Confused what to do after 12? There are numerous questions that drive one crazy as to which career option to choose? Which stream to apply for? What are the courses available in that stream? Which are the different available options? How do i go about it ? etc In this presentation various available options for students of class 12th in India have been mentioned. This will make one make an informed decision of one of the most crucial decisions of his/her life. So be wise, go through all the options, understand your potential and inclination towards certain subjects/courses and opt for that stream/field that suits you the best. Good Luck!!

1. Career Opportunities after
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3. Plan your career
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 There are a lot of options & opportunities available
 All options are equally good & compete with each
other
 One should choose a career based on academics,
personality and desire

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CAREER

5. Ambition Vs Reality
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 Before making a career choice, take time to
understand yourself, your likes and preferences
 Ambition can not be injected nor can it be
imitated
 Parents’ attitude- the determining factor in
shaping one’s career goal

6. Conventional thinking
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 To choose a profession that parents like
 To follow what the others do
 Inclination towards Medical or Engineering
profession
 Possibilities of getting job abroad
 Career that will earn you a govt. job

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Career
Education
Based
Career
Talent Based
Career

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11. BA Degree Course
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 History
 Economics
 Political Sc.
 Psychology
 Sociology
 Anthropology
 Literature
 Acturial Science
 Geography
 Education
 Econometrics
 Philosophy
 Linguistics
 Rural Development
 Economics with Public
Finance & Trade

12. Career after BA
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 Based on the subjects taken, you can pursue a
career in Actuary, Anthropologist, Archeologist,
Economist, Educationist, Geographer, Historian,
Linguistic, Philosopher, Political Scientist,
Population Scientist, Psychologist, Rural
Development professional, Sociologist etc
 A good career in Public Administration
 Immense Scope after higher studies in the
respective subject

13. B.Com/ BBA/ BBM
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One can specialize in
 Financial Accounting &
Auditing
 Auditing &Cost
Accounting
 Banking & Finance
 Taxation
 Actuarial Science
 Company Secretarial
Practice
 Business Management
 Foreign Trade Practice &
Procedures
 CA
 ICWA
 CS

14. Careers after studies in Commerce
 Accountant, Banker, Actuary, Business Manager,
Export professional etc with wide scope after
higher study, M.Com, MBA ,CA, CFA, ICWA, CS
etc
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15. Graduate courses in various vocational
subjects- Commerce
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 Advertising
 Company Secretary
ship
 Computer
Programming
 Economic Systems
 Export Marketing
 Market Research
 Direct and Indirect
Taxation
 Entrepreneurship
 Foreign Trade
Financing &
Procedures
 Investment Analysis &
Organization
 Portfolio Management
 Computer Systems &
Applications

16. Graduate courses in various
vocational subjects - Arts
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 Social Work
 Mass Communication
 Journalism
 Investment Analysis
 Population Studies
 Travel & Tourism
 Health Psychology
 Planning &
Developmental Studies
 Secretarial Practice
 Food
 Nutrition & Dietetics

17. Options after Science stream (with Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics)
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 General B. Sc. courses:
Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Geology,
Statistics, Biochemistry,
Computer Science, etc.
 Biotechnology (Bio)
 Computer Science
 Information Technology
 Electronics
 Industrial Chemistry
 Polymer Chemistry
 Drugs & Dyes
 Operations Research
 Environmental Science
 Heavy & Fine Chemicals
 Computer Programming

18. Degree/Diploma in Engineering and
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 Electrical, Mechanical,
Electronics, Civil,
Computer Science
 Aeronautical & Aerospace
 Automobile
 Biochemical, Biomedical,
Biotechnology &
Biochemical
 Engineering/Industrial
Biotechnology
 Chemical Technology
 Dairy & Food
 Irrigation
 Leather
 Textile
 Manufacturing Science &
Engineering
 Marine
 Telecommunication
 Metallurgy
 Mining
 Ocean Engineering &
Naval Architecture
 Petrochemical
 Petroleum
 Pharmaceutical
 Printing
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19. Admission to Engg.
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 Admission to various Engineering Colleges, Regional
Engineering Colleges, Indian Institutes of
Technology (IIT) and privately run Institutes is
generally based on the merit obtained in the
entrance test.
 Minimum age generally is 17 years but may vary
slightly from institution to institution.

