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1. 25 Best Courses After 12th for Science
Students with PCM, PCB & PCMB
Updated on: Dec 13, 2019, 05.28PM IST by Shiksha
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Science has been one of the most popular streams of study amongst students in 11th and 12th
for reasons such as these:
 It is the stream leading up to popular careers such as Engineering and Medicine
 Science students can pursue further studies in Pure Sciences or Applied Sciences at
Post Graduate levels.
 There are several professional careers that require Science at 10+2 level, for instance,
career as a Commercial Pilot.
One of the major benefits that Science students have over Arts and Commerce students is that
they are eligible for almost all Science as well as non-Science career options. That is why,
after passing 10+2 in Science, course selection at UG level becomes a major turning point to
give direction to one's career. Thus, it must be an informed decision with a good
understanding of the course and career one is opting for.
In this article we will take a look at some of the most popular course and career options you
could opt for after Science in 10+2.
Making the Best Choice of Course & Career after 12th
Science
There are hundreds of courses and thousands of colleges out there, which makes it a
challenging task to pick and choose. To help you make the right choice, we have put together
extensive details of the most popular undergraduate (UG) level courses on Shiksha among
students who have studied Science in 10+2. These details include course syllabus, eligibility,
subjects, top specializations in each course, and the list of colleges across India offering that
course. You will also find College Reviews & Ratings by students and alumni of those
colleges, and Frequently asked Questions and Answers about each course.
Before we look at the details of all the courses avaialble to you, here is a snapshot of the most
popular courses among 12th Science students:
List of the most Popular Science Courses after 12th Science

2.  B.E./B.Tech - 4000+ colleges
 MBBS - 600+ colleges
 Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) - 500+ colleges
 BSc - 4000+ colleges
 Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - 2500+ colleges
 BSc (IT & Software) - 750+ colleges
 Post Basic Nursing - 300+ colleges
 Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma) - 1300+ colleges
List of Popular Arts courses available to Science students
 BA in Humanities & Social Sciences
 BA in Arts (Fine/Visual/Performing)
 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
 BDes in Animation
 BA LLB
 BDes in Design
 BSc in Hospitality & Travel
 BSc in Design
 Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC)
 BHM in Hospitality & Travel
 Bachelor of Journalism (BJ)
 Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM)
 BA in Hospitality & Travel
 BA in Animation
 Diploma in Education (DEd)
List of Popular Commerce courses available to Science students:
 BCom in Accounting & Commerce
 BBA LLB
Look for the course(s) that interest you in the article below and click on the links to discover
relevant details.
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3. Bachelor of Technology (BE/BTech)
BE (Bachelor of Engineering)/ BTech (Bachelor of Technology) is a professional
undergraduate degree awarded after completing four years of academic study in the field of
engineering. Universities offering other degrees along with engineering name their
engineering degree as BE while institutes which offer professional courses like engineering
name their engineering degree as BTech. To pursue a BE/BTech degree, aspirants must have
completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics along with securing a
minimum aggregate of 50% at the HSC level. Useful information for students wanting to take
admission in BTech course in India:
 Popular Cities for BTech - Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore
 Course Details - All about BTech
 Popular BTech Specializations - Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Electrical Engineering
 List of Entrance Exams - BE/BTech Entrance Exams in India
 Top Engineering Colleges - BE/BTech College Rankings
 List of Engineering Colleges - BE/BTech colleges in India
 Colleges Accepting Your Score - BTech College Predictor
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Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
BArch or Bachelor of Architecture is an undergraduate degree programme of Architecture.
The programme involves the art of planning, designing, and constructing buildings along
with other physical structures. the basic eligibility to pursue this degree, students must have
passed 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics with 50% marks in aggregate. Here is some
useful information for aspirants looking to take up a BArch course:
 BArch colleges in India
 Popular cities: Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai
 BArch entrance exams: NATA, AAT, ITM NEST, GAT UGTP, GCET
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Bachelor of Science (in Pure Sciences)
BSc or Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree that aspirants can take up to pursue a
career in Science. Aspirants need to complete Class XII in Science stream in order to be
eligible for BSc course. Duration of a BSc course is typically three years in Indian

