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The statement should be approximately 350 words. You should be clear and genuine
in your writing as far as possible and check thoroughly for spelling and grammar
mistakes before submitting to make it error free.
We mention below in brief, steps that you can use to draft a good statement of purpose.
Please note that these are only guidelines and are not intended to stifle your creativity.
Our purpose in giving you these guidelines is to give you a sense of direction in
terms of the required content.
Brief Introduction
The first paragraph could consist of your name, a personal philosophy/motto if you
like, a little about your personality, your area of strength and finally your personal
interests (hobbies/sports). You could also use this as an opportunity to acknowledge
your family to be the source of motivation, encouragement and tremendous support.
If you plan to take your spouse and/or your children along or for that matter, leave
them behind ensure that you provide convincing explanations for the same.
Education Background
In chronological order, mention all of your academic achievements with the
respective dates. Mention the medium of instruction in school and in college. Include
those projects
Research, internships and training undertaken during your period of study connected
to your proposed area of study. Mention your academic strengths, highlighting achievements
and receipt of any awards, rank and scholarships in the relevant field if applicable.
Explain shifts in education interests, instances of weak academic performance repeated
failures, and consistent ‘achievement of low marks and breaks in education,
if any. If there is a similar course available in India, you will have to elaborate
your reasons for not wanting to enroll in it in India. Concrete and substantial links
must be established, between your previous academic background and your proposed
course of study.
Employment History
In case of relevant work experience, a connection must be established with
the proposed course of study. In the event of break/s in employment, mention and
provide an explanation for the same. If you are working with the family business,
highlight the scope and application of the proposed course of study in relation
to the family’s business interests.
Highlight Purpose for Proposed Course of Study
Mention the actual reasons for taking the proposed course, properly indicating your
wish to specialize in the particular field as applicable. Highlight the reasons
for choosing UK as well as the particular institution of study.
Career Goals
You will have to explain explicitly why you want to pursue your chosen course of
study (do include an outline of your course) in the Institution in UK and how on
its completion, it will help you in your career pathways. This point is absolutely
essential and it must be explained very clearly. Mention your career aspirations,
both short-term and long-term and how the UK qualification will help you achieve
them. Also mention your plans upon your return to India, whether you have
a family business to return to or if you wish to join a firm or set up a business
concern of your own. Please remember that your goals should be concrete and realistic
and based on sound inferences.
In Conclusion
Finally you can mention how you did find about the programme at the university you
are applying for and any special reasons in choosing the same .Conclude by requesting
the Institution to admit you into the program of your choice.
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