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It's tough to give a single "best" 1-year course for a guaranteed high salary, as it depends on your skills, interests, and the job market. However, some consistently in-demand fields noadays with potential for high earnings include:

• Data Science/AI: These fields are booming, with roles like Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, and AI Specialist offering excellent salaries. Look for specialised programs in these areas.   
• Cybersecurity: With increasing cyber threats, cybersecurity professionals are highly sought after. Certifications or diplomas in cybersecurity can lead to well-paying jobs.   
• Project Management: Skilled project managers are needed across industries. A PMP certification or a focused project management course can open doors to lucrative positions.   
• Digital Marketing: As businesses rely heavily on online presence, digital marketing expertise is valuable. Courses in SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and analytics can lead to good opportunities.

Any skills-based job can pay well, irrespective of the gender. As one grows experience in the in-demand skills, the payout that they may get is unimaginable because several big companies remain in the lookout for people who can do their jobs and have expertise in these fields. Below are some top Science courses that one can pursue after 12th for high salaries:

• B.Tech/B.Sc. Computer Science: Strong foundation for software development and design, AI, data Science (high demand) and many more skills.
• B.E./B.Sc. Electronics Engineering: Expertise in hardware & software for diverse industries.
• Data Science/Machine Learning Programs: Helps to develop specialised skills for analysing vast data sets (growing demand).
• Biotechnology/Bioinformatics: Blend of biology, technology for healthcare and research (emerging field).

However, the highest paying jobs after 12th in India for girls are in the teaching line, medical, software engineering, pilot, research and civil services. These jobs not only pay well but also provide recognition.

Before learning how to convert CGPA to GPA, let us see the basic difference between these grades. 

• CGPA  (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is a cumulative measure of your academic performance across all semesters.
• GPA  (Grade Point Average) is a measure of your academic performance for a specific semester or year.
   

Let us now understand how to convert a CGPA into GPA:

While it is not always a direct conversion, as GPA can vary by semester, you can generally estimate your GPA based on your CGPA if you know the maximum possible CGPA in your system.

Here's a common formula for calculating GPA from CGPA:

GPA  = (CGPA ÷ Maximum CGPA) * Target GPA scale

For example:

If your CGPA is 8.5 on a 10-point scale and you want to convert it to a 4.0 GPA scale:

GPA = (8.5 / 10) * 4 = 3.

Note: If you want to calculate your GPA for a specific semester, you will need to consider the credits earned and grades obtained in that semester.

A 10 CGPA in percentage depends on the grading system used by the university. There isn't a universally accepted conversion rate, but here are two common possibilities:

• If your university uses a 10-point grading scale where 10 is the highest achievable grade:

In this case, a 10 CGPA would be equivalent to 100%.

• If your university uses a 10-point grading scale with a letter grade system (e.g., A+ = 10, A = 9, etc.):

You would need to find the specific conversion table used by your university to translate the CGPA into a percentage. For example, some universities might use a conversion where a 10 CGPA translates to 95% or 90%.

To find the exact conversion, check your university's official website or student handbook to check their criteria for converting CGPA into percentage. Some universities may suggest multiplying "10" with your CGPA to get your final percentage while others may suggest multiplying "9.5" with your CGPA to get the final percentage. Check the same with your faculty/university counsellors.