Best courses after Class 12, categorized by Science, Commerce, and Arts, along with popular career options for each stream:

 Here's a breakdown of the best courses after Class 12, categorized by Science, Commerce, and Arts, along with popular career options for each stream:

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🔬 After Class 12 – Science Stream

A. With PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Math)

Popular Courses:

• B.Tech/BE (Engineering – Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science, etc.)

• B.Arch (Architecture)

• B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Statistics, etc.)

• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)

• NDA (for Indian Armed Forces)

Career Options:

• Engineer (various fields)

• Architect

• Data Analyst / Statistician

• Software Developer

• Defense Officer

B. With PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Popular Courses:

• MBBS (Medicine)

• BDS (Dentistry)

• BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homeopathy), BUMS (Unani)

• B.Sc (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Nursing, etc.)

• BPT (Physiotherapy), BOT (Occupational Therapy)

Career Options:

• Doctor / Dentist / Surgeon

• Pharmacist

• Biotechnologist

• Nurse / Paramedic

• Research Scientist

C. With PCMB (All four subjects)

More flexibility – Eligible for all PCM and PCB courses.

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💼 After Class 12 – Commerce Stream

Popular Courses:

• B.Com (General, Accounting, Finance)

• BBA/BMS (Business Administration/Management)

• CA (Chartered Accountancy)

• CS (Company Secretary)

• CMA (Cost Management Accounting)

• BAF (Accounting & Finance), BFM (Financial Markets)

• Economics (Hons)

Career Options:

• Chartered Accountant

• Investment Banker

• Financial Analyst

• Entrepreneur / Manager

• Business Consultant

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🎨 After Class 12 – Arts/Humanities Stream

Popular Courses:

• BA (English, History, Political Science, Psychology, etc.)

• Journalism and Mass Communication

• BFA (Fine Arts)

• BSW (Social Work)

• Hotel Management

• Fashion Design / Interior Design

Career Options:

• Journalist / Editor

• Psychologist / Counselor

• Civil Services (UPSC, State PSC)

• Lawyer (via BA + LLB)

• Content Writer / Digital Marketer

• Designer (Fashion, Interior, Graphics)

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🌐 Other Popular & Interdisciplinary Options (Open to All Streams)

• Law: 5-year Integrated LLB (BA LLB, BBA LLB)

• Design: NIFT, NID, UID for Fashion/Product Design

• Hotel Management: BHM, Hospitality courses

• Animation/VFX/Gaming

• Foreign Languages / Translation

• Event Management

• Airline, Tourism & Travel Management