Career Options After Class 10 and 12
Updated on: Aug 7, 2012

Deciding upon the right career after Class 12 can be quite tricky for both students and their parents. Should I continue with Science and opt for a B.Sc. degree or should I switch to Commerce? Should I opt for a three year regular course or should I go for a correspondence degree and opt for professional careers like CA, CS or Journalism? If you have scored less than your expectations in Class 12 boards, there is no need for panic or stress. There are options for all and options probably you haven't even thought of exploring.
Due to peer pressure, students end up taking wrong decisions in their careers and get into a field of study which does not really interest them and hence, they are not really able to achieve the heights in their careers which their parents dream for them or what they are actually capable of.
Students are advised to go through all the options mentioned below thoroughly before making a career decision. A little extra time that you spend here may help you go a long way in your career.
We have compiled several resources and articles on different career choices, detailed comparisons between degrees, various options after Class 12 based on percentage of marks, and Career Guidance tips and Career counseling after 10th and 12th from expert Counsellor, Pervin Malhotra.
Marks-wise Options for Students After Class 12
Comparing Degrees After Class 12
- Career Options For Students Scoring Below 50%
- Career Options For Science Students Scoring Between 50% and 60%
- Career Options For Commerce Students Scoring Between 50% and 60%
- Career Options For Science Students Scoring Between 60% and 80%
- Career Options For Commerce Students Scoring Between 60% and 80%
- Career Options For Science Students Scoring Above 80%
- Career Options For Commerce Students Scoring Above 80%
You can also start your professional life straight after Class 10 or Class 12 by appearing for some competitive exams to get recruited as Navy Officers, Naviks, Sailors, Personal Assistants, or Soldiers.
- BBA and Integrated MBA
- BBA or BBS or BBM
- BBA or B.Com
- BCA or B.Tech
- B.Com or BA Economics
- B.Com (Hons.) or B.Com (Pass)
- B.Sc. Maths or B.Sc. Stats
- BE or B.Tech
- BSc. Computer Science or BCA
- Civil Engineering or Architecture
- CA or ICWA
- Psychologist or Psychiatry
- CS or Law
- Fashion Design or Fashion Technology
Professional Careers
Comments (1014)
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hi I am learning in dubai in 11 class I actually want t change it now and do 12 in science can it happen plz help me providing the right info - Comment #1013
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which is more preferable civil engineering or b.arch?i mean scope....as i am an average student and interested in architectural fields so i should prefer which way?reply soon - Comment #1012
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hi my son was born with hypothyroid so he was not very good in studies somehow he passed H.S.C.then he passed bcom without doing 2.after that he have done many computer courses like c,C ,java and testng but hence he have not done 2 he is not getting job - Comment #1011
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i v completed my amiete (computer science degree) is there any compulsion to learn about some software practical knowledge - Comment #1008
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what are the fees for doing bba integrated and the grades that are required from the universities.also if A levels or AS level is required.thank you - Comment #1007
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hey m in fainal year nd i want 2 to a one year profesional course which could help me in my future,,, so suggest me some of those courses.. plzzzz do rply as soon as possible - Comment #1006
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Sir/madam, I have completed my B.E computer science engineering and joined M.B.A . I would like to know doing CS and ICWAI will be value for my future carrier after completing my M.B.A. Also i would like to know CS and ICWAI course is certificate course o - Comment #1005
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I have passed Professional Programme Examination anc completed all my trainings but I have not done Professional Development Programme till now. Can I apply for Associate Company Secretary. - Comment #1004
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pls giv me information my graduation r complited in this course i have got 50 percent can i eligible to the cpt exam please replyyyyyyyyyyyy...................... - Comment #1003
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After passing the Intermediate Examination For Final Examination it is Compulsory Required 3 Years Experience Certificate. Yes But My Question is the Exp. Certificate They want after Intermediate Examination of Any Last year Exp. Certificate Bec I alrea - Comment #1002
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Sir.. i m a HS 1st year student and i am litile bit confused about my carrier....i choosed subjects like maths physics chemistry.....and in every test i failed in physics...but i love maths very much...and i want to go for civil enginnering or in software - Comment #1000
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sir... i am inter student.......pls tell me about the topic of service tax of IDT. which services of service tax are most important for december 2012 exams...?. and the new format of balance sheet and p - Comment #999
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is b sc nursing(4 years) recognized as graduate degree . is it equivalent to general B sc/ BA ( 3 years) graduate degree.can apply for the various post where qualification asked graduate in any discipline. - Comment #998
