NEW DELHI: Recently, India has seen the emergence of new courses from BTech in medical genetics and climate change to BA in Human rights and tribal management. These varieties of courses are seen in both public and private universities and they have come up with a wide range of special programs to prepare the youth to face recent challenges.
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Prestigious Institutes like the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), National Institute of Technology (NIT), and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) have come up with these unique courses including several other institutes as well. Read the chart below to know more.
| Courses | Universities | Duration | Eligibility | Course description |
| BBA in insurance and risk management | Chandigarh University | 3 years | Class 12 with 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent in any stream | Intended to develop a workforce in the insurance sector, the course covers general management modules along with domain specialisation in insurance and risk management |
| B.Tech in nanotechnology | Shoolini University | 4 years | Class 12 with any of these subjects — physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, electronics, information technology, biology, informatics practices, biotechnology, technical vocational subject, agriculture, engineering graphics, business studies, entrepreneurship – and minimum 60% marks | The course provides an understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological principles underlying nanoscience and nanotechnology. It develops skills on the synthesis of nanomaterials and fabrication of micro and nano-structures, provides knowledge of advanced nanoscale characterisation techniques and develops analytical abilities |
| B.Des in humanising technology | SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | 4 years | Class 12 in any stream with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks | The programme includes a two-year foundation, followed by focus on designing cognitive and behaviour science-based product experiences with emergent technologies such as Internet of things (IOT), Virtual Reality (VR), in the third year and applying the learnings in a professional setting in the fourth year |
| B.Sc in cosmeticology and perfumery | SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | 3 years | Class 12 science or diploma in chemical engineering or pharmacy or ITI courses in hair and skin care or cosmetics with minimum 50% aggregate marks | The course mainly focuses on cosmeceutics, advances in cosmetic product development, pharmacology, perfume chemistry, learning of analytical techniques used in cosmetic and perfume industries and more. Students can gain hands-on experience in the field while doing internships in industries/research institutes/health sectors etc. |
| B.Sc in medical genetics | JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent with physics, chemistry and biology | The programme will expose students to advanced concepts in genetics. It will provide the students exposure to the hospital set-up and analysis of patient samples to identify genetic disorders |
| BBA in forex management | Chandigarh University | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent in any stream | It is a dedicated & custom-designed program that renders insight into the market, structure and mechanisms of the foreign exchange market. |
| BA (Hons) built enviornment studies | World University of Design, Jindal Global University | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent examination in any stream | This programme is for students interested in building and maintaining cities, towns, infrastructure and communities from a humanistic and social-scientific background. Students will learn about the fundamentals of design, infrastructure and communities in addition to learning law, policy, environmental issues, economics, technology, sustainability and ecology |
| BBA in capital market | Sarala Birla University | 3 years | Minimum 50% (45% in case of SC, ST students) Class 12 with English as a subject | The course will help students enter the world of stocks, shares, and learn about creating wealth and managing portfolios on behalf of clients |
| B.Sc in perfusion technology | JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent with physics, chemistry and biology | The course covers the concepts of perfusion and its changes, supporting methods during cardiac surgeries. They get trained in assessment and monitoring of patients during and after cardiac surgery, and maintenance of equipment and devices |
| B.Tech in climate change | Anant National University | 4 years | Class 12 or equivalent with at least three of these subjects – computer sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology | This is a specialised engineering programme for innovating in climate technologies |
| B.Sc (Hons) in decision science | RV University, Vidyashilp University | 4 years | Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum 60% aggregate in science stream | The programme is in collaboration with Mu Sigma, a global leader in decision sciences, big data and analytics. It is apprenticeship-based and interdisciplinary. |
| BA. (Hons) in global affairs, global studies | Jindal Global University, Ambedkar University Delhi | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent | This teaches how to systematically apply methodological research and analysis to historically contextualise contemporary global events. It develops critical thinking, practical and linguistic skills, and research aptitude |
