Courses after a degree
Master’s degrees and professional courses you can join once you graduate, whether you want to specialise, change field, teach or move into management.
All courses · After 10th · After 12th · After a degree · Research and PhD · Certifications
Jump to: Engineering and computing · Management · Science, commerce and arts · Health · Law · Teaching
Engineering and computing
| Course | Duration | Who can apply | Admission | Leads to | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech / M.E. | 2 years | B.Tech / B.E. | GATE (IITs, NITs and stipend); state and university tests | Design, R&D, college teaching, PhD | Research and teaching |
| MCA | 2 years | Any degree; usually Maths in 12th or the degree | NIMCET for NITs; CUET-PG; state and university tests | Software developer | — |
| M.Arch | 2 years | B.Arch | GATE or university test | Specialist architect, teaching | Architecture and interiors |
Management
| Course | Duration | Who can apply | Admission | Leads to | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA / PGDM | 2 years | Any degree | CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, state CETs | Management roles in business, banking, operations | Management and MBA |
Science, commerce and arts
| Course | Duration | Who can apply | Admission | Leads to | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc | 2 years | B.Sc in the subject | IIT JAM, CUET-PG, university tests | Labs, teaching, NET, PhD | Research and teaching |
| M.Com | 2 years | B.Com | CUET-PG or university merit | Accounts, college teaching through NET / SET | Commerce, Accounting and CA |
| MA | 2 years | Any degree (subject rules vary) | CUET-PG or university merit | Teaching, NET, research, civil services | Research and teaching |
| MSW (Social Work) | 2 years | Any degree | University test or merit | NGOs, CSR, hospitals, HR | — |
Health
| Course | Duration | Who can apply | Admission | Leads to | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD / MS | 3 years | MBBS with internship | NEET-PG | Specialist doctor | NEET and medicine |
| MDS | 3 years | BDS | NEET-MDS | Dental specialist | NEET and medicine |
| M.Sc Nursing | 2 years | B.Sc Nursing; some colleges ask for work experience | College or state entrance | Nurse educator, specialist nurse | Nursing |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | B.Pharm | GPAT | Pharma R&D, quality control, teaching | — |
Law
| Course | Duration | Who can apply | Admission | Leads to | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLB (3-year) | 3 years | Any degree | State law CETs and university tests | Advocate (after AIBE), judiciary exams | Law |
| LLM | 1 year | LLB | CLAT-PG or university test | Teaching, specialist practice, judiciary | Judicial services |
Other routes after a degree
- One-year PG diplomas in computer applications, industrial safety, journalism and more. Check the approval body first.
- Government exams: UPSC, state PSC, SSC CGL and banking exams need only a degree. See Civil services and Government jobs.
- Professional certificates such as PMP, NEBOSH or cloud certifications add weight to a degree. See Certifications.
- Research: a master’s degree is the usual step before a PhD. See Research and PhD.
Check before you apply. Exam names, eligibility, fees and seats change every year. Always confirm on the official website or the institution’s own notice. SkilledMuslim never charges anyone and does not arrange admissions.
A master’s is a big investment of time. Read the pathway before you choose.