Australia

Crack the exams: June 2017 to December 2017
Prepare for required standardised tests like GMAT, GRE,SAT, TOEFL orIELTS- depending on the course and university.
By June-Julyor three months before the test date, register forGMAT/GRE.
Register forTOEFL/IELTS at least a month before the test date.
Take the required testsaround September.Plan for buffer time in case you need to retake the test.
Its application time: August 2017 to October 2017
Shortlist the colleges and prepare for your application.Think hard about what makes you unique as an applicant and sketch out your strengths and self assessment.
Contact your professors and direct managers for the required 2-3reference letters.At least a month before your application deadline.
Begin drafting your SOP and essays. Give a months time to structure these documents properly.
Apply before the deadline!
What next: November 2017 to December 2017
Dont delay replying to college e-mails.And there will be quite a few!
Appear for personal/video interviews. These are scheduled around January to March.
You will receive your acceptance letter called CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).You may receive CoE in either November or December, depending on the institute. You can apply for a student visa only after receiving CoE.
Depending on the deadline, notify the universities of your decision.
You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm your admission.
Depending on the deadline, notify the universities of your decision.
You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm your admission.
Visa and money matters: December 2017 to January 2018
Search for andbegin applying forexternal scholarships (if applicable).
Apply for student loan, after you get your acceptance letter.
Gather paperwork for your student visa.Check visa requirements.
Apply for student visa in time. Keep in mind the time taken for visa processing!
Arrange for Overseas Student Health Cover.

Study Options after 12th Grade in the UK:
Oxford, Cambridge and Birmingham are important cities in the UK and each city has a renowned university in it. You will need to complete an International Foundation Year Programme before you can join a full-fledged undergraduate degree of your choice. The Foundation Year Programme focuses on subject-specific learning with additional modules in English and Communication.
Studying after 12th Grade in the USA:
The USA follows a four-year undergraduate study structure in most universities. On completing your 12th Grade, you can join a programme directly if you meet the prescribed entry requirements. Usually an IELTS score ranging from 5.5 to 6.0 is the basic English proficiency score required for admission.
How to Study after 12th Grade in Australia:
Australia offers a unique proposition, Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Institutions offer a variety of vocational and industrial training programmes that range from six months to two years. In fact every year, a number of students from Punjab and the National Capital Region go to Australia to enrol in a TAFE institution. On completing these programmes they may choose to join a relevant University programme directly in the second year of study. In addition to these TAFE programmes, regular entry to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university is based on the applicants English language skills and score in the 12th Grade.