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Courses in India — from B.Tech to Pharm.D

In-depth, verified course guides: eligibility, admission process, specializations, core subjects, career prospects, and indicative salaries — with direct links to the colleges offering each course.

Engineering courses

Stream guide

B.Tech / B.E.

B.Tech / B.E. (Bachelor of Technology / Bachelor of Engineering)

undergraduate4 years (8 semesters)

M.Tech / M.E.

M.Tech / M.E. (Master of Technology / Master of Engineering)

postgraduate2 years (4 semesters); part-time/sponsored variants typically 3 years

Diploma in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering (Polytechnic)

diploma3 years (6 semesters) after Class 10; 2 years via lateral entry after Class 12 (Science/vocational) or ITI

B.Arch

B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)

undergraduate5 years (10 semesters), including mandatory practical training

Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech

Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree)

undergraduate5 years (10 semesters), awarding both B.Tech and M.Tech

Medical courses

Stream guide

MBBS

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

undergraduate5.5 years (4.5 years of academic study plus a 1-year compulsory rotating internship)

BDS

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

undergraduate5 years (4 years of academic study plus a 1-year compulsory rotating internship)

BAMS

BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)

undergraduate5.5 years (4.5 years of academic study plus a 1-year compulsory internship)

BHMS

BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery)

undergraduate5.5 years (4.5 years of academic study plus a 1-year compulsory internship)

B.Sc Nursing

undergraduate4 years (8 semesters), including integrated clinical practice and internship components

BPT

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

undergraduate4.5 years (4 years of academic study plus a 6-month compulsory clinical internship)

B.Sc Allied Health Sciences

B.Sc Allied Health Sciences (Paramedical group)

undergraduateTypically 3.5 to 4 years, including a compulsory internship (commonly 3 years of study plus 1 year internship); lateral entry may be shorter

MD / MS

MD / MS (Doctor of Medicine / Master of Surgery)

postgraduate3 years (postgraduate residency after MBBS)

MDS

MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)

postgraduate3 years (postgraduate specialisation after BDS)

Management courses

Stream guide

MBA

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

postgraduate2 years (full-time), typically 4 semesters or 6 trimesters

PGDM

PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)

postgraduate2 years (full-time)

BBA / BMS

BBA / BMS (Bachelor of Business Administration / Management Studies)

undergraduate3 years (6 semesters); 4-year honours option at universities adopting the NEP four-year undergraduate framework

Executive MBA / One-Year Full-Time MBA

Executive MBA / One-Year Full-Time MBA (PGPX-type programmes)

postgraduate12-18 months full-time (IIM PGPX/EPGP, ISB PGP); 15 months to 3 years part-time/weekend/blended for working-professional formats

Integrated MBA / IPM

Integrated MBA / IPM (5-year Integrated Programme in Management, BBA+MBA)

undergraduate5 years (3 years undergraduate + 2 years postgraduate; dual-degree award at exit)

Online / Distance MBA

postgraduate2 years minimum (most universities allow completion within 4 years); fully flexible pacing in some online formats

PhD / Fellow Programme in Management

PhD / Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

doctoral4-5 years full-time (coursework of 1.5-2 years followed by dissertation research)

Law courses

Stream guide

Integrated 5-Year Law Degrees

Integrated 5-Year Law Degrees (BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Com LLB / B.Sc LLB)

undergraduate5 years (10 semesters)

LLB

LLB (3-Year Bachelor of Laws)

undergraduate3 years (6 semesters)

LLM

LLM (Master of Laws)

postgraduate1 year (UGC-approved since 2012) or 2 years, depending on the university

PhD in Law

doctoralTypically 3–6 years

Diploma / Certificate in Cyber Law

diploma6 months to 1 year (many offered online or by distance mode)

Diploma / Certificate in Intellectual Property Law

diploma6 months to 1 year (classroom, distance and online formats)

Pharmacy courses

Stream guide

Diploma in Pharmacy

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

diploma2 years, plus 500 hours of practical training and (as notified) the Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination before registration

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

undergraduate4 years (8 semesters); D.Pharm holders may join the 2nd year via lateral entry

B.Pharm

B.Pharm (Practice)

undergraduate2 academic years (each of not less than 180 working days)

Master of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

postgraduate2 years (4 semesters), including a research dissertation in the second year

Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

doctoral6 years (5 years of study + 1 year internship/residency); Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) after B.Pharm: 3 years (2 years study + 1 year internship)

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

doctoralTypically 3–6 years after a master's degree (full-time); part-time options exist for working professionals

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