Courses After 12th - Selecting a suitable course after Class 12th is tiring and confusing. Students also remain in a tiff between their parents to pursue a course of their interest. However, parents want students to follow a career which they have selected for their wards. Considering the issue, we have listed some high salary courses after 12th in all streams including Science, Commerce & Arts. Students and parents can check the list of these courses to resolve their issues by selecting the most appropriate one. This list of courses after 12th includes undergraduate, diploma and certificate courses. Go through the entire article to know more about stream-wise best courses after 12th including their duration, eligibility, fee, expected starting salary, etc.
Generally, undergraduate courses are 3 years or 4 years long. But the duration of Integrated course is 5 years. Students can pursue any of the following undergraduate courses after 12th in commerce, arts, PCM or PCB as per their interest and eligibility.
Bachelor of Commerce or B.Com is the common and most pursued course by commerce students. Many students opt for this course due to lack of information about courses after 12th. Such students should know that commerce is a very wide stream with a number of courses after 12th to pursue. These courses provide various high salary job opportunities. Students who did not opt for Maths in class 12 can choose among the commerce courses after 12 without maths. Some major and high salary courses after 12th commerce are tabulated below:
Details of Courses after 12th Commerce
Course Name & Duration
Eligibility
Admission Process
Fee* per year
Starting Salary** Range (Per annum)
B.Com (General) - 3 years
Class 12th with Commerce subjects
Based on Entrance exams
Rs. 10,000 to 1 lakh
Rs. 2 lakh - 10 lakh
B.Com (Hons.)- 3 years
Passed 10+2 with 45% marks (aggregate)
BHU UET, IPU CET, JMI Entrance Exam and counselling after selection
Rs. 10,000 to 7 lakh
Bachelor in Business Studies - 3 years
60% marks in aggregate in class 12th
Based on Entrance exams like as DU JAT
60K to 1 Lakh
Rs. 2 lakh and Upwards
BBA - 3 years
Must have scored 50% and above in class 12th
AIMA UGAT, SET, IPU CET
Rs. 1 lakh and Upwards
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - 5 years
Must be passed in 12th exams
Maha CET, CLAT, LAWCET
Rs. 10,000 - 2 lakh
Rs. 4 lakh - 7 lakh
Bachelor of Management Studies - 3 years
DU JAT, UGAT-AIMA, BUMAT, IPMAT
Rs. 1 lakh to 5 lakh
Rs. 2 lakh - 7 lakh
Company Secretary
Class 12th with at least 50% marks (aggregate)
online registration with ICSI
Rs. 60,100
Rs. 5.5 - 15 lakh
Chartered Accountancy - 5 years
online registration with ICAI
Rs. 55500
Rs. 3.5 lakh - 8 lakh
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Must be passed class 12th
Registration with FPSB India
Rs. 36000
Rs. 3 lakh - 10 lakh
Cost and Management Accountant (CMA)
online registration with ICMAI
Rs. 47400
Rs.3 to 5 lakh
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi
Hansraj College, Delhi
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
Christ University, Bangalore
Accountant
Financial Analyst and Advisor
Investment Banking Analyst
Chartered Accountant
CS - Executive
Human Resources
Tax Auditor and Consultant
Event Manager
Government Jobs
Entrepreneurship
Arts or humanities is the most popular stream which opens the gate of various opportunities and careers. BA and BFA are the most popular courses for Arts students which helps them to follow their passion. Apart from arts stream, courses students can also pursue some commerce stream courses like as BBA. Here’s the list of Top courses after 12th arts which provides better growth:
Detail of Courses after 12th Arts
Course name &
duration
Average Fee* Per year
Salary Range** (Per annum)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
3 years
10+2 from a recognized educational board
Rs. 10K to 25K
Rs. 1.5 Lakh to 6 Lakh
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA-LLB) - 5 years
Passed 12th or equivalent exam from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
Rs. 5K to 10 Lakh
Rs. 1.5 Lakh to 18 Lakh.
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) -
10+2 from a recognized board with the required percentage in required subjects.
