Vocational courses are offered at different levels like Undergraduate courses(B.Voc), post-graduate courses (M.Voc) and diploma and certificate courses in Vocational courses. Generally, the process of admission to vocational courses is based on merit. Also, the admissions to vocational courses in some of the colleges have entrance exams like BHU UET, IPU CET and many more. Also, many top colleges, institutions, universities offer vocational courses and IGNOU offers different types of vocational courses.

The average fees of this course ranges from Rs.3,000 to 2,00,000 per year and the average salary for this course ranges Rs.4,00,000-10,00,000 per year. Some of the vocational jobs that are popular include photographer, Beautician, Carpenter, Automobile mechanic, software developer and many more. Undergraduate and diploma in vocational courses are the most common ones chosen by the students every year.

Also, the courses are available in online and distance education modes. Vocational courses are not new form of education, Indeed, it is the oldest form of course. Traditionally, people transmit their practical skills and knowledge in a particular occupation/ trade to others. This practice has now became a course. This course is approved by University Grants Commission, Thus, these courses are good.

What is a Vocational Course?

• Vocational Courses are career oriented courses which focuses on a specific trade, occupation or vocation.
• Likewise, unlike other academic courses these courses focus only on practical skills and knowledge about the particular field that is chosen. .
• Students who feel hard and difficult to cope with academics can choose these kind of courses.
• As they can gain a professional skill and knowledge and also, they can get in hands with only practical skills and not theoretical ones.
• Students can choose this course after completing their Class 12.
• Also, some of the courses can be opted by students who have completed class 10.
• Generally, there are wide range of scopes and values for vocational courses but, they are not known by all.
• This is because, the ignorance that people have developed as there are misconceptions that only professional courses have wide scopes and benefits.
• No, it is definitely not; even students of vocational courses have wide range of scopes and can earn even  more than a professional degree holder.
• When it comes to vocational courses, personal interests and choice is more important.
• Generally, the process of admission to vocational courses is based on merit. Also, the admissions to vocational courses in some of the courses have entrance exams like BHU UET, AMUEE, DUET, IPU CET and some others.
• The vocational courses are offered at different levels like Under graduate courses, post graduate courses and diploma, certificate  in Vocational courses.
• Also, the courses are available in convenient methods like online and distance education modes.
• The fees structure of vocational courses is feasible and manageable by all class of people.
• So, without any doubt a candidate can opt for this course as this course is now becoming popular and has highest career opportunities over various professions.

What is the Scope?

Since, Vocational courses are based on practical skills and deals with hands on training of a specific course there are high demands and scopes for this course. Accordingly, there are many varied specializations in vocational courses and so, there are number of job opportunities for Vocational Courses. The courses are available as an Under graduate course( B.Voc), Post graduate Course(M.Voc), Diploma courses and Certificate Courses. All these courses have a good scope and job opportunities.

Likewise, the scopes and benefits that a graduate of this course can enjoy are listed below:

• Generally, in vocational courses the students are subjected to practical methods of learning about a particular occupation. Thus, the students can gain complete practical understanding about that field and thus, they can shine better in that field.
• Moreover, the students can get various jobs as a graduates of vocational course which includes Web designer, Graphic designer, Actor, Fashion designer, Food processor, Electrician, Lab Assistant, Lab Technician, etc.
• Also, there are many specializations in this course.
• Furthermore, they can get employed in pubic and private sector.
• Likewise, the average salary for this course ranges from Rs.2 lakhs-10 lakhs per year. The salary ranges increases when the job experience increases.
• Moreover, the graduates can start their own company and be successful.
• Similarly, much advanced study options are available for the graduates to select from Diploma in Vocational , M.Voc and Certificate Courses. Indeed, some courses are specially offered to pursue after class 10.
• Further, the jobs are: project mechanic, laboratory assistant, lower division clerk, camera man, project technician, electric maintenance engineer, mechanical foreman, tool room assistant, trade apprentice, etc.

