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Updated on: Apr 1, 2013

List of career options

Choosing what to study after class 12th is a critical and career-defining decision. Therefore it is important to know what options lie ahead of you after school, so that you can take an intelligent and calculated decision.

Students often miss out on opportunities due to lack of timely information. This is true in the case of choosing a career as well. There are a numerous interesting and lucrative career options out there apart from the usual ones like doctors, engineers, civil servants. IndiaEducation.net has compiled a list of various professions/ careers from diverse fields like science, engineering, medical, computers and IT, mass communication, law, armed forces, performing arts and design and many other fields:

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    • Prashant Singh 15/3/2013, 5:41 PM

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    • Rishabh Agarwal 22/1/2013, 8:57 AM

      Hello , I have my 12th with subjects = arts + commerce combined . Truly Saying i am not so good at studies .. mainly in theory i am very passionate about computers i am a very big computer freak i am very good in technical works .. i have done MCSE , basics of networking , ccna . now i am thinking to be in line of animation & vfx in degree course i know networking and this line is totally different but i want to learn all things in computers i want to gain all knowledge about this computer as much as i can so please tell me i am going in good line ? am i doing right ? Thanks Rishabh
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    • sanju lama 15/11/2012, 10:37 AM

      Sir, i have passed 12th commerce this year and i have join college but i am thinking of join some other courses, can you please give me some ideas.
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    • kritika vishwakarma 12/11/2012, 3:28 PM

      Sir, Good afternoon...I m in class 11th from scince stream computer science.... i m too much confuse about my future... can u pls tell me what are the best cources for me after my 12th class.....
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    • shubham 12/11/2012, 11:50 AM

      i am in class 12TH(PCM) and i don't want to do any of management course i want to do any of professional course after 12th please suggest me some course
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    • arpita 7/11/2012, 7:17 PM

      i m doing msc in biochmistry.but i dont wanna continue in biochemistry wat r the other courses can i do after msc and i wanna do a job also.
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    • Ashish Sneh 6/11/2012, 4:57 PM

      I am complete class 12 th in year 2009
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    • Mahi 5/11/2012, 11:27 AM

      I have appeard in 10th.Aim is to Crack Civil Service.Guide me whether i should follow only those subjects from 11th which are considred to yield high scores in Civil Services or take non-medical for class 11th
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    • MILAN SINGH 4/11/2012, 8:33 PM

      i am doing my b.a second year from R.J College affiliated by Mumbai university. After that i want to do law in corporate law . will that be okay for me.
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    • p g chandrasekaran 30/10/2012, 10:12 PM

      nothing to tell please.
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    • vartika vashisht 29/10/2012, 6:46 PM

      my language skills are quite good as i acquires good marks till 10th but i want 2 do biology or smthing related 2 human anatomy in future as im in 10th im very confused about my career option as i hav a broad scale of creativity 2...like art,dance n i lov
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    • Abdul.M.Choudhury 23/10/2012, 3:40 PM

      I passed my S.S.L.C examination 2012 with 56.66%. And now I am in Class-11 with commerce stream. So, I am thinking that with my less percentage in Class-10th examination, do I have to face problems in future. For ex- if I goes for searching any job at pri
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    • Eric White 19/10/2012, 10:15 PM

      studying class XII with PCM. what is the options for non-conventional job oriented courses apart from Enggbuy facebook likes
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    • Eric White 19/10/2012, 10:12 PM

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    • vinishma 19/10/2012, 8:47 PM

      I wish to become a child specialist. how much i need to score in my 12th exam.
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    • AmitSingh 19/10/2012, 6:33 PM

      i am amit and now i am 22, andi am only done 12th commerce by 67% in 2008/2009 examination and i want a suggetion to u what should i do......one more thing i wanna do computer management......pls lent me an advice.......
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    • shreyas 19/10/2012, 5:53 PM

      I'm in class 10 I'm confused to choose a stream . I think I'm intrested in doing C A or I want to do business management plz help me out
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    • harpinder 19/10/2012, 1:37 PM

      my brother pursuing 2,he is very sharp in studies.but i dont want that they take addmission in engg. because in it ,very less scope.soo but i am suggesting him for do in their future.he's a nonmedical student.please i need your guidence.................p
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    • Manjur Khan 18/10/2012, 11:52 AM

      I m going to appear 10 class,i hope my result be distinction.my favourite subject are maths,physics
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    • arnab 17/10/2012, 12:50 PM

      my qts:- i want to go IT sector after 12 what i have to do?
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    • Devansh 14/10/2012, 12:18 PM

      I want to become an engineer and i know that i will be able to secure atleast 65% marks but what I am worried about is that now the eligibility for IIT and AIEEE (may be not sure about it) has been changed to 78% which has become a headache for the 12'ies
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    • hemant rizal 12/10/2012, 5:12 PM