Rs. 25K to 6 Lakh
Rs. 2 Lakh to 20 Lakh
Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
Rs. 1 Lakh to 3 Lakh
Rs. 2 Lakh to 5 Lakh
Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication(BJMC) - 3 years
10+2 from a recognized educational board with minimum 50-60% marks + minimum 17 years in age
Rs. 50K to 6 Lakh
Rs. 2 Lakh to 18 Lakh
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) - 4 years
10+2 from a recognized board
Rs. 20K to 1.5 Lakh
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - 3 years
10+2 Arts from a recognized educational board with minimum 50-60% marks
Rs. 3K to 2 Lakh
Rs. 2.5 Lakh to 8 Lakh
Fashion Designing - 3 to 4 years
Rs. 1 Lakh to 8 Lakh
Lady Shri Ram College For Women, New Delhi
Loyola College, Chennai
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Miranda House, New Delhi
Presidency College, Chennai
Content Writer
School Teacher
Legal Advisor
Blogger
HR Manager
Interior Designer
Journalist
Fashion Designer
Media Manager
Engineering and basic sciences courses are popular courses after 12th for students studying Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. But apart from them, PCM students can go for most of the courses in Biology, commerce and arts. Here are some major courses after 12th PCM with can be pursued for booming opportunities:
Details of Courses after 12th PCM
Courses & Duration
Admission Procedure
Starting Salary**
Bachelor in Technology/Engineering - 4 years (Computer Science, Mechanical, Electronics and Tele-Communication, Electrical, Civil, Information Technology)
12th Science PCM with high percentile
National Level and State level entrance test such as JEE-Main, GATE, UPSEE, BITSAT.
2.5 lakh - 3 lakh PA
Bachelor of Science
(B. Sc.) - 3 years
12th Science PCM with minimum 55 per cent marks
Merit-based admission, some institutes conduct entrance exam.
2.5 lakh - 3.5 lakh PA
NDA to join National Defense Services - Indian Navy Officer, Indian Air Force
12th PCM, unmarried Indian citizens.
Crack UPSC NDA exam followed by a medical exam.
39,000 - 80,000 per month
Bachelor of Architecture
( B.Arch.) - 5 years
National Level and State level entrance test such as IIT-JEE, GATE, UPSEE, BITSAT.
2.5 lakh - 4.5 lakh PA
Merchant Navy
B.Sc. Nautical Science - 3 years
B.E. (Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering, Harbour and Ocean Engineering) - 4 years
Qualify All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test (AIMNET) and required the vision (eyesight) and health standards.
12,000 - 8 lakhs per month
Railway Apprentice Exam (Training of 4 years after selection. Further, candidates take up leadership positions in the Indian Railways as Class 1 officers)
12th Science PCM with at least 60% marks
Candidates will have to qualify the written test followed by Interview test to get selected
9,300 - 34,800 with Grade pay of 4200/
Pilot (Indian Flying schools provide CPL program with a duration as long as 2–3 years.
It takes 18–24 months in getting the Commercial Pilot license after acquiring a flying experience of at least 200 hours.)
Class XII with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in Maths and Physics.
At least the age of 16 years to be eligible for a Student Pilot License
17 for a Private Pilot License
18 for a Commercial Pilot License.
Apply for FAA Medical Certificate, then apply for FAA Student Pilot Certificate
Start Flight Training Lessons and Pass Private Pilot Knowledge Test then Pass Private Pilot Practical Exam.
3 lakh - 8 lakh per month
IITs, GFITs and IIITs.
Anna University, Chennai
Birla Institute Of Technology, Mesra
IGIA (Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics).
Symbiosis International University, Pune
Career as Data Analyst
Career as Software Engineer
Architecture Designer
Government jobs such as SSC-JE/AE/Station Master
Air Force Pilot
Research Analyst
Co-Pilot/Chief-Pilot
Most of the students choose PCB to become a Doctor, Pharmacist so they go for MBBS, BDS and Pharmacy. But they can also opt for homeopathy, Basic science, Physiotherapy to avoid the competition. Theses courses after 12th PCB opens the gate of various responsible and reputed careers. Candidates can get a job in a hospital, science lab, Research Institute, etc or they can also open their own clinic to practise privately.
Details of Courses after 12th for PCB Students
Courses
MBBS
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) - 5.5 years
10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCB
NEET, AIIMS Exam, and JIPMER.
35,000 - 80,000 per month
BDS
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) - 4 years
10+2 with min. 50% marks in PCB + English as a compulsory subject
NEET
15,000 - 30,000 per month
B.Sc.