Vocational Courses: Course details & highlights

The table mentioned below clearly highlights the course details and key features of the program:

Degree Level	Under Graduation, Post graduation, Diploma and Certificate courses.
Duration	3 years( 6 Semesters)- for B.Voc, 2 years (4 Semesters)- for M.Voc, for Diploma course- 1/2 years, Certificate course- 6 months.
Eligibility	Average of 50%(45% sometimes) or above in Class 12 in any stream (Computer Science, Science, Commerce); Even after class 10 students are eligible to pursue vocational courses.
Entrance Exams	BHU UET, IPU CET, UPSEE, CUSAT CAT, UET, AIEED, IICD, CUCET, UPCET.
Admission Type	Merit-based/ Entrance based/ Merit cum entrance based.
Average Fees (INR)	Rs.3,000-2 lakhs.
Average Salary	Rs.2 lakhs – Rs.10 lakhs Per Year

Branches of Vocational Courses

Branch	What will you study?
Software Development	Introduction to IT, C Programming, object oriented programming, Visual tools, Business Informatics, EVS, Speaking and Listening skills, Entrepreneurship development, Financial Accounting, IT & Society, Human Resource development, Animation software, Programming principles, software engineering, Advanced JAVA, Industrial training, Software testing, Network & Internet Applications, etc
Interior Design	Applied Mathematics for interior design, communication skills, fundamental of computers, life skills, sketching, human values and professional ethics, Business management, Market survey, Technical English, Entrepreneurship and software programmes, Interior budgeting & Estimation, Product design and many more
Acting	Auditioning techniques, method acting, creativity, imagination, characterisation, speech & diction, voice language, body language and etc.
Tourism	Tourist resort planning, food service management, ecology, environment and tourism, Intercultural communication etc.
Animation	Animation Fundamentals, Color use and significance, drawing and composition, new media theories, 2-D animation, 3-D animation, 3-D space, visual effects etc.

Food processing	Dairy technology, Food processing technology 1. Food science & nutrition, food chemistry, dairy technology, sensory evaluation of foods, food packaging technology etc
Fashion designing	Fashion ornamentation, Product specification, Pattern making, garment making, fashion management, fashion marketing, Garment construction etc.

Vocational Courses

Generally vocational courses are offered at different levels of education like Under graduate courses and post graduate courses. Indeed, there are diploma and certificate courses too. The course can be pursued as a full time course or in distance mode or even in online modes. Likewise, there are best opportunities provided by various reputed colleges, Institutions and universities that offer this career oriented course. Generally the duration of UG Course is 3 years, PG Course is 2 years. The duration of diploma courses is 2/3 years and for certificate courses the duration is 6 months.

Bachelor of Vocational Courses, B.Voc:

• B.Voc is an undergraduate course and the duration of this course is 3 years.
• B.Voc courses are offered in many popular colleges and universities in India and the course program is becoming popular in India.
• Since, this course is a skill based one, there is no doubt about career opportunities. Graduates of this course can excel and gain practical knowledge about a particular vocation. And so, they can shine better in this particular field by applying those practical skills they have learnt in. Also, B.Voc graduates can get employed in public sectors too.
• B.Voc is offered in various fields of education like Computer Applications, Electrical applications, Medicine, Science, Commerce, Health care, etc.
• The eligibility criteria to join this course is the attainment of an aggregate of 50-60% of marks in class 12 or in any diploma exams.
• Also, admissions are based on merit mostly. However, admissions are based on entrance basis for some colleges and Universities. CUSAT CAT, MHT CET, IPU CET, CUCET, AMUEEE, etc., are the popular entrance exams for B.Voc.
• Generally, students who join B.Voc course can enjoy various benefits and scopes. Also, students who discontinue the course program in the first year itself will also be awarded a diploma degree. Moreover, students who discontinue the course program in the second year will be awarded an advanced diploma degree.
• After B.Voc students may pursue their higher studies in M.Voc. Moreover, Some of the jobs that are available after the completion of this course include: Accountant, Technical Expert, Lab Technician, Lab Assistant, Photographer etc. Likewise, the students can shine and get employed in the vocation they choose.
• The average fees for B.Voc ranges from Rs.3,000-Rs.2,00,000 lakhs and the average salary for B.Voc graduates ranges from Rs.3 lakhs-Rs.7 lakhs per year.
• There are no distance education mode for B.Voc courses.

