Awareness of 'true'motivation, aspiration,strengths, dislikes, limitations and weaknesses are essential. Diversity in standards of school and State Boards exists. Competitive examinations at the All India level are based on State and Central Board syllabii. State board syllabus is covered in entrance exams conducted by professional colleges within the state. Honours courses are generally considered more rigorous than general or pass courses.
Professional colleges vary in the level of competitiveness.
The chances of getting in are obviously related to academic preparedness and skills. It is easier to seek admission to lesser competitive colleges to aquire a professional qualification and build up your professional worth with work experience. Postgraduate and professional autonomous institutions grant diplomas unless the institution has an affiliation with a university or the status of a deemed university. Diploma courses from prestigious professional institutes may be of far more value than a university degree in terms of employability. Top How to make a decision Begin by making a list of career options which you would like to consider.