“The candidate must honestly do self SWOT analysis to assess what his potential is and thereafter make the decision about his career”, says Punitika Batra, Assistant Professor, Jagannath Institute of Management Sciences, Vasant Kunj-II, Department of Management Studies.

Enrolling into a career option of self-choice with a college that provides the right fit of academics, co-curricular, exposure, internships and placements is a herculean task for every student who passes high school. While this choice is going to set the future roadmap, at the same time it is sure shot going to be an expensive affair. Hence, students and their parents become extra vigilant to make the right choice and make their investment worthwhile.

While in present times when the options are numerous in the country and abroad, one must weed out the unnecessary elements and choose an appropriate institute providing the best mix of theory and practice. Since Delhi is the national capital, it has become one of the most promising places for providing multiple management course options. It also has multiple industry setups in the vicinity. With government approvals and demand for higher education in the zone, rise of many government, semi government and private universities and institutions have come into being in Delhi NCR zone.

Student Profile

It is extremely important for the student to be sure about what course he wants to pursue for higher education. The candidate must honestly do self SWOT analysis to assess what his potential  is and thereafter make the decision.

Course Curriculum

The candidate must be clear about what course he wants to pursue and which colleges are offering them. He/she must go through the available courses and their curriculum on the official websites of the institutions .Majority of colleges require some or other entrance examination, the candidate must keep himself updated about the dates and modules of the entrance examination. The student must also be updated about the preliminary requirements for admission. While various institutions offer direct admissions, at JIMS the admission into a course  is through a rigorous selection procedure to ensure that it is the synchronized intellectual pool  that formulates a batch and qualifies the basic academic and aptitude level.

College Ranking

It is of utmost importance to choose a college that has a substantial standing and ranking in the industry for this would provide them sufficient quality academic standards. This would also decide the options available to the student regarding internships and placements. However, the interpretation of the ranking should be done judiciously. A strong industry interface system always ensures a secure placement setup for the students. At JIMS , there has been an unbeaten record of internships and placements across multiple functions of management. Regular guest lectures by prominent speakers from the corporate world and  visits to the plants –industry visits ensure that the students are in sync with the upcoming trends and challenges of the business world.

Financial Status

This is one of the most important factors to decide the college as the candidate’s financial status would be putting a direct impact on his budget for the fee. In case the candidate wishes to choose an outstation institution, expenses would also be rendered for accommodation, travel, food and other lifestyle necessities. Student can approach for loan through various banking and non-banking institutions. However, it is always advisable to choose a college that  fits  the budget. Those who excel in education can also apply for scholarships and grants offered by colleges and governmental institutions. The moderate fee structure at JIMS ensures that quality education is provided to each student without burning hole in the pocket.

Location

This is another important deciding factor, as a part of the budget can also be inflected to include accommodation and transportation in case the student chooses a distant location. The student should take into account  location, security, weather and infrastructure facilities available while deciding on the location. Since multiple universities and institutions are set up in the NCR zone, the distant locations are exhausting and time consuming. These locations take more time in travel and add up to the safety and security concerns. JIMS Vasant Kunj II is located in the posh locality of south Delhi with well connected metro and bus routes  and promises one of the safest residential premises.

Conclusion:

It is always a wise step to go through the reviews before deciding on  the college you wish to choose. There are numerous websites offering the same. Also a visit to the institute and interaction with the faculty can give a good insight into the college and its curriculum.

Ms. Punitika Batra

Assistant Professor

Department of Management Studies

Jagannath Institute of Management Sciences-JIMS,Vasant Kunj-II