Lists of Vocational Subjects: After 10 Syllabus, Class 11 and 12, and CBSE board 2025

Q: Which vocational course is best?

Some of the best vocational courses in India areFashion Designing,Photography,Digital Marketing,Web Development and Designing,Catering Management, andDiploma in Banking and Finance, etc.

Q: What are examples of vocational training?

Some of examples of vocational training areMedical coding,Medical Assisting,Pharmacy Technician,Cosmetology,Dental Assisting,Nursing Assistant, etc.

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Vocational subjects teach skill-based topics instead of traditional subjects which include history, geography, science, etc. There are a total of 39 vocational subjects and among these subjects, students can choose subjects as per their interests. Web Applications, Tourism, Media Studies, Marketing, Banking, Taxation, Short Hand Hindi, Short Hand English, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, etc. are some of the vocational subjects for 11th and 12th standards.

The main purpose behind teaching vocational subjects is to provide skills to students who wish to take up a profession right after completing their class 11 or 12. After having studied the vocational course, students get job profiles like stenographers, Tour Guides, Web Developers, Domestic IT Helpdesk Assistance, Floriculturalist, Media Assistants, etc. But students can also go for bachelor-level vocational subjects such BVoc in Software Development, Food Processing, Interior Design, and others.

Vocational subjects taught in vocational courses are job-oriented. The subjects help the students gain knowledge about the profession they will choose after completing the courses. Practical classes and skill development training are also given.

Table of Contents

BVoc Subjects
MCVC Subjects
Technical Vocational Subjects
Vocational Subjects for Class 11th
Vocational Subjects in 12th
Vocational Subjects FAQs

BVoc Subjects

Once students complete their class 12 vocational course, they can either choose a profession or go for a bachelor-level vocational course. The specializations in BVoc (Bachelor of Vocational Studies) are many. However, the subjects of a few vocational courses are mentioned in detail.

BVoc Software Development Subjects

Here we have mentioned BVoc Software Development Subjects in a table format in a semester manner.

Semester 1	Semester 2
Computer Fundamentals and Programming in ‘C	Data Structure through 'C'
PC Software	Environmental Science
Communication Skills	Object Oriented. Programming using C++
Software Lab-I & Software Lab-II	Software Lab-III & Software Lab-IV
Semester 3	Semester 4
Web Designing	Advanced. Java
Visual Programming – Visual Basic, Visual C++	Computer Networks
Java Programming	PHP Programming
Software Lab-V & Software Lab-VI	Software Lab-VII & Software Lab-VIII
Semester 5	Semester 6
RDBMS and Oracle	.NET Programming
Software Engineering	Computer Graphics
Mobile Apps Design & Development	Artificial Intelligence
Software Lab-IX & Software Lab-X	Software Lab-XI

BVoc Food Processing Subjects

The BVoc Food Processing subjects have been mentioned below in the table,

First Semester	Second Semester
Bakery & Confectionery	Food Processing Technology-1
Introduction to Food Processing	Food Science & Nutrition
Food Quality Analysis	Dairy Technology
Communication Skills in English	Food Chemistry
Third Semester	Fourth Semester
Sensory Evaluation of Foods	Ice cream & Frozen Deserts
Processing of Meat, Fish & Poultry	Food Plant Layout
Entrepreneurship Development	Technology of Beverages
Food Packaging Technology	Food Processing Equipment
Food Quality Analysis	Ice cream & Frozen Deserts
Food Processing Technology &Sensory Evaluation	Food Plant Layout
Fifth Semester	Sixth Semester
By product utilization	Marketing Management
Energy conservation &Management	Food Quality, Safety & Certification
Food Plant Sanitation	Management and Cost Accounting

BVoc Interior Design Subjects

BVoc Interior Design Subjects have been mentioned in the table below,

Semester 1	Semester 2
English Language And Communicative Skills	Soft Skill & Personality Development
Computer Fundamentals & IT	Business Analysis: Environment, Sales & Marketing
Basic Knowledge Of Civil Construction	Interior Materials & Product - I
Principles Of Interior Design & Interior Construction	History Of Furniture & Detail Study Of Furniture
Computer Fundamentals & IT Lab	Interior Materials & Product Lab - I
Basic Civil Construction Lab	Knowledge On Different Scales, Colour Lab
Interior Drawings	Soft Skill & Personality Development Lab
Semester 3	Semester 4
Value Education & Human Rights	Environmental Studies
Basic Accounting	Quality Management
Interior Materials & Product - II	Quantity Surveying & Estimation
Partition, Illumination, Air - Conditioning, Plumbing & Sanitation	Secondary Services
Application Of Design Concept	Landscaping & Interior Scape
Interior Materials & Product Lab – II	Quantity Surveying & Estimation Lab
Partition, Illumination, Air - Conditioning, Plumbing & Sanitation Lab	Secondary Services Lab
Application Of Design Concept Lab	Landscaping & Interior Scape Lab
Semester 5	Semester 6
Indian Economy & Social Changes	General Human Psychology & Hr Management
Research Methodology	Entrepreneurship Development Programme
Commercial Projects, Vaastu Concepts & Design	Practice Session On General Human Psychology & Hr Management
Interior Materials & Product - III	Practice Session On Entrepreneurship Development Programme
2D & 3D Cad Drawings	Industrial Training
Commercial Projects, Vaastu Concepts & Design Lab	-
Interior Materials & Product Lab - Iii	-
2d & 3d Cad Drawings Lab	-