4. universities and colleges. Given below is some useful information for aspirants looking to
take up BSc course in Science:
 BSc colleges in India
 Popular cities: Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai
 Popular Specialisations: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Biology
 All about BSc in Science
 BSc entrance exams: GLAET, SET, OUAT
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Bachelor in Computer Applications (IT and Software)
BCA is an undergraduate course generally undertaken by students who wish to explore the
world of Computer languages. A BCA degree is at par with a BTech/BE degree in Computer
Science or Information Technology. A candidate who has cleared 10+2 from any discipline
with Maths (in some cases English too might be a requirement), and has obtained a minimum
of 45%-55% marks in aggregate can pursue BCA. Here is some useful information for
aspirants looking to take up a course in BCA in IT & Software:
 BCA in IT & Software colleges in India
 Popular cities: Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai
 Popular Specialisations: Networking Hardware & Security, Mobile App
Development, Programming, Cloud Computing and Game Design.
 All about BCA in IT & Software
 BCA entrance exams: BU-MAT, SET, GSAT
 BCA in IT & Software college rankings
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Bachelor of Science (in IT & Software)
BSc in IT & Software also known as BSc in Information Technology (BSIT or BSc IT) is an
undergraduate course that can be pursued by students who have an academic qualification of
Class XII. The duration of the programme is around 3-4 years in Indian colleges &
Universities. This course can be opted by students of Science (Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics) stream.
Here is some useful information for aspirants looking to take up a course in BSc IT &
Software:
 BSc in IT & Software colleges in India
 Popular cities: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata
 Popular Specialisations: Networking, Hardware and Security, Game Design, Big Data
and Analytics, Cloud Computing, Databases
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5. More Details of Popular Courses after 10+2 with PCB
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Medicine or MBBS is a degree in medicine and surgery undertaken at
Graduation level to become a certified Doctor. To pursue MBBS, the candidate must have
passed Class XII or equivalent exam in PCM/PCMB with at least 60% marks in aggregate.
There’s provision of marks relaxation for Reserved category students in government and
government affiliated medical institutes. For admission to any Medical college the candidate
has to appear in an entrance exam. Here is some useful information for aspirants planning to
pursue MBBS:
 MBBS colleges in India
 Popular cities: Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata
 Popular Specialisations: Medicine
 All about MBBS
 MBBS Entrance Exam: NEET UG, JIPMER MBBS, AIIMS MBBS
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Post Basic BSc - Nursing
Post basic BSc- Nursing is two year undergraduate degree which helps students in
understanding the objectives and responsibilities of Nursing as a profession. Students who
have passed GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course after completing 10+2 in Science
with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks would be considered eligible for the course.
Students should must also be registered as nurse and midwife with any State Nursing
Registration council. Here is some useful information for aspirants looking to take up a Post
basic BSc- Nursing:
 Post basic BSc- Nursing colleges in India
 Popular Specialisations: BSc (Post Basic)
 Post basic BSc – Nursing exam: KGMU BSc Nursing Entrance Exam
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Bachelor of Science (in Pure Sciences)
BSc or Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree that aspirants can take up to pursue a
career in Science. Aspirants need to complete Class XII in Science stream in order to be
eligible for BSc course. Duration of a BSc course is typically three years in Indian
universities and colleges. Given below is some useful information for aspirants looking to
take up BSc course in Science:

6.  BSc colleges in India
 Popular cities: Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai
 Popular Specialisations: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Biology
 All about BSc in Science
 BSc entrance exams: GLAET, SET, OUAT
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma)
BPharm or Bachelor of Pharmacy is a four year undergraduate degree in the field of
Pharmacy. To be eligible for the course, students should pass 10+2 in Science (PCM/B) with
a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Here is some useful information for aspirants looking to
take up a BPharm course:
 BPharma colleges in India
 Popular cities: Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata
 All about BPharma
 BPharm entrance exams: MHCET, KCET, HPCET
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More details of Courses after 10+2 with PCMB
A PCMB student has the advantage of choosing from a wide array of courses available for
both PCM and PCB groups. PCMB students are eligible for all the courses that PCM and
PCB students are eligible for, all of which have been mentioned above. A minimum
aggregate of 60% at the HSC level is often a requirement. For certain courses, students must
also have secured a minimum of 60% individually in Mathematics and Biology/Life
Sciences.
Besides the courses mentioned above, Science students (whether PCM, PCB or PCMB) also
have the option to opt for various Arts and Commerce courses. Details and highlights of those
courses are mentioned below.
More details of Arts Courses available for Science
students
BA in Humanities & Social Sciences

