By EFTeam The actual career path starts at the moment when you have to choose a PG aka Post Graduation course, because that will decide which job you want to do in the future and what your earning source will be. So yes, it is very much important, no doubt! In India though, there are a lot of students who are confused about which PG courses to take, sure, it depends upon which career stream you have chosen back in school days, but still, there are many options to choose from as per your interest. Though, we have no intention of confusing here even more, that’s precisely why we’re here with a list of the top 10 popular and best PG courses in India as of 2025. So, let’s just get straight to the list, shall we?
1. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Well, this first one is, of course, the most famous one in the country, like, MBA is one of India’s top PG programs mainly because it offers attractive salary packages, a wide choice of careers, the chance to hold leadership positions and whatnot, you know?. Just so you know though, right here in India, if you can get your hands on an MBA degree from IIM, XLRI, and ISB, you can start with a package from ₹15 to 30 lakh per annum. For many, that’s literally a super good package, and that is precisely why we have kept it at the very top.
2. Master of Technology (M.Tech)
Alright, next on the list, this one is already very well known too that the perfect option for engineering graduates who want to gain deep technical knowledge is M.Tech. With this one though, there are some awesomely good fields to look forward to, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Renewable Energy. To get in, you need a good GATE score, and surely, you’ll start off earning ₹8 to 15 lakh per year or more, depending on your field choice.
3. Master of Science (M.Sc) in Data Science & AI
You know what they say? Like, getting an M.Sc. in Data Science is a great choice if you are into numbers and coding, right? But why exactly? Well, it’s simple actually, you see, businesses in finance, health, and e-commerce range are hiring data scientists like crazy offering awesome salary packages of ₹10 to 20 lakh per year at the entry level! So, why not?
4. Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
But, what if you’re someone who wants to work in the IT sector but doesn’t have that engineering background aka degree, you know? Well, in that case, you can try out something called MCA, which is another excellent option, an alternative to, you know, M.Tech. With this one, just so you know, you will learn software development, cloud computing,g, and cybersecurity through this course. Salary? Oh, that would be around ₹5 to 10 lakh per year in the first job, that’s kinda the expected range.
5. Master of Law (LLM)
What’s next? Oh, it’s this LLM thing, you know, the Master of Law? Yes, that! So, to put it in the simplest words possible, we’d say that if you’re a legal graduate and want to specialize in something cool like corporate law, cyber law, or intellectual property rights, then LLM will be a great choice! Salaries? Anywhere between ₹8-20 lakh per year. But, before that, you have to clear entrance exams like CLAT PG, or LSAT to get into a good college, just saying!
6. Master of Commerce (M.Com)
And then, this next one, for now just know that lots of B.Com folks go for this degree to increase their financial management and corporate law knowledge in depth, you know? Like, we all know by this point that there is always a need for financial experts like banking professionals and investment bankers. You can earn anywhere from ₹3 to 6 lakh per year (which is super good) at the entry level, which can skyrocket with the addition of professional certification, like, CA/CFA/ACCA.
7. Master of Science (M.Sc) in Biotechnology / Life Sciences
Most of you’d agree that doing a master’s in biotechnology or life sciences would be a great option, but how exactly? Well, how about a starting salary of Rs. 5 to 10 lakh rupees? How about that now? You see, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries are growing fast, so, if you are someone super interested in genetics or research, this course can very well lead you to a job in drug development, healthcare, or research.
8. Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Social Work? Yes, that’s a thing, and with this kinda PG course, you can work at NGOs, be a mental health counselor, and do community development and social research after this degree. If that’s something you always wanted to know about, like how to do such a job, well, now you know, and yes, most graduates earn more than ₹6 lakhs per year after 10 years. Just saying! In top institutions for this course, to secure admission, you may need to pass entrance exams like TISSNET or BHU PET.
9. Master of Education (M.Ed)
Alright, we won’t bore you with this stuff, so just know that if you are passionate about teaching and level up things a bit, you should give an M.Ed degree a thought! How and why? Well, simple, starting salaries range between ₹3 to 6 lakh per year, and top colleges that offer M. Ed include NIEPA, Delhi University, and Banaras Hindu University BHU. So, go ahead, give this one a quick look-see, and you’ll see for yourself.
10. Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
Last one? Oh, yes, but this one is among the best and top courses too, and yes, we’re talking about the Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm). How? Well, you know like, big companies like Cipla, Sun Pharma, and Dr. Reddy’s offer huge salaries, right? Well, with this degree in your hand, you can apply for those jobs, and the pay is awesomely good too, like between ₹3.8 to 7.9 lakh per year. To get in, you’ll need to clear the GPAT exam.
Conclusion
That’s all for today. Though keep in mind that there are so many other PG course options right here in India, but if we had to rank them and talk about only the best ones, we’d surely list these ten over and over again. So, that’s that.