The Best Courses after 12th – For Science, Commerce and Arts Students

Best Courses after 12th – For Science, Commerce and Arts Students

This guide on best courses after 12th will help students of science (PCM & PCB), commerce, as well as arts in devising their educational and career path. The article covers top colleges, course fees, job profiles, and salaries.

During the school years, you didn’t need to question what you would do in your next year or semester. However, leaving school is a completely new experience in which you will have to think about and choose the right courses after 12th for a successful career ahead.

Before making your choice, you must define your career goal. To do this, ask yourself where you see yourself in the future and what type of work you would like to do.

We have categorized this article into four segments to help you pick the right course after school. You can take your pick depending on your interest and career aspirations.

How to Choose the Right Course after 12th?

To have a successful and gratifying career, it is crucial that you make the right decision after 12th. Choosing the right course after the 12th is tricky and needs a lot of research. To ensure that you make the right choice, you should – Figure out which course you want to pick up
Research about the top institutes and universities offering those courses, ratings of the course, fee structure, and the ranking of the course at the national level
Explore the subject matter and syllable of the course and figure out if that course interests you and is relevant to your career goals
Research the available career choices available and salaries for your course of interest

Top Courses after 12th – Science

There are two divisions for science students; one is PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Maths), and another is PCB (Physics, Chemistry & Biology). Students are often confused about what else to pursue apart from engineering and medical streams. We have curated some options that PCM and PCB students can consider. Let’s start with PCM.

Courses After 12th – PCM

Suppose you have completed your 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. In that case, you can either go for engineering, apply for defense training at the National Defence Academy, or even take up a B.Sc. degree and go for higher studies. Whatever your goal is, ensure that you are preparing well enough to crack the entrance examinations and secure good ranks to achieve your interest.

Below we have listed some of the popular courses after 12th PCM –

Bachelor in Technology/ Engineering

In India, over 4200 colleges, including government and private colleges, offer B.Tech or B.E degrees in subjects like Computer Science, Mechanical, Electronics, Tele-Communication, Metallurgy, AI & Machine Learning, Electrical, Civil, Information Technology, etc. We have listed the top 10 B.tech colleges in India.

Top B.Tech Colleges

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
IIT Chennai	₹ 8.19 Lakh
IIT Delhi	₹ 8.47 Lakh
IIT Bombay	₹ 8.33 Lakh
IIT Kanpur	₹ 8.38 Lakh
IIT Kharagpur	₹ 8.32 Lakh
IIT Roorkee	₹ 8.58 Lakh
IIT Guwahati	₹ 8.56 Lakh
IIT Hyderabad	₹ 8.93 Lakh
NIT Trichy	₹ 5.63 Lakh
NIT Surathkal	₹ 5.53 Lakh

Admission Criteria

To seek admission to engineering colleges, you must crack the national or state-level entrance exam for the respective college. 

• Below are some of the popular Btech entrance exams. JEE Main 
• Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 
• Karnataka Common Entrance Test
• Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test
• Central Universities Common Entrance Test
• Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam
• West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam
• Gujarat Common Entrance Test
• Manipal Entrance Test
• SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam

Top Job Profiles & Average Salaries

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Software Developer	₹ 3.9 Lakhs to ₹ 25.0 Lakhs
Civil Engineer	₹ 1.5 Lakhs to ₹ 7.0 Lakhs
Electrical Engineer	₹ 1.5 Lakhs to ₹ 8.0 Lakhs
Marine Engineer	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 24.0 Lakhs
Aeronautical Engineer	₹ 0.2 Lakhs to ₹ 24.4 Lakhs
Automobile Engineer	₹ 0.2 Lakhs to ₹ 5.5 Lakhs
Telecommunication Engineer	₹ 1.8 Lakhs to ₹ 15.0 Lakhs
Robotics Engineer	₹ 1.8 Lakhs to ₹ 7.2 Lakhs
Mechanical Engineer	₹ 1.2 Lakhs to ₹ 7.5 Lakhs
Electronics & Communication Engineer	₹ 0.2 Lakhs to ₹ 12.1 Lakhs
Marine Engineer	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 24.0 Lakhs

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Bachelor of Science is another option for the PCM students to take up after 12th. You can take up specialized degree programs in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science, IT, Animation & Multimedia, etc.