7. BA is a bachelor’s degree in subjects related to Social Sciences, Liberal
Arts and Fine Arts. One needs to have completed their 10+2 from Arts
stream to pursue this course. However, Science and Commerce students
are also eligible to pursue a BA degree. Here is some useful information for
aspirants looking to take up a BA course:
 BA colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune
 Popular Specialisations: Economics, Sociology, History, Political Science, Geography
 BA Entrance Exams: SUAT, JNUEE, BHU UET
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BA in Arts (Fine/Visual/Performing)
BA in Arts is the bachelor’s degree undertaken to study courses in Fine Arts, Performing Arts
and Performing Arts. BA in Arts is an undergraduate degree, one needs to have completed
their 10+2 from Arts stream for this course. However, even Science and Commerce students
are eligible to pursue a BA in Arts degree. Here is some useful information for aspirants
looking to take up BA in Arts course:
 BA in Arts colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai.
 Popular Specialisations: Music, Painting and Drawing, Dance and
Choreography, Theatre, Film Making
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a bachelor’s degree undertaken in the field of Fine Arts,
Visual Arts and Performing Arts. BFA is an undergraduate degree and candidates can pursue
it right after their Class 12. Here is some useful information for aspirants looking to take up
BFA course:
 BFA colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad.
 Popular Specialisations: Applied Arts, Painting and Drawing , Sculpture , Film
Making, Ceramics
 BFA Entrance Exams: BHU UET, Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam, KUK
Entrance Exam
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Bachelor of Design (in Animation)

8. Bachelor of Design or BDes in Animation is a bachelor’s degree undertaken to become an
animator. BDes is an undergraduate degree, students from Arts or even Science and
Commerce stream are eligible to pursue a BDes degree. Here is some useful information for
aspirants looking to take up a BDes in Animation course:
 BDes in Animation colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bangalore, Chandigarh.
 Popular Specialisations: 2D/3D Animation, Animation Film Making, Graphic/Web
Design, Sound and Video Editing, Visual Effects (VFX).
 BDes Animation Entrance Exams: UCEED, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance
Exam
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BA LLB (5 year Integrated Programme)
BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws) is an integrated Law course offered at
undergraduate level. Aspirants need to clear Class XII in any discipline with the minimum
required percentage in order to be eligible for the course. The duration of BA LLB
programme in Indian universities and colleges is typically five years. Given below is some
useful information for aspirants looking to take up BA LLB course in Law:
 BA LLB colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata
 Popular Specialisations: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law
 BA LLB Entrance Exams: CLAT, AILET, LSAT India
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Bachelor of Design (BDes)
Bachelor of Design or BDes in Design is a bachelor’s degree undertaken to become a
designer. BDes is an undergraduate degree, students from Arts or even Science and
Commerce stream are eligible to pursue a BDes degree. Here is some useful information for
aspirants looking to take up a BDes course:
 BDes colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore
 Popular Specialisations: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Communication
Design, Industrial & Product Design
 BDes Entrance Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED
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Bachelor of Science (in Hospitality & Travel)

9. Bachelors of Science in Hospitality & Travel, popularly known as BSc in Hospitality &
Travel is an undergraduate course in Hospitality. To be able to pursue this course, the student
must have cleared 10+2 or any other equivalent qualification from any stream. Here is some
useful information for aspirants looking to take up a course in BSc Hospitality & Travel:
 BSc Hospitality & Travel colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune
 Popular Specialisations: Hotel/Hospitality Management, Catering, Travel and
Tourism, Culinary Arts, Fares & Ticketing
 BSc in Hospitality & Travel Entrance Exams: NCHMCT JEE, CUSAT
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Bachelor of Science (in Design)
Bachelor of Science or BSc in Design is a bachelor’s degree undertaken to become a
designer. BSc Design is an undergraduate degree, students from Arts, Science or Commerce
stream are eligible to pursue a BSc Design degree. Here is some useful information for
aspirants looking to take up a BSc Design course:
 BSc Design colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune
 Popular Specialisations: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Communication Design
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Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC)
BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication) is a three-year long undergraduate
degree programme. In order to be eligible for the course aspirants need to clear Class XII in
any discipline. The course is suitable for students to wish to pursue their career in the media
industry. Here is some useful information for aspirants looking to take up BJMC course in
Mass Communication & Media:
 BJMC colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Bangalore, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune
 Popular Specialisations: Journalism, Music & Sound Production, Film & TV, Media
Planning
 BJMC Entrance Exams: LUACMAT, SRMHCMAT, Goenkan Aptitude Test for
Admission
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BHM in Hospitality & Travel