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i will passed 12 th 63percent i will do it c.a course prepare. - Comment #997
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i completd my b.comit degree with 54 percentage which is best to me - Comment #996
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Please give me Details of ICWA course - Comment #995
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I am studying in BCA 3rd sem which is the best degree for me it must be unique and very scopeful for me.please be the first to answer me or send me e-mail: sukri.mfaiz@yahoo.com - Comment #994
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its been two year of gap since i did my school.i want to do b.com.i score 68.4% in commerce.wil i get admission in college after a gap of more than a two years? - Comment #993
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how to applied icwa ?with fee details,and best institute in Hyderabad, with full information of icwa.how many groups are there. - Comment #992
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i'm a 3rd yr student of eco(H). plz suggest what should i persue after graduation to get a preety good paying job? - Comment #991
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am gng 2 cmplte ma intermediate in a few months,m planning 2 tke nutrition.....so cn u plz gv a detaild info as to hw go further aft bsc ???? - Comment #990
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i want to become a scientist.i have passed 10th class with 96% marks.what i have tyo do? - Comment #989
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I am going to finished my diploma in garment construction and interested in fashion designing and what to go aboard so which course i have to take which exam i should write please help me - Comment #988
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sir, may i can apply 4 iit and my marks physics 67 chemistry 65 math 51 in nios borad - Comment #987
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H! im Raghvendra singh yadav im 12th pass 2012, strm.commerce my interest in fashion designing or in footwear designer which will be the best suitable for me ....please guide about my confusion. - Comment #986
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i wants to became a good scientiest. so pleas suggest me on my mail id - Comment #985
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i want to take a admission in b.ca. but i have arts student in 12. - Comment #984
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i have completed my graduation with 50% in this year,i'm a b.com(pass) graduate student .so which course suitable for me? - Comment #983
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i am in 12 class and iconfused about my carier? what to do?i want to became ias or ips ? abb mein engineering se karo yaaaaaa something else field se? - Comment #982
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i am in 12 class and iconfused about my carier? what to do?i want to became ias or ips ? abb mein engineering se karo yaaaaaa something else field se?aur karo tu kya? - Comment #981
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i have completed my 12 and i am doing b.com(accounting and finance) . can i do c.a with b.com accounting and finance - Comment #980
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maine 12th cmrce se n I.T.I.se StenoEng. $ B.A.48% se ki hui h aur PGDCA b ki h ab m Msc kr ri hu m job krna chahti hu pr kya y smj ni a ra pls give me guidence - Comment #979
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Write to: hrd@fluidra.co.in for part time job. - Comment #978
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Hello Purti, In order to pursue a career in Hotel Management a B com (Hons or regular) is not very useful. Its more useful to do it as an undergraduate. Otherwise, you will be 3 years behind most of the employees in Hotel Management. What is more importan - Comment #977
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sir i passed 12th with 83% i will go in b.arc. so please tell me about it add. form..... - Comment #976
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I have completed diploma in Electronics and communication, I want to do graduation , But i am too weak in maths. Is there any degree which I can do without maths . - Comment #975
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I am a diploma holder of mechanical engineering now working in L - Comment #974
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how to prepare for icwa,how to fill form of icwa - Comment #973
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i am in 10 and i am interested in comp softwares and in communicating with others .i got 8.6 cgp in sa 1 and i want to know what should i opt in 11. please contact me on 8800618169. - Comment #972
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i m doing b.com(hons) and i want to become my career in hotel management plz advise me - Comment #971
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sir ,please give me correct details about FORHENSIC BSC COURSE Like duration ,fees, colleges in karnataka, admission procedure - Comment #970
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sir i passed 12th with 59%(science) now i am pursuing bba . i want to do a part time job its better for me because i have some problem i have no more money for his study now my bba 3rd sem please advice to me - Comment #969
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Sir my sister are not interested in study but she want to do something ..if u have any idea then plz suggest me and call me 8054636523 - Comment #968
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i hv completed my BDS now i m confused whether i should do MDS or MHA or MBA (core branches) plz help me - Comment #967
