Career after +2
12th (or +2) board is one of the major milestones in a student's career. However, it is not an end, but just a beginning to hundreds of career paths that one can take. Not a long ago, parents and students knew about /aspired to limited career options such as medical, engineering, architecture, journalism, or law. With availability of internet in hand for 24X7, it seems information is not an issue. But now there is a challenge to find relevant information, with plethora of options around.
A well curated career list by CBSE
CBSE has curated a list of 113 courses that a student can take after 12th. It also contains important information such as a brief introduction of the course, eligibility criteria at different levels (undergraduate level, post graduate level, doctoral level etc.), courses, renowned universities/institutes, and supplemented with interesting facts.
List of the courses in compendium of academic courses after +2
The compendium is an excellent resource as a starting point for the further research on courses after +2. The course coverage is truly diversified, from fisheries to choreography, cyber security to food and nutrition. Everyone can find a career path of one's interest in this list. It is equally helpful for students and parents, much before the 12th boards for career guidance. It will help them in finding interest and shape those interests from early stage.
1. Aeronautical Engineering
2. Aerospace Engineering
3. Architecture Engineering
4. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
5. Astronomy And Astrophysics
6. Automobile Engineering
7. Bio Medical Engineering
8. Bio Technology Engineering
9. Ceramics Engineering
10. Chemical Engineering
11. Civil Engineering
12. Computer Science Engineering
13. Electrical And Electronics Engineering
14. Electronics And Communication Engineering
15. Industrial Engineering
16. Information Communications And Entertainment
17. Instrumentation Engineering
18. Manufacturing Science & Engineering
19. Marine Engineering
20. Mechanical Engineering
21. Medical Electronics Engineering
22. Metallurgy
23. Meteorology
24. Mining Engineering
25. Naval Architecture Engineering
26. Physical Sciences
27. Polymer Engineering
28. Robotics
29. Textile Engineering
30. Agricultural Science
31. Biological Science
32. Biotechnology
33. Computer Applications
34. Computer Science
35. Cyber Security
36. Earth Science/ Geography
37. Environmental Sciences
38. Fisheries
39. Floriculture /Horticulture
40. Food Technology
41. Forestry
42. Oceanography
43. Statistical Science
44. Veterinary Sciences
45. Wildlife Biology
46. Zoology
47. Ayurveda BAMS
48. Dental BDS
49. Homeopathy
50. Naturopathy
51. Pharmacy
52. Siddha
53. Unani
54. Anthropology
55. Archaeology
56. Art Restoration
57. Curation
58. Educational/Vocational School Counsellor
59. Monuments And Sculpture Restoration
60. Museology
61. Physiotherapy
62. Rehabilitation Psychology
63. Rehabilitation Therapy
64. Social Work
65. Special Educator
66. Speech Language And Hearing
67. Law
68. Advertising
69. Journalism
70. Mass Communication
71. Public Relations
72. Art Direction
73. Choreography
74. Direction
75. Film/Drama Production
76. Fine Arts
77. Performing Arts
78. Vocal and Instrumental Music
79. Animation
80. Cinematography
81. Communication Design
82. Design
83. Graphic Designing
84. Photography
85. Actuarial Sciences
86. Bank Management
87. Business Administration
88. Business Management
89. Costs and Works Accounts
90. Chartered Accountancy
91. Chartered Financial Analysis
92. Event Management
93. Hospital Management
94. Hotel Management
95. Human Resource Management
96. Insurance
97. Logistics & Supply Chain Management
98. Management
99. Bachelor of Arts
100. Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)/Bachelor of Education (B.ed.)
101. Corporate Intelligence
102. Detective
103. Food Science and Nutrition
104. Foreign Languages
105. Home Science
106. Interior Designing
107. Liberal Studies VII
108. Library Sciences
109. Montessori Teaching
110. Nutrition and Dietetics
111. Physical Education
112. Sports and Sports Management
113. Tourism & Travel
As CBSE mentions, "the intention is to generate enough curiosity in the child to want to inquire/explore further on the scope, possibilities, avenues, etc. for each of these courses and/or for looking for other options/areas that go beyond these courses. It may also be noted that most of these courses are also offered by several private institutions/universities. The reader is expected to further research on this."