Best Courses After 12th Science PCM

If you too recently appeared for your 12^th standard board exams and are left wondering about the best courses after 12th Science PCM, you are in luck.

Edunuts is happy to help you make an informed and educated decision based on statistics and data, not on what your teacher, neighbor, distant uncle or family friend suggests.

It is a common misbelief that after 12th Science (with mathematics), B. Tech is one of the few, and perhaps the best course one can pursue.

On the contrary, there are a number of readily available courses after 12th Science PCM. Probably the most liberating aspect of making a career in this field is the fact that your career opportunities are not confined to science-specific courses. In fact, the career options after 12th science PCM are lot more than we actually think.

Students from this stream frequently switch to fields related to arts and commerce. So, if you are confused about what to do after 12th Science PCM, you can consider and reflect upon the following courses, and make a decision keeping in mind your interests and aptitude.

Have a look at our after 12th Science courses list. They are some of the best courses after 12th Science. And choose the course that suites you the best.

1. B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture)
2. B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.)
3. B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Application)
4. B.El. Ed.
5. B.Tech.
6. Actuarial Sciences
7. C.A. (Chartered Accountancy)
8. Hospitality Courses

Given below are the details pertaining these top courses:

• B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture)

Architecture is the art and science of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and non-building structures. An architect is a person who adds beauty and stability to the process of construction with his or her skills. India, being a developing country, has a huge demand for professionals in this field.

Here’s what the American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, had to say about Architecture:

Specializations:

At the bachelor’s level, there is no specialization. However, at the postgraduate level you can specialize in any of the following fields:

• Urban Design
• Architecture Pedagogy
• Medical Architecture
• Recreation Architecture
• Theatre Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Naval Architecture
• Museum Architecture
• Green Architecture
• Urban Regeneration
• Architectural Conversation
• Industrial Design
• Building Engineering & Management
• Construction Management
• General Architecture
• Environmental Architecture
• Urban & Regional Planning

Duration:          

5 years.

Eligibility:

Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics and with at least 50% marks from any recognized board. All Architecture schools or colleges affiliated to COA (Council of Architecture) provide admission on the basis of National Aptitude in Architecture (NATA) test scores.

Some of the best schools for B. Arch. are:

• Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture & Environmental Studies
• IIT, Kharagpur
• Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Architecture
• BITS, Mesra
• Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
• Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
• School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal

• B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Application)

B.C.A. is an exciting alternative for students interested in making a career in the field of Information Technology. This makes it one of the best courses after 12th for science students. With a B.C.A. degree, one is eligible to work as a software developer, software tester, programmer, technical writer, web designer, database analyst, etc.

One of the major differences between B.C.A. and B. Tech. (Information Technology) is that only candidates from the science stream are eligible for admission to B. Tech. (IT) whereas candidates from any field who have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level can pursue B.C.A.

Duration:

3 years.

Eligibility:

To be able to secure admission to B.C.A., a candidate must have passed 10+2 (any stream) examination from any recognized board but studying mathematics as a subject at this level is mandatory. Most of the B.C.A. colleges/institutes require a candidate to have at least 45% marks at 10+2 level.

Some of the best colleges/universities for B.C.A. are:

• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
• Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research
• Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Deccan Education Society
• Christ University, Bangalore

• C.A. (Chartered Accountancy)

C.A. is a professional course usually pursued by students who have studied commerce at the 10+2 level. However, students from science or arts stream are also eligible for admission to this course. Which makes this one of the best career options after 12th science PCM.

C.A. is one of the most sought after courses in India after Engineering and Medicine. A Chartered Accountant specializes in the fields of Audit, Accountancy, Taxation, Finance, etc. depending on his/her interests and training.

In the present scenario, every business entity – big or small – needs to hire Chartered Accountant/s to deal with its Accountancy, Taxation, and Finance related functions. Such a conducive and ripe environment makes C.A. a stable and safe option for many students.

Duration:

The minimum duration to complete this course is 4½ years. However, there is no maximum duration specified by ICAI for the course, so, it varies from individual to individual. Generally, a candidate who clears all the exams in the first attempt becomes a C.A. in 4 ½ years.

Admission:

Candidates need to clear CPT (Common Proficiency Test) conducted by the ‘Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)’, twice a year.

Any candidate who has passed the 10+2 (any stream) examination from any recognized board is eligible to appear for CPT.

It is important to note that ICAI is the only authority that regulates the profession of Chartered Accountants in India. Any candidate desirous of pursuing C.A. has to get himself registered with the ICAI.

• Hospitality Courses

The tour and travel industry is undoubtedly amongst the most rapidly growing industries, not only in India but all across the world.

The industry is one of the leading employers worldwide. There are various colleges and institutes offering courses in the field of aviation, hotel management, and retail. And with this opens one more alternative for students after 12th Science.

To make a career in Hospitality you can go for courses like B.H.M.S., B.B.A. Hotel Management, B.A. Hotel Management besides Diploma and Certificate courses in Aviation and Hotel Management.

Specialization:

• Food Production
• Front Office Operations
• Food & Beverage Service
• Hotel Management & Tourism
• Catering Technology & Tourism
• Health & Sanitary Services
• Tourism Studies

Duration:

The duration of Bachelor’s degree courses is usually 3 years while the duration for Diploma and Certificate courses varies according to the field (Aviation, Hospitality, or Retail) and the institute.

