After 12 class there are many different types of professional courses in different universities which a student could pursue.
There are several reasons why you should opt for a conventional professional course. The first reason being ,they are time tested and proven to create an excellent career. Secondly, by doing a professional course you have more job opportunities than by doing a simple graduation degree course which is opted by many students.
So, here is the list of top 10 courses which you can pursue
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MBA is one of the best professional postgraduate degree courses in India for those who are interested in the field of Business , HR manager , Marketing manager ,International trade management , Finance manager, Operational management , Supply chain management, etc.
If you want to take admission in MBA , first you have to crack the entrance exam .These entrance exams are organised by different universities for admission in MBA .
- There are 8 main national level entrance exam in India .
- CAT
- CMAT
- MAT
- GMAT
- NMAT
- XAT
- SNAP
- ATMA
Many state level entrance exam are also conducted .
Eligibility
- You should have a bachelor degree in any course with an aggregate score of 60%.
- Fees charged by universities for MBA is different but on an average will be around 1 to 10 lakh.
- An MBA graduate can expect an average starting salary of INR 5 lakh per annum depending on their job role and the highest starting salary is INR 10 lakh per annum .
COMPUTER APPLICATION (BCA & MCA)
Bachelorof computer application ( BCA ) and Master of computer application (MCA) course is a 5 year integrated course opted by many students who are interested in the IT field The IT sector is one of the upcoming job opportunity sectors for both public and private .
Eligibility
- The candidate must have passed class 12th from a recognised board or equivalent for taking admission into BCA .
- Admission into BCA and MCA could be direct or by entrance exams depending on the university .
- Every industry today needs a tech worker whether it is healthcare , banking ,travel, research , etc . Being in IT industry , you are always a employed asset.
MEDICAL FIELD ( MBBS)
Bachelor of Medicine and bachelor of surgery ( MBBS) is a 5.5 year course including internship .It is the most respected and high salary paid job. But it is also one of the toughest courses.
Eligibility
This course requires physics, chemistry, and biology as a compulsory subject in class 12th. Percentage required in class 12th is according to the category of the student.
Compulsory entrance exam for MBBS is NEET .Candidates should have a minimum age of 17 years for appearing in NEET exam .After cracking the entrance exam , MCI ( Medical council of India ) released cut off for different categories and after counselling ,seats are allotted to students.
SALARY of a MBBS graduate depends on the city means in metro cities freshers get upto 70-80k but in other cities it could be 35-40k.
ENGINEERING
This field has many branches according to its work. As its branches are many , so courses are available for different-different sectors. For example – Aeronautical engineering , Biomedical engineering , Civil engineering , Computer science engineering , Mechanical engineering , etc .
Eligibility
There is no minimum age limit but you should have completed your 12th class board exams from a recognised board or equivalent having physics ,chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects. Percentage required is according to the category of candidate.
Entrance exam for engineering is JEE ( Joint Entrance Examination) through which you get admitted to IIT,NIT,MIT,IIIT , etc .
Many private universities conduct their own entrance exam .
LAW
As it is the most fundamental part of our constitution, so the Law course is a prestigious course.
LLB is the most common course opted by students after 12th who are interested in law. It is a bachelor degree program .Master in law is done in many disciplines like LLM,Business law, MBA-LLM,MBL-LLM, etc .
Students can do an integrated course of 5 years after their 12th like BA-LLB , B sc. LLB , B com. LLB, e t c .
Entrance exam for law is CLAT ( Common Law Admission Test) and many other entrance exams are also conducted by different universities .
ARTS PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
Both fields help us to understand the behaviour , emotions , mentality , relationship of human beings . This field demand is increasing because of increasing concern over mental health and wellbeing . Psychology and sociology students can create their future in career counselling ,marriage counselling ,psychiatric social worker, rehab counsellor e t c .
Nowadays psychology has become a subject in many schools so you can become a teacher.
PHARMACY
Technique and science of preparing and dispensing drugs are known as the pharmacy . Medicines play a crucial role in medical management and overall healthcare programming.
Courses after 12th to become pharmacist are B Pharm , Pharm D and D Pharm . Specialisation in pharmacy include pharmaceutics, industrial pharmacy, pharmacology , pharmaceutical biotechnology e t c .
NURSING
Nurses are the key element of the health sector , as they keep the whole domain running. The scope of nursing is very high as people need health care everywhere.
To pursue a career in nursing you need to have sound knowledge of medicine as well as a quick decision making up your mind in a critical situation.
B .sc nursing is the course after 12 to become a nurse but for a specialization you have to do a master degree course like M.sc in nursing and health , M.sc in nursing studies etc.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed) OR MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed)
Teaching is one of the most respected professions with many responsibilities of students . Teaching does not require only personality qualities but education qualification too is one of the main requirements. Many students pursue teaching as a profession , for this you have to complete your graduation and then complete B.ED. Different entrance exams are conducted according to the post of teacher.
Salary in the teaching profession is quite good as a lecturer and professor.
HOSPITALITY
The management of the service sector in the hotel industry according to the needs of clients is hotel management . The management of the luxurious hotels , resorts , restaurants e t c are managed by the chief executive of that hotel.
Hotel management profession can be employed in many field like Chef , Waiting staff ,Cook , housekeeping manager , catering , etc .
The best salary package in this field is that of cruise ship manager or in top hotels like Taj hotel , Oberoi hotel, Rajbagh palace, Amanbagh etc.