All about B.Voc: Highlights and Course details

• Eligibility: Generally, for B.Voc, Undergraduate course, a student must pass in 10+2 with any group( Computer Science, Biology, Commerce) as major. Furthermore, the candidates must have an aggregate of 50-60% marks in class 12.
• Selection Process: Moreover, for course which are under graduation domain, admissions are through entrance tests like CUSAT CAT, MHT CET, IPU CET, CUCET, AMUEEE and some others.
• Average Fee: Therefore, average the fees for this course ranges from ₹ 3,000- Rs.2,00,00
• Placements: However, there are many placement opportunities after this course of B.Voc in both private and public sector. Therefore, some of the companies are Accenture, ANI Calls India Private Limited, Standard Chartered, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Big Bazaar, Lenskart, Bakery Chef, TCI Express Ltd., DHL, Apollo Hospital and many others.
• Average Salary: Likewise, there are handsome average salary packages that are available to graduates of B.Voc. So, the average package is around ₹ 2,50,000 to ₹ 10,00,000 per annum.

Master of Vocational Courses, M.Voc

• M.Voc is a postgraduate course and the duration of this course is 2 years.
• The eligibility criteria to get admitted in M.Voc course is completion of B.Voc or any under graduate Bachelor’s degree.
• Like B.Voc, M.voc also focuses on practical skills and knowledge but it focuses in advanced levels.
• M.Voc PG level course is introduced by University Grants Commission, UGC.
• M.Voc courses are offered in many popular colleges and universities in India.
• Also, admissions are based on merit mostly and admissions are based on entrance for some colleges and Universities.
• M.Voc. Travel & Tourism, M.Voc Food Processing, M.Voc. Healthcare management, M.Voc Journalism& Mass communication, M.Voc. Photography are some of the popular M.Voc courses.
• Likewise, the average fees for this course ranges from INR 50,000-2 lakhs.
• M.Voc graduates have various career opportunities in the field they excel in. Vocational courses are often denied by many considering that there will be less job opportunities for this kind of courses. But, the fact is graduates can find a decent and promising career even in these kind of courses. Moreover, the the average package is around ₹ 5,50,000 lakhs per annum.

All about M.Voc: Highlights and Course details

Eligibility: Generally, for M.Voc, Postgraduate course, a student must have passed an undergraduate degree in B.voc or must have passed any undergraduate degree in any field of study with an aggregate of 50% of marks.

Selection Process: Moreover, for the admission to this course, is based on merit for some colleges and based on entrance for some colleges. Also, personal interviews will be conducted for selection processes.

Average Fee: The average fees for this course ranges from 50,000-1,00,000.

Placements: However, there are many placement opportunities after this course of M.Voc in both private and public sector. Therefore, some of the companies are Amazon, Angel Broking, BAJAJ Allianz, Britannia, Coca-Cola, HCL, Axis Bank, HDB Financial, Ernst & Young and many others.

Average Salary: Likewise, there are handsome average salary packages that are available to graduates of M.Voc. So, the average package is around ₹ 5,50,000 lakhs per annum.

Diploma in Vocational Courses

• Apart from UG and PG courses, there are even diploma courses in Vocational education. The duration of PG diploma course is 1 year/2 years.
• Also, UG B.Voc graduates who discontinue the course are given diploma degree and the students who discontinue in 2nd year of B.Voc will be given an advanced Diploma degree.
• The eligibility criteria for vocational courses involve an attainment of 45-50% of aggregate in class 12 or in any degree.
• The PG diploma course fees ranges from Rs.5,500-Rs.55,000.
• Generally, even if the students discontinue after the completion of PG diploma course he/she will be given diploma degree.
• The average salary that a diploma graduate can expect in initial stages ranges from Rs.7,000-Rs.10,000. Furthermore, there will be increment as the experience adds on.
• Event management, Tourism, Telecommunication, Fashion designing and many more are diploma in vocational courses.