Top B.Sc Colleges (PCM) in India

Below are the top-ranking B.Sc colleges in India that you can consider applying for after 12th. Admission to these degree courses is through entrance tests or marks cut-off. You should enquire about the admission process before applying to the program of your interest.

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
Miranda House, Delhi	Rs 59,400/-
Lady Sriram College for Women, Delhi	Rs 63,870/-
Loyola College, Chennai	Rs 1,44,000/-
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata	Rs 60,500/-
Jesus & Mary College (JMC), Delhi	Rs 49,800/-
St. Stephen’s College, Delhi	Rs 1,21,005/-
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore	Rs 49,800/-
Hindu College, Delhi	Rs 49,770/-
Hans Raj College, Delhi	Rs 59,200/-

Career Opportunities

After the B.Sc course, you can work in both science & non-science fields. The career growth opportunities and salary packages for science graduates are satisfactory, if not high. However, you would need to pursue higher education (specialized postgraduation programs, M.Sc or MBA) to be more job-ready.

You can also prepare for competitive exams to secure a government job.

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Customer Care Executive	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 3.2 Lakhs
Scientific Assistant	₹ 1.7 Lakhs to ₹ 9.0 Lakhs
Research Analyst	₹ 1.7 Lakhs to ₹ 8.3 Lakhs
Statistician	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹3.9 Lakhs
IT Analyst	₹ 1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs
Network Engineer	₹1.1 Lakhs to 3.4 Lakhs
System Engineer	₹ 1.9 Lakhs to ₹ 4.0 Lakhs
Lab Assistant	₹0.2 Lakh to ₹1.9 Lakhs

NDA

Defense services are among the most prestigious jobs. NDA opens doors to the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force. If you have studied PCM at 12th level, it can be a perfect opportunity to serve the nation. The Union Public Service Commission conducts the NDA entrance test twice a year.

EligibilityAge limit of applicants must be between 16.5 – 19.5 years.
Unmarried males and females can apply for the NDA entrance exams.

NDA Wing	Educational Qualification
Indian Army	12th with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized board
Indian Air Force & Indian Navy	12th with a minimum of 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics from a recognized board.

NDA 1 2023 Exam Date

Events	NDA 1 Exam Date 2023
NDA 1 2023 notification	December 21, 2022
NDA 1 2023 form filling date	December 21, 2022, to January 10, 2023
NDA 1 Exam 2023	April 16, 2023
NDA 1 Result 2023	May 2023

NDA 2 Exam Date 2023

Events	NDA 2 Exam Date 2023
NDA 2 2023 notification	May 17, 2023
NDA 2 2023 application form	May 17 – June 6, 2023
NDA 2 Exam 2023	September 3, 2023

Admission Process

You must undergo a written examination and a 5-day SSB (Service Selection Board) interview. After you clear both tests, you will have to clear Medical tests so that you are deemed fit for further training,

NDA Course

The program lasts 3 years, and you would get a Bachelor’s Degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Post that, you would need to choose your specialization. 

Below are the respective institutes you would join as cadets after completing your Bachelor’s degree.

• Indian Army – Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
• Indian Air Force – Air Force Academy, Hyderabad 
• Indian Navy – Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala 

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) is a full-time 5-year program. This course is focused on using technology and engineering for the professional practice of architecture. In B. Arch, you will learn how to plan, design, and construct architectural structures using appropriate techniques.

Eligibility

Applicants must complete at least 10+2 from a recognized board with 50% aggregate marks.

Entrance Exams

Below are the top entrance exams for admission to B. Arch in India.National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NAAT)

• JEE Main Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)
• JEE Advanced AAT 
• Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE)
• Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) 

Top B.Arch Colleges

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
IIT Roorkee	₹ 10.71 Lakh
IIT Kharagpur	₹ 10.39 Lakh
NIT Calicut	₹ 6.78 Lakh
School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi	₹ 1.67 Lakh
CEPT University	₹ 16.00 Lakh
School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal	₹ 2.50 Lakh
NIT Trichy	₹ 7.07 Lakh
Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia	₹ 55,750

Top Job Profiles & Average Salaries

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Architecture Designer	₹ 1.1 Lakhs to ₹ 24.4 Lakhs
Architecture Engineer	₹ 2.6 Lakhs to ₹ 33.5 Lakhs
Project Architect	₹ 2.3 Lakhs to ₹ 20.0 Lakhs
Art Director	₹ 4.2 Lakhs to ₹ 18.5 Lakhs
Building Contractor	₹ 2.1 Lakhs to ₹ 30.0 Lakhs
Landscape Architect	₹ 3.5 Lakhs to ₹ 16.4 Lakhs
Interior Designer	₹ 0.4 Lakhs to ₹ 6.5 Lakhs

Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training program

CPL training program is a very popular career option among students with PCM in class 12th.

