From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: My Allahabad University Journey
- A Shred of the Past
- Allahabad University Counselling
- Beginning of a New Chapter
- Future goals
A Shred of the Past
After scoring 70 percent in Class 10, I had no future goals. I was unaware of what I was going to choose as a career path. As I was dissatisfied with my score, I took time to decide my stream for Class 11 and 12. I had full guidance from my parents. However, my mother’s mind was a bit more inclined towards the Commerce stream. But my father advised me to pursue only the stream I was genuinely interested in. After a long thought process, I went for the Humanities stream and started preparing for the UPSC examination.
After completing my Class 12, I appeared for a few entrance exams and eventually got admission at Allahabad University.
Allahabad University Counselling
I wanted to get admission at the main campus, but I was not lucky enough. I joined the Jagat Taran Girls Degree College which is affiliated with Allahabad University. After going there for counselling, I opted for the BA in Ancient History course.
During the admission and counselling process, I was very nervous and kept thinking about whether I would be able to get admission. The presence of other students at the counselling was elevating the feeling of self-doubt in me. Looking back at it, I get amused thinking of how nervous and anxious I was at that time. Well, at the end, it is just human nature.
Yes, Allahabad University offers MBA in Rural Development and Business Management at its campus. Additionally, the two-year MBA programme is also available at the affiliated colleges of Allahabad University, namely GB Pant Social Science Institute (GBPSSI) and Motilal Nehru Institute of Research and Business Administration. With a total of 116 seats at the campus of AU, admission to MBA is subject to the AU-conducted PGAT exam followed by a department-level entrance exam.
Yes, Allahabad University offers a three-year full-time BCA programme in self-financed and general mode. This programme is spread over three years and six semesters. To be eligible for this course, students must have completed their Class 12 with Science or Commerce stream. In case the student has passed Class 12 from a recognised board other than the Science/ Commerce, they must have studied Mathematics/ Statistics/ IT/ CS/ Information Science as one of the subjects in their Class 12. Final selection to BCA, however, is subject to CUET UG exam conducted by NTA.
I was called for counselling along with a few other girls, and after talking to fellow candidates there, I started feeling better. The counselling process was smooth; the documentation took some time, and then the last stage was paying the admission fee. After paying the same, I finally got admission.
Beginning of a New Chapter
At first glance, college life seemed intimidating. The campus walls and new faces made me feel nervous. However, all that intimidation and nervousness disappeared when I entered the class. Everyone there looked just as confused as I was. I sat beside a few fellow classmates, started to introduce myself, and gradually everyone became acquainted. Eventually, I made many good friends.
The college campus is good, with a lot of greenery. The study environment is one of the things my college excels at. It did not take me a lot of time to get familiar with the campus. Here, the library is never empty, with many students studying at all times. The vast number of books catalogued is also a plus point, which makes the library more interesting.
Yes, Allahabad University offers a three-year BSc programme across three specialisations namely, Mathematics, Biology and Home Science. Spread over six semesters of six months each, admission to all the BSc courses is subject to the CUET-UG exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Additionally, students seeking admission to these courses must have completed their Class 12 with Science stream.
As per the data collated from NIRF Report 2022, the median package for two-year PG courses offered by the university stood at INR 5.60 LPA. Additionally, as per the verified students' reviews on Shiksha, 50-70% of students of MBA get placement opportunities from the campus. The past students have received jobs from companies, such as ICICI Bank, ICICI Prudential, Prism Johnson and Axis Bank, among others. Students over the years have also received an average package ranging from INR 4 LPA to INR 6 LPA after completion of the course. With a tuition fee ranging between INR 38,000 and INR 86,000, this institute can be considered a decent choice for MBA provided the student works hard during the course tenure and the placement season.
Future goals
I am certain that I am going to enjoy my time here. After this, I wish to explore new states for my future education. I am constantly keeping up with the industry trends to sharpen my skills. I wish to get a good job offer at some big MNC after graduation. Now, I am just hoping to stay persistent and optimistic for my future career.
About the author: Khushi Jaiswal is currently pursuing BA in Ancient History from Allahabad University. Her interests have always lied in learning about Ancient History and Political Science. She has also started developing interest in UPSC preparation.
Note: The views expressed in this article are solely the author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.
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