| BA (Hons) in human rights | Jindal Global University | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks and the JSAT-Law Admission Test | The course uses historical and analytical approaches, deconstructive techniques, and critical methods for larger engagement with human rights |
| B.Des (Hons) in defence design | Karnavati University | 4 years | Class 12 or equivalent | Covers design of defence-related products, equipment, systems, and strategies employed by armed forces. The honours programme includes both practical and theoretical components |
| BA in sustainable urbanism | Ambedkar University Delhi | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% marks | The course aims to build an interdisciplinary understanding of the growth and planning of cities in a variety of urban ecosystems |
| B.Tech in biological systems engineering | Plaksha University | 4 years | Class 12 science or equivalent | The course combines biology, computing and engineering to tackle some of the greatest challenges for human and planetary health |
| BBA-MBA with forensic accounting and fraud investigation /financial management / business intelligence | National Forensic Sciences University Gandhinagar, Delhi | 5 years | Class 12 or equivalent with minimum 60% | The course familiarises students with forensic accounting and fraud investigation at an early stage; equips them with skills on both technical and managerial sides |
| BA in law and politics | Ambedkar University, Delhi | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent examination with at least 50% marks | The course introduces students to the dynamism of the legal and political field. It will analyse the entanglement of law and politics |
| B.Tech in facilities and services planning | Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University | 4 years | Class 12 or equivalent with mathematics, physics, chemistry | An interdisciplinary course, it addresses design, planning, and maintenance of residential, commercial or institutional buildings. Subjects include the study of HVAC, electric power, firefighting, plumbing and lighting systems |
| BA in security management | Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice, Rashtriya Raksha University | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent with minimum 50% | Security management refers to the operation of organisations involved in the protection of retail assets, property, and other valuables. The course will involve the study of physical and computer security and risk management |
| Bachelor In defense and strategic studies | Rashtriya Raksha University | 4 years | Class 12 or equivalent | The course enhances understanding of security-related challenges and the strategies to counter the challenges |
| B.Tech in fisheries engineering | Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University | 4 years | Class 12 or equivalent with mathematics, physics, chemistry | Covers construction of hi-tech aquaculture farms, multiplication and nucleus breeding centres, hatcheries and fish farm structure for efficient use of resources, coastal engineering management and refrigeration engineering |
| B.Sc in sports biomechanics and kinesiology | Tamil Nadu Physical Education And Sports University | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent examination with maths, physics , biology, computer science, chemistry, statistics | Not available |
| BA in international legal and security studies | Rashtriya Raksha University | 3 years | Class 12 or equivalent | Students will learn about the global legal system, contemporary international security threats, global diplomacy, international criminal laws and dispute settling mechanisms |
| MA in history with weightage on heritage studies | Majuli University of Culture, Assam | 2 years | Undergraduation from any recognised university | Not available |
| MA-JMC in social media and online journalism | Haridev Joshi University | 2 years | Graduation from any recognised university | The course aims to equip students with skills required to work for new digital media platforms |
| MA or M.Sc in applied crimonology | Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice | 2 years | Graduation in any discipline | The course allows students to apply their knowledge of criminology in various fields including police services, security management and human rights |
| MA in police administration and strategic management | Rashtriya Raksha University | 2 years | Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks | The course emphasises on law and order administration and management at the central, state, range, district and sub-district levels in rural and urban areas |
| MBA in rural and tribal management | Karnataka Jaanapada Vishwavidyalaya | 2 years | Three or four-year degree | Students will learn about the Indian rural economy, business management, institutions for rural and tribal development and traditional knowledge management |
| MBA in strategy and consulting | UPES | 2 years | Valid 50 percentile and above CAT or XAT score; minimum 400 in GMAT; or minimum 120 in NMAT | This degree trains students for advisory roles in strategic management, both in-house and as part of global consulting firms. The MBA in Strategy and Consulting targets students interested in becoming strategy experts and consultants |
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