List of Courses after 12th Science, Arts & Commerce - Career Options & Colleges

12th board exams results have been declared for CBSE, ICSE and many state level education boards. A lot depends on performance in Class 12 Board exams. It is the first step towards career building. 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.

Courses after Class 12th - There are hundreds of degree, diploma, and certificate courses available to students after Class 12th. Too many options often leads to confusion. For some students the choice is clear but for some students, it is a difficult decision to make. Soon, after the Class 12 results are announced, educational institutions start admission process. Due to lack of clarity, many students end up applying for multiple courses at multiple colleges, without actually evaluating their skill, interest or career choice. 
The main factor behind a choice of college or course is usually class 12th marks. Students who score in 90s are able to make a decision easily as they are spoilt for choices. But those who score low, often face the confusion of course over college. The good part is, that most of universities in India conduct entrance exams for UG admission so, the stress of low Class 12 score is lower nowadays. 

Meaning, if you have scored lower than expected in Class 12, you can still get a good college, if you perform well in the entrance exam, like CUET. But what you need to pay attention to is choosing a career field. When passing out of Class 12, the students usually have a number of questions in mind, such as:

• Should I choose a specialized field right now or later?
• Should I choose a popular course or an emerging field of study?
• What exam(s) should I take to enroll in a certain course?

We have answered these questions in this blog.

Courses after Class 12th for Science students

For those who have studied Science with Maths (PCM/PCMB) in Class 11^th and 12^th, 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 11^th and 12^th, 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.

Top entrance exams for Science courses after 12^th

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For those who have studied Commerce (with Maths/without Maths) in Class 11^th and 12^th, 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.

Top entrance exams for Commerce courses after 12^th

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Courses after Class 12^th 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.

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 entrance exams for Arts courses after 12^th

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Also Read:

• Courses after 12th for Science students
• Courses after 12th for Arts students
• Courses after 12th for Commerce student