Here, we have listed some of the important job-oriented courses that you can take up after finishing your 12^th board exams in commerce.

1. BCom. – Bachelor of Commerce is the most popular course that commerce students generally take up after their schooling. There are several reasons for that– it is a relatively easier course to pursue, several institutes (both government and private) offer this course and this course makes students eligible to apply for different job-oriented courses later (like M.B.A., skill-oriented and vocational courses). After completing this course you can go for M. Com. which will help you in getting teaching jobs. Other than this, there are several government jobs for BCom Graduates. You may also apply for finance, accountancy and clerk posts in private companies after finishing BCom.

2. Law– According to the new rule, 12^th passed commerce students can pursue Law course with the only requirement that the course should be an integrated one i.e. 5-year course. These courses are a combination of the traditional LLB and a degree course, for e.g. LLB and BCom. After finishing the course, you can work with the law firms, to begin with. With gradual experience, you can start a private practice or start your own consulting and even a law firm!

3. CA– The work responsibilities of a CA or Chartered Accountant involves ensuring that the financial affairs of companies and businesses are in tandem with the government rules. This includes looking into financial transactions, tax affairs and creating reports accordingly. You can begin applying for Common Proficiency Test (CPT) managed by the ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) after completing 10+2. After clearing CPT, you have to appear for CA Inter. Once you clear this, you have to undergo Information Technology Training Course followed by a final exam of CA. When you clear this exam, you become a CA. However, studying for this course requires a lot of patience and hard work but once you complete it, there is a whole lot of exciting career prospects waiting for you. You can take up positions in the Finance department of both government and private enterprises. Later, you can work independently as a consultant or private auditor who can be hired by businesses and companies.

4. BBA– The Bachelor of Business Administration or BBA is a 3 year Degree course. After completing this course, one can pursue MBA (or Master of Business Administration). In case you don’t want to go for further studies after completing BBA, you can go for the managerial jobs in the private companies. Several top MNCs have openings for talented graduates to work in their finance and management departments. The Government sector also has jobs for BBA graduates, but the numbers are fewer as compared to the private sectors.
5. BA in Economics– Bachelor in Economics or BA in Eco is a rewarding course and has great opportunities in the employment sector, both in government and private. There are several government posts which you can apply for after completing this course. In private sectors, you can work in the finance related posts.

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Let us look at some of the job-oriented courses that can be pursued after completing your 12^th boards in Arts.

1. BA– Bachelor of Arts or BA is one of the traditional graduation programs which many Arts students like to take up. Some of the advantages are – it is an easy-to-do program with not-so-tough syllabus and readily available colleges and seats. The other big advantage is for those who are targeting government jobs. Since the minimum requirement for most of the government jobs is graduation, many pursue it along with preparing for the entrance exams of govt. jobs. For BA graduates there are jobs in several government departments such as the Armed Forces, Administrative Offices, Railways, Banks, Civil Service, Schools etc. Depending on your specialization, you can also take up jobs in the private sectors as Managers, Administrators etc. However, going in for a Master’s program will help you hone your skills and enhance your market value.

2. BFA– Bachelor of Fine Arts or BFA is a 3-year professional course. This course involves the study of all forms of visual arts. Some of the specialized areas of this program include Sculpting, Painting, Dance, Music, Photography etc. If you have a creative side to yourself and want to develop your skills in that, this course is perfect for you. Skills and creativity are a must to thrive and succeed in this field. After completing this course, you can get jobs in the schools, fine arts institutes or work as a freelancer.

3. Mass Communication and Journalism – This is a highly promising and ‘in demand’ program. The media sector has witnessed immense growth in the last few years; both traditional media like TV and print as well as online media have huge scope for talented and passionate professionals. There are 3 different courses available – Degree which is a 3 year course and Diploma and Certificate courses ranging between 1 to 2 years. If you feel compelled by social activism or journalism, you will definitely establish yourself in this sector. Having communication skills is a complementary benefit for pursuing this course. After successful completion of this course, you can find jobs with the media houses. An entire gamut of vacancies has been created with the emerging online brands of media.
4. Event Management– After completing one’s 12^th boards successfully, one can easily pursue a Degree course in Event management for a duration of 3 years or opt for a diploma or certificate course in this subject. One can also go for an MBA in Event Management. This field is dynamic and if you have managerial skills and strong connections and enjoy multi-tasking, this course is perfectly suited for you. Events are being organized at all times and their genre also varies – from sports to cultural to social, corporate and so on. The demand for organizing such events is so high, that there are event companies for such programs and as such, there is no dearth of jobs for the deserving ones.

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Here, we discuss some of the best career options for a science student after clearing his/her 12^th boards.

To begin with, science students have a major advantage over humanities and commerce students– they are eligible to take up both science and non-science career options. Hence, there is a broad range of options available for you.

We have put down a list of several courses (and resulting careers) that you can consider after completing your 10+2 in science.

1. B Tech/BE – Engineering is one of the most famous careers that science students opt for. It is a lucrative option even for those whose score is 50% to 60%. While some colleges offer the degree as Bachelor of Engineering (BE), others term it as Bachelor of Technology (B Tech). Your job prospects can increase manifold after completing this course. One can specialize in any of the fields, including Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology and Automobile Engineering.

