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With the CBSE 12th result 2022 and other board results just around the corner, students must be in a mess thinking what are the best courses to take after 12. Around 14 lakh candidates have taken class 12th exams this year.
What to do after 12th? What are the top demanding courses after the 12th? What should I do after 12th? How to choose a career after 12th? This process requires utmost guidance regarding the courses, admission process, eligibility and other factors along with considering their own interest before selecting a course after class 12th. Let’s Understand each one of the available courses after class 12:
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What Subject to Choose after Class 12th?
Students can either opt for a diploma course after completing class 12th if they wish to start their career as soon as possible or they can either opt for pursuing undergraduate courses from prestigious institutes all over India and abroad.
B.Tech, B.Sc, MBBS and BDS are some popular courses after 12th science whereas B.Com, BBA are popular choices amongst commerce students. BA or law are the well liked courses by art students. However, there are few other choices such as designing, fashion and graphics which can be pursued by students of any stream.
UG Courses after 12th Science, Commerce & Arts
The duration of undergraduate courses, generally, after Class 12 is 3 years or 4 years long. But the duration of the Integrated course is 5 years. As per their interest and eligibility, students can pursue any of the following UG courses for 12th passed students in commerce, arts, PCM or PCB.
Following are the best courses according to the stream in class 12th:
Courses After 12th PCM/ PCMB
For the students who have studied Science with Math (PCM/ PCMB) in their class 11th and 12th can opt from the following courses:
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Courses |
Duration |
Admission Procedure |
Starting Salary |
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Bachelor in Technology/ Engineering (B.Tech) |
4 years |
Entrance tests such as JEE-Main, GATE, UPSEE, BITSAT |
2.5 lakh - 3 lakh PA |
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) |
3 years |
Merit based or specific institutes conduct entrance test |
2.5 lakh - 3.5 lakh PA |
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NDA for National Defense Services |
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Crack UPSC NDA followed by a medical exam |
39,000 - 80,000 per month |
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) |
5 years |
Entrance tests such as IIT- JEE, GATE, UPSEE, BITSAT |
2.5 lakh - 4.5 lakh PA |
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Merchant Navy |
3 years for Nautical Science, 4 years for B.E |
Crack AIMNET and qualify the vision and health standards |
12,000 - 8 lakhs per month |
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Railway Apprentice Exam |
4 years training |
Written test followed by interview |
9,300 - 34,800 with Grade pay of 4200/ |
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Pilot |
CPL program for 2-3 years |
Apply for FAA Medical Certificate then FAA Student Pilot Certificate After training pass Private Pilot Knowledge and Practical Exam |
3 lakh - 8 lakh per month |
Top Colleges after Class 12th PCM/ PCMB
- IITs and GFITs
- Anna University, Chennai
- Symbiosis International University, Pune
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Top Careers after Class 12th PCM/ PCMB
- Data Analyst
- Architecture Designer
- Interior Designer
- Software Engineer
- Air Force Pilot
- Co-Pilot/ Chief- Pilot
- Government jobs such as SSC-JE/ Station Master
Courses After 12th PCB/ PCMB
For the students who have studied Science with Math (PCB/ PCMB) in their class 11th and 12th can opt from the following courses:
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Courses |
Duration |
Admission Procedure |
Starting Salary |
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MBBS |
5.5 years |
NEET Entrance Exam |
35,000 - 80,000 per month |
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
4 years |
NEET Entrance Exam |
15,000 - 30,000 per month |
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) |
3 years |
Merit based or specific institutes conduct entrance test |
2.5 lakh - 4 lakh PA |
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B. Pharmacy |
4 years |
Through entrance tests |
10,000 - 18,000 per month |
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) |
4 years |
Through entrance tests |
15,000 - 30,000 per month |
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Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine Surgery |
5.5 years |
Through entrance tests, group discussions and personal interviews |
15,000 - 20,000 per month |
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Bioinformatics |
3 years |
Through entrance tests followed up by interview |
2 lakh - 3 lakh PA |
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Genetics |
3 years |
Through entrance tests |
3.5 lakh - 5 lakh PA |
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Forensic Sciences |
3 years |
Through entrance tests |
3 lakh - 4 lakh PA |
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Environmental Science |
3 years |
Direct admission through merit or entrance exams |
3 lakh - 5 lakh PA |
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Nursing |
4 years |
Through entrance tests |
2 lakh - 2.8 lakh PA |
Top Colleges after Class 12th PCB/ PCMB
- AIIMS- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- Maulana Azad Institute Of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
- Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education and Research
- Indian Institute Of Health Education and Research, Patna
Top Careers after Class 12th PCB / PCMB
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Geneticist
- Research Assistant
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Environment Journalists
