For a student, Class 12 is the threshold to the world of higher education. There are hundreds of degree, diploma and certificate options to choose from. When passing out of Class 12, the students usually have a number of questions in mind, such as:
- Should I choose a specialised field right now or later?
- Should I choose a popular course or an emerging field of study?
- What exam(s) should I take to enrol in a certain course?
To help students choose the right course after 12th, Shiksha offers insights into a wide variety of courses and career options available to them. Let’s explore these possibilities.
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Courses after Class 12th for Science students
For those who have studied
Science with Maths (PCM/PCMB) in Class XI and XII, the most popular courses are
- BTech/BE
- Integrated MTech
- BCA
- BArch
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- BSc
Students with
PCM/PCMB combination can also make a career in the aviation industry as a Commercial Pilot, and are also eligible to get into the National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune.
For students who have studied
Science with Biology (PCB/PCMB) in Class XI and XII, the most popular courses are
- MBBS
- BDS
- BPharma
- Nursing
- Paramedical
To find out more about the course highlights, list of colleges offering that course, college rankings, college reviews, top specializations, details of entrance exams required, and frequently asked questions, click on the links in the table below.
Science students are also eligible to pursue courses beyond the Science stream, including courses in
- Law
- Management
- Mass Communication
- Animation
- Graphic Designing
- Travel & Tourism
- Hospitality
- Fashion Designing
To pursue most of the courses after class XII, a candidate has to appear in common entrance tests, conducted either by government bodies or private institutes.
Entrance exams to pursue Science courses after 12th
Besides these, there are several
competitive exams that can lead to a government job after Class 12. Though several of these government exams require graduation as the minimum qualification to be eligible to appear for the exam.
Courses after Class 12th for Commerce students
For those who have studied
Commerce (with Maths/without Maths) in Class 11 and 12, the most popular courses at UG level are BCom, BCom(H), Eco(H), BBA/BMS, Integrated MBA, CFP, CA and CS.
Students with Commerce background can also prepare for competitive exams for Banks, Defence and Civil Services. To pursue courses in Banking, Finance, Accounts and Taxation, Mathematics in Class 11 and 12 will give you an upper hand.Other course options available to students from Commerce background are BStat, BJMC, BBA LLB, BCA, BHM; Bachelor’s degree in Travel & Tourism, Fashion Designing and Advertising.
Entrance exams for Commerce courses
Students with Arts background have a wide range of areas of studies to choose from. For those who study Arts in Class 11 and 12, the most popular courses at UG level are BA, BA (H), BA LLB, BFA, BJMC, BBA/BMS, B Lib, BSW.
Other courses, an Arts student can opt for are in Linguistics, Religious Studies, Foreign Languages, Fashion Designing, Theatre Studies, Film Making, Art History and related fields.Depending on one's choice one can go for courses in Mass Communication and Media, Advertising, Interior Designing, Teaching, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, Event Management, Sociology, Psychology, Creative Writing, Social Work, Fashion, Photography, Make Up & Beauty.
There are no entrance exams for admission to Bachelor’s degree courses in most of the Humanities and Social Science colleges. However, many Law, Mass Communication, Design and Hospitality institutes offer admission based on marks obtained in entrance exams.
List of exams to pursue Arts courses after 12th
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