It widened the career options for some, helped short-list colleges, and cleared apprehensions over entrance exams and counselling procedures that are soon to begin for others. The Hindu’s education expo, EDGE Eduvisory 2018, which came to an end on Sunday, saw more students take advantage of interacting with multiple college managements on one platform.
Most appeared to show interest in conventional fields such as engineering, business and management this year too, along with a new entrant to the list: law.
Among students fascinated by biology, many showed interest in B.Sc., instead of MBBS.
Colleges offering Ayurveda said it was still an afterthought though there has been a shift towards holistic medicine.
S. Kumar, Executive Secretary, ComedK, also said students should opt for Environmental Engineering as it can address pressing issues of climate change.
The arts and humanities too had its share of takers.
