In this blog post, we will not tell you what you should do after 12th Commerce. We can’t (no one can) tell you what is best for YOU. However, we will tell you about the most important and futuristic courses that Commerce students can pursue after finishing their Class 12 board exams. 

1. What to do after 12th Commerce? Here are 50 great careers to choose from!
If you have landed here, then you must be contemplating a career in the Commerce stream. We bet
your first move was to read up as many ‘Career options after 12th Commerce’ articles as possible. The
internet must have pelted you down with one expert write-up after another. But, are you still lost? We
are not surprised and neither should you be. There are simply too many great career options that you
can pursue after Class 12Commerce; all of them lucrative in their own way.
In this blog post, we will not tell you what you should do after 12th
Commerce. We can’t (no one can) tell
you what is best for YOU. However, we will tell you about the most important and futuristic courses that
Commerce students can pursue after finishing their Class 12 board exams. Having read all the options
listed in this blog post, you should be able to make a well-informed decision on which route you want to
take while staying true to your aspirations.
Commerce is a versatile subject. Students who pursue the Commerce stream in Class 12 will never run
out of options.
Degree Courses for Commerce Students after Class 12 Commerce
Course Option Eligibility Scope of Knowledge Scope of Higher
Studies
Job Opportunities
1. B. Com
Honours
(3 years full-
time course)
10+2
Commerce
with Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Course covers subjects like
Accountancy (Financial and
Cost Accountancy),
Economics, Taxation,
Financial Management,
Company Law, Marketing
Management
M.Com/MBA.
Students can also
pursue
professional
courses
simultaneously.
Banking sector, teaching
profession,
Financial organisations,
business houses, export
companies.
2. B. Sc. (H)
Statistics
(3 years full-
time course)
10+2
Commerce
with Maths ;
minimum 55%
in HSC;
minimum 60%
in Maths;
Descriptive Statistics,
Probability Theory,
Probability Distribution,
Linear Algebra,
Mathematics, Quantitative
Analysis, Data
Interpretation
Professional
courses like
actuarial sciences
/ M. Stats from
Indian Institute of
Statistics.
Business analyst, Data
analyst, research officer,
investigator, lecturer.
3. B. Com Pass
(3 years full-
time course)
10+2
Commerce
with/without
Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Financial Accounting,
Business Maths, Business
Law, Company Law, Income
Tax Law, Financial
Management, Auditing,
Environmental Studies,
Students can
pursue
professional
courses like CA,
CS, ICWA
simultaneously
Clerical jobs; this course
works best when
clubbed with other
courses in the sidelines
or when opted for higher
studies.

2. Ability Enhancement, Skill
Enhancement
4. B.A.
Economics (3
years full-
time course)
10+2
Commerce
with/without
Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Evolution and definition of
Economics, basic concepts,
Utility, Elasticity of
Demand, Production,
Market, Factor Pricing,
Structure of Indian
Economy
M.A. Economics/
M.Phil. /Master in
Business
Economics/Appea
r for Indian
Economic Services
Opportunities in
Teaching profession,
Business Journalism,
Government jobs
5. Bachelors in
Accounting
and Finance
(3 years full-
time course)
10+2
Commerce
with/without
Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Course focuses on cost
accounting, auditing,
taxation, business law,
economics
M.Com/ MBA in
Finance
Lucrative job
opportunities in the field
of Accounting and
Finance
6. Bachelors in
Financial
Markets (3
years full-
time course)
10+2
Commerce
with/without
Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Course focuses on equity
markets, debt markets, risk
management, investment,
mutual funds, concepts of
micro economics, and
security markets
M.Com/ MBA/
professional
courses like CFA/
certification
courses in
financial markets
by NSE
Chartered Accountant,
Financial Risk Manager,
Chartered Financial
analyst etc.
7. Bachelors in
Banking and
Insurance (3
years full-
time course)
10+2
Commerce
with/without
Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Course focuses on financial
accounting, management,
corporate laws, banking
laws, business laws,
auditing, and cost
accounting.
M.Com/
MBA/Professional
courses like. . .
Lucrative job
opportunities in the
banking sector.
8. B. Sc. (H)
Social
Science (3
years full-
time course)
10+2
Commerce
with/without
Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Course focuses on History
and Philosophy of Social
work, gender analysis, rural
economy in India, politic al
economy of rural
development and disaster
management
Students can go
on to do Masters
in Social Sciences
and pursue a PhD.
later.
Advertising/ marketing,
market research,
business management,
town planning, tourism,
teaching and lecturing
etc.
9. B.A (H)
English (3
years full-
time course)
10+2
Commerce
with/without
Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Course focus on History of
English literature, poetry,
modern drama, essays,
short stories, novel,
philology, phonetics and
modern grammar.
MA in English/
Journalism/ Travel
and Tourism
Management, HR
Management.
Professional Writing,
MBA, Mass
Communication, Media,
Digital Marketing, Civil
services, PR, Law etc.
10. Bachelors in
Journalism
and Mass
10+2
Commerce
with/without
Course focus on
Fundamentals of
Journalism, current affairs,
Masters in Mass
Communication/
Post graduation
journalism, print media,
advertising, radio
journalism television