10. Bachelor of Hotel Management in Hospitality & Travel is also popularly commonly known
as BHM in Hospitality & Travel. This is an undergraduate course, and can be pursued by a
candidate who has cleared 10+2 from Science, Commerce or Arts streams. Here is some
useful information for aspirants looking to take up a course in BHM in Hospitality & Travel:
 BHM in Hospitality & Travel colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Bangalore, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune
 Popular Specialisations: Food and Beverage Service, House Keeping
 BHM in Hospitality & Travel Entrance Exams: Christ University Entrance
Test, SPSAT, UGAT
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Bachelor of Journalism (BJ)
BJ (Bachelor of Journalism) is an undergraduate Mass Communication & Media course of
three years duration. The basic eligibility criteria for the course is completion of Class XII.
Aspirants having a keen interest in print, electronic, and online media are apt to pursue BJ
course. Here is some useful information for aspirants looking to take up BJ course in Mass
Communication & Media:
 BJ colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai
 BJ Entrance Exam: DHSGSU UGET
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Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM)
BMM (Bachelor of Mass Media) is an undergraduate level Mass Communication programme
of three years duration. Students aspiring to build their career in Mass Communication &
Media industry can take up this course after they complete their Class XII. Here is some
useful information for aspirants looking to take up BMM course in Mass Communication &
Media:
 BMM colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Gurgaon
 BMM Entrance Exam: Xavier’s BMS Entrance Exam
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BA in Hospitality & Travel
Bachelors of Arts in Hospitality & Travel, popularly known as BA in Hospitality & Travel is
an undergraduate course. A candidate who has cleared 10+2 or any other equivalent

11. qualification from any stream is eligible for the course. Here is some useful information for
aspirants looking to take up a course in BA in Hospitality & Travel:
 BA in Hospitality & Travel colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Chandigarh Tricity, Chennai.
 Popular Specialisations: Hotel / Hospitality Management, Travel and
Tourism, Culinary Arts, Catering, Fares and Ticketing
 BA in Hospitality & Travel Entrance Exam: IIHM eCHAT
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Bachelor of Arts (in Animation)
Bachelor of Arts or BA in Animation is a bachelor’s degree undertaken to become an
animator. BA Animation is an undergraduate degree, students from Arts, Science or even
Commerce stream are eligible to pursue a BA Animation degree. Here is some useful
information for aspirants looking to take up a BA Animation course:
 BA Animation colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad
 Popular Specialisations: Visual Effects (VFX), 2D/3D Animation, Graphic/Web
Design, Sound and Video Editing, Animation Film Making
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Diploma in Education (DEd)
DEd or Diploma in Education is an undergraduate degree undertaken to take up teaching as a
profession at nursery/kindergarden level in schools or educational institutes. DEd is a UG
level course and one can pursue it right after Class 12. Here is some useful information for
aspirants looking to take up DEd course in Teaching and Education:
 DEd colleges in India
 Popular Cities: Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai
 DEd Entrance Exam: Masters of Education Entrance Test
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students
BCom (in Accounting and Commerce)

12. Bachelor of Commerce, also known as BCom/BCom (Hons) is an undergraduate degree that
can be pursued by students who have cleared 10+2 in Science, Arts or Commerce stream.
However, preference is given to students who have studied Commerce in 10+2 level. The
duration of the course spans over a period of 3 years in Indian colleges/Universities. Here is
some useful information for aspirants looking to take up a course in Accounting &
Commerce:
 BCom/ BCom (Hons) in Accounting & Commerce colleges in India
 Popular cities: Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.
 Popular specialisations: Accounting and Taxation
 BCom Entrance Exams: BHU-UET, GLAET, GATA
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BBA LLB (5 year integrated programme)
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Legislative Law Honours, popularly
known as BBA LLB is an undergraduate Administrative Law professional integrated course.
Students opting for BBA LLB get to study the combination of the study of Business
Administration and Law. A student who has qualified Senior Secondary (10+2) with a
minimum of 50% marks is eligible for this course. Here is some useful information for
aspirants looking to take up a course in BBA LLB:
 BBA LLB colleges in India
 Popular cities: Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata
 BBA LLB entrance exams: CLAT, LSAT, ACLAT
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Jobs and Career Opportunity after 12th Science
There are various career opportunities to choose from for students who choose Science after
class 12th. Listed below are a few job profiles and career opportunities after 12th Science.
Course Name Job Profiles and Career Opportunities
BE/BTech Computer Science Engineer, Civil Engineer,
Electrical engineer, Aeronautical Engineer,
Mechanical Engineer, Automobile Engineer
etc
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Architect, Interior Designing, Architecture
Engineer, Architecture Draftsman etc
BSc (Science) Scientist, Biotechnologist, Teaching,
Government jobs, defense services,