CPL Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must have cleared 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as the main subjects. S/he must be 17 years of age.

CPL Licensing

To qualify for licensure, you would need to complete 200 Hours of Flight Training on a training Aircraft, including different hours of training on a Single Engine and Multi-Engine Aircraft. The CPL is issued after a candidate clears the training program from any Institute recognized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

• Top Commercial Pilot Training InstitutesIndira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)
• Bombay Flying Club
• Madhya Pradesh Flying Club (MPFC)
• National Flying Training Institute (NFTI)
• Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics Ltd. ( AAA)
• Rajiv Gandhi Academy of Aviation Technology
• Government Flying Training School

Commercial Pilot Salaries

The average starting salary of a commercial pilot in India is ₹ 1 Lakhs. They can earn up to ₹ 83.7 Lakhs with experience. As per Ambitionbox, the average annual salary of a commercial pilot in India is ₹ 16.4 Lakhs.

Courses After 12th PCB

We have curated some course options for the students completing their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

To become a doctor, you first need to clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test UG (NEET-UG) Entrance Exam. Based on the NEET score, you can opt for specializations like General Surgery, Cardiology, Nephrology, Gynaecology, Oncology, Endocrinology, etc.

Eligibility

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English (PCBE) with at least 50% marks for the General category and 40% for the reserved category from a recognized board. The minimum age criteria are 17 years.

Top MBBS Colleges in India

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
AIIMS Delhi – All India Institute of Medical Sciences	₹ 7,326
Christian Medical College, Vellore	₹ 1.59 Lakh
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences	₹ 12,200
Banaras Hindu University	₹ 1.34 Lakh
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow	₹ 2.46 Lakh
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	₹ 70.89 Lakh
Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Delhi	₹ 2.10 Lakh
Madras Medical College, Chennai	₹ 68,018

Doctor’s Salaries in India

Ambitionbox suggests that the average salary band of doctors in India is ₹ 0.5 Lakhs to ₹ 12.0 Lakhs, with an average annual salary of ₹ 6.0 Lakhs.

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

BAMS is an undergraduate alternate medicine degree program that covers the concepts of Ayurveda in treating patients using natural elements. It is a 5-year degree program.

Eligibility

You should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English (PCBE) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board. The minimum age criteria are 17 years.

• BAMS Entrance ExaminationsNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG)
• Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM)
• Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IU CET) 
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University Common Entrance Test (BVP CET) 

Top BAMS Colleges in India National Institute Of Ayurveda

• Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University
• Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University
• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
• Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College
• Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College

Ayurvedic Doctor’s Salaries in India

The salaries of an Ayurvedic Doctor in India range from ₹ 3.0 Lakhs to ₹ 7.2 Lakhs, with an average annual salary of ₹3.6 Lakhs per year, suggests Ambitionbox.

B.Pharma

B. Pharma is a job-oriented course after 12th Science. The course covers concepts of medicinal drugs, pharmaceutical engineering, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, etc. The duration of B.Pharma courses is four years

B. Pharma Eligibility

To seek admission in B.Pharma, you must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/Biology with a minimum of 50% marks. Students with a three-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) are also eligible for admission in B.Pharma.

Top B.Pharma Colleges in India

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences	₹ 7,326
Jamia Hamdard	₹ 4.80 Lakh
Panjab University (PUCHD)	₹ 59,755
BITS Pilani	₹ 19.19 Lakh
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)	₹ 1.54 Lakh
ICT Mumbai – Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	₹ 3.41 Lakh
JSS College of Pharmacy	₹ 5.78 Lakh
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy	₹ 12.22 Lakh
Amity University, Noida	₹ 8.00 Lakh

