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AFTER 12th Arts

June 11, 2019June 12, 2019 HT BLOGS

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 do share them too!

TOP COURSES TO DO AFTER 12TH ARTS IN 2019 (LIST)-

Here are some good courses that one may do after 12th Arts-

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.
B.B.A.– stands for Bachelor of Business Administration. Course duration is 3 years.
B.M.S.– stands for Bachelor of Management Science. Course duration is 3 years.
B.F.A.– stands for Bachelor of Fine arts. Course duration is 3 years.
B.H.M.– stands for Bachelor of Hotel Management. Course duration is 3 years.
B.E.M.– stands for Bachelor of Event Management. Course duration is 3-4 years.
Integrated Law course– B.A.+L.L.B. Course duration is 5 years.
B.J.M.– stands for Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications. Course duration is 2-3 years.
B.F.D.– stands for Bachelor of Fashion Designing. Course duration is 4 years.
B.El.Ed.– stands for Bachelor of Elementary Education. Course duration is 4 years.
B.P.Ed.– stands for Bachelor of Physical Education. Course duration is 1 year.
D.El.Ed.– stands for Diploma in Elementary Education. Course duration is 3 years.
B.SW.– stands for Bachelor of Social Work. Course duration is 3 years.
Animation and Multimedia course. Course duration differs, but is generally between 1-3 years.
B.RM.– stands for Bachelor of Retail Management. Course duration is 3 years.
Aviation courses (Cabin Crew). Course duration is generally between 1-3 years.
B.B.S.– stands for Bachelor of Business Studies. Course duration is 3 years.
B.T.T.M.– stands for Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management. Course duration is 3-4 years.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 12^th, 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.

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!

Elementary Education, Physical Education and Diploma in Elementary Education course will enable you to take up a teaching job.

After 12th Science

June 10, 2019June 12, 2019 HT BLOGS

Class 12 is a very crucial phase in a student’s life. At this stage, student make their career related choices which define their courses of life. Students taking science in class 11 have huge scope in future as the career options after 12 are numerous and varying. Here, some of the best courses after class 12 are mentioned which will give the students an in-depth insight and help them to choose their desired career path accordingly.

Every year students enrol for different courses in India like engineering, medical, law, etc. The graph given below depicts the total enrolment of students in the different courses after class 12 exam.

*This data is according to a news website.

In this article, the top courses after class 12 science are discussed which can help the science students to choose their preferred course accordingly.

First, what are the different science subjects?

There are a variety of subjects in science that the students can take up in their class 11. Among the various options, maths, physics, chemistry and biology are the most common ones. A graph is given below which reflects the total students who took the CBSE class 12 board exam of the main science subjects.

**This data is according to the CBSE website and the corresponding numbers represent the total registration in the corresponding subjects for the year 2017.

After 12th Science Courses List:

Among the various career scope in science, two of the most preferred fields are engineering and medical. Both these fields are highly competitive and offer excellent career opportunities. Both the fields have a different eligibility requirements which are mentioned below.

For engineering, students need to opt physics, chemistry and maths as main subjects and must pass the class 12th exam.
For medical career, students are required to opt biology compulsorily along with physics and chemistry and should pass their class 12 exam.

Total students graduating from engineering and medical are among the highest in India. A graph is given below which gives an overview of the total graduating engineers in the last 3 years.

There are several more career options for the science students after their class 12 exam. A complete list of career courses after class 12 are given in the tables below.

Top Courses after 12th Science:

Courses after 12th with PCM

Sl. No.	Course Name	Course Duration
1.	Engineering (B.E/ B.Tech)	4 years
2.	Integrated MSc	5 years
3.	Architecture (B.Arch)	5 years
4.	BCA	3 years
5.	B.Sc. in Nautical Science	3 years
6.	B.Sc. in Statistics	3 years
7.	Bachelor Programs in Economics	3 years

Courses after 12th with PCB

Sl. No.	Course Name	Course Duration
1.	MBBS	5.5 years
2.	BHMS (Homeopathy)	5.5 years
3.	BAMS (Ayurvedic)	5.5 years
4.	BUMS (Unani Medicine)	4.5 years
5.	BDS (Dental Surgery)	4 years
6.	BPT (Physiotherapy)	4.5 years
7.	B.VSc and AH (Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry)	5 years
8.	B.Sc. Nursing	4 years
9.	B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)	4 years
10.	BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science)	5.5 years (including 1 year internship)
11.	B.Sc in Biotechnology	3 years
12.	B.Sc. Home Science	3 years
13.	BMLT (Medical Lab Technology)	3 years
14.	BOT (Occupational Therapy)	4 years
15.	B.Sc. Dairy Technology	3 years

Common Courses after 12th For PCM and PCB

Sl. No.	Course Name	Course Duration
1.	B.Sc	3 years
2.	B.A	3 years
3.	B.Com	3 years
4.	Bachelor of Law (LLB)	3 years
5.	ICWA Program	8 to 18 months depending on the course
6.	Media/ Journalism Courses	3 years
7.	Hotel Management	3 years
8.	B.Com	3 years
9.	Graphic Designing Course	4 years
10.	BCA	3 years
11.	Defence sector	–
12.	Fashion Technology (Bachelor of Fashion Technology)	4 years
13.	CA Program	–
14.	Travel & Tourism Courses	3 years
15.	B.Ed	2 years
16.	Bachelor of Applied Science	3 years