13. BCA (IT & Software) Software developer, Software engineer,
Computer Programmer, Web Design and
development, Database Administrator
BSc (IT & Software) IT Engineer, Systems Engineer, Database
Manager, Database Security Professional
MBBS MD/MS, Diploma, Clinical Research, Masters
in Health Administration
Post Basic BSc Nursing Clinical nursing, public health nursing
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma) Research and Development, Clinical research
associate, Higher education lecturer, Science
writer etc
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 Courses after Class 12th
 Courses after 12th Arts
 Courses after 12th Commerce
Top 18 courses to do after 12th Arts stream
in 2019
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In this article, we will check out some best professional courses that 12th Arts stream
students may pursue after their schooling. In this article, I’ve listed the courses and also
provided course duration details. Towards the end of the article, a short explanation
regarding career opportunities after 12th Arts stream is also given. Arts stream students
will find this article very useful! Do read the entire post and choose a course that suits you
best. And if you like my poor stick drawing that I’ve provided throughout the article, please
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Article Overview and Contents [hide]
 Top courses to do after 12th Arts in 2019 (List)-
 Details of some good courses to do after 12th Arts stream
o 1 B.A.
o 2 B.F.A.
o 3 Journalism and Mass Communication
o 4 Hotel Management
o 5 B.B.A.
o 6 Event Management
o 7 Fashion Design
o 8 Retail and Fashion Merchandise
o 9 Integrated Law course
o 10 Graphic Design
o 11 Teacher Training courses
 Job and Career prospects after 12th Arts-
Top courses to do after 12th Arts in 2019 (List)-

15. Here are some good courses that one may do after 12th Arts-
1. B.A.– stands for Bachelor of Arts. Course duration is 3 years. The best thing about
this course is that so many B.A. specialization courses are available to choose from. A
general set of common B.A. subjects are present, in addition to which specialization
subjects are also present. Some specialization areas are- B.A. Psychology, B.A.
History, B.A. Archaeology, B.A. Economics, B.A. Journalism and Mass
Communication, B.A. English, B.A. Hindi, B.A. Malayalam, B.A. in other languages
(state wise), B.A. Sociology, B.A. Politics, B.A. Geography, B.A. Indian Culture,
B.A. Social Work etc.
2. B.B.A.– stands for Bachelor of Business Administration. Course duration is 3 years.
3. B.M.S.– stands for Bachelor of Management Science. Course duration is 3 years.
4. B.F.A.– stands for Bachelor of Fine arts. Course duration is 3 years.
5. B.H.M.– stands for Bachelor of Hotel Management. Course duration is 3 years.
6. B.E.M.– stands for Bachelor of Event Management. Course duration is 3-4 years.
7. Integrated Law course– B.A.+L.L.B. Course duration is 5 years.
8. B.J.M.– stands for Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications. Course
duration is 2-3 years.
9. B.F.D.– stands for Bachelor of Fashion Designing. Course duration is 4 years.
10. B.El.Ed.– stands for Bachelor of Elementary Education. Course duration is 4 years.
11. B.P.Ed.– stands for Bachelor of Physical Education. Course duration is 1 year.
12. D.El.Ed.– stands for Diploma in Elementary Education. Course duration is 3 years.
13. B.SW.– stands for Bachelor of Social Work. Course duration is 3 years.
14. Animation and Multimedia course. Course duration differs, but is generally
between 1-3 years.
15. B.RM.– stands for Bachelor of Retail Management. Course duration is 3 years.
16. Aviation courses (Cabin Crew). Course duration is generally between 1-3 years.
17. B.B.S.– stands for Bachelor of Business Studies. Course duration is 3 years.
18. B.T.T.M.– stands for Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management. Course duration
is 3-4 years.

16. Those were some top professional courses that one could do after finishing 12th Arts stream
schooling. Not only are the above mentioned courses being offered by a large number of
Colleges in India, they are job oriented too. If you are interested, please give the next
section a look. Over there, I’ve analyzed some professional courses in detail, which Arts
stream students are eligible to pursue!
Details of some good courses to do after 12th Arts stream
1 B.A.
B.A. stands for Bachelor of Arts. It is one of the traditional professional courses that still
many Arts stream students pursue. This course is 3 years long. B.A. students are supposed to
go through a not too tough syllabus.
The advantage of selecting this course is that it is an easy to do Undergraduate program! You
see, many Government jobs require applicants to be Graduates. So, if it is a Government job
that you are targeting, you may pursue this course. It is an easy to pursue course and one may
concentrate one’s efforts towards preparing for Government Job entrance exams!
Apart from the above mentioned advantage, there is another attractive advantage that this
course offers- easy availability of seats and Colleges! Yes, throughout India, there are many
Private as well as Government Colleges offering B.A. course. So, if one doesn’t want to leave
one’s native place and pursue a professional course right there itself, this course could prove
to be of help!
Talking about eligibility criteria in case of B.A., 12th Arts (or any other stream) students who
have successfully cleared 12th standard examination from a recognized School may pursue
this course!
After B.A., one may also go for M.A.! Doing so will enhance one’s skill set and market
value! B.A. Graduates may land Government sector jobs such as in Banks, Armed Forces,
Police Force, Administrative Office, Schools etc. They may also take up Private sector jobs
such as- Accountants, Managers, Administrators etc.