      I want to become a doctor.
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    • sagnik som 11/10/2012, 2:38 PM

      studying class XII with PCM. what is the options for non-conventional job oriented courses apart from Engg
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    • sanju 8/10/2012, 1:17 PM

      my son studying in XII class with humanities . he is avrege in his subject. His intrest to playing computer game only. suggest me what can i do for his future plan.what is the best for my son.
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    • karishma 7/10/2012, 8:39 PM

      hello sir , i am karishma 19 years old .i hv completed my 12th class wid science stream (pcm). bt unfotunately my score was 52% only. there was no one who guide me about wat to do.i was interested in law while i was studying in 12th bt my father forced m
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    • rajesh 7/10/2012, 8:15 PM

      please go to careerairforce.nic.in and check your choice
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    • Swatantra Soni 4/10/2012, 8:11 PM

      I hv failed 3 times in 12th class and got succeeded in 4th time with PCM subjects,,,,,,,,,I am confused what to do next??????????
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    • satish kumar 29/9/2012, 7:53 PM

      i had completed my b.tech with 58 percentage in cse i want to join the army/airforce .is i am qualify towrite those exams or want to do any course for the jobs plz send me ans fast thank u
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    • NAGARJUNA 25/9/2012, 12:59 AM

      i am studied b.tech, but some problems facing to discontinue my b.tech in second year,so what i do next, i want any graduation certificate with in short period, so please tell u about my future options.
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    • raman 19/9/2012, 2:34 PM

      i am studying civil engeneering in 1st sem at dronacharya college affiliated to MDU .....so what should be my future planning like how much % ,how to study, to get good placement in civil sector......??please guide me,i am confused....
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    • SIMRAN 18/9/2012, 5:45 PM

      iatersted in animation and interior design......so what shall i do after 12.....i am very confused.please help me..................
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    • suresh kumar.S 18/9/2012, 11:24 AM

      future plane after graduation
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    • Siddharth Shah 15/9/2012, 5:32 PM

      Can I do college from a private centre/classes after 10th ?
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    • ganeshreddy 15/9/2012, 1:33 PM

      i want to clerly that, what are the different courses in mechanical engeneering and which is to be choosen to have a high salary?
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    • altafali 15/9/2012, 1:05 PM

      where can i find photonics and robotics in these branches??
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    • Khushi 11/9/2012, 7:20 PM

      Can animation will be make a bright career after 12 from art stream?
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    • kuldeep 11/9/2012, 1:52 PM

      i am confused about emploment ruis son i can ask about me that iam 12th pass and appiy exchange after 3years what will my sallery
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    • alok 9/9/2012, 6:47 PM

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    • shahida hasmat 6/9/2012, 1:56 PM

      sir i want make my career bright ...?? and i am already completed my B.C.A this year .. and i want to do M.C.A but the main problem is that .. i was completed 12th with arts sream .. than it is possible to do M.C.A with giving entrance exam.. sir please
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    • Ajit kr. Singh 2/9/2012, 3:28 PM

      Sir.i have complete my 10 2 with science
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    • sudeshna ghosh 1/9/2012, 2:00 PM

      after finishing my 10 2= 12 how much percentage is required to do hotel management? which are the good colleges in bangalore?
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    • Pushpak chowdary 29/8/2012, 10:42 AM

      Sir,is architecture have an bright future when compared to civil engg. Then in b.arch what was the job oppurtunites given by both public and private sector
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    • john 27/8/2012, 9:32 PM

      Everyone here come for best career option and you suggest engineering , medical , ca and all dat but dont you think dat these options are not good for average students....... guyz view this article , helpful for me as average student wrangle.in/viewtopic.
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      Adminstrator i think dat above career option is good for above average students what you think about new career option available and also good earning wrangle.in/viewtopic.aspx?id=azpyeap4hcw1
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    • koustubh burud 9/8/2012, 10:11 PM

      if i get's 60% in board exam ,then what career should i choose? for right career.......
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    • Deepinder Jit 9/8/2012, 2:32 PM

      is Bsc(IT) is a recoginse distanse Course of IASE university.
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    • honey 7/8/2012, 10:19 AM

      i have arts in class 11th . so can i do hotel management ?and what is the salary of chef.?
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    • rajeev 4/8/2012, 9:29 PM

      i not able to clear my mainsubject of class xii i.e., math and no any engineering college give me admission. So, i do not wants to do engineering. And please tale me any other option for my career.
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    • varsha gupta 4/8/2012, 1:20 PM

      i cant understand what i hav to do n i m 12th pass out .pls tell me some courses rather than btech
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    • danish ansari 4/8/2012, 12:24 PM

      Sir/madam, i have passed12th class with commers(eng,bmt,bs,eco,acc) nd i want to do Engineering plz help me
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    • jarged 26/7/2012, 3:45 PM

      Them and now i have chemistry,english,comp sci,home sci and data entry operations is there any course which i m able to do coz i dun want to loose.differential equations coursework
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    • jarged 26/7/2012, 3:43 PM

