The unemployment rate is a major problem for the Indian economy. In 2017-18, it had touched the highest level in at least 45 years. Recent CMIE report shows that the unemployment rate has jumped from 5.9% in Feb’18 to 7.2% in Feb’19. In fact, 60% of the engineering graduates are also unable to grab the right job.
That’s why the time has come for students to think out-of-the-box. They can pursue offbeat courses (as per their area of interest) along with graduation to achieve a successful career.
To help you out, here are 5 offbeat course ideas you can pursue along with graduation:
1. Cartography
Cartography is opening up prospective career path for both graduates and undergraduates. The demand for cartographers has increased tremendously in India in recent times, especially after opening up of the economy.
Cartography is the science as well as practice of drawing maps. Courses on Cartography help you learn:
- The history of making maps
- Techniques and methodologies of map making
- Tools needed for creating maps
- Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- University of Madras, Chennai
- Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
- Institute of Geo-informatics and Remote Sensing
Graphic designers are needed in almost every business domain, no matter whether in startups, blogs, media, films, or other sectors. Graphics help to communicate properly, easily, and in fewer words.
Career Prospects:
Graphic designing opens up huge career opportunities in tier-I corporate sectors, SMEs, and even in some government agencies. In fact, you can also work from home as a self-employed or freelance graphic designer.
Courses, Institutes, & Eligibility:
You can pursue Diploma courses in Graphics Design from a wide array of institutes:
- National Institute of Design, Ahmadabad
- Instrument Design and development centre, Delhi
- Department of Design, Guwahati
- Industrial Design Centre (IDC) - Mumbai
India is fast becoming a major hub of quality animation. If you are creative and also like drawing, animation design is meant for you.
Career Prospects:
Animation design is needed in advertisements, television channels, blogs, books, and almost everywhere. Cartoon channels have also increased tremendously in the last few years in India. However, the students pursuing animation design courses are extremely less in comparison to the demand of professionals. Students who have a creative bend of mind should take up animation design to launch a high-paying, successful career.
Courses, Institutes, & Eligibility:
4 types of courses are available on animation design: Diploma in Animation, Diploma in Digital Graphics Animation, Diploma in 3D Animation, and B.Sc Animation.
Some of the most popular institutes in the field of animation are:
- Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic (MAAC), Mumbai
- Arena Multimedia, Delhi/Bengaluru/Noida/Mumbai
- Global School of Animation, New Delhi/Chennai
- Tekno Point Multimedia, Bengaluru
With the expansion of health and wellness industry in India, the demand for Spa management has increased significantly.
Career Prospects:
Students pursuing Spa management courses can start their own spa and health wellness centers. You can also join large spa centers in big cities as managers with fat pay-packet.
Courses, Institutes, & Eligibility:
You can pursue certificate, management diploma, or even BA degree courses in Spa and Hospitality.
Some of the well-known and established institutes that offer Spa management courses are:
- International Spa Academy, Kerala
- Ananda Spa Institute, Hyderabad
- Spa Consultants, Pune
- Orient Spa Academy, Jaipur
Beauty parlors are not restricted to women only. Men have also become look-conscious. That’s why there has been a boom in the demand for good beauticians.
Career Prospects:
Beautician courses can give you the required launch pad to become self-reliant and open up your own business. You can also work at renowned beauty salons in plush malls and earn good money.
Courses, Institutes, & Eligibility:
A wide range of diploma beautician courses are available. You can get enrolled for diploma in hair dressing, electrology, cosmetics, Hair Styling and Hair Coloring, CIDESCO Diploma n Beauty Therapy, and many more.
Popular institutes from where you can pursue quality beautician courses are:
- Butic Institute of Beauty Therapy and Hair Dressing, Mumbai
- L.T.A. School of Beauty, Mumbai
- Enrich Salon and Academy, Mumbai
- Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics, Mumbai