17. Important subjects present in B.A. program-
 English Language
 History of Cultures
 Introduction to Mechanics
 Introduction to Graphics
 Introduction to Design
 Visual Arts studies
 Study of Materials
 Visual Perception
 Workshops
Apart from the above mentioned common subjects, B.A. students then have to select a
combination of courses that they have to pursue after the first year. Some of the important
choices that they have are- Psychology, Archaeology, Economics, Mathematics, Languages
(like Hindi, English, French etc), Sanskrit, Sociology, Indian Culture, Politics, Geography,
History etc.
Fees: If you want to pursue BA course from a Government college, it will cost you a very
low amount. Yes, Government BA colleges are known to charge very low tuition fees. Some
State Govt institutes are known to charge around 5-10K INR per year. This figure may vary
from one state to another.
On the other hand, private BA colleges are known to charge relatively higher tuition fees. On
an average, it could be anywhere between 15-40K INR per year.
2 B.F.A.
B.F.A. stands for Bachelor of Fine Arts. Just like B.A., this professional course is also 3 years
long course.
Talking about the syllabus, B.F.A. is all about study of visual forms of arts. For example,
some of the areas of specialization within this course (and thus subjects) are- Painting,
Sculpting, Music, Dance, Photography etc. According to me, this course suits students who
are into the creative side of things!

18. I think students who are not too creative and those who don’t have skills in the above
mentioned fields must not think about pursuing this course. Because, to succeed and thrive in
this field after Graduation, creativity and skills are must haves!
When it comes to eligibility criteria, 12th Arts passed students may apply for B.F.A. There
are many Private as well as Government Institutes offering B.F.A. course throughout India.
Fees: If you want to pursue this course from a private arts college, it will set you back by 10-
40K INR per year. Tuition fees may vary from one college to another. It depends upon
factors such as – type of college, its rating, scholarship status of the candidate, caste/category
of the candidate etc.
Government arts colleges are known to charge relatively lower tuition fees. Some State Govt
institutes charge around 2-5K INR per year for this course.
3 Journalism and Mass Communication
This one is a job oriented and ‘in demand’ course. The Media sector is going through a phase
of immense growth! Not only traditional forms of Media like print and TV, online media is
also something that is catching up.
All this has resulted in increased number of job openings in Media sector! So, it is safe to say
that Mass Communication professionals are in demand these days!
When it comes to Mass Communication, there are different types of courses available, like
Degree, Diploma as well as Certificate courses. Degree course lasts 3 years. The duration of
Diploma and Certificate courses ranges between 1-2 years.
Students who have a flair for Journalism, social activism etc will thrive in this field. Also,
having good communications skills will be an added benefit!
12th Arts stream students who have successfully cleared board examinations may apply for
this course. There are many Private as well as Government Institutes offering this course to

19. students. Even there are institutes offering certificate as well as Diploma courses. Please
make sure that those private institutes are recognized by the Government!
Talking about job opportunities after this course, Media houses are the prime recruiters.
These days, thanks to the arrival of unconventional online media brands, a whole new set of
job opportunities has also been unfurled in front of Mass Communication students!
Important subjects present in Journalism and Mass Communication courses-
 Media Ethics
 Mass Communication
 Editing
 Reporting
 Languages and Translation
 Communication Skills
 Electronic Media
 Print Media
Fees: Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication is the most popular journalism
course in India. If you want to pursue this course from a private college, it will cost you
around 30-80K INR per year. Private colleges charge relatively higher fees. On the other
hand, Govt institutes charge low tuition fees. They usually charge around 5-15K INR per
year. While at college, students will also have to face other forms of expenses such as –
lodging fees, canteen fees, security deposit, library fees, exam fees etc. If you want to pursue
a Diploma course related to journalism, it will set you back by around 20-50K INR per year.
4 Hotel Management
Just like the previous entry, this one is also a job oriented course! It is a no nonsense course
and trains students to take on managerial responsibilities in Hotel and hospitality Industry!
Course duration in case of Degree course is 3 years. Diploma courses are also available,
whose duration ranges between 1-2 years.