2. MBBS – Those who have an inclination for studying medicine, MBBS is the most sought after career option. You need to have Science (with Biology) to be eligible for it. After MBBS, one can specialize in different branches like orthopedics, neurosurgery, gynecology etc. There are several job options – work in a hospital or have one’s own clinic.

3. BAMS – Another offshoot of MBBS is a Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine. Ayurvedic treatment is an age-old practice in India and of late, it has gained a lot of significance abroad as well.

4. B Pharm – If you are interested in working in pharmaceutical industries, then you need to take up the B Pharm professional course. Once you have completed this course, you can opt for one of these options – drug inspector, pharmacist, health inspector, drug therapist or drug technician.

5. BSc Nursing – If you are one of those with immense patience and have a zeal for working hard and enjoy multi-tasking, then you can opt for BSc Nursing. In this course, one gets comprehensive training in practical and theoretical aspects of this profession. One can work as a certified nurse at the health institutes, private nursing homes and medical colleges.
6. BSc (Hons.) – For someone who wants to pursue a career in pure research or academics, a BSc Hons., in any of the subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Botany or Zoology will help you with your aspirations. Later, you can do a Masters, followed by an M Phil and can work as a junior fellow research in research institutes. One can also take up a job of a lecturer or work in any chemical or pharmaceutical industry or in government companies like ONGC.

7. BSc Physiotherapy – This course is for those who are interested in practicing physiotherapy. With increasingly stressful lives of people, this is a career which is in demand. One can get to work in municipal corporations, rehabilitation departments and other private bodies.
8. BSc Occupational Therapy – BOT or Bachelors in Occupational Therapy is a relatively new career option. If you are one of those who likes dealing with challenges and work in a dynamic environment, you should definitely take up this course. After completing it, you can start working with patients suffering from neurological, orthopedic and psychiatric/psychological disorders at both government and private institutes.

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We have compiled a list of course that you can opt after completion of 12th:

• Medical– Becoming a doctor is still considered to be the most preferred career path. Clearing your 12th in PCB (Physics, Chemistry ,Biology) makes you eligible to give various entrance exams that open the gateway to various medical colleges across India. The medical field further gives the option to select from: MBBS, BDS (Dental), BHMS(Homeopathy), BAMS (Ayurvedic), BUMS(Unani), Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.VSc AH), Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science (BNYS) and Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
  As far as the pay package is concerned, it varies according to the degree & experience gained in the relevant field. As a fresher, you can draw up to 30,000 going as high as few lakhs per month and in certain cases like in AIIMS the doctors can fetch around few lakhs per month.

• BSc. – Bachelor of Science is another field open to 12th pass outs. This especially lures those students who have the inclination to master a specific subject & want to further go into research or teaching profession. One can do BSc in Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Lab technology, occupational therapy, Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, paramedical courses, Biotechnology & Microbiology etc.
  Salary – The salary ranges from Rs.20, 000 to around I lakh & above per month.

• Engineering – If you have cleared your 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Maths as core subjects then you can try you hands-on engineering, architecture, BCA & BSc. As an engineer, you have options of selecting from different streams like civil, mechanical, CS, electronics etc. For Architecture passouts, there are various architectural firms ready to take in fresh minds.
  Coming to the salary portion, here is the snapshot at the average salary drawn by an engineer:

• Software engineer – Rs.395,178 per year
• Mechanical Engineer- Rs.602,441 per year
• Computer Engineer – Rs.352,763 per year
• Electrical Engineer – Rs. 347,459 per year
• Electronics Engineer – Rs. 305,680 per year
• Instrumentation Engineer – Rs.394,990 per year
• Chemical Engineer – Rs. 477,180 per year

The figures are subject to change depending on the experience & company. On an average, an architect in India draws around Rs 368,390 per year which is expected to increase as per the experience.

• Arts – Lately, this field has gained acceptance & appreciation from industry; psychology, sociology , mass communication, journalism, fine arts, filmmaking, fashion designing and hotel management are few of the courses that give you great job opportunities in future. Salary, which is the major concern, can begin with around 20,000 or more per month to few lakhs depending on the company & job profile.

• Commerce – BCom. CA, CS, LLB etc. are the area that interests the students of commerce. There is a huge demand for CAs, Company Secretaries & lawyers in every firm. From the management of small financial bookkeeping to business analysis & forecasting. CAs & CS plays a very important role in managing this aspect of business. Lawyers, on the other hand, play a key role in the registration of firms, managing labor laws etc.
  Salary structure of CA’s & CS’s varies from firm to firm, you can begin with 20,000 plus as commerce graduate to a salary of more than 40,000 per month as you complete you CA. The salary goes on a higher scale as your experience increases.

Think before you leap
Crossing the step of class 12th makes you stand at the tipping position where you need to lay the foundation stone of your future. Choose wisely; don’t get drifted away with what people are saying. There is a lot more in the world to do. The upsurge of new fields like AME, Defence, Pilots, not only offers you a good job & lucrative salary but is also setting examples that one can form career beyond the traditional field of doctor and engineer.

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