Online Courses: Explore Your Learning Opportunities

Courses and Their Duration

Choosing the right course is an important step towards building a successful career. Explore the major degree, diploma, medical, business, technical, and professional courses available after Class 10 or 12.

1. Medical and Healthcare Courses

These courses are suitable for students interested in medicine, healthcare, diagnosis, nursing, pharmacy, or patient care.

Course| Usual Duration
MBBS| 5½ years
BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery| 5 years
BAMS – Ayurvedic Medicine| 5½ years
BHMS – Homoeopathic Medicine| 5½ years
BUMS – Unani Medicine| 5½ years
B.Sc. Nursing| 4 years
GNM – General Nursing and Midwifery| 3 years
ANM – Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery| 2 years
B.Pharm – Bachelor of Pharmacy| 4 years
D.Pharm – Diploma in Pharmacy| 2 years
BPT – Bachelor of Physiotherapy| 4–4½ years
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology| 3–4 years
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology| 2 years
Diploma in X-Ray/Radiology Technology| 2 years
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology| 2 years

2. Business and Management Courses

These courses develop knowledge of business, finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship, and administration.

Course| Usual Duration
BBA – Bachelor of Business Administration| 3–4 years
BMS – Bachelor of Management Studies| 3 years
B.Com – Bachelor of Commerce| 3–4 years
B.Com (Honours)| 3–4 years
MBA – Master of Business Administration| 2 years
PGDM – Post Graduate Diploma in Management| 1–2 years
Diploma in Business Management| 1–2 years
Diploma in Digital Marketing| 6–12 months
Diploma in Banking and Finance| 1 year
Diploma in Retail Management| 1 year
Diploma in Event Management| 1 year
Entrepreneurship Certificate Course| 3–12 months

3. General Degree Courses

These undergraduate courses are available in Arts, Science, Commerce, and other academic fields.

Course| Usual Duration
BA – Bachelor of Arts| 3–4 years
B.Sc. – Bachelor of Science| 3–4 years
B.Com – Bachelor of Commerce| 3–4 years
BSW – Bachelor of Social Work| 3–4 years
BJMC – Journalism and Mass Communication| 3 years
BFA – Bachelor of Fine Arts| 4 years
B.Lib. – Bachelor of Library Science| 1 year after graduation
MA – Master of Arts| 2 years
M.Sc. – Master of Science| 2 years
M.Com – Master of Commerce| 2 years
MSW – Master of Social Work| 2 years

4. Technical and Professional Courses

These courses prepare students for careers in engineering, technology, computers, law, teaching, hospitality, and other professional fields.

Course| Usual Duration
B.Tech./BE – Engineering| 4 years
Polytechnic Diploma| 3 years
ITI Courses| 6 months–2 years
BCA – Bachelor of Computer Applications| 3–4 years
MCA – Master of Computer Applications| 2 years
B.Arch. – Bachelor of Architecture| 5 years
LLB after Graduation| 3 years
Integrated BA LLB/BBA LLB| 5 years
B.Ed. – Bachelor of Education| 2 years
BHM – Hotel Management| 3–4 years
Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management| 3–4 years
Bachelor of Design| 4 years
Bachelor of Fashion Design| 3–4 years

5. Diploma and Short-Term Skill Courses

Diploma and certificate courses are suitable for students who want practical skills and faster employment opportunities.

Course| Usual Duration
Diploma in Computer Applications| 6–12 months
Diploma in Graphic Design| 1–2 years
Diploma in Web Designing| 6–12 months
Diploma in Interior Design| 1–2 years
Diploma in Fashion Design| 1–2 years
Diploma in Hotel Management| 1–3 years
Diploma in Travel and Tourism| 1–2 years
Diploma in Photography| 6–12 months
Diploma in Animation and VFX| 1–2 years
Diploma in Beauty and Wellness| 6–12 months
Diploma in Food Production| 1–2 years
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence| 3–12 months

Choose a Course According to Your Goal

Do not select a course only because it is popular. Consider your interests, educational background, course fees, eligibility, career opportunities, and long-term goals before making a decision.

Course duration and eligibility may differ according to the university, institution, programme structure, and applicable academic regulations. Students should always verify the latest details on the official website of the concerned institution.