      I have chemistry,english,comp sci,home sci and data entry operations is there any course which i m able to do coz i.ib history coursework
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    • Amit Kumar 25/7/2012, 8:06 PM

      what i do after 12th ?
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    • J Sai Krishna 25/7/2012, 10:47 AM

      I am doing 2nd year Inter now with MPC group. I would like to know whether I can take up CA and if so what are the modalities to get into course? Please let me know
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    • surbhi 24/7/2012, 12:32 AM

      i m nt able to clear my main subject of class xii i.e. physics and maths bt i hv cleared additional subject instead of them and now i have chemistry,english,comp sci,home sci and data entry operations is there any course which i m able to do coz i dun wa
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    • lucifer 23/7/2012, 3:12 PM

      Sir / Madam ,Is I will be able to do engineering after 12th , If I take IT subject?
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    • raghvendra kumar 23/7/2012, 10:20 AM

      Sir, i havecommers passed12th class with commers(hin,eng,acc,eco,
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    • hashmitha 23/7/2012, 7:56 AM

      Apart from ENGINEERING what are the most reputated and demanding courses which would have a better future that a 12th qualified person can do? Please I need a quick reply.
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    • prasad salgaonkar 21/7/2012, 7:44 PM

      What to do to become the CA after completing the 12th in the science?
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    • gaurav agraal 17/7/2012, 7:33 PM

      i am passout 12th sci,bio what can i do? please send me answer.
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    • shubham 17/7/2012, 5:24 PM

      What should i take in class 11 for doing the course of journalism
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    • nidhi 15/7/2012, 12:30 PM

      whtat things need for civil engineer
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    • nikhil sheoran 12/7/2012, 8:22 PM

      what percentage is required in du campus for Bse(math)
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    • A 12th pass happy-enough-not-to-give-ur-article-a-SHIT. 12/7/2012, 11:39 AM

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    • najirs 10/7/2012, 10:54 PM

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    • LALIT 8/7/2012, 11:17 PM

      HI,i have done graduation from correspondence and i m currently working with pvt sector bank as a sales officer; my past experience in back office as operation executive, now i want to go for MBA from distance learning and looking for some interesting job
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    • prince kochar 8/7/2012, 3:01 PM

      i am in 12 class commerce my interest in engg. what i do
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    • Swarna Kamal Basu 8/7/2012, 2:15 PM

      I passed my 10th borad exam (ICSE) with 60% marks and now I am in class 11 Arts and the subjects I selected are English, Economics, Geography, Political science and Computer science so what I do with my future studies?
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    • poul 8/7/2012, 4:28 AM

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    • princy chaudhary 7/7/2012, 9:23 PM

      now i am in class 11 and my subject combination is pcb physical education , so plz tell me about all the courses which can i will do after 12 plz help me, and tell me one morething can it is possible that i will do btech with biotechnology after 12
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    • aarti dhaharan 6/7/2012, 5:20 PM

      i got only 65% marks in 12th cbse board . after that what will i do . please suggest me
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    • Rony 30/6/2012, 9:31 PM

      m a studnt of 12th(appearing), n i wanna join merchant navy.... what shoulld i do,,, pls guide me..
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    • gauri 30/6/2012, 8:43 AM

      my intress in computer i am 12 pass .what i do ?
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    • AKHIL 29/6/2012, 4:18 PM

      sir i got 77% in board exam and cannot select in any engineering exam, can i drop one year or take admission in b.tech
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    • Shyam Sharma 28/6/2012, 1:42 PM

      Sir, i got only 45% (arts) 12th exam in CBSE board, now i'm pursuing hardware and networking course and i have also knowledge Hardware in computer, So, what i do for better tomorrow?
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    • shyam 28/6/2012, 1:21 PM

      sir, i got only 45% (arts) in cbse 12th, now i am also pursuing hardware and networking course after that what should i do?
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    • Prashant jadhav 27/6/2012, 11:15 PM

      Respected sir Iam prashant. Sir I have interested in Biology only not in chemisty and physics. So I need to know what I can do in future?
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    • raji 27/6/2012, 8:41 PM

      Can I please know what do they teach in B.Arch.I have more interest in designing houses, basically I am a good designer.I am doing my 12th this year
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    • aarav solanki 27/6/2012, 7:37 PM

      hello sir .i got 66% in cbse board what can i do in future ......my interset in maths.................so what can i do ........??????
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    • Dhiraj kumar 27/6/2012, 11:08 AM

      sir, i got 75% in BSc. (physics) from distance education which is UGC approved....can i give bank p.o. exams.......please give me suggestion.
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    • EJAZ HUSSAIN 26/6/2012, 4:09 PM

      hello sir ,i have passed 12th with 57%(commerce) in westbengal. i do computer 'O' level cources. afterthat, what should i do.
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    • surjeet singh yadav 24/6/2012, 11:41 AM

      sir i want tocrack iit in first attempt . i am studying in class 11 ...how can i do this . please tell.
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