Vocational Diploma courses after Class 10:

Students can select the vocational courses just after completing the 10th std. Since, the vocational courses are more focused in giving practical skills and knowledge to the students,  they can learn more well about the particular field they have chosen. Moreover, vocational diploma courses are more same as the general courses. In addition, it makes the students efficient and employable for a particular trade. Further, the application based teaching and training makes it easy to bag a job just after they complete the diploma course. So, the candidates have to select a course and specialization based on their personal interests. Thus, the specialized training and skill development in that field will be helpful for the students, thus, he/ she will be benefited.  Furthermore, the candidates have to look in to certain areas and sectors that are fast growing and that are in demand in order to enjoy many job opportunities.

Examples of Some of the Vocational Courses after 10:

Hospitality management

Hospitality management is all about hotel management, cooking, house keeping and all. In recent years, there is hike for this course as many students have taken this course for their higher studies. Moreover, students who are interested in cooking and who are interested in the concept of perception, innovation can choose this course and express their interests in this field. Moreover, there are many specializations in Hospitality management. Accordingly, students can choose them based on their interests.

Acting and Film Making

Film Industry is an evergreen field and now, the popularity of movies and actors are at its peak. Film makers, Music composers and Actors are the heart of a movie. Many students wish to become a successful actor or a film maker and achieve something really great.  Nobody can ever deny to appreciate a Actor’s acting skills likewise, students who wish to express their passion for acting and who aspires to become a popular and successful actor can choose acting diploma course. Once, students enter this course for sure they will get more exposures and knowledge about Cine Industry. Moreover, the Asian Academy of Film and Television offers Diploma course for ‘Acting and Film making.

Vocational Diploma Courses after 12th:

A candidate should have passed class12 with a specific stream. Thus, it can be arts, science or commerce. Also, the diploma courses can be more than a year in terms of duration. In addition, there are certificate courses too. However, there are jobs that an individual can get in to after doing the vocational course.

Some of the vocational diploma courses after class 12 are listed below:

1. Performing Arts
2. Health, Beauty and Wellness
3. Photography
4. Digital Marketing
5. Culinary Skills
6. Business Administration
7. Jewellery Design
8. Public Administration
9. Visual Merchandising
10. Computer Application
11. Marketing and Communication
12. Art and Design
13. Agriculture and many more.

Vocational Certificate Courses

• Vocational certificate courses are 6 months course. Generally, candidates of this course will be given vocational certificate degree.
• Students who wish to pursue an extra course or excel in a particular vocation can choose certificate courses.
• The eligibility criteria for vocational courses involve an attainment of 45-50% of aggregate in class 12 or in any degree.
• There are many certificate courses that are offered in diverse field of education.
• IGNOU offers online or distance education in vocational courses.
• The average fee for this course ranges from Rs.15,000-Rs.20,000.

Example of a Vocational Certificate Course Typewriting

Typewriting is one of the most important skill that every student must know. Type writing is certificate course, and there are many levels, like higher, lower in English, Hindi, Tamil and many languages. Moreover, short hand typewriting is the most valuable skill and they are many job opportunities available for this course. A student who learns type writing skills also get employed in Public sectors.

Eligibility Criteria for Vocational Courses

• Firstly, the candidates must have passed 10+2 from any recognized school or Institution.
• Students can belong to any groups like Computer Science/ Science/ Commerce.
• Generally, an aggregate of 50% of marks is compulsory for the admission in some colleges. Also, there will be 5% deduction in percentage for SC/ST candidates.
• Furthermore, In some colleges there are entrance cum merit based methods for the admission processes.
• Likewise, the entrance exams like BHU UET, IPU CET, UPSEE, CUSAT CAT, UET, AIEED, IICD, CUCET, UPCET are conducted by some universities for the admission of vocational courses.
• Furthermore, to get admission into some of the top colleges in India the eligibility criteria incudes 90% of marks in class 12/ in UG degree.

