Class 12 is the final stage of a student’s school life. After class 12, a student needs to decide his/her career path. One of the first steps in choosing the best courses after class 12 science is knowing what career options are available. Choosing the course after 12th standard is one of the most important and crucial decisions in a student’s life.
Courses after class 12 should be decided after lots of thinking and planning. Students must not choose anything carelessly as this will be the step that will decide their career. There are numerous courses available for students after their 12th standard science. But students must consider various factors like job scope, self-interest, opportunities, etc. while choosing their career path. Here are some of the best courses that students can consider after completing their Class 12 with Science.
MBBS
One of the most popular and most wanted courses that Biology students prefer after their Class 12 is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The course requires utmost dedication and perseverance as the duration of the course is about 5 and half years. MBBS is the basic degree for an aspiring doctor. As a career option, MBBS has a huge opportunity in India and around the world. Students aspiring to make a career in the medical field should prepare for various competitive exams like NEET. They should be strong in biology topics like respiratory system, cells, DNA, ecology, etc. so that they can get admission into one of the best medical colleges in India.
B.Sc
Students interested in pursuing a career in research or academics, a B.ScHons in subjects like Maths, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, etc. can help them achieve what they want. The duration of the course is 3 years. Students can further their prospects by going for a masters degree. After that, they can move on to the research field and can work as a research fellow in any of the reputed research institutes in the country. Some good B.Sc courses are listed below.
- Sc. Agriculture
- Sc. Forestry
- Sc. Horticulture
- Sc. Computer Science
- Sc. IT
- Sc. Physics
- Sc. Mathematics
- Sc. Chemistry
- Sc. Botany
- Sc. Zoology
- Sc. Hotel Management
- Sc. Sports Management
- Sc. Nautical Science
- Sc. Electronics and Communication
- Sc. Electronics
- Sc. Aviation
- Sc. Biotechnology
- Sc. Animation and Multimedia
B.Tech
Engineering or B.tech is one of the sought after career options in the country today. Students must have Chemistry, Physics, and Maths at their HSC level to opt for a B.Tech degree. The duration of the course is 4 years. Students can appear for competitive exams like JEE to get admission into a good engineering college. JEE aspirants should focus on important topics like permutation, probability, Ohm’s law, projectile motion, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, etc. After completing B.Tech students can also go for their M.Tech degree which is the masters degree course in engineering. The duration of M.Tech is 2 years. Some popular B.Tech branches are listed below.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- IT Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biotechnology Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Textile Engineering
- Marine Engineering
Armed Forces
There is nothing better than serving the country, and joining the armed force is the best way to do it. But there is an age limit for joining the armed force. Students must be 19 years or younger to appear for the armed force exam i.e. National Defence Academy (NDA). Students must have the passion to serve the country, ability to withstand mental and physical pressure, ability to take quick decisions, leadership qualities, and various other qualities to join the Indian National Army.
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