The UGC devised B Voc Courses as part of the government’s education policy of giving pre-eminence to vocational or skill-based education. 60% of the course syllabus is devoted to practical training in the select field to prepare the student job-ready by the end of the course.
B Voc or the Bachelor of Vocation courses are regular three-year Degree courses similar to BA, B.com, BBA, and BSc. But, what makes B Voc unique is that it gives multiple exit options for the students during the undergraduate program. Dropouts will get Diploma. Those students unable to continue the course will be awarded a Diploma after the successful completion of one year. Students who opt to exit after two years of study will be awarded an Advanced Diploma.
B Voc Courses are unique as it gives multiple exit options for the students during the undergraduate program.
Candidates who have passed Plus Two with 50% marks are eligible to apply for B. Voc courses. For some courses, admission is based on an entrance test.
After completing B. Voc courses, the students can pursue M. Voc. The duration of the Master’s program is two years.
B.Voc courses offer a wide range of subjects spanning from the field of science to the arts. Some of them are
- Engineering
- Para Medical
- Arts & Science
- Management
- Commerce (Banking Applications)
- Computer & Applications
- Food Management
- Retail Marketing
- Automobile
The following are some of the specialisations to consider in B.voc courses.
- Printing & Publication
- Organic Agriculture
- Food Science
- Data Analytics
- Beauty & Wellness
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Theatre & Acting
- Soil & Water Conservation
The candidate can look for jobs after the successful completion of the course. For the dropouts, the diploma you hold will make you an eligible candidate in the job market.
Here are some of the job profiles to look for:
- Biochemist
- Accountant
- Food Technologist
- Product Development Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Home Economist
- Research Scientist
- Computer Operator
- Beautician