Diploma Courses after class 12th science

Sl. No.	Course Name	Course Duration
1.	Web Designing	1-2 years
2.	Fashion Designing	1 year
3.	Graphic Designing	1 year
4.	Mass Communication	1 year
5.	Textile Designing	1 year
6.	Computer Hardware	1 year
7.	Diploma in Software Engineering	3 years
8.	Event Management	1 year
9.	Hospital & Health Care Management	1 year
10.	Animation Film Making	–

These are a few courses after 12th science that the students can take. There are numerous other career options for the science students in India. Students are also suggested to check the eligibility criteria and other respective details of the courses properly before applying.

To get more career-related assistance, keep visiting BYJU’S. At BYJU’S, students are also provided with exam papers, sample papers and question papers of different boards.

21 Best Courses After 12th for Commerce Students

May 27, 2019 HT BLOGS

Commerce is a popular stream among HSC (10+2) students in India. Having studied Commerce in Class 11th-12th allows candidates to choose from a multitude of courses at graduation level, paving the way for a range of career choices. One of the major benefits that Commerce students have over Arts students is that they are eligible for both Commerce and Arts courses.

Selection of courses after 12th for Commerce students, be it academic or vocational, at the time of college admissions is crucial. It must be an informed decision taken after having complete understanding of the course one is opting for.

Another point to note is that for Commerce students, while Accountancy, Business Studies and Economics are core subjects, Mathematics is optional. Thus, Commerce stream can be categorised into two groups: Commerce with Math and without Math. However, courses after 12th for both these categories are almost the same (barring a few courses in which Maths is mandatory at class 12 level). Students opting for Commerce without Maths may just have to put in extra effort in the chosen subject in their UG course.

Now the first question that comes to every student’s mind – Which course to select after Class 12 Commerce? While students are advised to select the course depending on individual aptitude and interest, Shiksha has put together extensive details of 21 courses that are most popular at undergraduate (UG) level on Shiksha, among students who have completed Class 12^th in Commerce. These details include course highlights, list of colleges across India offering that course, college reviews, top specializations, and frequently asked questions and answers about each course.

21 Top Courses After 12th Commerce | Career Options, Colleges, Exams

Details about Top Courses after 12^th for Commerce Students

BCom in Accounting and Commerce

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

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 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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Other popular courses Commerce students can pursue at UG level

BBA/BMS

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) is a precursor to Master in Business Management (MBA). BBA/BMS is the Bachelor’s degree undertaken to pursue a career in Business Management. Any candidate who has completed Class XII or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised board or university can pursue BBA/BMS.

Here is some useful information for aspirants looking to take up BBA/BMS:

BBA/BMS colleges in India
Popular cities: Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune
Popular specialisations: Retail, International Business, Sales and Marketing, Human Resources and Finance
BBA entrance exams
BBA/BMS college rankings

All about BBA/BMS

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BCA (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.

BCA entrance exams: BU-MAT, SET, GSAT
BCA in IT & Software college rankings
All about BCA in IT & Software

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Chartered Accountancy (CA)

Chartered Accountancy or CA is a course Commerce students can pursue to become Chartered Accountants. To pursue CA in India, the candidate needs to register with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Any candidate who has completed Class XII or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board or university can pursue CA.

Here is some useful information for aspirants looking to take up CA:

CA Institutes in India
ICAI Exam

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Company Secretary (CS)

Company Secretary or CS is a course Commerce students can pursue after Class XII to become Company Secretary. Any candidate who has completed Class XII or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board or university can pursue CS. To pursue the course and earn the CS degree the candidate has to register with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

Here is some useful information for aspirants looking to take up CS:

CS Institutes in India
ICSI Exam

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Commerce students also have the option to choose from various courses available to students After Class 12th Arts:

BA in Humanities & Social Sciences

BA is a bachelor’s degree in subjects related to social sciences, liberal arts and fine arts. BA is an undergraduate degree, one needs to have completed their 10+2 from Arts stream for this course. Apart from this, even Science and Commerce students are 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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BDes in Animation

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

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.

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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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BDes in Design

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.

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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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BSc in Hospitality & Travel

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.

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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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BSc 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.

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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.

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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, GATA

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BHM in Hospitality & Travel

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 qualification from any stream is eligible for the course.

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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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BA 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.

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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 Educations 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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Commerce students can also prepare and appear in competitive exams for Banking, Defence and Civil Services after completing Class XII to make a career in these sectors.

Choice of Colleges for Commerce Students

Having explored the course options available, you can move on to shortlist the best colleges you can aim to get into for UG studies. There are 1437 Accounting and Commerce colleges in India, as listed on Shiksha where you can find various Commerce courses being offered across colleges. Talking of the most popular courses for Commerce students which are BCom and BCom (H), you have the option of choosing from 1094 Accounting and Commerce colleges in India.

Jobs and Career Opportunities after 12th Commerce

There are numerous career opportunities for candidates who choose Commerce after class 12^th. Most of the jobs are in accounting, commerce, banking and finance domains. Below listed are a few job profiles and career opportunities after 12^th Commerce