{
  "dataset": "Future Career School editorial course eligibility and entrance routes",
  "version": "2026 admission cycle",
  "editoriallyReviewedOn": "11 October 2026",
  "recordStatus": "source-mapped-not-independently-verified",
  "sourceReview": {
    "reviewedOn": "11 October 2026",
    "method": "The official authority or admissions starting page linked for each route was opened during editorial review and checked for the relevant current-cycle document or route context.",
    "confirms": "The linked authority and starting point are identifiable and the route can be checked from an official source.",
    "doesNotConfirm": "It does not verify one institute, state, category, marks, age, domicile or year-specific admission outcome for every student."
  },
  "verificationGap": "Official starting pages are linked, but each exact institute, state, category, marks, age, domicile and year-specific rule still requires human checking before an admission claim.",
  "verificationQueue": "/data/course-eligibility-verification-queue-2026.json",
  "provenance": "Compiled editorial data from the linked official starting pages; not survey data and not an admission decision.",
  "records": [
    {
      "id": "btech-be",
      "course": "B.E. / B.Tech",
      "duration": "Usually 4 years",
      "exam": "JEE Main, state or university engineering test",
      "examTags": [
        "JEE Main"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "usually-closed",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "usually-closed",
        "Arts": "usually-closed"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [
        "Physics",
        "Chemistry",
        "Maths"
      ],
      "subjectRule": "Physics, Chemistry and Maths are the usual qualifying subjects; branch and institute rules still vary.",
      "explanation": "A broad engineering label is not one single rule. Check the exact branch and counselling bulletin.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "JEE Main information bulletin (NTA)",
          "url": "https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/information-bulletin/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "architecture-planning",
      "course": "B.Arch. / B.Plan",
      "duration": "Usually 5 years for B.Arch.; B.Plan varies",
      "exam": "JEE Main Paper 2, NATA or a state/university route",
      "examTags": [
        "JEE Main Paper 2",
        "NATA"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "usually-closed",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "usually-closed",
        "Arts": "usually-closed"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [
        "Maths"
      ],
      "subjectRule": "Maths is a key eligibility gate for the common architecture routes; confirm the current Council of Architecture and institute rule.",
      "explanation": "The entrance paper and qualifying subjects are separate checks. A design portfolio alone does not replace the academic gate.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "JEE Main information bulletin (NTA)",
          "url": "https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/information-bulletin/"
        },
        {
          "label": "Council of Architecture",
          "url": "https://coa.gov.in/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "medical-ug",
      "course": "MBBS / BDS / AYUSH undergraduate routes",
      "duration": "Usually 4.5 to 5.5 years plus internship, depending on course",
      "exam": "NEET UG",
      "examTags": [
        "NEET UG"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "usually-closed",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "usually-closed",
        "Arts": "usually-closed"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [
        "Physics",
        "Chemistry",
        "Biology",
        "English"
      ],
      "subjectRule": "Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English are the usual Class 12 subject gate for NEET-linked medical routes.",
      "explanation": "NEET qualification is only one gate; counselling, marks, category and the exact regulated course still apply.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "NEET UG documents (NTA)",
          "url": "https://neet.nta.nic.in/documents/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "nursing-allied",
      "course": "B.Sc. Nursing and selected allied-health degrees",
      "duration": "Usually 4 years",
      "exam": "State, university or institute route; some admissions use NEET",
      "examTags": [
        "NEET UG"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "conditional",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "usually-closed",
        "Arts": "usually-closed"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [
        "Physics",
        "Chemistry",
        "Biology"
      ],
      "subjectRule": "Biology is commonly required, but the entrance and minimum-mark rule belongs to the state or institution.",
      "explanation": "Do not use the MBBS rule as a proxy for every allied-health course. Open the target college notice.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "NEET UG documents (NTA)",
          "url": "https://neet.nta.nic.in/documents/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "bsc-nursing-telangana-state",
