THENXT.STEP

Young people represent the hope of the nation, and it is in ensuring excellence in their education and training that a country like India can hold an expectation to reap the democratic dividend. For those of you who are soon to complete school education, the world holds exciting possibilities. Completing your board exams gives you time to relax, but not for too long because along with this comes the need to make some major decisions about which course to pursue, which will eventually shape your career path. To help you in making an informed decision, The Hindu Edge brings out The NxtStep - a comprehensive guide to higher education. This year, The Nxt Step brings you over 35 articles written by experts in each field which give you a glimpse of the choices before you. Apart from a discussion of professional courses such as engineering and medicine, we walk you through a range of course options and related information. You can gauge the importance of studying the sciences, learn about the scope of specialising in mathematics, or take a look at the world of commerce. All this, packed into nine chapters, forms a useful tool in helping you set goals and make your choice.