20. With tourism sector of India going through a good phase, the Hotel business is also doing
well. Government is also supporting tourism industry and thus it looks like Hotel business
will continue this upward journey!
Skilled Hotel Management professionals are valued by Big and medium sized hotels. Five
star and other high rated Hotels are the prime recruiters.
Arts stream students who have passed 12th standard examinations may pursue this course
right after 12th!
Important subjects present in Hotel Management courses-
 Communication Skills
 Foreign Language
 Food Production
 Travel Management
 Front Office Operations
 Housekeeping
 Management
 Accounting
 Nutrition and Food Science
 Public Relations
 Marketing
Some of the above mentioned subjects are recurring ones. Students will have to face them in
more than one semester!
Fees: BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management) is the most popular hotel management course
in India. If you want to pursue this course from a private college, it will set you back by
around 50-100K INR per year. If you choose to pursue this course from a Government
college, it will cost you a significantly less amount.
Diploma in Hotel Management course will cost you around 25-50K INR (private colleges)
per year. In short, tuition fees may vary from one institute to another.

21. 5 B.B.A.
B.B.A. stands for Bachelor of Business Administration. It is a 3 years long course. If you
want to take plunge into the world of management, this course could be of help!
After B.B.A., one may also go for M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration). B.B.A.
graduates are usually hired by Corporate houses and Business firms to take care of
managerial posts, finance related posts etc.
There is a notion that B.B.A. is meant for Commerce stream students. That is not true at all!
Even 12th Arts students, who have cleared board examinations, may pursue this course!
Important subjects present in B.B.A. program-
 Financial Management
 Marketing
 Economics
 Human Resource Management
 Accounting
 Statistics
 Entrepreneurship skills
 Business Communications
In case of B.B.A. program also, some subjects are recurring ones. Students will have to deal
with them in more than just one semester!
Fees: Top private BBA colleges usually charge around 70-150K INR per year. Tuition fees
depends upon factors such as – type of college, rating of the college, scholarship status of the
candidate etc. Govt colleges are known to charge significantly low tuition fees.
6 Event Management
Event Management is one such field where one can make it really big, if one has the
necessary skills and connections! Degree course in Event Management lasts 3 years.

22. I’ve already written a detailed article about Event Management courses. In that article, I’ve
covered details such as types of courses, career prospects, value of the course, nature of work
involved etc.
In short, Event Management is a job oriented course, which even 12th Arts stream students
may pursue after completing 12th standard schooling successfully.
Important subjects present in Event Management courses-
 Study of main events
 Planning
 Human Resource Management
 Accounting
 Marketing and Advertising
 Public Relations
 Business Laws
Fees: BBA in Event Management course will set you back by 70-150K INR per year.
Bachelor of Event Management course will cost you around 50-100K INR per year. If you go
for Diploma in Event Management course, it will set you back by 25-70K INR per year. In
short, fees may vary from one institute to another. It also depends upon the format of the
course.
7 Fashion Design
Just like BFA, to thrive in the field of Fashion Designing, one must possess creativity! If you
think you are creative and have a taste for fashion, this course is for you!
Bachelor Degree program in Fashion Designing lasts 4 years. In this program, students are
given theoretical knowledge as well as practical training!
12th Arts stream students who have successfully cleared their 12th board examinations are
eligible to apply for this course.

23. Fees: If you want to pursue Bachelor of Fashion Design course, it will cost you around 50-
100K INR per year (private colleges). B.Voc. Fashion Design course will set you back by 30-
70K INR per year. Diploma programs usually cost lower than Bachelor’s Degree courses.
Diploma in Fashion Design course will set you back by 25-50K INR per year.
8 Retail and Fashion Merchandise
This Degree course is also related to the Fashion Industry. But, unlike Fashion Designing,
this course focuses on merchandising, marketing and selling of products related to Fashion
Designing sector!
Duration of Bachelor Degree program is 4 years. 12th Arts stream, after clearing 12th
standard examinations, are eligible to apply for this course!
9 Integrated Law course
For Arts stream students, B.A. L.L.B. will be the best Integrated Law course that they could
pursue! B.A. L.L.B. Integrated course’s duration is 5 years.
I’ve already written an article about Integrated Law courses, the way they work, career
prospects etc. Do read it to get more detailed knowledge about this course.
Important subjects present in Law Course-
 Constitutional Laws
 Property Laws
 Banking Laws
 Environmental Laws
 Company Laws
 Consumer Protection Laws
 Family Laws
 Labour and Industrial Laws
 Human Rights laws
 Administrative Laws
 Public International Laws