      "course": "B.Sc. Nursing, Telangana state route",
      "duration": "Usually 4 years",
      "exam": "TG-EAPCET 2026 (Telangana state competent-authority route)",
      "examTags": [
        "TG-EAPCET"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "usually-closed",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "usually-closed",
        "Arts": "usually-closed"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [
        "Physics",
        "Chemistry",
        "Biology",
        "English"
      ],
      "subjectRule": "The 2026-27 Telangana state notice uses TG-EAPCET qualification and requires the stated PCB, English, marks, age and local-status conditions; read the current notice before applying.",
      "explanation": "This is a state-specific exception to the broad nursing record above. Andhra Pradesh and other states may use a different entrance route.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "KNRUHS Telangana B.Sc. Nursing admission notice",
          "url": "https://www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/notifications/20260916054022_KNRUHS-BSC-NURSING-ADMISSIONS-UNDER-CONVENER-QUOTA-FOR-THE-AY-2026-27-NOTIFICATION-FOR-REGISTRATION-OF-CANDIDATES-FOR-ADMISSION-INTO-BSC-NURSING-COURSE.pdf"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "bca-computer",
      "course": "BCA / B.Sc. Computer Science and related computing degrees",
      "duration": "Usually 3 to 4 years",
      "exam": "CUET UG, state or university route",
      "examTags": [
        "CUET UG"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "conditional",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "conditional",
        "Arts": "conditional"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [],
      "anyOfSubjects": [
        "Maths",
        "Computer Science"
      ],
      "subjectRule": "Some colleges require Maths; others accept Computer Science or broader subject combinations.",
      "explanation": "This is intentionally conditional because the same course name can have different subject rules across universities.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "CUET UG information bulletin (NTA)",
          "url": "https://cuet.nta.nic.in/documents/page/3/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "bcom-finance",
      "course": "B.Com. / finance and accounting degrees",
      "duration": "Usually 3 to 4 years",
      "exam": "CUET UG, state or university route",
      "examTags": [
        "CUET UG"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "open",
        "Arts": "open"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [],
      "subjectRule": "Many programmes accept any stream; honours, economics and institution-specific combinations can add subject requirements.",
      "explanation": "Commerce is helpful but not the only entry route. Check the exact programme and CUET subject combination.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "CUET UG information bulletin (NTA)",
          "url": "https://cuet.nta.nic.in/documents/page/3/"
        },
        {
          "label": "ICAI student services",
          "url": "https://www.icai.org/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "business-management",
      "course": "BBA / BMS / integrated management",
      "duration": "Usually 3 to 5 years",
      "exam": "CUET UG, IPMAT/JIPMAT, state or university route",
      "examTags": [
        "CUET UG",
        "IPMAT",
        "JIPMAT"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "open",
        "Arts": "open"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [],
      "subjectRule": "Many programmes accept any stream; Maths, aptitude and minimum-mark rules differ by institute.",
      "explanation": "“Any stream” does not mean every management programme has the same aptitude or subject requirement.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "CUET UG information bulletin (NTA)",
          "url": "https://cuet.nta.nic.in/documents/page/3/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "integrated-law",
      "course": "Five-year integrated law",
      "duration": "Usually 5 years",
      "exam": "CLAT, AILET, CUET or university test",
      "examTags": [
        "CLAT",
        "AILET",
        "CUET UG"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "open",
        "Arts": "open"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [],
      "subjectRule": "The CLAT 2026 UG rule accepts 10+2 or equivalent with the stated minimum marks; each university can add its own conditions.",
      "explanation": "Use the consortium rule for CLAT and the individual university notice for the final admission condition.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "CLAT UG eligibility (Consortium of NLUs)",
          "url": "https://clat2026.consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/ug-eligibility.html"
        },
        {
          "label": "CUET UG information bulletin (NTA)",
          "url": "https://cuet.nta.nic.in/documents/page/3/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "design",
      "course": "B.Des. / fashion and communication design",
      "duration": "Usually 4 years",
      "exam": "UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT or institute route",
      "examTags": [
        "UCEED",
        "NID DAT",
