CAREER OPTIONS

Dear friends, before you decide to choose a career understand what are
options available to you. We hope that these pointers will help you gain
some information.
Science At 11th and 12th level SCIENCE involves primary papers like maths, physics ,
chemistry , biology and vocational fields like electronics, IT and electrical
maintenance.
Some of Careers that can be taken post 12th Science can be-

Engineering(diploma in engineering can be done immediately after 10th,

degree can be pursued after 12th, or completing diploma in
engineering)Diploma- 10th + 3years
Degree- 12th PCM + 4years. or Diploma + 3 years
Medical-MBBS,
BHMS(homeopathy),BAMS(ayurvedya),BDS(dental)-To
become a doctor in any of these fields you will have to take up science
with PCB at 12th followed by 5 years of education for medicine, and 4
years for dentistry in addition to internship
Paramedical- Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Speech Therapy,
Prosthetics & Orthotics 12th + 4 years for
Nursing. 12th + 3 years for B.Sc Nursing
Lab Technician
Clinical Research- doing research in any one of the sciences (Graduation +
1 year )
Pharmacy- working at making medicines. 12th + 4 years for B.Pharm
degree
Architecture(requires only maths at 12th Level)- involves designing
building, landscapes , bridges etc . 12th Maths + 5 years is duration
Agricultural Science- studying about agriculture and how to improve it12th + 3 years is the duration for basic B.Sc degree
Biology- and related fields like Botany(studying about plants),
Zoology(studying
about
animals),
Microbiology(
studying
about
microorganisms)
Biotechnology( studying about genes , DNA etc)-12th + 3years for basic
B.Sc degree
Chemistry( studying about chemical compositions) 12th + 3years for basic
B.Sc degree
Nutrition and Dietetics( studying about nutritional value of foods) 12th + 3
years for basic B.Sc Degree
Merchant Navy- working on cargo ships ( can be done after 12th Science,
various short term and long-term courses are available)
Pilot( flying a plane)-- Can be done after 12th PCM - 1 -2 year training
courses
Defence Services (NDA)-working in Army, Navy and Air Force. Can be
sought after 12th Standard by joining NDA(National Defence Academy) or
CDSE(Combined Defense Service examination) after gradaution
Bachelor of Computer Applications(requires only maths at 12th Level)
designing computer and internet applications . 12th maths + 3 years for
basic BCA degree

Bachelor of Information Technology (requires only maths at 12th Level)focusing on computer software and programming . 12th maths + 3 years
for basic B.Sc IT degree
Veterinary Science- works as animal doctor. 12th + 3 years for B.Sc
Veterinary Science

Commerce
Commerce at 11th and 12th level Primarily involves papers like Accounting and
Bookkeeping, Organization of Commerce, Maths, Economics, Secretarial Practice
Post 12th you can think of the following careers if you wish to pursue commerce
further
Bachelor in Accounts & Finance- focuses on accounting and financial
management( 12th + 3 years for basic BAF degree
Bachelor in Insurance and Banking-training in the how the insurance
sector and banks function. 12th + 3 years for basic BBI degree
Bachelor in Management studies ( can be taken after science , commerce
or arts)- training in how to handle and administer business including
aspects like marketing, HR, finance etc. 12th (any stream) + 3 years
Chartered Accountant- focuses on accounting, auditing and taxation-12th
+ 3 level CA examinations + articleship
Company Secretary-looks at legal affairs and acts as advisor to the
company. 12th + 3 level CS examinations + articleship
Cost and Works Accountant- work towards reducing production costs in
order to benefit organization . 12th + 3 level ICWA examinations +
articleship
Actuarial Science-An actuary is a professional who, using probability
theory and mathematical, statistical and financial techniques, analyses the
financial consequences of risk to enable businesses to make betterinformed decisions. 12th + 3 years for B.Sc Actuarial Science, or
examinations by Actuarial Society of India
Management studies- focus on training in marketing, sales, finance, HR
etc. Can be done after any graduation . Degree is 2 years after graduation,
and diploma is 1 years after graduation
ArtsAt 11th & 12th Standard level arts includes subjects like economics, psychology,
sociology ,languages political science, history , logic, philosophy etc
If you wish to pursue arts further then you can further complete graduation in
any of these subjects and go ahead to become : Psychologist- works at understanding and helping people with emotional
and mental problems . 10th + 3 years for BA + 2 years for MA
Economist- work at making sure that the scarce resources are utilised in
an optimal way
10th + 3 years for BA

Statistician- works at both theory and applied statistics. 10th + 3 years for
basic BA /B.Sc in statistics
Social Worker- work to prevent and alleviate social problems and address
various social issues such as poverty, unemployment, public hygiene,
malnutrition, physical, mental, and emotional handicaps, anti-social
behaviour, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, old age, environmental
pollution, deforestation, etc. 12th + BSW, or Graduation + MSW
Sociologist- study social life and social issues. 10th + 3 years BA + 2 years
MA
Linguist -expert in any language , preferably completed masters in the
same language . 10th + 3 years BA + 2 years MA
Historian- identify and study various evidences like artifacts, architectural
relics, remnants of monuments, remnants of buildings, old coins, fossils,
ancient books . 10th + 3 years BA + 2 years MA

COMMON
Some careers can be pursued irrespective of what you take at 12th Level, like
the following

Law- look at legal affairs , handle court cases etc . 12th + 5 years for
BALLB, or graduation + 3 years for LLB
Media and Communication (Bachelor of Mass Media)-which includes
journalism, advertising, event management, Public Relations- 12th + 3
years for BMM , or graduation + 1 year for PG Diploma
Hotel Management- focuses on various aspects of hotel industry - 12th + 3
years for Graduation .Diplomas are also available.
Travel and Tourism- work n areas like ticketing, tour planning, tour
conduction etc. Diploma can be done after 12 th in any stream .
Government Services(like IAS, IPS etc)- UPSC exams to be given after any
graduation.
Designing( can be pursued as a degree or diploma after 12th)- various
forms of designing like fashion, textile, toy, interior, animation, graphics
,web designing can be pursued both as degree and diploma after 10th or
12th
Management( MBA or diploma in management)- Management studies
focus on training in marketing, sales, finance, HR etc. Can be done after
any graduation . Degree is 2 years after graduation, and diploma is 1
years after graduation
Fine Arts & Commercial Arts- fine arts studies about paintings, sculpture
where art is appreciated , commercial art focuses on application in
advertising and other commercial purposes
Film Studies - diploma &degree courses are available after 12th
Photography- diploma courses can be pursued after 10th
Teacher- 12th + 3 years for D.Ed which makes you eligible to teach upto
7th standard, and Graduation + 1 year for B.Ed to teach upto 12th
standard
Professor-for teaching at college level Masters in any subject followed by
NET/SET examinations

Furthermore , there are various vocational careers that can be taken up after
10th and can be trained by government recognized ITI centres(Industrial Training
Institute)
Some of the courses are

Tailoring
Crche Management
Preparatory School Management
Fashion designing
Toy Making
Tool and Dye Making
Data Entry Operator
Corporate Housekeeping
Dairy Management
Preservation of fruits and vegetables
Hair and Skin Care
Baking and confectionaries
Welding
Carpentry
Mechanic consumer electronics
& Many More

The duration of these courses varies from 3 months to 2 years .

In today's world, anything that you are passionate about can become a career!!
And as Confucius once said" Choose a job you love, and you will never have to
work a day in your life "
BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY !!
Department of Psychology,
Maniben
Nanavati
Womens
College,
Vile Parle (West) Mumabi -400056