Degree Level	Eligibility details
B.Voc (Under graduation)	Minimum of 50% of marks in Class 12 or an equivalent CGPA score from any recognized school/ Institution.
M.Voc (Post graduation)	Minimum of 50%-60% of marks in any UG course or an equivalent CGPA score from any recognized university.
Diploma courses	Minimum of 50% of  marks or an equivalent CGPA score from any recognized board or university.
Certificate courses	Minimum of 45-50% of  marks or an equivalent CGPA score from any recognized board or university.

Entrance exams for Vocational Courses

Various Universities, Institutes and Colleges conduct entrance exams to admit students in Arts program in order to gauge their personal interests and skills in the respective courses they have chosen. Likewise, various educational institutions conducts entrance exams. Following are some of the popular entrance exams for MA courses:

BHU UET

• BHU UET stands for Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance test.
• This test is one of the most popular entrance exams in India which is conducted by the Banaras Hindu University.
• The entrance test is conducted for the admission processes to various UG Courses and PG Courses.
• The entrance test is conducted in both Online (Computer based mode) and Offline (Pen paper test) mode.
• The university conducts this entrance test for the admission of students to the university and to its affiliated colleges.
• The questions are multiple choice based and the duration of exam is 2 hours/120 minutes.
• The eligibility criteria to undertake this entrance test includes an aggregate of 50% in any undergraduate BA degree.
• The following are the key details about this entrance test:

Exam Mode: Online and offline modes.

Exam Duration: 2 hours/ 120 minutes

IPU CET

• IPU CET stands for Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test.
• This entrance test is a university level test. Likewise, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, GGSIPU conduct this entrance test every year.
• The candidates who wanted to get admitted into Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University have to undertake IPU CET. Furthermore, they will be admitted through National Level Test or through University’s Common Entrance Tests.
• The exam is conducted in offline mode and the duration of the exam is 3 hours/ 180 minutes.
• The following are the key details about this entrance test:

Exam Mode: Offline mode

Exam Duration: 3 hours/ 180 minutes

UPCET

• UP CET stands for Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test.
• National Testing Agency, NTA conducts this entrance test.
• The entrance exam is conducted to the admission of various courses.
• It is for various Under Graduate, Post Graduate and research courses.
• It is decision made by the UP Government that NTA should take the responsibility to conduct the entrance exam. Various colleges offers programmes in Uttar Pradesh.
• In addition, the Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology and Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) admits the candidates according to their scores in the entrance exam.
• The following are the key details about this entrance test:

Exam Mode: Offline mode

Exam Duration: 3 hours/ 180 minutes

AMUEEE

• AMUEE stands for Aligarh Muslim University
• Aligarh Muslim University conducts this entrance test to admit students for various Undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• The exam is conducted in offline mode and the duration of the exam is 3 hours/ 180 minutes.
• The application fee for this entrance test is Rs.650.
• The following are the key details about this entrance test:

Exam Mode: Offline mode

Exam Duration: 3 hours/ 180 minutes

CUSAT CAT

• CUSAT CAT is conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology to admit students for various UG and PG courses
• The entrance exam is a university level exam.
• The exam is conducted in offline mode. The duration of the exam is 3 hours/ 180 minutes. The questions for this test are multiple choice questions only.
• The application fee for this entrance test is Rs.1000 for general category and Rs.500 for SC/ST students.
• The following are the key details about this entrance test:

Exam Mode: Offline mode

Exam Duration: 3 hours/ 180 minutes

How to crack the entrance exams of Vocational courses?

The admissions for vocational courses are based on merit in some colleges. However, some colleges conduct entrance exams to admit students to this course. The entrances exams needs a good preparation. Many universities and colleges conduct the entrance tests Therefore, students have to build some basic knowledge about the specialization they have chosen:

• Firstly, Students must be aware of the syllabus and must prepare with the same accordingly. Also, Students must start their preparation earlier in order to cover all.
• Also, Students can go through previous batch’s question papers to improve their skills.
• Furthermore, the entrance exams also has basic questions based on the specialization that is chosen by the candidate in order to gauge the candidates skills so that, candidates must be prepare for it accordingly.
• Above all, students must focus on time management and should not waste time for any particular question.

