Career pathways

Career pathways after Class 12

Every course you can choose after Class 12, stream by stream (PCM, PCB, Commerce, Arts), plus diplomas, defence entry, teaching routes and government careers.

After Class 10 After Class 12 After graduation School students Government jobs

Science with Maths (PCM)Engineering, architecture, computers, pure science, aviation and defence.Science with Biology (PCB)Medicine, dentistry, AYUSH, nursing, pharmacy, allied health and life sciences.CommerceBusiness, accounts, finance, management and professional courses such as CA and CS.Arts and HumanitiesLaw, media, design, psychology, social work, teaching and hospitality.Government careers and defenceNDA, Agniveer, railway and SSC posts open after Class 12.

After Class 12 with Science with Maths (PCM)

Engineering, architecture, computers, pure science, aviation and defence.

B.Tech / B.E.4 years Bachelor of Technology / Bachelor of Engineering Eligibility Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Entrance JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT 4,370 colleges on Edu360 B.Arch5 years Bachelor of Architecture Eligibility Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Entrance NATA, JEE Main Paper 2 365 colleges on Edu360 BCA3 years Bachelor of Computer Applications Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance CUET UG 8,716 colleges on Edu360

B.Sc Computer Science3 years B.Sc Computer Science Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Sc IT3 years B.Sc Information Technology Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Sc Physics3 years B.Sc Physics Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Sc Mathematics3 years B.Sc Mathematics Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Sc Data Science3 years B.Sc Data Science Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Plan4 years Bachelor of Planning Eligibility Class 12 with Mathematics Entrance JEE Main Paper 2 25 colleges on Edu360

B.Sc Statistics3 years B.Sc Statistics Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Sc Aviation3 years B.Sc Aviation Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Ask a counsellor for colleges

CPL Commercial Pilot Licence Eligibility Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics and a DGCA Class 1 medical Ask a counsellor for colleges

After Class 12 with Science with Biology (PCB)

Medicine, dentistry, AYUSH, nursing, pharmacy, allied health and life sciences.

B.Sc Biotechnology3 years B.Sc Biotechnology Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Sc Microbiology3 years B.Sc Microbiology Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Sc Agriculture4 years Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Eligibility Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics Entrance CUET UG 583 colleges on Edu360 B.V.Sc and A.H.5.5 years Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Eligibility Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English Entrance NEET UG 79 colleges on Edu360

B.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics3 years B.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects Ask a counsellor for colleges

After Class 12 with Commerce

Business, accounts, finance, management and professional courses such as CA and CS.

B.Com3 years Bachelor of Commerce Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board (Commerce or Mathematics preferred) Entrance CUET UG 14,567 colleges on Edu360

B.Com (Hons)3 years Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board (Commerce or Mathematics preferred) Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

BBA3 years Bachelor of Business Administration Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance CUET UG 7,887 colleges on Edu360 BMS3 years Bachelor of Management Studies Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream 271 colleges on Edu360

CA Chartered Accountancy Eligibility Class 12 for CA Foundation (ICAI) Ask a counsellor for colleges

CS Company Secretary Eligibility Class 12 for CS Foundation (ICSI) Ask a counsellor for colleges

CMA Cost and Management Accountancy Eligibility Class 12 for CMA Foundation (ICMAI) Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Com Accounting and Finance3 years B.Com Accounting and Finance Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board (Commerce or Mathematics preferred) Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

BFM3 years Bachelor of Financial Markets Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board (Commerce or Mathematics preferred) Ask a counsellor for colleges

Integrated MBA5 years Integrated MBA (5-year programme) Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream 143 colleges on Edu360 BBA LLB5 years BBA LLB (Hons) - 5-year Integrated Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance CLAT, AILET, LSAT India 217 colleges on Edu360 B.Com LLB5 years B.Com LLB (Hons) - 5-year Integrated Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance CLAT, AILET, LSAT India 112 colleges on Edu360

After Class 12 with Arts and Humanities

Law, media, design, psychology, social work, teaching and hospitality.

