A postgraduate course is an advanced level of study that one undertakes after completing an undergraduate degree course. A typical postgraduate course is a two-year full-time programme in India. A postgraduate degree gives a student an edge over the others as they are more attuned to handling complex problems and therefore, are considered as valuable assets by future employers. PG course qualify you to advance your career and gives you an upper hand when it comes to career prospects and trajectory. PG courses are more streamlined, engaging and concentrated and equip you with skills and thought processes that will help you in becoming a problem-solver rather than a rote-learner. They offer fluid skills including analytical, research-oriented, and problem-solving skills.

PG courses are also a great way to switch your career path and go in a different direction than you initially intended with your bachelor’s degree. You are free to explore, venture into completely new directions or not wade too far from your bachelor’s course. And now a lot of universities offer courses that you can pick and choose from according to your preferences; there are part-time courses, full-time course, one-year courses, research-based courses and many more. It depends on how much time you have, how invested are you in the course and what are your future goals.