3. Communicati
on (3 years
full-time
course)
Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Indian Political System,
media laws, printing and
editing, introduction to
advertising, online
journalism, radio/
television specialisation
courses in
Advertising &
Marketing,
Journalism, PR &
Corporate
Communication
reporting copy writing
and editing, video
editing, content writing
etc.
11. Bachelors in
Hospitality
Managemen
t (3 years
full-time
course)
10+2
Commerce
with/without
Maths ;
minimum 50%
in HSC
Course focuses on skill
development, financial
management, brand
management, retail
management, event
management, baking
techniques, dessert artistry,
consumer behaviour
Hotel manager, fast food
restaurant manager,
public house manager,
chef, catering manager,
retail manager etc.
Management Courses for Commerce Students after Class 12 Commerce
Course Option Eligibility Scope of Knowledge Scope of Higher
Studies
Job Opportunities
12. BBA (3
years full-
time
course)
10+2 Commerce
with Maths;
minimum 50% in
HSC
Course focuses on
management education
and entrepreneurship
skills.
Students can
either start
working as
management
trainees or pursue
MBA
Marketing, financial
management, strategic
management, operations,
human resources.
13. BBS(3
years full-
time
course)
10+2 Commerce
with/without
Maths; minimum
60% in HSC; some
colleges may have
an entrance exam.
Course focuses on in-
depth business
knowledge, education and
entrepreneurship skills.
Students can
either start
working as
management
trainees or pursue
MBA
Marketing, accounting,
finance, academics,
relationship
management, business
analysis, business
development
14. BBE (3
years full-
time
course)
10+2 Commerce
with/without
Maths; minimum
60% in HSC;
colleges may have
an entrance exam.
Course focuses on
business management,
development of analytical
skills and accounting
abilities
Students can
either start
working as
management
trainees or pursue
MBA/ Masters in
Business
Economics
Insurance, finance,
consultancy, banking,
stock markets. Most
sought after careers
include working with RBI
and the Indian Economic
Services.
15. BMS (3
years full-
time
course)
10+2 Commerce
with/without
Maths; minimum
60% in HSC;
colleges may have
Course focuses on
effective management,
behavioural aspects of an
organisation, leadership
qualities, presentation and
Students can
either start
working as
management
trainees or pursue
Marketing, finance,
strategic management,
business analysis, human
resources, business
development

4. an entrance exam. the problem solving skills MBA or MMS
Professional Courses for Commerce Students after Class 12 Commerce
Course Option Course Description Eligibility Criteria
16. CA CA stands for Chartered
Accountancy. It is divided into 3
levels. Students need to clear CA-
Foundation to appear for CA-
Intermediate, then clear
Intermediate to finally appear for
CA-Final.
The minimum eligibility criteria for students
to register for Level 1 of CA/ CS in 10+2.
Since these are professional courses,
students can start preparing for CA/CS
alongside there degree or management
course. To go on to Level 2 and 3 of CA/CS,
students need to clear the level before that.
There is no fixed time limit for these courses
and students can take multiple attempts to
clear examination.
17. CS CS stands for Chartered Secretary.
Much like CA, CS too have 3 levels
that students need to clear:
Foundation Program, followed by
Executive Program and finally the
Professional Program.
18. ICWA ICWA, also known as CMA is a
professional course offered by ICAI.
This course provide candidate with
in-depth business knowledge and
enable them to analyse financial
information pertaining to all areas of
a company.
The minimum eligibility criterion for
students is 10+2. Since this is a professional
courses, students can pursue this course
alongside their degree or management
course.
19. LLB - LLM Bachelors of Legislative Law is an UG
course that spans 3 years. Students
who pursue LLB usually go on to
pursue LLM as well. The course is
conducted by the Bar Council of
India. UG students who pursue legal
courses need to undergo the 5 year
program while PG students pursuing
law will be undergoing a 3 year
program.
The minimum eligibility criterion for
students is 10+2. Since this is a professional
courses, students can pursue this course
alongside their degree or management
course.
20. CFA In India, CFA is equivalent to the
highest standard of professional
excellence. Pursuing this course will
enable a candidate to get placed
with the most prestigious financial
firms in the industry. CFA equips
students with hands-on knowledge
To seek admission for Level 1 of CFA,
students must have a bachelor's degree or
be in the final year of the program at the
time of registration. Alternatively, they can
have four years of professional work
experience or a combination of both totals
at least four years.