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i am done polytechnic diploma after 10th.i am graduate or not .during diploma course i also completed 12thplease answer me. - Comment #966
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what is difference between IT and BCA ? what is job in IT filed ? - Comment #965
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respected madam/sir iam kowmudi completed my bsc in ( microbiology,botany,chemistry) i want to change from my science stream and move towards engneering side. am having a great interest doing engneering. do i hv option / chance to go engneering sid - Comment #964
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Yes, definitely you can must join the course of ICWAI.OK.. Let start with your Goal.........Dear....!!!!!!!!!!! - Comment #963
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Dear Sir/madam, I have completed B'com in the year 2012-13. Can i joined to icwa in this month....(October) - Comment #962
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Dear Sir/Mam, I have Completed my General Nursing and Midwifery in 2006.and want to appear for the Part time Post BSc Nursing or BSc nursing in Hons.please help me to take Dicision.need your advice. With Regards, Savita Parker 9921850567 - Comment #961
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gaan mara le saale....icwa kitni tough hoti hai pata hai kuch.... - Comment #960
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Getting a job and have his own career is indeed one thing that certainly wanted by many people, but you also have to be willing to sacrifice to make it happen,A0 poster printing - Comment #959
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sir,i am passed 10th class orissa board of secondary education but i can interestd study in andra pradesh education........i am interested i can reach a charatered accountant course.......plz suggest me sir....thank u sir. - Comment #958
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pl tell me about the jobs after bs hons physics and also about bsc general - Comment #957
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i m in b.com(hons)final year wants to be lecturer please guide me what can i do for that.i want a part time job which job is suitable for me - Comment #956
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I have recompartment in 12th in commerce stream. I'm pursuing a diploma course of mutimedia and animation(8 months course). Can I get any part time job? - Comment #955
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Career in CS and in CWA. Which course is best? - Comment #954
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I am pursuing 2nd year in BBA. I want to do some work. Can I get any job related to my course? - Comment #953
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i want to do MBA in retail from distance edu.so i want to know about these following university ( vinayaka mission, cmj university, manav bharti university, eiilm university) which university is better for distance MBA.can i get a good job after MBA from - Comment #952
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wht is bed degree/diploma? can i do bed with phd. - Comment #951
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i have passed my higher 12th class education with PCM and i have got 62% marks . and i choose 3D animation after BSC IT pls give some suggetion what can i do with BSc IT - Comment #950
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if i dont take maths in 11th so can i opt for cs cource with b.com??please help me out.. i am very much confused - Comment #949
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now i am in 11th std can take mbbs as i am interested in biology so much i love bio subject after comleting my 12th but i have problem about d money that wil be spend to me on that purpose - Comment #948
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career in journalism is good option.... a good book for those want to enter journalism and mass communication profession...the below mentioned book is widely acclaimed by journalists and media faculty. Book: How to Become a Good Journalist (Author: Raza - Comment #947
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i cleared my 11th exam dis year i m gng to appear for 12 examination i want to go in deffence line after 12 plz can u help me which exam should i give,,,,,,,,,, and also get info abt exam to go aboard after 12 for my higher education with scholarship - Comment #946
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can i choose fashion designing as my further studies after 12th if i have choosed commerce and have 60%-70% marks in class 12th? - Comment #945
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i have passed my higher secondary education with PCM and i have got 55% marks,but now i m doing GNM Nursing ,just because of my family,because my family force me for doing GNM Nursing,but sometime i feel i m doing wrong,plz tell me what is right for me. - Comment #944
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Im doing my 2nd puc in commerce,computer science.im interested to do journalism after puc.do i have opportunity?plz suggest me. - Comment #943
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Sir, i am a JR. Engg. . i wnt to make Sr. Engg.,If i do B.Sc. not B.Tech. . after done polytecnic diploma,than after doing B.Sc. wht i become SR. engg.,???, PLz tell me sir this??? - Comment #942
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sir, i m a student of 2, should i go for BBA or B.com ?? plz help... n suggest ur views ( * what will be more sufficient to do CA alongwith ) - Comment #941
