The most comprehensive guide for Indian B.Tech graduates working full-time who want to pursue additional degrees, certificates, and PG diplomas without quitting their jobs. 28-part series covering free degrees, stipend-based programs, IGNOU, IIT Madras, PMRF, AEDP, and more.
Why pursue a second degree while working in India? Complete decision framework for B.Tech graduates at TCS, Infosys, Wipro. General category candidates guide. How to use this 30-part series.
Complete guide to IGNOU MBA 2024-2025. Fees semester-wise (₹62,000–₹66,000 total), exam pattern (TEE), study material on eGyanKosh, Bhubaneswar regional centre, application process, eligibility, and full ROI analysis for general category working professionals.
Every PhD fellowship in India that pays you to study. JRF ₹37,000/month, SRF ₹42,000/month, PMRF ₹70,000-80,000/month. CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, DST-INSPIRE, DBT-JRF, ICMR-BRET. Complete eligibility, application process, all IITs, IISc, IISERs, and Central Universities.
How GATE-qualified B.Tech graduates get ₹12,400/month stipend while pursuing M.Tech at IITs, NITs, and IIITs. General category GATE strategy, GATE 2026 CSE paper guide, top institutions, sponsored M.Tech alternative, and complete application process.
Complete guide to PMRF (Prime Minister's Research Fellowship) in India. ₹70,000-₹80,000/month stipend + ₹2,00,000/year research grant. Eligibility from IIT/NIT/IISER, nomination process, May and December cycles, and who can apply from a state university background.
Complete comparison of all government research fellowships in India for B.Tech and Master's graduates. CSIR-NET JRF, UGC-NET JRF, DST-INSPIRE, DBT-BET, ICMR-BRET — stipends, eligibility, exam patterns, application process, and which fellowship suits your background.
Complete guide to UGC's Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Program (AEDP). How to earn ₹9,000–₹15,000/month stipend while studying for your degree. NATS 2.0 integration, NAPS portal, tripartite agreements, which universities offer AEDP, and full application process.
Every free and near-free degree option available to general category (unreserved) B.Tech graduates in India. Reality check on 'free' education, cheapest accredited degrees, IGNOU fees from ₹18,000, OSOU Odisha, state open universities, and stipend-based free education paths.
Complete guide to ALL IGNOU programs: MBA, MCA, MA (all subjects), MCom, MSc, PG Diplomas, Certificate programs. Fees, eligibility, exam pattern, study material access on eGyanKosh, IGNOU Bhubaneswar Regional Centre (RC-21), admission process, and comparison of all programs.
Complete guide to all State Open Universities in India offering affordable distance education. Odisha State Open University (OSOU), YCMOU, VMOU, BRAOU, KSOU, NOU, TNOU — fees, programs, UGC recognition, and which is best for Odisha residents in Bhubaneswar.
Complete guide to SWAYAM (govt free learning platform) and NPTEL (IIT courses). How to get free certificates, earn degree credits through SWAYAM, NPTEL value for employers, best courses for software engineers, and how UGC credit transfer works.
Comprehensive guide to IIT online degrees and certificates for working professionals. IIT Madras BS (Data Science & Electronic Systems), IIT Kanpur eMasters, IIT Bombay CEP, and IIT Hyderabad Executive M.Tech.
Comprehensive review of BITS Pilani Work-Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) M.Tech. Fees, specializations, employer consent/mentor requirements, exam pattern, UGC recognition, and TCS suitability.
Complete guide to M.Tech programs for working professionals at NITs and IIITs. Details on NIT sponsored seats, IIIT Delhi M.Tech, IIIT Hyderabad PGSSP, and IIIT Bangalore.
Comprehensive guide to all online and distance MBA options in India. Fees, duration, eligibility, and brand comparison from IGNOU to private universities and IIMs.
Comprehensive guide to executive and blended MBA programs at top IIMs. Fees, eligibility, selection process for IIMA BPGP, IIMB PGPEM, IIMK EPGP, and IIMI BPGP.
Everything you need to know about UGC-DEB recognition. Difference between Online and ODL modes, how to verify university approvals, and the list of approved universities.
Detailed guide to online MCA and MSc programs in India. Course comparisons, fees, eligibility criteria, and best universities for computer science graduates.
Comprehensive guide to online and distance Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Commerce (M.Com) programs. Fees, eligibility, specializations, and career pathways.
Comprehensive guide to PG Diploma programs in India. IGNOU PG Diplomas, CDAC, BITS WILP Diplomas, and Symbiosis SCDL comparison.
Comprehensive guide to affordable, top-tier international online Master's degrees in Computer Science: Georgia Tech OMSCS, UT Austin MSCSO, and CU Boulder MSCS.
A complete guide to all scholarships, fee waivers, and financial aid options available to General Category (unreserved) candidates in India.
Complete guide to distance and online learning programs offered by premier Central Universities: DU SOL, BHU, HCU, and TISS.
Tailored career roadmap and higher education recommendations for software engineers at TCS (Tata Consultancy Services). Reimbursements and NOC guides.
A comprehensive, side-by-side comparison of all higher education options in India and abroad for working professionals. Cost, brand, and time commitments.
Comprehensive list of frequently asked questions and application document checklists for working professionals pursuing higher education.
A centralized directory of official application portals and academic admission cycles for all higher education programs in India.
The concluding chapter of the Degrees While Working series. A complete step-by-step action plan to help you finalize your program and enroll.