        "NIFT"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "open",
        "Arts": "open"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [],
      "subjectRule": "Design institutes differ: UCEED 2026 allows several streams for participating institutes, but institute and age/year rules still apply.",
      "explanation": "A portfolio helps, but it does not override the qualifying-exam, age or institute-specific rule.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "UCEED BDes eligibility (IIT Bombay)",
          "url": "https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/eligibility-admission.html"
        },
        {
          "label": "NID admissions",
          "url": "https://admissions.nid.edu/"
        },
        {
          "label": "NIFT admissions (official institute page)",
          "url": "https://www.nift.ac.in/admissions"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "agriculture",
      "course": "Agriculture and allied sciences",
      "duration": "Usually 4 years",
      "exam": "CUET (ICAR-UG), state or university route",
      "examTags": [
        "CUET (ICAR-UG)"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "conditional",
        "PCB": "conditional",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "usually-closed",
        "Arts": "usually-closed"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [
        "Physics",
        "Chemistry"
      ],
      "anyOfSubjects": [
        "Maths",
        "Biology"
      ],
      "subjectRule": "Science subjects are commonly required; the exact combination depends on the programme and counselling authority.",
      "explanation": "Agriculture is not one uniform admission rule. Verify the ICAR or university subject mapping before choosing a form.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "CUET UG information bulletin (NTA)",
          "url": "https://cuet.nta.nic.in/documents/page/3/"
        },
        {
          "label": "ICAR",
          "url": "https://www.icar.gov.in/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "teacher-education",
      "course": "Integrated teacher education (ITEP and related routes)",
      "duration": "Usually 4 years",
      "exam": "NCET or institute route, where applicable",
      "examTags": [
        "NCET"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "open",
        "Arts": "open"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [],
      "subjectRule": "Subject combinations are programme-specific; the institute’s current notice controls eligibility.",
      "explanation": "Do not assume every teaching degree is open immediately after Class 12 or uses NCET.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "NCET (NTA)",
          "url": "https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCET/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "hospitality",
      "course": "B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration",
      "duration": "Usually 3 years",
      "exam": "NCHM JEE or the institute’s published route",
      "examTags": [
        "NCHM JEE"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "open",
        "Arts": "open"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [
        "English"
      ],
      "subjectRule": "The NCHMCT route requires 10+2 or equivalent with English as a subject; verify the current admission notice.",
      "explanation": "Hospitality is open to many streams, but English and the current counselling rule still matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "NCHMCT hospitality course and admissions information",
          "url": "https://www.nchm.nic.in/node/156"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "ca-foundation",
      "course": "CA Foundation alongside a degree route",
      "duration": "Varies by attempts and later stages",
      "exam": "ICAI Foundation examination",
      "examTags": [
        "ICAI Foundation"
      ],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "open",
        "Arts": "open"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [],
      "subjectRule": "The qualification and registration conditions are set by ICAI and can change; commerce is useful but not the only possible background.",
      "explanation": "CA is an examination pathway, not a three-year college degree. Read the current ICAI registration notice.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "ICAI student services",
          "url": "https://www.icai.org/"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "iti-skill",
      "course": "ITI and other skill-first technical routes",
      "duration": "Often 6 months to 2 years",
      "exam": "Institute or state admission route",
      "examTags": [],
      "fit": {
        "PCM": "open",
        "PCB": "open",
        "PCMB": "open",
        "Commerce": "open",
        "Arts": "open"
      },
      "requiredSubjects": [],
      "subjectRule": "Trade eligibility varies from Class 8/10/12 and can include Maths or Science for particular trades.",
      "explanation": "This is a route family, not one qualification. Use the DGT or state notice for the exact trade.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "DGT Craftsmen Training Scheme",
          "url": "https://dgt.gov.in/en/CTS"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}