Top Job Profiles & Average Salaries

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Drug inspector	₹ 1.5 Lakhs to ₹ 7 Lakhs
Pharmacist	₹ 1.6 Lakhs to ₹ 3.5 Lakhs
Medical Transcriptionist	₹ 0.5 Lakhs to ₹ 4.9 Lakhs
Drug Therapist	₹ 2.3 Lakhs to ₹ 3.0 Lakhs.
Quality Control Associate	₹ 1.9 Lakhs to ₹ 8.0 Lakhs
Drug Technician	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 20.0 Lakhs
Pathological lab scientist	₹ 0.2 Lakhs to ₹ 4.5 Lakhs
Pharmaceutical marketer	₹ 1.1 Lakhs to ₹ 5 Lakhs
Medical Underwriter	₹ 2.1 Lakhs to ₹ 7.5 Lakhs

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

You can take up specialized biological science degree programs in the following subjects after 12th – Zoology

• Botany
• Biochemistry
• Nutrition
• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Ecology 
• Biophysics
• Forensic Science

Top B.Sc Colleges (PCB) in India

Below are the top-ranking B.Sc colleges in India that you can consider applying for after 12th. Admission to these degree courses is through entrance tests or marks cut-off. You should enquire about the admission process before applying to the program of your interest.

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
Miranda House, Delhi	Rs 59,400/-
Lady Sriram College for Women, Delhi	Rs 63,870/-
Loyola College, Chennai	Rs 1,44,000/-
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata	Rs 60,500/-
Jesus & Mary College (JMC), Delhi	Rs 49,800/-
St. Stephen’s College, Delhi	Rs 1,21,005/-
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore	Rs 49,800/-
Hindu College, Delhi	Rs 49,770/-
Hans Raj College, Delhi	Rs 59,200/-

Top Job Profiles & Average Salaries

You are suggested to go for higher education in the field of biological sciences. You can grab a job role after completing your graduation but the growth prospects and salaries would be limited. Job opportunities are available in agricultural research services, biotechnology companies, botanical surveys, clinical research organizations, educational institutes, ICAR & ICMR institutes, etc.

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Research scientist	₹ 3.3 Lakhs to ₹ 15.0 Lakhs
Pharmacologist	₹ 0.1 Lakhs to ₹ 9.8 Lakhs
Ecologist	₹ 2.0 Lakhs to ₹ 3.8 Lakhs
Biotechnologist	₹ 0.2 Lakhs to ₹ 6.4 Lakhs
Forensic scientist	₹ 2.1 Lakhs to ₹ 8.1 Lakhs
Marine biologist	₹ 3.0 Lakhs to ₹ 5.1 Lakhs
Microbiologist	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 5.3 Lakhs
Laboratory technician	₹ 0.2 Lakhs to ₹ 4.2 Lakhs

Bachelors of Physiotherapy (BPT)

BPT is a four-year undergraduate program for students completing their 10+2 with PCB. You will also have to complete six months of mandatory internship.

Eligibility

To enroll in BPT programs, you need to secure a minimum of 50% marks in 10+12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board. There is no specified national-level entrance exam for BPT Admissions.

Top BPT colleges in India

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
Jamia Hamdard University	₹ 22,130
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai	₹ 125,000
King George’s Medical University	₹ 1,36,000
NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy	₹ 3,60,000
St Johns Medical College, Bangalore	₹ 616,100
Christian Medical College [CMC], Ludhiana	₹ 94,550

Average Salaries of Physiotherapists in India

Ambitionbox suggests that the average salary range of physiotherapists in India is ₹ 0.3 Lakhs to ₹ 5.0 Lakhs, with an average annual salary of ₹ 2.6 Lakhs.

Top Courses After 12th – Commerce

In recent years, commerce has gained much popularity among 10+2 students. A range of courses are available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and the career options are immense. Let’s see which are the top courses in Commerce after 12th.

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) & Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (BAF)

The Bachelor of commerce course mainly comprises core subjects of Accountancy, Business Studies, and Economics. Mathematics is an optional subject, and courses are available as Commerce with Mathematics and Commerce without Mathematics

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (BAF) is a 3-year undergraduate program that covers in-depth knowledge about accounting and finance. Teaching is imparted through classroom coaching, seminars, projects, industrial visits, conferences, etc.

B.Com Eligibility

B.Com courses usually require 50% marks in 12th or equivalent from a recognized board.

BAF Eligibility

To seek admission in Bachelors in Finance and Accounting program, the applicant should have passed their 10+2 exam with science or commerce with a minimum of 50% marks. There is no specified national-level entrance exam for BAF. However, some colleges do conduct entrance tests for admissions.

