What after 12th? Hey congratulations first of all, it’s a life achievement, after all! You have just class 12th and there may be a number of thoughts running through your mind including what graduation courses after 12th are available?
Are you thinking about walking right into a cubicle after college or burying yourself into theses again? What after class 12th? Do you have any ideas of your own or just wandering around collecting titbits?
Don’t worry by the end of this post you will be able to have all your answers.
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How to discover the right graduation course?
Choosing the right graduation courses after 12th may seem daunting. Breaking it into steps and looking at it using a detailed analysis method makes it easier. Here are a few steps for those trying to choose the best course:

List of popular graduation courses after 12th
Following is the list of popular graduation courses after 12th:
MBBS
- Educational Requirements – Class 11-12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies
- Top Recruiters – AIIMS, Max, Fortis, Apollo, etc; or can opt for private practice.
- Average Salary – Rs.5-8 lakhs per annum
BE/B.Tech Computer Engineering/ B. Sc. Statistics or Mathematics
- Educational Requirements – Class 11-12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Commerce with Maths or Arts/ Economics with MathsÂ
- Top Recruiters – Amazon, P&G, Microsoft, Wipro, Apple, etc.
- Average Salary – Rs.6-10 lakhs per annum
B. Tech/BE in Computer or IT/ B. Sc in Economics/Mathematics/ Statistics or relevant industry experience
- Educational Requirements – Class 11-12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Commerce with Maths or Arts/ Economics with MathsÂ
- Top Recruiters – IBM, ITC Infotech, Accenture, Apple, Google, etc
- Average Salary – Rs.8-12 lakhs per annum
Bachelor’s degree in Banking/ Finance/ Economics/Business Administration
- Educational Requirements – Class 11-12th with PCM or Commerce with Maths or Arts/ Economics with Maths
- Top Recruiters – Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, CitiGroup, etc.
- Average Salary – Rs.7-10 lakhs per annum
LLB/BA LLB/B.Sc. LLB/Integrate LLB
- Educational Requirements – Class 11-12th with PCM or PCB or Commerce or ArtsÂ
- Top Recruiters – PSUs & Govt. Organizations, ICICI Bank, Wipro, Infosys, E&Y, etc.
- Average Salary – Rs.5-10 lakhs per annum
Bachelor’s degree in any field – Obtain Digital Marketing Certificate
- Educational Requirements – Class 11-12 with PCB/M or Commerce or ArtsÂ
- Top Recruiters – Accenture, Google, Cognizant Technology Solutions, TCS, Amazon, IBM, Zoho, etc.
- Average Salary – Rs. 6-7 lakhs per annum
BBA/BMS/B. Com/ PG Diploma in management
- Educational Requirements – Class 11-12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology or Commerce or ArtsÂ
- Top Recruiters – Amazon, Apple, BCG, Deloitte, JP Morgan, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, etc
- Average Salary – Rs. 5-8 lakhs per annum
BCA/ BFA (Animation), or graduation in any other relevant field
- Educational Requirements – Class 11-12 with PCM/B or Commerce or Arts
- Top Recruiters – DNEG, Amazon, Redchillies VFX, Accenture, DQ Entertainment, Green Gold Animation, Technicolor, NDTV, IBN7, NY VFXwaala, Cosmos Maya, etc.
- Average Salary – Rs. 5-7 lakhs per annum
A few more best ug courses after 12th are:
- Chartered Accountant
- Company Secretary
- Therapist (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
- Civil Services
- Commercial Pilot
- Web Designing
- Game Designing
Top graduation courses after 12th arts
Following is the list of graduation courses after 12th arts:
- B. Des in Animation/Design
- BA in Arts (Fine/ Visual/ Performing)
- Bachelor in Hospitality & Travel/Animation/Humanities & Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Fashion Design
- BJ – Bachelor of Journalism
- BBA – Bachelors in Business Administration
- BCA (IT and Software)
- BCom in Accounting and Commerce
- BFA – Bachelor of Fine Arts
- BHM in Hospitality & Travel
- BJMC – Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication
- BMM – Bachelor in Mass Media
- BSc in Hospitality & Travel/Design
- Integrated BA LLB
- LLB
Popular graduation courses after 12th PCM
Here is the list of popular graduation courses after 12th arts:
- B. Tech
- Biotechnology
- Food Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Genetic Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Electronics
- B. Sc
- Physics
- Chemists
- Mathematics
- Aviation
- Home Science
- Robotics
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Nautical Sciences
- Data Science/ Data Analytics
- Actuarial Sciences
- Economics
- Finance
- Environmental Studies
- Hotel Management
- B. Des Product Design/Industrial Design/Vehicle Design
- B. Planning
- BA in Hotel Management/Retail Management/Fashion Merchandising and Marketing/Travel and Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Business Economics
- BCA – Bachelor of Computer Application and Computer Science
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology
- Bachelor of International Business and Finance/Management Studies/Banking and Insurance
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Entrepreneurship/ Marketing/Sales
- Chartered Accountancy (CA)
- Commercial Pilot License
- Company Secretary (CS)
- Nautical Science/ Merchant Navy Training
Other popular ug courses after 12th science
Few more popular graduation courses after 12th science are:
- BE. /BTech
- MBBS
- Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
- BSc (IT & Software)
- Post Basic Nursing – B. Sc. Nursing
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)
- Certificate in Digital Marketing
- Diploma in –
- Computer Technology
- IT
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Computer Hardware Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Textile Designing
- Fashion Designing
- Drawing and Painting
- Dress Designing
- Computer Hardware
- Air Hostess
- Event Management
Common graduation courses after 12th PCB
Following are the frequently pursued graduation courses after 12th PCB:
- Bachelor/BTech Biotechnology
- BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
- BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- BNYS – Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science
- BS/Bachelor of Arts [Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics/Biology/Biotechnology, Microbiology, etc]
- BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
- BSc/Bachelor’s in
- Applied Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Environmental Management
- Forensic Science
- Microbiology
- Occupational Therapy
- Physics
- Radiology
- Veterinary Science
- Viticulture
- Zoology
- Integrated BTech-MTech Biotechnology
- MBBS
- Diploma in
- Agriculture
- Elementary Education
- Environmental Science
- Fashion Communication
- Hotel Management
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
Epilogue
Let’s talk if your doubts aren’t settled and you still don’t have an answer to what graduation courses after 12th you may consider.
But let me tell you, don’t get into the trap of judgement. Maybe, one of your friends will be instantly & meteorically successful and you will hate them a little at first and gradually more! The real world is more than what your cranky seniors have always told you.
In case, you feel indecisive or confused, do dial us up. At iDreamCareer with the help of our Career Counselling and Guidance Services and educational counsellor, we try to help young confused minds from 9th class, 10th class, class 11, class 12 with an aim to select their most-suited career choices.
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