10 Important Criteria When Choosing Master's

Choosing a course or university for Master's is a life-changing decision. Many things rolls in mind and sometimes seems confusing. In a rush to take admission, students mostly overlook important criteria that need deep research before choosing a Master's course and University. Let’s discuss a few of them.

1.      Field of Interest: It happens with most of the Indian students who believe in a run with the mob. Students mostly look at their batch matesand prefer to choose a career path as per other person's choice. Later on, they lost their interest in the chosen field. That's why it is advisable to all students to consider their own inner will and should choose the field that attracts their interest the most, to which they can link themselves. Choosing a field as per personal interests in returns boosts their inspiration and motivation to go deep and attain expertise.  Also, human psychology says if people do what they like, they will never get bored and deliver outstanding performance. However, sometimes it is also possible that interested field may not be money generating as per expectations. So, it is advisable to perform a research analysis on this too.

2.      Prerequisites: Just having a bachelor doesn’t secure anyone’s admission in their interesting subject in a targeted university. All courses have certain prerequisite and eligibility credentials that universities strictly follow. Mostly, universities look for bachelors with certain grades, some set of soft skills, statement of purpose and candidate’s personality. Students should consider the prerequisite of their targeted course and try to make themselves the most suitable candidate. So that they will not have to compromise at any level including all criteria. 

3.      Future Goals: If a person has completed his bachelors that it itself suggests his choice for the future. If still not, he should perform brainstorming and analyze his path for better achievement of goals. Also, he should make a relevant choice that meets the demand of his fixed goal. It may happen, something seems harder, but one must keep in mind that hardships never get unpaid. What does anyone need is to make a correct path choice that will lead to his future goal.

4.      Financial Considerations: Truly said, “Everything has a cost involved. Nothing is expensive if you have certain managerial skills.” Master's also brings a cost associated with it including direct costs viz. tuition fees, accommodations, food, traveling, stationary and essentials and indirect cost that mostly cover day-to-day expense which varies with person’s lifestyle. One should always try to make smarter decisions that require a pre-analysis of the entire cost involved with their Master's. It will also help them in choosing measures for supporting their studies. Being a graduate, It is expected to have a better understanding of financial support and considerations. Also, there are no barriers if anyone really wants to study.

5.      Scholarships: Winning a scholarship is a life-changing moment for many. Remember, no one is going to come at any student’s couch and will award them a scholarship. It requires hard work and a prior application. There are several state and central sponsored scholarships for the Master's program. Check for them, make an application and try luck. If anyone is not lucky enough to secure any scholarship, one should keep patience and look for educational loan schemes that are provided by various banks. One should be cautious about terms & conditions and rate of Interest.

6.      University Reputation: It is obvious that Master's from a prestigious university is more advantageous. As a prestigious university comes with highly expert faculties, good student communities, an outstanding performance record, better infrastructure, and successful alumni. Good news is that anyone can check the rank of University that has been provided by NIRF(National Institute Ranking) and also through other agencies & magazines

7.      University’s Resources: Though a prestigious institute always offers all the required resources, still everyone must go through the website of university to have knowledge of all available resources that mandatorily include a library, IT services, accommodation, laboratories and other that they might need while studying there. Discussions with current and passed out students are always better than relying on online sources solely.

8.      Placement Portfolio: It is the most important factor that affects concerned decision the most. A placement portfolio helps in understanding the quality of education that any university is delivering. Students should work on finding the details of the recruiter and their proposed packages to current students that will give thema probabilistic approach of their chance to get successfully placed at their expected targets. Universities with high placement records always offer a tough competition to get in. Be ready for competing with other candidates.

9.      Campus Life: Everyone should think twice before finally choosing a university as they aregoing to spend two years of their life at a totally new place. Along with studies, campus life will affect them and their innovative brain the most. So, before making a final decision, it is advisable to consider the campus life of existing students at respective universities. There must be student communities, clubs, social & cultural events & festivals, facilities for extracurricular activities, a sports complex, availability of medical facilities, etc. available in the campus.

10.  Don’t Panic: It is better to be delayed than take a wrong decision. As university name will get associated for a lifetime. So, students should keep their patience and try to collect as many details as they can. They must utilize available time and analyze their collected information that will help them for taking the most suitable decision.

 Hope, we have addressed all the important criteria. We wish all the best to every students who are looking for higher education. Good luck!