Top Commerce Colleges in India

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi	₹30,000
Hindu College, University of Delhi	₹ 54,780
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi	₹ 61,110
Hansraj College, University of Delhi	₹ 62,835
Loyola College	₹ 37,950
Christ University	₹ 2.45 Lakh
Ramjas College, University of Delhi	₹ 43,485
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai	₹ 13,233

Chartered Accountancy

Chartered Accountancy is a five-year program covering auditing, taxation, and accounting. The course is conducted by the ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India), New Delhi, and is one of the promising options in commerce. After completing the Chartered Accountancy course, you can work as a chartered accountant, financial officer, controller, chief accountant, auditor or tax adviser, financial consultant, accounting expert or financial manager, etc.

Chartered Accountancy Eligibility

To pursue the Chartered Accountancy course, you should have completed 10+2 and registered with the Board of Studies for four months study period after CA registration. You will only be able to appear for the Foundation examination after you fulfill both criteria.

About ICAI CA Exam

• The ICAI conducts Chartered Accountancy exams and certifies the candidate as a qualified Chartered Accountant after successfully completing the three-level course. 
• The exams conducted by ICAI include – The CA Foundation Examination 
• The CA Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence or IPC) Examination
• The CA Final Examination

Top Courses After 12th – Arts

Contrary to what many people think, the rate of graduates in arts who end up working in fields related to their studies is quite large. There are increased possibilities in terms of job opportunities in Arts.

Fields like digital marketing, UI & UX design, business development, sales, entertainment and media, event management, retail, etc., are some industries that hire professionals with a degree in Arts.

Below are some of the most popular courses in Arts that you can consider taking up after the 12th.

Integrated Law (B.A + L.L.B) Course

You can pursue the 5-year integrated BA LLB course that can be taken up by the students completing 10+2 from any domain.

BA LLB Eligibility

The applicant must have secured an aggregate minimum of 50% or above in 10+2 or equivalent.

Top BA LLB Colleges

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore	₹ 213,975
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University (NALSAR), Hyderabad	₹ 242,000
NLUD- National Law University, Delhi	₹ 138,000
National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur	₹ 259,000
Faculty of Law – Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi	₹ 2,206

Top Job Profiles & Average Salaries

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Criminal Lawyer	₹ 0.3 Lakhs to ₹ 9.3 Lakhs
Corporate Lawyer	₹ 2.0 Lakhs to ₹ 31.0 Lakhs
IPR Lawyer	₹ 2.1 Lakhs to ₹ 22.8 Lakhs
Legal Advisor	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 14.0 Lakhs
Litigation Lawyer	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 10.0 Lakhs
Legal Associate	₹ 2.0 Lakhs to ₹ 7.3 Lakhs

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

BBA is a three-year professional undergraduate business management program. The course helps students learn managerial and entrepreneurial skills. Students from any background can take up BBA courses.

Top Colleges

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
NMIMS, Mumbai	Rs. 8,29,000
IIM Rohtak	Rs. 32.53,000
IIFT Delhi	Rs. 18,25,000
Loyola College	Rs. 1,40,000
Christ University	Rs. 5,10,000

Top Job Profiles & Average Salaries

Job opportunities for BBA pass-outs are available across domains like business management, operations, marketing sales, etc. However, you are recommended to take up a Master in Business Management for a better future and high-paying salaries. Below are some of the job profiles after BBA.

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Marketing Executive	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 5.5 Lakhs
Business Development Executive	₹ 2.0 Lakhs to ₹ 8.0 Lakhs
Sales Executive	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 4.5 Lakhs
Market Research Analyst	₹ 1.7 Lakhs to ₹ 8.0 Lakhs
Management Trainee	₹ 2.0 Lakhs to ₹ 15.0 Lakhs
Advertising Executive	₹ 2.0 Lakhs to ₹ 3.6 Lakhs
Investment Banker	₹ 2.0 Lakhs to ₹ 28.3 Lakhs

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)

Bachelor of Hotel Management is a three-year undergraduate program that covers the basics of hospitality and related domains like public relations, customer service, sales, etc.