5. of the investment industry. It takes
minimum 2 years to clear all the
three levels of CFA.
21. Actuarial Sciences The field of actuarial science is
gaining precedence in India.
Students who pursue actuarial
sciences find themselves lucrative
jobs in the areas of Life Insurance,
General Insurance, Health Insurance,
Reinsurance Companies, Pension
Funds, Risk Management and the
likes. The body that conducts the
course of Actuarial Sciences and the
subsequent exams is known as
Institute of Actuarial Sciences of
India (IASI). A student needs to
clarify minimum 4 levels of exam (CT,
CA, ST, and SA) before starting a
professional career as an actuary.
The minimum eligibility criterion to pursue
Actuarial Sciences is 10+2 or an equivalent.
Students must have English and Maths as
subjects in their 10+2 course to be able to
qualify for this course. Students will have to
clear an entrance examination to be able to
seek admission.
Banking Courses after Class 12 Commerce
Course Option Eligibility Job Options/Scope of Higher Studies
22. B.Com / BBA in
Banking & Insurance
(3 years full-time
course)
Like all degree/ management
courses, students can pursue these
banking courses after finishing their
+2 under the Commerce stream. The
most reputed colleges and
universities grant admission to
students on the basis of merit while
some colleges may require students
to clear an entrance exam to get
admission.
PRIME RECRUTERS IN THE BANKING
SECTOR
 RBI
 SBI
 Central Bank of India
 ICICI Bank
 HDFC Bank
 Bank of India
 Bank of Baroda
 Canara Bank
 Dena Bank
 Kotak Mahindra Bank
 Finance Firms
 Investment Banking firms
23. B. Com / BBA in
Banking & Taxation (3
years full-time
course)
24. PG Diploma in
Banking Pursuing a Diploma Course or a
Certification Course in Banking alone
after Class 12 Commerce will not add
much value to a student’s career. The
purpose of these courses is to help
attain specialisation in different
spheres of Banking, and the best time
25. PG Diploma in
Banking Operations
26. PG Diploma in Retail
Banking
27. PG Diploma in Branch
Banking

6. 28. PG Diploma in
Banking & Insurance
to pursue them is after completing a
full-time degree course.
JOB ROLES IN THE BANKING SECTOR
 PO (Probationary Officer)
 Bank Manager
 Assistant Manager
 Clerk
 Customer Care Executive
 Sales Executive
 Insurance Officer
 Loan Officer
 Market Analyst
 Consultant
 IT Officer
29. PG Diploma in
Investment Banking
30. Advanced Diploma in
Banking & Finance
31. Certification in
Banking
32. Certification in
Banking & Insurance
33. Certification in
General Insurance
34. Certification in Health
Insurance
35. Certification in
Telebanking
36. Certification in
Banking and Sales
Management
37. Certification in
Investment Banking
Technical Courses after Class 12 Commerce
Course Option Eligibility Job Options/
38. Animation &
Multimedia
Technical courses endow students with
hands-on skills in a particular area.
After completing class 12 Commerce, a
few students may not wish to stick to
academics, let alone the Commerce
stream. Pursuing any of these technical
courses provide students with an
opportunity to further explore genres
that will draw their interest. The
minimum criteria required for these
courses is 10+2.
Advertising manager, Creative director,
Media director, Graphic Designer,
Animator, Publisher, Video Editor etc.
39. Web Designing and
Development
Front-end Developer, Back-end
Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Web
Designer, Web App Developer, Design &
Layout Analyst, UI Designer etc.
40. Game Developer Game Tester, Game Artist, Game
Designer, Game Art Director, Game
Animator, Game Programmer etc.
41. Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Manager, Content
Marketing Manager, SEO Manager,
Content Writer, Social Media Marketing
Manager etc.

7. Entrance Exams after Class12 Commerce
Name of Course Eligibility
Wondering how to prepare for these entrances? Well, these entrances are designed
to test your aptitude for the field you have applied for. So, one portion of questions
will be asked from the field that you are appearing for. Also, GK, English, logical
reasoning and basic computer knowledge are some of the common areas tested in
these kind of exams. The basic eligibility criteria for any of these exams is that
students must clear their 3 year graduation course. These entrance exams are
conducted on the national level and is often followed by rounds of personal
interviews. Some of these entrances will have multiple levels. Once the student crack
the entrance, they have to undergo a brief training period before they can join work.
42. SSC
43. UPCS
44. CDS
45. BSNL
46. FCI
47. Bank PO
48. RBI
49. Railway
50. Insurance
As you may have already figured out by now, there are limitless possibilities open to you, should you
choose to pursue Commerce during +2. The above list is in no way exhaustive. But it should give you a
fair idea of what your choices are and how you can shape up your career in the future depending on the
choices you make in the present moment. The only way to decide what is best for you is to do a detailed
research and follow your heart.
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