Vocational Courses Highlights

• Vocational course generally focus on one particular trade or vocation or occupation.
• Since, it is based on practical skills the students will have a complete and clear understanding about the course and the field they have chosen.
•  Thus, they can shine well after completing the course.
• Moreover, students of vocational courses have a wide range of scope and have a great job opportunities too.
• Generally, some people may feel insecure to choose this course. But, vocational courses are valid ones. Indeed, University Grants Commission, UGC has approved vocational course.
• In addition to all these, Not only in India, but also in foreign countries this course has a wide scope and benefits.

List of Top Vocational Courses Universities- Best of 2021

Many universities, colleges and Institutions in India provide this course. Few of them are public universities while the others are private institutions. And, a few universities provide very good exposure to the students with the course set very carefully, keeping in mind the requirements of the course professionally after the course is completed. Besides, the universities provide the immense professional exposure to the students by giving them practical knowledge about the field, which will eventually help them to use that knowledge professionally in their job. Following are some of the top universities and colleges in India that offer vocational courses:

Colleges/ Universities	Average Fees	NIRF Ranking
Shri Krishna University	INR 31,000	N/A
Central University of Rajasthan	Rs.13,700	N/A
NIMS University	Rs.90,000	N/A
Cochin University of Science and Technology	N/A	89
Sardar Patel University	N/A	N/A
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University	Rs.15,000	N/A
Fergusson College	Rs.54,000	N/A
Amity University	Rs.1.4 lakhs per year	63
Loyola College, Chennai	Rs.48,000 per annum	6

Average Fee structure of Vocational Courses

The fee structure of this course are mostly feasible and hence, this course is suitable for all class of people. Likewise, students can pursue this course without any hurdles. Generally, Vocational courses are offered in different levels like Undergraduate level(B.Voc), Postgraduate level(M.Voc), Diploma courses, certificate course, Online vocational courses. Accordingly, the fee structure differs as per the degree level. Following are the average fees structure of different levels of vocational courses.

B.Voc Fee Structure

B.Voc is an Undergraduate degree. Many colleges, Institutes and Universities in India offer this course. Likewise, the average fees for this course ranges from Rs.3000-2,00,000. The fee structure differs as per the college/ Universities according to its ownership as private or public.

M.Voc Fee Structure

M.Voc is a Postgraduate degree. Many colleges, Institutes and Universities in India offer this course. Likewise, the average fees for this course ranges from Rs.50,000-1,00,000 per year. The fee structure differs as per the college/ Universities according to its ownership as private or public.

Diploma in Vocational Course

Like UG and PG vocational courses diploma in vocational courses is also popular. Many colleges, Institutes and Universities in India offer this course. Likewise, the average fees for this course ranges from Rs.5,500-55,000 per year. The fee structure differs as per the college/ Universities according to its ownership.

Certificate courses

Certificate in vocational courses are 6 months course. Many colleges, Institutes and Universities in India offer this course. Likewise, the average fees for this course ranges from Rs.15,000-20,000 per year. The fee structure differs as per the college/ Universities according to its ownership.

Placements for Vocational Courses

All the top Colleges, Institutes and Universities offering B.Voc, M.Voc courses provides excellent placement opportunities. Since, the course is based on a specific occupation there are many job opportunities for this course in both public and private sectors. Also, there is a high demand for the graduates of this course.. Likewise, there are various job positions that are available for the graduates after the completion of this course. Indeed, the graduates can become an Accountant, Technical Expert, Lab Technician, Lab Assistant, Photographer and many more.

Placements for B.Voc

There are many prestigious educational institutions in India that offer vocational courses. Likewise, some of the colleges and universities provide excellent placement records. However, there are many placement opportunities after this course of B.Voc in both private and public sector. Indeed, the graduates can become an Accountant, Computer operator, Food processing officer, Automobile Technician, Vocational Professor/ Teacher and as many others. Likewise, some of the companies that take B.Voc graduates as their employees are Accenture, ANI Calls India Private Limited, Standard Chartered, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Big Bazaar, Lenskart, TCI Express Ltd., DHL, Apollo Hospital and many others. Moreover, there are handsome average salary packages that are available to the graduates of B.Voc. So, the average package is around ₹ 2,50,000 to ₹ 10,00,000 per annum.

