion and chart a path for yourself. Another big difference is that while after 10+2, a student in most of the cases will think of further studies only (which precisely means choosing the course of study for graduation viz. engineering, medical, commerce, architecture, designing, pharmacy, agriculture, computer applications etc.) after graduation though one may choose to go for higher studies, there are also many other paths to choose from.

Broadly, following are the options or paths available when you're done with your graduation-

- Pursuing further studies

- Preparing for/appearing in All India Services

- Seeking a job through other competitive examinations

- Seeking a career in armed forces

- Exploring instant job opportunities

Each of the above has been dealt with in detail below with an idea to help our readers to evaluate the choices.

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