MCVC Subjects

MCVC is the acronym for Minimum Competency and Vocational Course. Students after the class 10th exam can take up the MCVC course rather than pursuing classes 11th and 12th. Students can complete MCVC courses in subjects like banking, accounting, environmental studies, etc., in two years.

MCVC is a job-oriented course for students interested in doing the job at an early age. Following are some of the subjects to be studied during the MCVC course. MCVC has different branches which makes it easy for the students to pick the right course as per their interests.

Banking, Financial services and insurance (BFSI)	Electronics Technology
Construction Technology	Electrical Technology
Accounting, Financial, and office management	English
Environmental Studies	-

Technical Vocational Subjects

The following table mentions the technical vocational subjects that are studied in 11th and 12th standard.

Information Technology	Web Application
Automobile Technology	Electrical Technology
Electronic Technology	Geospatial Technology
Structure and Fabrication Technology	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Ophthalmic Techniques	Medical Laboratory Technology
X-Ray Technician	-

Vocational Subjects for Class 11th

To help students know the subjects taught in class 11 vocational courses, a list of vocational courses along with subjects are mentioned in the following table. Students after completing the courses can apply for job positions at private or government firms.

Courses	Subjects
Retail	Fundamentals of Retailing, Process of Credit Application
Retail	A mechanism for Customers to Choose Right Products, Specialist Support to Customers, and Health and Safety Management
Tourism	Introduction to Tourism, Tourism: A Historical Account, Concepts of Tourism, Tourism Components – I & II
Tourism	Inter Linkage between Geography and Tourism Industry, Inter Linkage between History and Tourism Industry, Tourism Organizations and Trends
Web Application	Basics of Networking and Web Architecture, Website Development using HTML and CSS, Multimedia Design- GIMP, Introduction to Dynamic Websites using JavaScript
Beauty and Wellness	Introduction to Beauty and Wellness Industry and Beauty Therapy, Skin Care Services
Beauty and Wellness	Manicure and Pedicure Services, Depilation Services
Automotive	Regular Maintenance of an Engine, Regular Maintenance of Transmission System, Regular Maintenance of Transmission System, Regular Maintenance of Gear,
Automotive	Service of Wheels, Regular Maintenance of Tubes and Tires, Regular Maintenance of Brakes
Financial Market Management	Markets and Financial Instruments, Primary and Secondary Market, Taxation and Regulations
Data Science	Ethics in Data Science, Assessing Data, Forecasting on Data, Randomization, Introduction to R Studio
Early Childhood Care & Education	Introduction and Foundations of Child Development, Nutrition and Health Needs of the Child, Various Pedagogical Approaches and Holistic Developmental Activities for ECCE,
Banking	Banker & customer, Employment of Bank Funds, Negotiable Instruments
Marketing	Marketing Environment, Marketing Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning, Marketing Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning, Consumer Behaviour
Insurance	Life Insurance, Annuities and Unit Linked Policies, Post - Issue Matters
Multi-Media	Introduction to Animation, Principles of Animation, Introduction to 2D Animation
Design	Being Creative, Visualization & Representation, Basic Design, Design & Habitat, Design Methodology
Taxation	Introduction to Income Tax & important definitions, Residential status, the incidence of Tax Liability & Exempted Incomes, Heads of Income
Short-Hand English	Introduction to Stenography, Consonants and their joining, Vowels, Diphthongs and Triphones, Grammalogues and Punctuation Signs, Circles and Loops, Hooks, Halving Principle and Doubling Principle, Compound Consonants, Dot and Tick ‘H’
Mass Media Studies	Introduction of Mass Communication, Evolution of the Media, Understanding Media, Preproduction Skills
Fashion Studies	Overview Of Fashion, Design Fundamentals, Design Fundamentals
Fashion Studies	Materials Tools And Processes of Product Making, Introduction To Fabrics, Dyeing & Printing
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration	Meaning of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration etc, Vapour Compression Cycle, Working of a Domestic,
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration	Meaning of Alternating Current etc., Wiring circuit diagrams, Psychometrics, Applications of Air Conditioning, Measurement of air velocity

Vocational Subjects in 12th

Vocational subjects in 12 are taught in detail to prepare students for a particular profession. Students also get practical experience in the subject and job-oriented training for their future careers. Check out the subjects taught in various vocational courses mentioned below.

