List of Courses after 12th Science, Arts & Commerce - Career Options & Colleges
Explore popular courses after 12th in Arts, Science and Commerce streams. Also take a look at the popular Entrance Exams to get admission in the best colleges and courses after 12th.
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:
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- 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.
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
- 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Courses after Class 12th for Arts students
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.
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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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28/02/21
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I took vocational science and I don't have maths subject. Can I still take science courses?
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19/12/20
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Actually i have taken bio maths grp and i don't have intrest to go on that field.is there any possibility to join in humanity ,law,any other arts courses..?
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02/01/21
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Yes it is possible. Students who have chosen both biology and maths have all the opportunities.
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10/12/20
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what s next opertuniti offter 12
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07/12/20
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After passing class 12 Exam can my daughter make preparations for NEET? If she will not admit at any college, can she take college admission after 2 years?
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14/02/21
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Yes she can easily get admission.
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28/01/21
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Yes, She can take admission. Quantum University Roorkee is such college where students from all over India as well as from abroad are pursuing engineering.It is affiliated with UGC and AICTE.100% scholarship is given to those who score 90% in class 12th.
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06/12/20
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