20. Various Diploma & Certificate courses
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 Electrochemical Technology
 Foundry & Forge Technology
 Leather/Footwear Technology
 Paint & Varnish Tech
 Architectural Draughtsman ship
 Pharmacy (must have Biology in 12th)
 Rolling/Steel Making Technology
 Product Design Engineering

21. Polytechnics
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 3-year Diploma courses are offered by various
polytechnics controlled and run by State
Directorates of Technical Education and Training.
 The qualifications required in this case range from
10th standard to 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics and the admission is generally
granted strictly as per the merit of marks obtained
in the academic examination.
 There are certain non-engineering trades like
ceramics, printing, production and chemical
technology which are of lesser duration.

22. Industrial Training Institutes
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 There are several engineering and non-engineering
trades offered by ITIs and other such institutions
both in government and private sector.
 The period of training is 1 to 2 years
 Eligible to take up various technical trades in the
government as well as private sectors.

23. Options after Science stream (with Physics,
Chemistry and Biology
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 General Science Courses: Zoology, Botany,
Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.
 One can take applied component subjects like
Biotechnology, Horticulture, Marine Science,
Environmental Science, Food Production,
Preservation, & Post Harvest Tech, Fishery
Biology, etc.
 Other courses like Industrial Biochemistry, Applied
Nutrition, Health Information Administration,
Genetics, etc.

24. Medical and Paramedical Science courses
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 MBBS
 BHMS
 BAMS
 BUMS
 BDS
 Veterinary Science &
Animal Husbandry
 Physiotherapy
 Nuclear Medicine
Technology
 Respiratory Therapy
Tech
 Prosthesis & Orthotics
 Audiology & Speech
Therapy
 Occupational Therapy
 Optometry

25. Admission
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 The admission to various medical colleges is
through entrance examinations
 Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE)
New Delhi also conducts an all-India entrance
examination every year
 Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune
also offers degree courses in medical science and
the selected candidates are awarded the
bachelors degree, but with a condition to serve in
the Army Medical Corps as doctor for a
minimum contractual period.

26. Other medical line courses
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 Nursing
 Pharmacy
 Optician
 Vaccinator
 Dark Room Assistant
 Radiographers
 Laboratory Technicians
 Sanitary Inspectors etc

27. Home Science & related courses
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 Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
 Home Science
 Food Science & Nutrition
 Family Resource Management
 Clothing & Textile
 Extension & Education
 Human Development etc

28. Education
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 Diploma course for Nursery and Primary Teachers
of 2 years duration conducted by the Departments
of Primary Education in various States
 Certificate or diploma course in Library Science
 These courses are conducted by various
universities and other institutes

29. Architecture
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 One needs to have chosen a science stream
 One can also pursue M.Arch after completing B.Arch
 Candidates who qualify the degree course may
pursue careers in architecture both as paid
employees or as self-employed professionals

30. Hotel Industry
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 Hotel Management , Catering and Nutrition
 There are several private institutes of Hotel
Management
 Most of these institutes offer Diploma in Hotel
Management, with specialization in Front Office,
Food and Beverages, House Keeping, Catering etc
 Diploma course is generally of 3-year duration
 The minimum educational qualification required is
10 +2 with at least 50 per cent marks in Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics.