24. Recurring subjects are present in the above list. Students will have to face them in more than
just one semester.
Fees: Tuition fees depends upon factors such as – format of the course, type of college,
scholarship status of the candidate, rating of the college etc. Top LL.B. Colleges charge
around 50-150K INR per year for this course. Government law colleges are known to offer
this course at relatively lower fees. Some state Govt law colleges charge 5-10K INR per year
for this course.
10 Graphic Design
Graphic design is a vast field. There are areas of specialization within this field. And based
on these specializations, there are number of professional courses available too!
Some really good courses are- Animation, Graphic designing etc. Bachelor Degree course
lasts 3-4 years. Diploma courses are also available, whose duration varies between 1-2 years.
This field is more suited for creative folks, who are also interested in sketching and visual
arts.
Fees: If you want to pursue Diploma course related to graphic design, it will set you back by
20-50K INR per year. Course duration may vary from one institute to another. It depends
upon the level of difficulty of the training program.
11 Teacher Training courses
Arts stream students have access to a handful of teacher training courses. Qualified teachers
helps educate children and nurture them into good human beings! Teachers have their own
place and status in the society. Teaching is a highly respected profession in India.
After 12th, Arts stream students may go for teacher training courses like- Integrated B.Ed.
course, B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education), B.El.Ed. (Bachelor of Elementary
Education) or D.El.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education). Nursery level teacher training
courses also exist in India.

25. Job and Career prospects after 12th Arts-
Many parents and students claim that Arts stream is running out of/is already out of steam!
How wrong they all are! In fact, many courses that one may pursue after 12th Arts are full of
job opportunities. All one needs to have is a desire to achieve skills and go for higher
studies or specializations if required.
If one want to have a career in Management sector after 12th Arts, he/she may go for
management oriented courses such as- B.M.S., B.B.A., B.B.S. etc. Wow, just take a look at
the number of management courses available at the disposal of Arts stream students! After
acquiring management related skills, students may also go for specialization by selecting a
hot and happening M.B.A. branch. This is how one may scale up the career ladder without
any hassles! It is all about acquiring skills and specializing in good disciplines!
Let us talk about Bachelor of Arts course now. B.A. course could act like a spring board. It
can be seen as a General Graduation program. After completing any B.A. program, students
may take up jobs in the Government sector, for which, the minimum educational
qualification is a Graduation Degree. There are various Government departments and sectors
such as- Armed Forces, Railways, Administrative Offices, Civil Service posts, Municipal
Bodies etc, where Graduates may find job!
If you are into the creative side of things, Fine Arts or Performance Arts courses could be of
help.
If it is the Hospitality sector that you want to build a career in, Aviation courses, B.H.M.
course, B.T.T.M. course etc could be of help. These sectors are going through phases of
growth. Job opportunities created by them is also noticeable.
Looking for some exciting and rewarding alternate courses and career? Try courses related
to Event Management, Fashion Designing, Interior Designing, Animation & Multimedia.
How well you succeed in the above mentioned fields depends on your skills and passion.
Arts stream students may also pursue courses from other streams, such as- CA course
(Chartered Accountancy), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), Bachelor of Statistics,
Nursing (ANM or GNM) etc and build rewarding careers in those areas!

26. Elementary Education, Physical Education and Diploma in Elementary Education course will
enable you to take up a teaching job.
Integrated Law course will help you build a career in Law sector.
In short, Arts stream still has got scope. After 12th Arts stream, students may pursue any of
the above professional courses and build a rewarding career after Graduation!
Which course is best after 12th arts?
It is difficult to point out a single course. Here are some good courses – BA, BPA, BJMC
(Journalism and Mass Communication), B.Voc., D.Voc., Integrated law courses etc.
Which subject is best in arts?
The answer to this question depends upon factors such as – your academic interests, passion
and likes. For example – if you are good at dancing, performing arts subjects will benefit you.
Can I do Diploma after 12th arts?
Yes, arts stream candidates have access to Diploma courses. Some of the popular Diploma
courses include – D.Voc. (Diploma of Vocation), Diploma in Hotel Management, Diploma in
Interior Design, Diploma in Jewellery Design etc.
What are the career options after 12th arts?
Popular career options include – performing arts, visual arts, designing, journalism,
management, Govt jobs etc.
Which course gives the highest salary?
It is difficult to point out a specific course! If you are good at a specific thing/work/field, you
will be able to earn a decent amount of money.