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I have completed my B.sc(pass) with Maths,Computer science and Physics as major subjects . Am i eligible now to pursue M.A ECONOMICS from DSE ? - Comment #940
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is it right that anyone does complete a degree with a diploma or M.Sc as regular with librarian degree or diploma as distance education - Comment #939
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hi, my one of my frnd completed 10th but now he is wrking in goog company as a tl in mnc company pls suggest me any good course for her carrier improvent - Comment #938
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Sir i have complited B.com what will be batter curse CA or ICWAI please tall me - Comment #937
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I am a student of class 12 with science and does not go for any coaching and wants to become a docter. I want to know that if i have get less than 60% marks than what sshould i do? Should i opt for the same or change my plan. - Comment #936
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i have completed my graduation in B. A . human resource management from delhi university last year !!what will be the best future option for me ?i am not interested in working in MNCs in which i have to sit in front of the computer for the whole day. - Comment #935
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Flunked in HSC in one subject (SCIENCE-PHYSICS). Giving oct exams right now. In search for some aviation courses till admissions for next year starts . - Comment #934
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Hello Sir / Ma'am i am madhu sudhan - Comment #933
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Hello Ma'am, My name is Pradeep Kumar. I am a Railway Staff. My DOB is 18.02.1987. I passed matriculation with 83% and intermediate(PCM) with 68%, both by CBSE board. I finished my intermediate in 2006 and due to family responsibilities I had to take - Comment #932
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my question is i have completed B.A. in management and marketing in Insurance from Delhi univerisity what will be my career option in Delhi University - Comment #931
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i scored 72% in std 10 as i have taken science faculty ..then i am thinking to go for IIT and after that i would like to go for IPS or collector is a correct way what i will be doing....?????? - Comment #930
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My husband is a B.Com Graduate. His has also completed his MBA from one of the Distance Education. His is being Working in MNCs from past 7-8 years. He is interest in taking up ICWAI. Is it worth for him to study it and do you think he can make good money - Comment #929
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i am a student of class 11 with science and does not go for any iit coaching and i want to become a automobile engineer and designer, i have only one doubt and that is automobile engineering and car designing are same or they are different .. I also want - Comment #928
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Following is the detail of a good book for those want to enter journalism and mass communication profession.. the below mentioned book is widely acclaimed by journalists and media faculty. Book: How to Become a Good Journalist (Author: Raza Elahi); Price - Comment #927
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how can i get admission in BESU .or in Jadavpur or in OmDoyal Institute for B.Arch? - Comment #926
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i am a student of 10 2, wbhs board. i want to know how can i get admission in B.Arch in Jadavpure or besu or in om doyal institution - Comment #925
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ear sir,my name is anup neshti. i am from kolhapur maharashtra. i have completed my 12th from pune board in year 2002 and then joined a preparatory course of 3 years at don bosco maritime academy, kurla mumbai for MEO (marine engineer officer) class IV ex - Comment #924
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what career options are available after class 10 in new delhi? - Comment #923
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hi, I have completed 3 year Diploma in computer engineering course, now i am working a good organization.from here i would like to learn a graduate course based on my diploma course course which course i have to select???BCA,BSC,BE OR BTECH - Comment #922
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i have passed my ca-ipcc ,group 1 ...but i hv not got a big firm....for articleship..does it matter....if yes ,how much? - Comment #921
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I am pass 12th in 37%. So i am tring to civil architecture . - Comment #920
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I am b.com final year can i do both c.a and c.s and how much time taken to complete this - Comment #919
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We can take adimission in bba from 12th part side - Comment #918
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I WAS PASSED HSC WITH 45.50% MARKS AFTER THAT I HVE STUDY D.PHARM SO CAN I APPLY FOR BAMS AFTER D.PHARM ? - Comment #917
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Now i appeared for Icwai inter, i want to know that, is it compulsary for me to go through practical training under Practicing Cost Accountants for 3 Years?. If i want to do pracice after my final then what should i do for that? Please suggest me......... - Comment #916
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i have passed my 2nd year exams with ics phy.and i got 61% marks in it.....so i want to know that what is the best field for me now! - Comment #915
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