Placements for M.Voc

There are many prestigious educational institutions in India that offer vocational courses. Likewise, some of the colleges and universities provide excellent placement records. However, there are many placement opportunities after this course of M.Voc in both private and public sector. Likewise, some of the companies that take M.Voc graduates as their employees are Amazon, Angel Broking, BAJAJ Allianz, Britannia, Coca-Cola, HCL, Axis Bank, HDB Financial, Ernst & Young and many others. Moreover, there are handsome average salary packages that are available to the graduates of M.Voc. So, the average package ranges from Rs.2 lakhs to 4 lakhs per year.

Similarly for Diploma and certificate courses too there are many scopes available. The average salary for Diploma courses in initial stages ranges from Rs.7,000-10,000 per month. Also, the average salary for Certificate courses in initial stages ranges from Rs.5,000-10,000 per month

Frequently asked questions about Vocational Courses (FAQs)

What are vocational courses?

Vocational Courses are career oriented courses which focuses on a specific trade, occupation or vocation.

• Likewise, unlike other academic courses these courses focus only on practical skills and knowledge about the particular field that is chosen.
• Students who feel hard and difficult to cope with academics can choose these kind of courses.
• As students can gain a professional skill and knowledge and can get hands in with only practical skills and not theoretical ones.
• Students can choose this course after completing their Class 12. Also, students who have completed class 10 can opt for some of these course.
• Generally, there are wide range of scopes and values for vocational courses.
• When it comes to vocational courses, personal interests and choice is more important.
• Generally, the process of admission to vocational courses is based on merit. Also, the admissions to vocational courses in some of the courses have entrance exams like BHU UET and IPU CET.
• The vocational courses are offered at different levels like Under graduate courses (B.Voc), post graduate courses (M.Voc) and diploma and certificate courses in Vocational courses.
• Also, the courses are available in convenient methods like online and distance education modes.
• The fees structure of vocational courses is feasible and manageable by all class of people.

Is Vocational course a good choice for a better future?

Of course yes, Vocational courses are one of the best choice for a better future. Vocational courses focus only on practical skills and knowledge of a particular trade, vocation or an occupation.  Also, one can enjoy various benefits and scopes because of this course. Following are the advantages that one can get because of this course:

• Generally, vocational courses and its benefits are not widely known so that, many students feel insecured to choose this course. But the fact is this type of course has many benefits and career opportunities.
• The course gives a complete understanding and skills about a particular occupation. Likewise, the students can shine in that occupational field in which they have excelled in. Furthermore, even students can start their own businesses in that field.
• Importantly, students who hate academic and theoretical learning can opt for this course with full satisfaction as this course is based only on practical learning.
• B.Voc, M.voc courses and their popularity are gradually increasing. Moreover, the course graduates can get government jobs.
• These courses are provided in every possible modes like online modes, as certificate courses and as diploma courses. Indeed, students can opt for these kind of courses to own a part time side businesses. Generally these courses’ fees are feasible and working students and students pursuing other degrees can also opt for these courses.
• Some of the popular jobs and courses are Event management, Tourism, Telecommunication, Fashion designing, Travel & Tourism, Food Processing, Healthcare management, Journalism& Mass communication, Photography and many more.

What are the best vocational courses?

The vocational courses are one of the best courses and it’s popularity is gradually increasing. Generally, students feel insecure to choose this course as the course only focuses on practical knowledge and not on academics. But, theories are not important as knowledge and understanding is more important to excel in a field. Moreover, vocational courses are the best choice for students nowadays. In Vocational courses, they focus only on a specific trade, vocation or an occupation. Likewise, there is a wide range of career opportunities for this course. Moreover, many top colleges and universities in India offer these courses. Following are the detailed explanation of some of the vocational courses:

Accountant

An accountant takes care of financial aspects of a company. Likewise, an accountant must look after the financial status, prepares balance sheets, works on profit and loss, etc. An Accountant is a reputed job which has high importance in many offices. Moreover, there is a high demand for accountants.