BA3 years Bachelor of Arts Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance CUET UG 20,680 colleges on Edu360

BA English3 years BA English (Hons) Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

BA Psychology3 years BA Psychology Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

BA Economics3 years BA Economics (Hons) Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

BA Political Science3 years BA Political Science (Hons) Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance CUET UG Ask a counsellor for colleges

B.Des Fashion Design4 years B.Des Fashion Design Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Entrance NIFT Entrance Exam, NID DAT Ask a counsellor for colleges

Diplomas and short courses after Class 12

GNM3.5 years General Nursing and Midwifery Eligibility Class 12 with English (many states prefer Physics, Chemistry, Biology) 4,729 colleges on Edu360 ANM2 years Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board 2,191 colleges on Edu360 D.Pharm2 years Diploma in Pharmacy Eligibility Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics 4,072 colleges on Edu360 DMLT2 years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Eligibility Class 12 with Science subjects 809 colleges on Edu360

Digital Marketing Certificate6 months Certificate in Digital Marketing Eligibility Class 12 or graduation (varies by provider) Ask a counsellor for colleges

Diploma Interior Design1 year Diploma in Interior Design Eligibility Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream Ask a counsellor for colleges

Graphic Design Certificate6 months Certificate in Graphic Design Eligibility Class 12 or equivalent (varies by provider) Ask a counsellor for colleges

Foreign Language Certificate6 months Certificate in a Foreign Language Eligibility Class 12 or equivalent Ask a counsellor for colleges

CA Chartered Accountancy Eligibility Class 12 for CA Foundation (ICAI) Ask a counsellor for colleges

CS Company Secretary Eligibility Class 12 for CS Foundation (ICSI) Ask a counsellor for colleges

CMA Cost and Management Accountancy Eligibility Class 12 for CMA Foundation (ICMAI) Ask a counsellor for colleges

GST and Taxation Certificate6 months Certificate in GST and Taxation Eligibility Class 12 or graduation (varies by provider) Ask a counsellor for colleges

Government careers, defence and teaching after Class 12

Government career

SSC CHSL

Staff Selection Commission exam for clerical posts such as LDC, JSA and Data Entry Operator after Class 12.

Eligibility: Class 12 pass
Age limit: 18–27 years

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RRB NTPC

Railway Recruitment Boards exam for non-technical posts, with separate Class 12 and graduate levels.

Eligibility: Graduate posts: degree; Undergraduate posts: Class 12 pass
Age limit: Undergraduate 18–33 years; Graduate 18–36 years

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UPSC NDA and NA

UPSC exam for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy, leading to officer training.

Eligibility: Class 12 pass; Physics and Maths needed for Air Force and Navy wings
Age limit: 16½–19½ years, unmarried

4 of 7 details confirmed Government career

Indian Army Agniveer

Four-year service in the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme.

Eligibility: Class 10 or 12, depending on the post
Age limit: 17½–22 years

6 of 7 details confirmed Government career

Indian Navy Agniveer (SSR)

Four-year service as a sailor in the Indian Navy under the Agnipath scheme.

Eligibility: Class 12 with Maths and Physics
Age limit: Not officially published

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Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu

Four-year service in the Indian Air Force under the Agnipath scheme.

Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Maths and English (50%), or engineering diploma
Age limit: Born 1 Jul 2005–1 Jan 2010

6 of 7 details confirmed Teaching eligibility

CTET

Central Teacher Eligibility Test, needed for teacher jobs for Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools.

Eligibility: Paper 1: Class 12 + D.El.Ed. Paper 2: graduation + B.Ed
Age limit: Minimum 18 years, no upper limit

7 of 7 details confirmed Nursing course

GNM and ANM nursing

Diploma nursing programmes (General Nursing and Midwifery, Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) regulated by the Indian Nursing Council.

Eligibility: Not officially published
Course duration: Must be completed within double the course duration (INC rule)

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