- Microbiologist
- Public Health Specialist
Courses After 12th Commerce
For the students who have studied Commerce in their class 11th and 12th can opt from the following courses:
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Courses |
Duration |
Admission Procedure |
Starting Salary Range (Per annum) |
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BCom (General/ Hons) |
3 years |
Through entrance exams like DU CUET |
Rs. 2 lakh - 10 lakh |
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BBA |
3 years |
AIMA UGAT, IPU CET |
Rs. 2 lakh and Upwards |
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Bachelor in Business Studies |
3 years |
Entrance Exams like DU JAT |
Rs. 2 lakh and Upwards |
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Bachelor of Management Studies |
3 years |
DU JAT, UGAT- AIMA, BUMAT |
Rs. 2 lakh - 7 lakh |
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Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Legislative Law |
5 years |
CLAT, LSAT India |
Rs. 4 lakh - 7 lakh |
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Company Secretary |
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Online Registration with ICSI |
Rs. 5.5 - 15 lakh |
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Chartered Accountancy |
5 years |
Online Registration with ICAI |
Rs. 3.5 lakh - 8 lakh |
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Certified Financial Planner |
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Registration with FPSB India |
Rs. 3 lakh - 10 lakh |
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Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) |
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Online registration with ICMAI |
Rs.3 to 5 lakh |
Top Colleges after Class 12th Commerce
- Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi
- Hansraj College, Delhi
- Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
- St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
- Christ University, Bangalore
Top Careers after Class 12th Commerce
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst and Advisor
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Chartered Accountant
- CS - Executive
- Human Resources
- Tax Auditor and Consultant
- Event Manager
Courses After 12th Arts
For the students who have studied Arts in their class 11th and 12th can opt from the following courses:
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Courses |
Duration |
Salary Range (Per annum) |
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
3 years |
Rs. 1.5 Lakh to 6 Lakh |
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BA- LLB |
5 years |
Rs. 1.5 Lakh to 18 Lakh. |
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Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) |
3 years |
Rs. 2 Lakh to 20 Lakh |
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Hotel Management (BHM) |
- |
Rs. 2 Lakh to 5 Lakh |
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Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC) |
3 years |
Rs. 2 Lakh to 18 Lakh |
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Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed) |
4 years |
Rs. 2 Lakh to 5 Lakh |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts |
3 years |
Rs. 2.5 Lakh to 8 Lakh |
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Fashion Designing |
3-4 years |
Rs. 2 Lakh to 20 Lakh |
Top Colleges after Class 12th Arts
- Lady Shri Ram College For Women, New Delhi
- Loyola College, Chennai
- St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
- Miranda House, New Delhi
- Presidency College, Chennai
Top Careers after Class 12th Arts
- Content Writer
- School Teacher
- Legal Advisor
- Blogger
- Interior Designer
- Journalist
- Fashion Designer
- Media Manager
Entrance Exams after Class 12th
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Stream Specific Exams |
Top Exams after Class 12th |
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Engineering |
JEE Main, JEE Advanced |
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Medical |
NEET UG, NEET PG, AIIMS MBBS |
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Science |
NEST, IIT JAM, JEST |
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Accounts & Commerce |
ICWAI, ICSI, ICAI, DU JAT |
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Law |
CLAT, AILET, LSAT |
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Design |
NID Entrance Exam, NIFT Entrance Exam |
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Hospitality |
NCHMCT JEE |
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Mass Communication |
IIMC, JMI Entrance Exam, XIC-OET |
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Humanities |
JNUEE, DUET, PUBDET |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: What to do after Class 12th?
Ans: After appearing for board exams of class 12th, students are advised to decide their future plans by taking guidance from teachers and parents. This article provides a list of courses to choose from after completing class 12th.
Ques: When do college admissions take place?
Ans: After declaration of class 12th board results, the admission process of various courses in multiple colleges starts as well.
Ques: What are some best diploma courses to pursue after class 12?
Ans: Diploma courses in Animation & Multimedia, Photography, Travel & Tourism, Event Management, Nursing courses are popular nowadays.
Ques: What are some best certificate courses to pursue after class 12?
Ans: Certificate courses in web designing, digital marketing, graphic design, interior design, tally, air hostess are popular nowadays.
Ques: What are the best courses after Class 12th?
Ans: Following are the best stream-wise courses:
- For Non-medical: Engineering (B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc)
- For medical: MBBS, BDS and Pharmacy
- For arts: BA, BFA, BA-LLB, BCA
- For commerce: BBA, B.com, BBS
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