Top CollegesWelcomgroup Graduate School Of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal
Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bangalore
MS Ramaiah College of Hotel Management, Bangalore
Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore
Christ University, Bangalore
International School Of Hospitality And Tourism (ISHT), Kolkata

Top Job Profiles & Average Salaries

The hotel industry is a highly paying domain, and the demands for skilled hotel management professionals are very high. You can start your career as an intern, learn business skills and take a full-time job. We have listed some job profiles you can take up after BHM.

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Chef	₹ 0.6 Lakhs to ₹ 20 Lakhs
Guest Relations Executive	₹ 0.3 Lakhs to ₹ 4.6 Lakhs
Front Desk Officer	₹ 0.1 Lakhs to ₹ 2.9 Lakhs
Conference Centre Executive	₹ 1.5 Lakhs to ₹ 8.7 Lakhs
Event Planner/co-coordinator	₹ 1.5 Lakhs to ₹ 9.1 Lakhs
Catering Officer	₹ 0.3 Lakhs to ₹ 12 Lakhs

Bachelor of Fashion Designing (BFD)

A Bachelor’s in Fashion Design is popular for students from various domains. You will learn about the developments of the fashion industry, fashion illustration, technical sketching, garment design, CAD, etc. in a bachelor’s in the fashion design program.

Top Fashion Design Colleges

Name of the Institute	Average Fee
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi	₹ 12.78 Lakh
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai	₹ 11.09 Lakh
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore	₹ 11.55 Lakh
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Patna	₹ 12.78 Lakh
Symbiosis Institute of Design	₹ 16.20 Lakh

Top Fashion Design Job Profiles & Average Salaries

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Fashion Designer	₹ 0.4 Lakhs to ₹ 8.0 Lakhs
Retail Product Manager	₹ 12 Lakhs to ₹ 34 Lakhs
Store Manager	₹ 2.1 Lakhs to ₹ 8.5 Lakhs
Fashion Stylist	₹ 1.6 Lakhs to ₹ 7.9 Lakhs
Textile Designer	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 8.0 Lakhs
Footwear Designer	₹ 0.2 Lakhs to ₹ 8.2 Lakhs

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts program covers the concepts of visual and performing arts. It includes topics like painting, sculpturing, graphic design, literature, animation, dance, theatrics, music, etc. It is a 3 or 4-year course that includes hands-on experiential tasks, and the use of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

Top BFA CollegesInternational Institute of Fine Arts

• Jamia Millia Islamia University
• University of Delhi
• Sir JJInstitute of Applied Art, Mumbai
• Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya
• VNSGU Surat 
• College of Art Delhi University
• Alliance School of Liberal Arts, Bangalore

Top Job Profiles & Salaries

BFA graduates can look for job opportunities across industries like media and entertainment, marketing, PR, design, publication, art galleries, and educational institutions. 

Popular job roles are –

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Graphic Designer	₹ 1.1 Lakhs to ₹ 6.5 Lakhs
Multimedia Programmer	₹ 1.9 Lakhs to ₹ 11.8 Lakhs
3D Artist	₹ 2 Lakhs to ₹ 3.1 Lakhs
Animator	₹ 0.3 Lakhs to ₹ 8.9 Lakhs
UI & UX Designer	₹ 5.0 Lakhs to ₹ 27.0 Lakhs
Concept Artist	₹ 0.4 Lakhs to ₹ 13.1 Lakhs
Motion Graphic Artist	₹ 1.9 Lakhs to ₹ 9.0 Lakhs

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

BA is among the most common undergraduate degree programs offered by universities across India and can be taken up by students from all backgrounds. Students can pursue different specializations like English, Hindi, History, Psychology, Economics, Maths, Media & Journalism, etc.

Top BA Colleges 

• Hindu College, University of Delhi
• Miranda House, University of Delhi
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi
• Hansraj College, University of Delhi
• Loyola College, Chennai
• Madras Christian College 
• Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai

Top Job Profiles & Salaries

Below are some of the popular job profiles that you can pursue after BA –

 

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Business Analyst	₹ 3.0 Lakhs to ₹ 15.0 Lakhs
Digital Marketing Executive	₹ 1.2 Lakhs to ₹ 5.0 Lakhs
Content Writer	₹ 1.2 Lakhs to ₹ 4.0 Lakhs
Journalist	₹ 0.8 Lakhs to ₹ 7.5 Lakhs
Psychologist	₹ 0.4 Lakhs to ₹ 7.9 Lakhs
Operations Executive	₹ 1.5 Lakhs to ₹ 4.2 Lakhs

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)

BJMC is a three-year undergraduate degree that covers journalism and media. It teaches how information is disseminated to the masses through different mediums.