31. TALENT BASED- offbeat careers
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 Pet Grooming
 Hairstyling
 Aromatherapy
 Tarot Reading
 Video Jockey
 Reiki Practitioner
 Make-up Artist
 Cosmetologist
 Choreographer
 Singer
 Music
 Disc Jockey etc

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 Fashion modeling: Includes fashion shoots for magazines;
mail order catalogues and live shows for reputed fashion
houses
 Editorial/Print Modeling: This refers to photography for
magazines, including covers. This work offers a lot of exposure
to first time models
 Catalogue Modeling: Models are hired to appear in catalogues
to sell clothes/everyday products.
 Commercial Print Modeling: Models are photographed to
promote a product on billboards, buses, magazines and
newspapers
 Runway (Ramp) Modeling: For all you catty types. You must
look comfortable and make even the dullest outfit look
attractive to the audience
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33. UPSC Competitions
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 Special Class Railway Apprenticeship Examination
 For age group of 17 to 21 years on 1st August
 All candidates with 12th class or equivalent with 1st
division (any subjects) are eligible; candidates having
second division with Mathematics, Physics or
Chemistry as one of the subjects are also eligible to
compete.
 The examination is held every year generally in the
month of July and every candidate is tested in seven
subjects including English, Mathematics (2 papers),
Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge and
Psychological Test.

34. National Defense Academy
Examination
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 This examination is generally conducted twice every year
during the months of May and November
 Candidates are tested in Mathematics and General Ability
 All unmarried male candidates with 10+2 pass are
eligible for Army, Navy and Airforce
 For Executive Branch course at Naval Academy, the
candidate should be 10+2 examination pass with
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
 All those who pass the examination are required to
undergo a Services Selection Board (SSB) interview and a
detailed medical examination before joining as Cadets at
the National Defence Academy (NDA), Kharakvasla
(Pune).
 After 3 years at NDA and one year in the Military, Naval
or Airforce academies

35. Career Profile - Biological Science
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 Agriculturist
 Biochemist
 Bioinformatics
 Biotechnologist
 Dairy Technologist and Poultry Supervisor
 Environmentalist
 Fishery Science
 Forestry and Wildlife
 Horticulturist
 Marine Biologist
 Micro Biologist

36. Engineering & Technology
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 Aerospace Engineer
 Automobile Engineer
 Biomedical Engineer
 Broadcast Technician
 Chemical Engineer
 Civil Engineer
 Computer Engineer
 Electrical Engineer
 Electronics Engineer

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 Industrial Engineer
 Marine Engineer
 Mechanical Engineer
 Mining Engineer & Metallurgist
 Naval Architect
 Production Engineer
 Telecommunication Engineer

38. Finance & Accounts
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• Actuary
• Banker
• Chartered Accountant
• Chartered Financial Analysts
• Economist
• Equity Research Analyst
• Forex Dealer
• Investment Banker
• Stock Broker
• Venture Capitalist

39. Management
 Brand Manager
 Business Development Manager
 Business Manager
 Event Manager
 Export Manager
 Human Resources Development
 Management Consultant
 Market Research Executive
 Operations & Logistics Manager
 Retail Manager
 Rural Manager
 Sales & Marketing Manager
 Technical Manager
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40. Media & Communication
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 Cinematographer
 Client Service Executive
 Copy Writer
 Film Editing
 Journalist
 Media Planner
 Public Relation Executive
 Publishing Executive
 Visualiser

41. Hospitality
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 Air Hostess
 Guest Relation Executive
 Hotel Management
 Travel & Tourism professional

42. Healthcare
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 Doctor
 Cardiologist
 Dentist
 Endocrinologist
 Nurse
 Nutritionist & Dietician
 Occupational Therapist
 Physiotherapist
 Plastic Surgeon
 Speech Therapist

43. Information Technology
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 Information Technologist
 Medical Transcriptionist
 Network Administrator
 Software Engineer
 System Architect

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45. 4 Ps
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 You will survive only if you believe in the
power of your dreams.
 To believe in the power of your dreams-
remember the 4Ps - Purpose, Passion,
Possibilities and Power
 Have a purpose in life, and a dream will
follow, trim this dream with passion in your
heart and possibilities will open for you.
Choose today to start believing in the magical
power of wishing, hoping and dreaming

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Thank You