After successfully completing 12th standard examination, myriads of choices are present in front of a student and they can opt to pursue engineering, commerce, management, applied sciences, medicine, arts, or any domain they prefer. At times, a student might get confused about the courses and career options after 12th because there are numerous enticing advertisements that guarantees 100% placement if you pursue a particular degree but to be honest, most of them are hoaxes and are only meant for clickbait purpose.
Several career opportunities await your presence post-completing 12th standard exam; a few of them are – animation, computer & IT, management, mass communication, law, armed forces, humanities, commerce, performing art, and designing. So, you must take your time and avoid copying others when it comes to choosing course after 12th examination. Always remember – if you choose your passion as your vocation, your life will be a vacation. If you’re having any second thoughts about what are the available courses after 12th, this blog will help you know all the major courses. Also, you can take assistance from your family members, senior students, alumni members, and peers if you’re feeling confused.
In this blog, we are going to see the list of available courses after 12th for science, arts, and commerce students, different eligibility criteria, course level, course duration, exam type, admission process for different courses and much more. So, let us begin with:
After completing 12th, you might be thinking what should I do now? Shall I pursue engineering as most of the students are pursuing this course? Or should I go ahead and study law? Shall I become a reputed doctor? Or maybe, it is the time to study arts and literature or even home science? Don’t get confused!
It is completely fine if you want some time to take a break from all these things and decide which course you must pursue. Don’t get distracted and focus on your life and career goals. Think deeply what you want to become in life and then decide for yourself. We are presenting a list of all available courses that you will be able to apply for after completing 12th examination. So, without any further ado, here are the…
There are many engineering courses available after 12th. As per your choice of interest, you can choose to become a mechanical engineer. A computer science engineer, an electrical engineer or pursue engineering in any domain. Engineering has a huge demand in the market as most of the niches require and demand a great engineer to work with them. Engineers are welcomed with open hearts and arms to any domain; let it be – public, private, or government sector.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent with PCM with a minimum of 50 % marks. |
Average Salary | Rs. 3 lac per annum to 8 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | State/National level entrance examinations |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Oracle ST Tech, Bajaj, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing engineering.
Humanities and Social Science has a huge demand in various industries and hundreds of thousands of aspiring students are trying their level best to enroll themselves in premier universities like OSGU so that they can enjoy a successful career and prosperous life ahead. With this course a student can learn the gamut of society and know how they behave intrinsically.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 1.5 lacs per annum to Rs. 4 lacs per annums |
Admission Process | Entrance examinations |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | HDFC Bank, Airtel, Axis Bank, HoneyBee, eClerx, Infosys, and more. |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing humanities and social science.
If you wish to produce high quality crops and make a name for yourself by helping the society you live in then you must pursue a course in agriculture. They learn horticulture, land management, animal care, and agricultural science along with livestock management and biology.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 2 lacs per annum to rs 5 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance examinations |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Alimento Agro Foods, Schmecken agro foods, Sarda Agro Oils, FarMart Agritech |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in agriculture.
Applied sciences means the utilization of scientific knowledge to achieve practical goals in life. A student of applied sciences can use the technology for discoveries in any realm or technical advancements. The major fields of applied sciences include medicines and engineering. Applied sciences can also be used in probability theory and statistics and deals with practical problem solutions.
Course Level | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 2 lacs per annum to Rs. 8 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance Exams |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Wipro, Big Basket, NTT Data and Reliance Retail Limited |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in applied sciences.
