B.Voc

BVoc or Bachelor of Vocation has become one of the most popular courses in India as vocational or skill-based education is more significant in the current times. BVoc aims at providing adequate skills required for a particular trade. The course is different from traditional academic programmes as it deals more with application-based studies rather than focusing on only theoretical knowledge. BVoc is a three-year duration undergraduate course that can be pursued in a wide range of fields starting from healthcare, food technology and hospitality to creative fields like graphic designing and beauty & wellness. One of the biggest advantages of pursuing BVoc against common degree courses is that a candidate has multiple exit points during the programme and continued industry exposure. This means that if a candidate is unable to complete his/ her BVoc course, s/he is still awarded a diploma after successful completion of first year or advanced diploma after successful completion of second year. Apart from this, work experience gained by the candidate during the course increases their chances of getting a job.   

There are a number of colleges and universities in India that offer BVoc courses in tie-up with different industries. Know the complete requirements of a BVoc course in terms of eligibility criteria, course curriculum, job profiles and more below.

Candidates can check the below listed eligibility criteria to apply for BVoc courses:

• To apply for BVoc course, candidates must have successfully completed Class XII from a recognised board with a minimum 50% - 60% marks.
• BVoc eligibility criteria may vary depending on the candidate’s chosen specialisation and policy of the college/ university in which s/he is applying.

A BVoc course is most apt for candidates who want to enhance their employment opportunities by focusing on courses that impart more practical training rather than theoretical knowledge. Some of the skills and/ or traits that candidates looking forward to pursue a BVoc course should have are listed below:

Major specialisations in which candidates can purse a BVoc course are listed below in the table:

As stated above, a BVoc course is of three years duration, further divided into six semesters. The course curriculum of BVoc is industry-based which contains about 40% general education (theory) and 60% vocational training (practical) components. This means that apart from studying the regular curriculum, all students need to undergo industrial training or project work for at least four to eight weeks in every semester.

Subjects taught in a BVoc programme depend on the specialisation chosen by the candidate. However, to give an overview of the course structure, below-mentioned is the syllabus for two BVoc courses – Software Development and Interior Design.

Software Development

Interior Design

Some of the popular BVoc job profiles include:

• Computer operator: A computer operator is a professional who oversees the running of computers ensuring that the systems are functioning properly. Daily tasks of a computer operator include managing backup systems; maintaining printers, cycling tapes or other media etc.
• Accountant: An accountant recommends financial actions of a company by analysing accounting options. An accountant summarises financial status, prepares balance sheets, works on profit and loss statements, etc.   
• Food Technologist: A food technologist is responsible for safe and efficient development, manufacturing and modification of food products and processes. A food technologist can work in a wide range of settings starting from kitchens and factories to offices and labs. 
• Beautician: A beautician is a professional who typically works in a salon to provide different kinds of beauty and personal care services to clients. A beautician may specialise in different areas such as hair, makeup, nail art, personal styling, etc. 
• Product Development Engineer: The main responsibility of a product development engineer is to create a product design keeping in consideration the needs of the marketing, sales and manufacturing departments of a company. 
• Design Engineer: A design engineer studies, researches and develops ideas for new products. The engineer also modifies existing products and processes to ensure increased efficiency and performance. 
• Automobile Engineer: An automobile engineer is concerned with the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of different vehicles. An automobile engineer is also involved in marketing, sales and after-sales of cars, trucks, buses, etc.   
• Research Scientist: A research scientist is responsible for designing and analysing information collected from laboratory-based investigations and experiments. A research scientist can work for government labs, environmental organisations, research organisations, etc. 
• Biochemist: The basic job of a biochemist is to study the chemistry of living processes such as cell development, growth, heredity, and disease. A biochemist plays a key role in developing new medicines that fight against life-threatening diseases like cancer.
• Home Economist: A home economist is an individual that helps improving the well-being of people and the community as a whole in the areas of nutrition, interior design, resource management, family interaction, etc.
• Vocational teacher: A vocational teacher is responsible for imparting vocational education to students in fields such as nursing, horticulture, computer repair, etc. 

Some of the top recruiters in the field of BVoc are listed below in the table:

Most of the colleges and universities offering Bachelor of Vocation courses provide admission to candidates on the basis of a written entrance exam followed by a personal interview round. However, few universities also provide direct admission to candidates on the basis of their marks scored in Class 12th.

BVoc entrance exam pattern is such that the written paper contains multiple-choice questions related to subjects such as General Awareness, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Current Affairs, and Language (English/ Hindi). Personal interview round is conducted to assess candidates’ general aptitude for the BVoc course.     

Q. What is the total time duration for Bachelor of Vocational Education?

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for admission into Bachelor of Vocational Education?

• They should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board or university.
• They must have obtained not less than 50%-55% marks in aggregate in 12th standard.

Q. What is the BVoc salary in India?

Q. What is the scope of BVoc in India?

Q. Can I leave BVoc degree in between?

Q. What are the top colleges offering Bachelor of Vocational Education (BVoc) courses?

Q. What is the average fee for the Bachelor of Vocational Education (BVoc) course?

Q. Which are some of the job profiles offered after completing BVoc?

Q. How many fields of study are there in BVoc?

Q. What after completing BVoc?

A. Students could go for a Master's Degree in vocational education after completing BVoc.

Q. Is BVoc equivalent to graduation?