I am a class 12th student with PCB & don't want to be a doctor. Can you suggest some other courses that I can pursue after 12th?
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You can do B.Sc if you're interested in research work.
Psychology provided you had it as a subject in class 12th.
Law, it's an open field but can be extremely rewarding
Journalism and mass communication. -
Hi Shivangi,Some good courses other than MBBS are given as follows:
Pharma line by doing B.Pharma degree courses in several emerging professional areas such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing:
- Applied Biology- Apiculture, sericulture, Fishery, Piggeryetc are the various branches of biology
-Anthropology
-Genetic engineering
-Entomology
-Pathology
-Agriculture
-Bioinformatics
-Microbiology
- Biotechnology
-Medicines and Medical Transcription etc. Hope this information will help you. Thanks! -
Hi,
Medical is not the only thing for PCB students. You can opt for Bachelor's degree in microbio or biotech or opt for physio and pharmacy. You can even take up Bachelor in PCB, and do a specialization in any of the one which fascinates you the most, then Master in the same. Thank you. -
You can pursue MBA in pharmacy after pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
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There is not only one scope in biology, you can do adventurous stuff like forensic science, microbiology and many more. The open door awaits you.
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You can go for CA, BCA, MBA, etc.
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You can go for B.Sc honors in applied science. But as you are in 12th I will suggest you to go for KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) exam that has been scheduled in the month of November as you can go directly in the field of research. -
Hello there,
Having PCB in 10+2 doesn't limit students to doctor courses only. You can get admission for courses such as B.Sc Biotechnology, B.tech Biotechnology, B.Sc microbiology, biochemistry, medical Science, physiotherapy, nursing courses like ANM and GNM.
If you have computer Science or computer applications in your 10+2, you can go for courses like B.Sc CS, BCA, or a diploma course related to the subject.
Now the most wide field is Pharmacy. Almost every Science college offer this course. Also, it has a wide scope. Major companies like Himalaya and Ajanta keep recruiting young and eligible pharmacy graduates. However, choice of su...more -
You can do B.Pharm and after that, you can become a drug inspector in the government sector. Further, you can pursue M.Pharm or Ph.D.
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It is better to go for B.Sc in agriculture or B.Sc in horticulture as there is a lot of demand for these courses.
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Yes you can.For most of the courses youare elligible as 50/55/60 in the minimum requirement.
Most of the courses admission is direct and some may required score like CUET, CMAT, University entrance.
Also you can explore about -
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Absolutely! Having a humanities background is no barrier to pursuing Fine Arts at Chandigarh University.
The programme welcomes students from all streams, including humanities, as long as they meet the minimum requirement of 50% marks in their 12th exams. Many humanities students find the programme a natural extension of their academic interests, as the curriculum often connects with cultural, historical, and social themes. For example, a student who studied history might bring unique perspectives into courses like painting or applied arts.
The university values creativity and passion over specific subjects studied in school.
Yes, you can appear for the 12th improvement exam even if you're currently pursuing a Polytechnic course, but it depends on a few key factors related to your board and eligibility.
You can give the improvement exam next year after passing 12th, but not if more than 2 years have passed.
You can appear in one or more subjects.
You will get a new marksheet with improved marks.
Yes, doing a Polytechnic Diploma does not disqualify you from appearing for the 12th improvement exam. Many students do this to,
Improve marks for competitive exams (like JEE, NEET, NDA, ).
Meet minimum eligibility for degree admissions.
Qualify for better job opportuniti
Yes, you can get admission in Fine Arts at Chandigarh University even if you did not study Maths in 12th. For this course, subject choice in school does not matter much. The main eligibility is very simple. A student should have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam in any stream from a recognised board with at least 50% marks in total. Even students who have done a three-year Diploma in any branch with minimum 50% marks are also eligible to apply. So, whether you had Science, Commerce, Humanities, or any other stream, you can still go for Fine Arts. This course is made for students who are interested in creativity, drawing, painting, or d
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