Becoming a successful lawyer is one of the highest rewarding and most reputed jobs in India. If your wish is to control crime by fighting against it and help the society become a better place for everyone to coexist in harmony; law is the perfect course for you. At times, a lawyer also draft documents, mediates disputes, and research information.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 4 lacs per annum to Rs. 12 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance examinations |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Desai & Dewanji, J Sagar And Associates (JSA), S & R Associates, Luthra and Luthra, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Talwar Thakore and Associates, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, and more |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in law
If you have a knack for medicines and want to pursue a career that is filed with myriads of golden opportunities, then a course in pharmacy is definitely suitable for you. Pharmacy generally deals with – knowledge of drugs, its safe usage, mechanism of action, interactions, mobility, and toxicity of a drug.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 2 lacs per annum to Rs 6 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance exam and merit based |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Sun Pharmaceuticals, Novozymes, Cipla, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Lupin, Aurobindo, Zyduscadila, Glenmark Pharmaceutical, and more |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in pharmacy
Architecture is mainly the study of buildings and infrastructure. Architecture is essentially fine arts as it deals with aesthetics. If you are passionate about buildings and are willing to embark on a successful career in the realm of structural engineering and construction management then you must pursue a bachelor’s course in architecture and fine arts. By pursuing a course, you will be able to climb the ladder of success quicker than your peersin this domain.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 5 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs 4 lacs per annum to Rs. 10 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance Examinations |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Gillian Executive Search, Inc., A/E/C JobBank, Sloane Associates, Inc, Abel Personnel, Hedlund Corporation, Design Force Solutions, AEC Executive Search Partners, and more |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in architecture
A bachelor’s degree in management is one of the most sought-after courses in India. The degree has a huge demand and myriads of students are trying to get admission in this domain as they all know the demand of this niche is never-ending. With this degree in hand you can rest assured that you will get placed in your dream organizations while your peers will take considerable amount of time to reach to such positions.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 3 lacs per annum to Rs. 8 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance Exam |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Tata Consultancy Services Limited, HDFC Bank Pvt Ltd, EY (Ernst & Young), Capgemini, Wells Fargo, and more. |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in management
If you want to secure your future with trade and business activities, then commerce and you are made for each other. The study of commerce deals with the exchange of goods, products, and services from the producer to consumer. Economics, accountancy, and business studies are the major subjects taught to the commerce students.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 2 lacs per annum to Rs. 5 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance Examination |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Data Tracks, United Travel World, Pranidhi Solutions, Home Credit India, e2logy software solutions, and more. |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in commerce
An aspiring journalist or media aficionado must study media and journalism. In this domain of study, a future journalist studies about how to work on a newsroom, how to find reliable sources of information and its proper representation to the public. They learn how to focus on various media and topics. They always concentrate on target audience for online and print journalism.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 3 lacs per annum to Rs. 7 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance examination or Merit-based followed by Personal Interview round. |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | India Today, Indian Express, Times of India, NDTV News, Balaji Telefilms, Outlook, ABP News, and more. |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in media and journalism
Students passionate to learn Yoga and naturopathy and then make a career out of it are welcome to pursue a degree in this niche. Naturopathy means natural cure, i.e. to get rid of a disease or ailment without using medicine. With this course, you will learn how to use the force of nature to cure yourself.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 1 lac per annum to s. 4 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance examination or merit based |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Government & Private Schools., Yoga and Naturopathy colleges or institutions, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Centre Research Centers, and resorts. |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in Yoga and Naturopathy
Hospitality management deals with the coordination, evaluating, organization, staffing, planning, and controlling the available health services for the general masses. The primary goal of a hospitality manager is to render the highest quality of healthcare assistance to the people in need. All these process should be in a cost-effective manner as well.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 3 lacs per annum to Rs. 8 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance Examination |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Event and Facility Management Companies. |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in hospitality management
Paramedical sciences are one of the highly demanding courses as it deals with assisting the doctors to better facilitate treatment and diagnosis. It is a job-oriented academic program that transforms a normal student into a competent healthcare worker. They work mainly in trauma and accident domains.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 1.5 lacs per annum to Rs. 4 lacs per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance Examination |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, PGIMER Artemis Hospital, Max Superspeciality Hospital, and more. |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in paramedical sciences
If you are willing to become a doctor and help the society then you should pursue a degree in medical courses. The students who have a medical degree in hand will get an opportunity to work in reputed hospitals and clinics along with private clinics in healthcare domain. This is one of the most reputed domains in the world and you will be welcomed to any sector with open arms.
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 5 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board of education |
Average Salary | Rs. 10 lacs per annum to Rs. 20+ lace per annum |
Admission Process | Entrance examination |
Entrance Exam Required | Yes |
Major Recruiters | All minor and major Hospitals and clinics. |
So, here are a few options in courses while pursuing a degree in medical sciences
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