(Bachelor of Science)
Botany/Zoology/Chemistry
Nutrition and Dietetics
Biochemistry - 3 years
10+2 with the subjects PCB or PCM
Merit-based admission
(Some colleges conduct entrance test)
2.5lakh - 4lakh PA
BHMS
(Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and surgery) -5.5 years
10+2 with minimum 50% in PCB and English as a mandatory subject
NEET, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, KEAM, PU CET entrance exams
25,000 - 35,000 per month
B. Pharmacy - 4 years
10+2 with subjects PCB (50% or above marks)
Through entrance tests (Direct admissions in some universities)
10,000 - 18,000 per month
BPT
(Bachelor of Physiotherapy) - 4 years
10+2 with at least 50% marks in PCB +English as compulsory subjects
Through entrance exam
BAMS
(Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine Surgery) -5.5 years
10+2 with minimum 50% marks (40%for SC/ST) in PCB with English as compulsory subject
Entrance exam + Group discussion + Personal interview
15,000 - 20,000 per month
BUMS
(Bachelor of Unani medicine and Surgery) - 5.5 years
10+2 with PCB (minimum 50%)
NEET entrance exam
12,000 - 15,000 per month
Bioinformatics - 3 years
10+2 with PCB with min. 50% marks
Entrance tests followed by interview
2 lakh - 3 lakh PA
Genetics - 3 years
10+2 with Science stream
Direct admission
Entrance exam in few institutes
3.5 lakh - 5 lakh PA
Microbiology - 3 years
10+2 with Science
(minimum 55% marks)
(Some universities conduct entrance exam)
10,000 - 20,000 per month
Forensic Sciences - 3 years
Entrance tests
3 lakh - 4 lakh PA
Biotechnology
(B.Sc. - 3 years, B.Tech - 4 years)
Min. 55% marks in 12th in any three out of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Computer Science subjects
25,000 - 28,000 per month
Environmental Science - 3 years
10+2
Direct admissions
Some colleges conduct entrance exams
3 lakh - 5 lakh PA
Nursing - 4 years
10+2 with PCB as compulsory subjects
Entrance exams
2 lakh - 2.8 lakh PA
AIIMS - All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
Maulana Azad Institute Of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Indian Institute of Health Education & Research, Patna
Doctor
Career as a Nurse
General Dentist
Ayurveda Consultation
Geneticist
Research Assistant
Hospital Pharmacist
Environment Journalists
Microbiologist
Public Health Specialist
Diploma courses are the best to pursue after 12th when it matters to cost and time. These courses can be completed at less cost with less investment of time and provides deep knowledge of a field. A student going to choose a diploma course after 12th will have to decide his/her aim that he/she wants to become a designer, Teacher, Actor or something else to pursue a perfect course.
Trending Diploma Courses after 12th
Course Name
Duration
Average Fee*
Animation and Multimedia
1 year
10,000 to 10 Lacs
2 to 10 Lacs
Diploma in IT
10,000 - 50,000
3-6 lacs
Yoga
7,000 to 45,000
2 lakh to 16 lakh
Photography
5000 - 5 lakh
2 lakh - 5 lakh
Acting and Anchoring
6 month - 3 years
15,000 to 3 lac
2 lac to 5 lac
Junior Basic Training (JBT)
2 years
7,000 to 2 lakh
2 to 15 lakh
Travel and Tourism
15,000 - 2,70,000
1.5 lakh - 3 lakh
Event Management
20,000 and 1,20,000
3 and 4 lakh
Paramedical Courses
2 year
1.4 lakh - 2 lakh
1.5 lak - 6 lakh
Nursing courses
1.35 to 2.10 Lacs
2 to 5 Lacs
Short term certificate courses can be pursued after 12th to make a career in a specific field. These are also called as job-oriented courses as these make a candidate to get a particular job. The duration of certification courses after 12th is usually range between 6-12 months. Some major short term courses are tabulated below along with details of salary and others:
Details of Certificate Courses after 12th
Web Designing
6 months
30000 - 50000
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
3 to 12 months
10000 to 50000
1 lakh - 6 lakh
Tally
3 Months
8000 - 30000
2 lakh - 10 lakh
Creative Writing
Interior Design
18,000 to 2,20,000
1 lakh - 3 lakh
Beautician
1.2 lakh - 3 lakh
Hardware and Networking
8,000 to 30000
2 lakh to 5 lakh
Air Hostess
6 to 12 months
50000 to 90000
*Average Fee: The fee for the courses after 12th may vary as per type, location, status and rating of Institute. The course which is available at high fees in an institute may be offered at nominal fees in an average Institute. So it is better to inquire properly before enrolling in any of the courses after 12th.
**Salary: The salary is a variable aspect which changes as per various factors such as policy company, candidate’s knowledge and experience, location, etc.
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