How To Choose A University Or College For Admissions in 2020?
As you complete your school or a bachelor degree, you can start expecting everybody ask the very same questions — Which college or university are you planning to join? But, the bigger question remains “How to choose the right college or university for you?”
While it can be really confusing to choose one among hundreds of colleges and universities in the country, you need to take this decision very carefully as it can make a huge difference to your career. However, to take that stress out of your life, we have simplified it for you.
Key factors that students and parents need to consider while choosing a college or university are –
Campus and Infrastructure
Thing that first comes to your mind when you think of a university is its campus. More importantly, you must pay heed to the infrastructure of the university. Infrastructure including equipment and available facilities at classrooms, library, and laboratories directly impacts your learning and level of understanding as a student.
Faculty
How much you learn during the course of your graduation or degree will also depend on the kind of knowledge that your faculty can provide. Therefore, you must ensure that the university/college has experienced and well-qualified faculty (especially in your course and department) while seeking admission in 2020. You need to have well-qualified professors who can provide you both theoretical and practical knowledge to learn to your full potential.
Accreditation and Ranking
Accreditation and ranking are two of the most important factors to consider while choosing a college or university. It reflects both quality of their education and reputation. In India, you must look for a NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) or NBA (National Board of Accreditation) accredited university for pursuing your degree. Furthermore for comparison, NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) rankings can be a good parameter as these are conducted by the Government of India itself.
For instance, Shoolini University being a leading private university in North India, is both NAAC B++ accredited as well as ranks among the top 150 universities in the country in the NIRF rankings.
Placement
As a fresher, it can be extremely difficult to find a good job especially during the years of economic slowdown or uncertainties like the present times. Check out for a placement cell in your prospect university. Moreover, you should also look for the past records of placements and packages in your courses (especially in the recent years). Furthermore (if possible) you should also try to talk to some alumni from the course or department that you are planning to take.
Last word of Caution
Research! Research! Research! However, don’t rely on the internet alone and definitely don’t buy their own word for the same. Make sure to visit the university at least once and meet the faculty and see things for yourself before you seek admission in 2020. Making a haste decision can cost you your crucial years of professional journey while choosing the right university can help you create your own success story. Choose wisely.
