4 hours ago
Hello everyone , I’m currently trying to plan my bachelor’s (mainly in Computer Science) and need serious advice with plan for it. Below are my details :
Your Location: India
Your Age: 21 (turning 22 in August)
What kind of degree do you want?
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science (followed by a Master’s which you can recommend from where to do), or open to other suggested fields.
- 12th-grade subjects: Physics, Math, Chemistry, Computer Science (Python), English (Non medical path).
- Main Plan: Enroll in an Indian offline or online Computer Science degree under NEP 2020 syllabus (implemented in 2024) for July 2025 session ; open to suggestions.
- Backup Plan: Either earn credits (ACE credit courses, CLEP tests, etc.), then transfer and complete ~1 year or less on-campus in the U.S. to finish the bachelor’s later; or complete a fully online U.S. degree quickly through credit-earning.In India, dual degrees are allowed only if one is offline and the other is online.
- Goal: Globally recognized, reputable, accredited U.S. degree (valid internationally, including India).
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
- Completed 40 credits ~1 year (July 2023–2024) of BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) in India which is a 3 year degree, old syllabus.
- Main subjects studied: C++, Computer Organization, Web Programming, Mathematical Statistics, C language, Computer Fundamentals.
- Dropped out due to pressure from studies and attending classes difficult to join 2nd year as syllabus has changed need a formal inquiry but it is challenging to study old syllabus as every college/university teach new syllabus now.
One thing I like about India’s new syllabus is the multiple entry and exit option — Certificate (1 year), Diploma (2 years), Bachelor’s Degree (3 years), Honours/Research (4 years) — with the flexibility to re-enter the program within three years after you exit and degree must be completed within a maximum of seven years from the original date of admission.
- No WES evaluation; unsure if credits transfer internationally.
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: None
Certifications or Military Experience: No
Budget: Estimated $8,000–$12,000 USD; open to more affordable options if it is reputed.
Commitments:
- Family at home; no spouse or children.
- Not Employed; full-time student.
Dedicated Study Time:
- ~22–28 hours/week (3–4 hours evenings, 6–8 hours weekends); can increase if needed.
Timeline: Prefer to complete the U.S. bachelor’s quickly, ideally within 1–2 years or less if it is possible, since Indian degrees have a fixed minimum duration (typically 3-4 years of study).
Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement: No (self-funded by parents)
Have heard about lots of people doing degree from WGU ( Western Governors University ) but looks like they dont accept International student.
Additional Preferences / Notes:
- Please provide a clear roadmap or checklist (spreadsheet style) to track the online courses or offline tests I need to take, the full process for storing credits, and how to transfer them — basically, a step-by-step plan for completing the degree efficiently.
- Aware of English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo); unsure if SAT/ACT is required but can take test if it is necessary.
- Want a realistically achievable degree — not necessarily easy, but not overly complex.
- Strongly prefer credit-earning (ACE credit course, CLEP test, etc.) to speed up.
- Love programming (Python, C++); want to learn Java.
- Enjoys mathematics (or any subject realistically speaking) when explained in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
- Open to extra certificates or credentials alongside degree.
- Curious about best specialization (software dev, data science, cybersecurity, AI/ML).
- Want to know if degree enables international work or work from India preferably remote for now.
- Prefer clear, structured learning: guidebooks, video lectures, assignments, practicals, with straightforward easy materials from college/university.
- Hesitant to join offline college/university as i will be older 3-4 years from my peers and it will be difficult to fit in as i have mental issues of my own but want to pursue higher education at any cost.
Thank you to anyone who reads and helps!
Your Location: India
Your Age: 21 (turning 22 in August)
What kind of degree do you want?
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science (followed by a Master’s which you can recommend from where to do), or open to other suggested fields.
- 12th-grade subjects: Physics, Math, Chemistry, Computer Science (Python), English (Non medical path).
- Main Plan: Enroll in an Indian offline or online Computer Science degree under NEP 2020 syllabus (implemented in 2024) for July 2025 session ; open to suggestions.
- Backup Plan: Either earn credits (ACE credit courses, CLEP tests, etc.), then transfer and complete ~1 year or less on-campus in the U.S. to finish the bachelor’s later; or complete a fully online U.S. degree quickly through credit-earning.In India, dual degrees are allowed only if one is offline and the other is online.
- Goal: Globally recognized, reputable, accredited U.S. degree (valid internationally, including India).
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
- Completed 40 credits ~1 year (July 2023–2024) of BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) in India which is a 3 year degree, old syllabus.
- Main subjects studied: C++, Computer Organization, Web Programming, Mathematical Statistics, C language, Computer Fundamentals.
- Dropped out due to pressure from studies and attending classes difficult to join 2nd year as syllabus has changed need a formal inquiry but it is challenging to study old syllabus as every college/university teach new syllabus now.
One thing I like about India’s new syllabus is the multiple entry and exit option — Certificate (1 year), Diploma (2 years), Bachelor’s Degree (3 years), Honours/Research (4 years) — with the flexibility to re-enter the program within three years after you exit and degree must be completed within a maximum of seven years from the original date of admission.
- No WES evaluation; unsure if credits transfer internationally.
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: None
Certifications or Military Experience: No
Budget: Estimated $8,000–$12,000 USD; open to more affordable options if it is reputed.
Commitments:
- Family at home; no spouse or children.
- Not Employed; full-time student.
Dedicated Study Time:
- ~22–28 hours/week (3–4 hours evenings, 6–8 hours weekends); can increase if needed.
Timeline: Prefer to complete the U.S. bachelor’s quickly, ideally within 1–2 years or less if it is possible, since Indian degrees have a fixed minimum duration (typically 3-4 years of study).
Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement: No (self-funded by parents)
Have heard about lots of people doing degree from WGU ( Western Governors University ) but looks like they dont accept International student.
Additional Preferences / Notes:
- Please provide a clear roadmap or checklist (spreadsheet style) to track the online courses or offline tests I need to take, the full process for storing credits, and how to transfer them — basically, a step-by-step plan for completing the degree efficiently.
- Aware of English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo); unsure if SAT/ACT is required but can take test if it is necessary.
- Want a realistically achievable degree — not necessarily easy, but not overly complex.
- Strongly prefer credit-earning (ACE credit course, CLEP test, etc.) to speed up.
- Love programming (Python, C++); want to learn Java.
- Enjoys mathematics (or any subject realistically speaking) when explained in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
- Open to extra certificates or credentials alongside degree.
- Curious about best specialization (software dev, data science, cybersecurity, AI/ML).
- Want to know if degree enables international work or work from India preferably remote for now.
- Prefer clear, structured learning: guidebooks, video lectures, assignments, practicals, with straightforward easy materials from college/university.
- Hesitant to join offline college/university as i will be older 3-4 years from my peers and it will be difficult to fit in as i have mental issues of my own but want to pursue higher education at any cost.
Thank you to anyone who reads and helps!
![[-]](https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/images/collapse.png)
