B. Voc. Program is designed with the provision for multiple exit levels. All the candidates enrolled for diploma courses or further will be treated as part of the second semester onwards. Students may exit after six months with the certificate (NSQF LEVEL 4) or they may continue for diploma or advanced diploma level courses leading to B. Voc. Degree. The following table provides a snapshot of the various certificates and their duration:
SQF | Skill Component credits | General Education Credits | Total Credits for Awards | Normal Duration | Exit Point/Awards |
4 | 18 | 12 | 30 | One Sem. | Certificate |
5 | 36 | 24 | 60 | Two Sem. | Diploma |
6 | 72 | 48 | 120 | Four Sem. | Advanced Diploma |
7 | 108 | 72 | 180 | Six Sem. | B. Voc. Degree |
Multiple Entry and Exit Options:
- After the completion of semester, I, the candidate will get a certificate, and she/he may go for a job of continue studying.
- The candidate may rejoin semester II. After the completion of semester II, the candidate will get a diploma, and she/he may go for a job or continue studying.
- The candidate may rejoin semester III. After the completion of semester III and IV, the candidate will get an Advanced Diploma. And she/he may go for a job or continue studying.
- The candidate may rejoin semester V. after the completion of semester V and VI, the candidate will be awarded a B. Voc. Degree, and she/he may go for a job or continue studying for the M. Voc. Degree (NSQF Level 8 onwards) and can register for Ph. D. degree (NSQF Level 10) after it in Vocational studies, or they can take admission in any competitive exams conducted by state admission in any competitive exams conducted by state Public Service Commission and Union Public Service Commission.