Food Technologist

Food technology is one of the fast growing field and hence the demand for the food technologists is really high. A foot technologist is in charge of safe and quality development, manufacture and modification of food products. Not only in kitchen and hotels but a food technologist can work in factories, offices and labs also.

Beautician

Beautician and makeover artists have created a great hike nowadays. Nowadays, beautician courses have a great recognition. A beautician can specialize in any areas like hair, makeup, nail art, personal styling etc. Likewise, many people are self obsessed and wish to beautify themselves by going to beauty parlors. As, of now beautician’s role has become highly necessary in daily life for many.

Vocational Teacher

A vocational teacher is the one who gives vocational education to students in many fields like nursing, computer repair etc. Generally, vocational teachers and professors have high demand and hence this course will have many benefits.

Home Economist

A home economist takes a responsible role of helping people of a society or people of a family to improve their nutritional habits, interior designs, resource management, family interaction etc.

Further, some other Top vocational courses are:

• Digital Marketing
• Animation, Graphics and multimedia
• Fashion Designing
• Web Development and Designing
• Photography
• Beautician course
• Catering management
• Gym/ physical education
• Public relations
• Electrician
• Food Processing
• Hotel Management

What is Vocational Course after 10th?

A4 Students can select the vocational courses just after completing the 10th std. Likewise, these courses are career based courses that focuses on practical skills and knowledge about a particular vocation/ occupation/ Trade. Generally, students after class 10 can pursue Certificate/ Diploma/ Bachelors in vocational courses. These kind of courses ensure many career opportunities. Some of such courses are Paramedical courses, Typewriting, Medical lab technology course, Hotel& hospital operation managements, Banking and Financial services, Accounting and Taxation, Insurance and marketing, Ophthalmic technician and many more courses can pursued after class 10.

Vocational Diploma courses after Class 10:

• Students can select the vocational diploma courses just after completing the 10th std.
• Since, the vocational courses are more focused in giving practical skills and knowledge to the students,  they can learn more well about the particular field they have chosen.
• Moreover, vocational diploma courses are more same as the general courses.
• In addition, it makes the students efficient and employable for a particular trade.
• Further, the application based teaching and training makes it easy to bag a job just after they complete the diploma course.
• So, the candidates have to select a course and specialization based on their personal interests.
• Thus, the specialized training and skill development in that field will be helpful for the students, thus, he/ she will be benefited.
• Furthermore, the candidates have to look in to certain areas and sectors that are fast growing and that are in demand in order to enjoy many job opportunities.

Hospitality management

Hospitality management is all about hotel management, cooking, house keeping and all. In recent years, there is hike for this course as many students have taken this course for their higher studies. Moreover, students who are interested in cooking and who are interested in the concept of, innovation can choose this course and express their interests in this field. Moreover, there are many specializations in Hospitality management. Accordingly, students can choose them based on their interests.

Acting and Film Making

Film Industry is an evergreen field and now, the popularity of movies and actors are at its peak. Film makers, Music composers and Actors are the heart of a movie. Many students wish to become a successful actor or a film maker and achieve something really great.  Nobody can ever deny to appreciate an Actor’s acting skills likewise, students who wish to express their passion for acting and who aspires to become a popular and successful actor can choose acting diploma course. Once, students enter this course they will get more exposures and knowledge about Cine Industry. Moreover, the Asian Academy of Film and Television offers Diploma course for ‘Acting and Film making’.

What are the job opportunities available for Vocational degree holders?

Generally, Vocational course is based on a specific occupation and hence, there are many job opportunities for this course in both public and private sectors. Also, there is a high demand for the graduates of this course. Likewise, there are various job positions that are available for the graduates after the completion of this course. Indeed, the graduates can become  an Accountant, Technical Expert, Lab Technician, Lab Assistant, Photographer and many more. The graduates can get employed with a handsome salary in a reputed organization. Moreover, they can start their own businesses in the field they have excelled in and shine better. The average salary for vocational graduates ranges from Rs.2 lakhs-Rs.10 lakhs per year.