• Top Journalism & Mass Communication CollegesIIMC, Delhi 
• Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore 
• Manipal School of Communication, Manipal 
• Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
• Indian Institute Of Journalism And New Media, Bangalore
• Symbiosis Institute Of Media And Communication, Pune
• Lady Shri Ram College For Women, New Delhi
• Christ College, Bangalore 

Top Job Profiles & Salaries

After completion of your BJMC course, you can work with news channels, PR agencies, print, video, and audio channels, content creation, and management firms, etc. Some popular job profiles in this field are –

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
News Anchor	₹ 2.4 Lakhs to ₹ 9.6 Lakhs
Journalist	₹ 0.8 Lakhs to ₹ 7.5 Lakhs
Public relations executive	₹ 0.9 Lakhs to ₹ 5.9 Lakhs
Event executive	₹ 0.3 Lakhs to ₹ 4.7 Lakhs
Advertising executive	₹ 2.0 Lakhs to ₹ 3.6 Lakhs
Digital Marketing Expert	₹ 1.2 Lakhs to ₹ 5.0 Lakhs
Radio jockey	₹ 0.8 Lakhs to ₹ 8.0 Lakhs
Digital Content Creator	₹ 2.5 Lakhs to ₹ 12.4 Lakhs

Bachelor of Event Management (BEM)

Bachelor of Event Management is a three-year degree program that can be taken up by students from all educational backgrounds, including Arts, Commerce, and Science. The course syllabus includes how to plan events, and personal or organizational activities such as concerts, conventions, ceremonies, weddings, etc.

Top Event Management Colleges

• National Academy of Event Management and Development (NAEMD), Mumbai
• Tritya Institute of Event Management
• National Institute of Event Management (NIEM), New Delhi
• SAGE University, Indore
• EMDI Institute of Media and Communication, New Delhi
• Indian School of Media (ISM), Mumbai
• National Academy of Media and Events (NAME), Kolkata

Top Job Profiles & Salaries

Since event planning and management is booming, job opportunities are immense in the field of event management. You can work with event planning firms or become an entrepreneur after gaining certain work experience.

 

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Event Planner	₹ 1.5 Lakhs to ₹ 9.1 Lakhs
Wedding Planner	₹ 1.0 Lakhs to ₹ 8.3 Lakhs
Sponsorship Coordinator	₹ 1.8 Lakhs to ₹ 5.0 Lakhs
Catering Manager	₹ 0.4 Lakhs to ₹ 5.0 Lakhs
Venue Manager	₹ 3.0 Lakhs to ₹ 5.3 Lakhs
Staff Coordinator	₹ 1.6 Lakhs to ₹ 8.4 Lakhs

Bachelor of Retail Management (BRM)

Bachelor in Retail Management is a three-year full-time undergraduate course covering the concepts and principles of retailing and operations. BRM is open for students from all streams.

Top BRM Colleges

• Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research 
• Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management 
• ITM Business School 
• BK School of Business Management, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
• Amity University, Noida
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
• Indira Gandhi National Open University 

Top Job Profiles & Salaries

You can work with companies that deal with retail management and distribution and sale of products. Some of the popular job profiles that you can consider after completing your Bachelor’s in retail management are –

Job Profile	Average Salary Range
Operations Executive	₹ 1.5 Lakhs to ₹ 4.2 Lakhs
Store Executive	₹ 1.6 Lakhs to ₹ 5.1 Lakhs
Loss Prevention Executive	₹ 1.6 Lakhs to ₹ 4.5 Lakhs
Cosmetics Executive	₹ 1.2 Lakhs to ₹ 4.9 Lakhs
Purchase Executive	₹ 1.8 Lakhs to ₹ 6.0 Lakhs
Customer Service Supervisor	₹ 1.2 Lakhs to ₹ 15.9 Lakhs

Conclusion

When you finish your studies, be clear that the best path is to follow your passion and start shaping your future. We hope this list of courses will help you pursue the most suitable courses after the 12th.

These courses after 12th usually require 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board. Certain courses would require you to clear entrance exams. We recommend you conduct deep research about the course you are interested in.