Eligibility:

A candidate who has passed 10+2 examination from any recognized board is eligible to enroll for any of the hospitality courses mentioned above.

Some of the best colleges/institutes for Hospitality courses are:

• Institute of Hotel Management (Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Aurangabad)
• Christ University
• Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development

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• Actuarial Sciences

An Actuary is a person who studies the mathematics and science of insurance.

Students who have an aptitude and love for Mathematics and Statistics can consider becoming an Actuary.

The main job prospects as an actuary are in insurance companies. Because of the increasing presence of insurance companies in India, this profession has gradually started gaining popularity in India.

Apart from working in insurance companies, an Actuary can find job opportunities in Investment, Finance, and Consultancy companies; they can work for Pension Funds & can also advise on the matters of Risk Management, etc.

Besides, Actuary is among the highest paying professions in the world. As per payscale, on an average, an Actuary earns 9 lakh-10 lakh annually.

Duration:

There is no specific duration for this course. After clearing the entrance test, candidates are required to clear 15 exams. The candidate can attempt these exams in any combination or order.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to appear in ACET (Actuarial Common Entrance Test), the candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination with English as a compulsory subject.

• B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.)

The difference between B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons.) is that B.Sc. is a generalized course while B.Sc. (Hons.) is a specialized course.

These courses can be considered by students interested in making a career in the field of teaching, research, government jobs, civil services, etc.

Specializations:

• Botany
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Computer Science
• Statistics

Duration:

3 years.

Eligibility:

A candidate who has passed 10+2 (Science) examination from any recognized board is eligible for admission to B. Sc. or B. Sc. (Hons.) courses.

Some of the best colleges for B. Sc. /B. Sc. (Hons.) are:

• Stephen’s College, Delhi University
• Loyola College, Chennai
• Christ University
• Madras Christian College, Chennai
• Ramjas College, Delhi University

• B.El. Ed. (Bachelor of Elementary Education) /D. Ed. (Diploma in Education) /N. P. T. T. (Nursery Primary Teacher Training)/E. T. E. (Elementary Teacher Education Course)

Teaching courses can be pursued by any student irrespective of his/her stream. So, if you want to make a career in teaching you can take up courses like B. El. Ed., D.Ed., N.P.T.T., and E.T.E. Also, you can take up B.Sc. /B.Sc. Hons. in the subject of your interest and then pursue a B. Ed. degree.

Duration:

• El. Ed.: 4 years
• Ed.: 2 years
• N.P.T.T.: 2 years
• E.T.E.: 2 years

Eligibility:

Any candidate who has passed 10+2 (any stream) examination from any recognized board are eligible for these courses.

• B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology)/B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering)

Last but not the least, this article cannot be complete until we talk about engineering. The profession of an engineer has remained the numero uno choice for Science (PCM) students for a long time and is likely to remain so in the foreseeable future, which makes it indispensable to this list.

However, in the past few years, trends have shown that a large number of B. Tech. /B.E. graduates are not able to find lucrative jobs.

This has dented the reputation of this profession in our country to a certain extent. But academicians and scholars argue that competent B. Tech and B.E. graduates will always find jobs to challenge their skills.

If you have a genuine passion to make a career in the field of engineering, and have managed to secure admission in one of the top engineering colleges, you will have a flourishing career.

Now, students often wonder about the difference between B. Tech. and B.E.

The fact is that although both the degrees have a similar curriculum, but B. Tech. is more practical-oriented and B.E. is a theory-oriented course. Also, the colleges that exclusively offer engineering courses provide a B. Tech. degree while the colleges that also offer courses in other fields provide B.E. degrees as well.

Apart from these two aspects both the degrees have near-similar features in terms of career prospects, curriculum, higher studies, duration, eligibility, etc.

Specializations:

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics & Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science
• Marine Engineering
• Information Technology
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electrical & Communication Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Food Technology
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Instrumentation & Control Engineering
• Mechanical & Automation
• Biotechnology Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Nuclear Science & Technology
• Automobile Engineering

Duration:

4 years.

Eligibility:

Admission to most of the recognized and reputed Engineering colleges is provided on the basis of national level entrance examinations like JEE, BITSAT, VITEEE, MU OET, etc. To be eligible to appear in these exams, a candidate must have passed or appeared in the 10+2 (PCB or PCM) examination.

Some of the best Engineering colleges in India:

• IITs
• NITs
• BITS, Pilani
• College of Engineering, Pune
• PSG College of Technology

Conclusion

It is often assumed that our fates are sealed the second we decide to opt for science in high school, but it doesn’t have to be so. There are career options in several fields other than engineering and even outside the ones listed above that can serve as fulfilling careers to students with Science (PCM).

Apart from the above-mentioned courses after 12th science PCM, you can even consider certain courses that are open for students from any stream like, courses in the field of foreign languages, journalism, teaching, photography, writing, designing, etc. The trick is to realize that ‘choosing’ a stream when you are all of 16 years of age doesn’t necessarily mean that you cannot go on to pursue other things later in life.

All you need is to identify your interests and passion and go ahead to pursue a course of your choice in the area of your interest.

Good Luck!!

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