Courses	Subject
Retail	Display of Products & Satisfy customer Needs, Non- Store Retailing
Retail	Retail Point – of Sale: An Overview, Billing and Accounting, Investor Handling
Tourism	Introduction to Travel & Tour Operations Business, Operations of Travel Agency, Transport Network, Itinerary Planning
Tourism	Global Distribution System, Government and Professional Bodies, Package Tour Costing
Web Application	Movie Editing Tools, Customizing and Embedding Multimedia Components in Web Pages
Web Application	Web Scripting – Java Script, Work Integrated Learning IT– WA-II
Food Production	Indian Regional Cookery, Indian Snacks, Indian Gravies, Indian Sweets, Presentation of Indian Meals
Food Production	Fast Food, Introduction to baking, Menu Planning, Food Costing, Food Safety
Beauty and Wellness	MakeUp Services, Facial Beauty Services, and Salon Reception Duties Create a positive impression at the workplace
Agriculture	Advanced Crop Production and Organic Farming, Post-Harvest Management, Food Processing, and Value Addition, Subsidiary Enterprises of Agriculture
Automotive	Measuring & service Equipment, Steering system, Suspension system, Transmission, and Final Drive system, Motor Vehicle Act and Rules
Financial Market Management	Introduction to Indian Securities Market and Trading Membership, Trading, Introduction to Derivatives, Financial Statement Analysis, Future Contracts, Mechanism, and Pricing
Early Childhood Care & Education	Foundations of Child Development (3 – 6 years), Educational thought of key theorists and pioneers, Inside – Outside learning environment, Fostering social-emotional competence
Banking	Ancillary Services of Banks, Innovations in Banking Technology, Organization of a Bank Branch, RBI Regulations on Banks, Performa of Final Accounts of Banking Companies
Marketing	Product, Price Decision, Place Decision: Channels of Distribution, Promotion, Emerging Trends in Marketing
Front Office Operation	Evolution of Hotels in India, Etiquettes, and manners for Hospitality Professionals, Hotel Organisation
Front Office Operation	Safety and Security in Hotels, Problem Solving & Situation Handling, Responsible Hotels
Healthcare	Medical record/ Documentation, Biowaste Management, Operation Theatre, Self Management, and Career Scope, Role of General Duty Assistant in Disaster Management and Emergency response
Insurance	General Insurance, Fire Insurance, Marine Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Medi-Claim and Accident Insurance, Burglary and Theft Insurance
Multi-Media	3D Production Pipeline, Basics of Video and Sound Editing, Basic Tools and Techniques of Animation in Autodesk MAYA
Electrical Technology	A.C. Circuits, Single-Phase Transformer, Three Phase Induction Motors, Measuring Instruments-II, Electrical Appliances
Electronics Technology	Basic Occupational Safety and Precautions, Microphones, and Loudspeakers, Recorders, TV Systems, Modern Appliances
Horticulture	Present scenario and scope of floriculture in the global market, Employment avenues in the floriculture sector, Study of outdoor room concept, Different features of gardens,
Horticulture	Concept of CAD, Protected cultivation of commercial flower, Production of indoor plants and their maintenance.
Design	Introduction to Design, Design Tools & Techniques, Occupational Health and Safety
Taxation	Deductions from Gross Total Income, Computation of Taxi Liability of an individual, TDS and Advance Payment Tax, Goods & Service Tax (GST)
Mass Media Studies	Selling / Marketing/ Exhibiting a Product through Advertising, Introduction to the Production Process
Mass Media Studies	New Media, Creative Contributions of the Key People
Fashion Studies	History of Fashion, Basic Pattern Development, Elements of Fashion, Basics of Garment Making
Library and Information Science	Library Management, Organization of Library Resources: Advanced, Library and Information Services, Computer Applications in Libraries: Advanced, Communication Skills
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration	Psychrometry, Heat transfer, and Air Distribution, Electric controls, Commercial Applications, Air-Conditioning Systems & Maintenance, Components of Refrigeration Systems

Vocational Subjects FAQs

Ques. What are the subjects in the vocational group?

Ans. Some of the popular subjects in the vocational group are Retail Management, Information Technology, Fashion Studies, Automotive, etc.

Ques. Which vocational course is best?

Ans. Some of the best vocational courses in India are Fashion Designing, Photography, Digital Marketing, Web Development and Designing, Catering Management, and Diploma in Banking and Finance, etc.

Ques. Is MBA a vocational course?

Ans. Yes. MBA courses are certain vocational. The focus on practical problem-solving helps to develop leadership potential.

Ques. What Vocational skills should I learn?

Ans. Some of the necessary vocational skills that everyone should learn are First-Aid, Management and Leadership, Basic Computer Skills, and Cisco Networking.

Ques. What are examples of vocational training?

Ans. Some of examples of vocational training are Medical coding, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Nursing Assistant, etc.