After completing 12th grade, your career options depend mainly on the stream you chose — Science, Commerce, or Arts/Humanities — but there are also common fields open to all. Here's a clear breakdown
It’s a career for those who love design, drawing, math, and problem-solving.
NDA (National Defence Academy) is a joint training academy of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, located in Khadakwasla, Pune.
After selection and training, you become a commissioned officer in the Indian Armed Forces — Army, Navy, or Air Force.
It’s ideal if you’re passionate about:
The Merchant Navy is not part of the Indian Navy (which is defense) — it’s the commercial shipping industry that handles cargo, oil, passengers, and goods across international waters.
You can work on cargo ships, oil tankers, cruise liners, or container vessels as part of the ship’s technical, navigation, or service crew.
Pure Science focuses on the fundamental principles of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, or combinations of these — rather than applied or professional studies like engineering or medicine.
These fields are reshaping how the world works — from self-driving cars and chatbots to medical robots and predictive analytics.
MBBS(Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
BDS(Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
BAMS(Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery)
BHMS(Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery)
BPT(Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
Nursing : Nursing is a caring profession focused on patient care, health management, and medical support. Nurses are critical in hospitals, clinics, community health, and research.
B.Sc in Biology / Life Sciences - A B.Sc in Biology / Life Sciences is a fantastic choice if you’re curious about living organisms, ecosystems, and biological processes. Since you have PCMB, you’re fully eligible and have a lot of flexibility for future studies and careers.
B.Sc in Biology / Life Sciences is an undergraduate program that focuses on the study of living organisms, from the molecular and cellular level to whole organisms and ecosystems.
Environmental Science focuses on studying the environment, ecosystems, pollution, and sustainability. You’ll learn to analyze environmental problems and develop solutions for a cleaner, safer planet.
Forensic Science applies biology, chemistry, and technology to crime investigation. You’ll work in labs, law enforcement, and criminal investigations, analyzing evidence like DNA, fingerprints, and chemical residues.
A general commerce degree covering finance, accounting, business, taxation, and economics. It prepares you for jobs in accounting, banking, finance, business, and entrepreneurship.
A CA is a financial professional certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
CAs handle:
Accounting & Auditing
Taxation & GST
Financial Planning & Consulting
Corporate Finance & Risk Management
A Company Secretary is a key corporate professional responsible for:
A CMA is a professional who helps organizations with:
CMA professionals are key decision-makers in businesses and are in demand in corporates, banks, manufacturing, and consultancy firms.
The certification in India is offered by the ICMAI (Institute of Cost Accountants of India).
BBA(Bachelor of Business Administration) : BBA is a professional undergraduate degree in management and business administration. It focuses on management principles, business operations, and organizational skills.
BMS(Bachelor of Management Studies) : BMS is similar to BBA but is more academically oriented and often focuses on management theory, research, and analytics.
BBM(Bachelor of Business Management) : BBM is also similar to BBA but often includes more practical business exposure, case studies, and project work to prepare students for managerial roles.
Banking careers involve handling money, financial transactions, and customer services in banks, NBFCs, or financial institutions.
Finance careers involve managing money, investments, and corporate financial planning.
Insurance careers involve risk management, life & general insurance, and financial protection for individuals and businesses.
Economics is the study of how societies use resources to produce goods and services, focusing on markets, finance, and policies.
Business Analytics involves using data to make strategic business decisions. It combines statistics, IT, and management to solve business problems.
Marketing focuses on promoting products/services, understanding customer needs, and creating business growth strategies.
BJMC is a 3-year degree that focuses on the study of journalism, mass communication, and media management.
It trains students to work in print, electronic, and digital media, including TV, radio, social media, and public relations.
BFA is a professional degree in visual arts that develops skills in painting, sculpture, applied arts, photography, and digital arts.
Performing Arts degree focuses on dance, music, theatre, or acting, developing performance, creativity, and stage skills.
Fashion Designing focuses on creating apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products while studying trends, textiles, and aesthetics.
Hotel Management focuses on hospitality, food services, front office, housekeeping, and hotel administration.
It trains students to manage hotels, resorts, restaurants, and luxury service establishments.
Integrated Law Program combining Bachelor of Arts (BA) + Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Duration: 5 years after 12th (any stream).
Prepares students to become lawyers, legal advisors, corporate counsels, or judges.
Graphic Design is the art of visual communication using images, typography, colors, and layouts to convey ideas or messages.
Animation is the process of creating moving images for films, games, advertisements, and digital media.
Content Creation involves producing engaging digital content like videos, blogs, social media posts, podcasts, or YouTube content.
