With admissions at Delhi University finally underway and most other colleges ready to begin the process, being stressed about what will happen next is inevitable. If you are wondering which courses to take and where and when to apply, ask away.
The Quint, along with our knowledge partner CollegeDekho, will clear up all your admission-related doubts. All you need to do is send your questions to eduqueries@thequint.com or send us a message on WhatsApp at 9999008335.
Here are some crowd-sourced queries answered by educational counsellors.
“What is a good place, other than DU, to study English Literature in Delhi?”Roshan Zehra
Dear Roshan,
Here is a list of colleges in Delhi, other than the University of Delhi, that offer English Literature –
“What are other Biology-related degrees, other than MBBS, that have a good scope?Harsh Jain
Hello Harsh,
Apart from MBBS, other Biology-related courses are also in demand in India. There are different courses in the field of Biology such as Anatomy, Environmental Biology, Microbiology, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology, etc. Before picking a course in the field of Biology, you need to have complete information and awareness about career options after pursuing a course in the field of Biology.
“After a Mechanical Undergrad, is it feasible to shift to a Masters in Computer Science?Would universities accept such a change?”Shreyas Ramesh
Hello Shreyas,
If you want to pursue a course in MCA, you can take it up after completing your B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. The eligibility criteria for an MCA course is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. However, you will need to have studied Mathematics as one of your major subjects in Class 12 to be eligible for admission in an MCA course.
“Which colleges are best for an MSc in Zoology in Rajasthan?”Anura Mathur
Hi Anura,
Here is a list of some of the best colleges for an MSc in Zoology in Rajasthan–
“Do gap year students have to provide any extra documents during admissions? Also, is the inclusion of Maths in ‘Best Four’ mandatory for B Com?”Anonymous
Dear Student,
To be eligible for B Com, you will need an aggregate of 60% or more in English/Hindi and a combination of the best three among the following subjects: Mathematics, Accountancy, Economics and Business Studies/Commerce. Gap year(s) are not a bar for purposes of admission to the undergraduate courses.
“Can I do CA and B Com together from Sri Ram College of Commerce?”Alak Pal
Hi Alak,
CA is a tedious course and it would be very difficult to pursue a CA and a B Com course simultaneously. B Com involves a lot of self-study and preparation as well. Therefore, you shouldn’t pursue CA and B Com together.
“Which are the best colleges in Mumbai, Pune, or even India for pursuing film-making/cinematography?”BN Gupta
Here is a list of some colleges that offer courses in film-making and/or cinematography.
“I passed my class 12 in 2018 with 78% best of four subjects. Then I applied for the CBSE improvement exam and got 96.25% this year. I am from EWS category. Is my CBSE improvement mark sheet applicable for DU? Can I get admission in SRCC in Economics honours?”Anchal Dahiya
Hello Anchal,
You are eligible to take admission in the University of Delhi. You can apply with your latest improvement marks. However, getting into SRCC depends on the cut-off lists released by the college. Usually, the first cut off for the Economics course at SRCC may be around 98-99%. Most of the seats may get filled in the first list itself. However, you have a chance to get admission in the second cut-off list if there are vacant seats. It is also advisable to apply to other colleges for better chances of admission. You can check the list of Top 10 DU Economics Colleges and Expected Cutoffs.
“What are the career prospects after graduation in Economics and thereafter an MBA?”Ipsitaa Saini
Dear Ipsitaa,
You can explore the career prospects and government job opportunities after pursuing Economics. You can either go for higher studies or prepare for government-sector jobs. If you are aiming for government jobs, you can prepare for banking exams, UPSC etc. Teaching can also be a career options for Economics graduates.
If you are planning to pursue an MBA, it is advisable to aim for the top MBA colleges in India. For this purpose, you need to appear for entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT etc.