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Hi,
As you have shown interest in pharmacy and biotechnology, below are the details.
PHARMACY :
1)
If you have interest in Pharmacy you may opt for courses such as :
-Diploma in Pharmacy
-Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy
-Bachelor of Pharmacy
-Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacology
-Bachelor of Ayurvedic Pharmacy
-Master of Pharmacy
-Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy
-Master of Pharmacy in Quality Assurance
-Master of Science in Pharmacy
-Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
-Doctor of Pharmacy
-Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy
-Post Graduate Diploma in Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
2)
You may opt for specialized fields such as :
-Pharmaceutics
-Pharmaceutical Analysis
-Pharmacy Practice
-Cardiovascular Pharmacy
-Pharmaceutical Chemistry
-Infectious Disease Pharmacy
-Oncology Pharmacy
-Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy
-Nuclear Pharmacy
-Nutrition Pharmacy
-Psychiatry Pharmacy
-Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
3)
Job Prospects :
After obtaining degree or diploma in pharmacy, you can :
- apply in good pharma companies as a Medical Representative. You can apply for pharmacist post in hospitals.
- start working in government department.
- do research and development work.
- work in teaching field.
After registering with the state Pharmacy Council you may set up your own pharmacy or chemists and druggists shop to stock and sell medicines and dispense them according to doctor's prescription.
4)
Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, to give you a brief idea,
- Pharmacists can earn attractive income in private and government hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and clinics etc.
- Pharmacist's initial income in government hospitals is around Rs.6,000/- to Rs. 10,000/- every month.
- Graduates working in clinics and in private hospitals can earn more than those of government hospital workers.
- Professionals who are engaged in private practice can earn good remuneration depending upon their popularity and skills.
- Professionals who are working in private sector pharmaceutical industries have a pay scale of Rs.12, 000/- to Rs.20, 000/- every month depending on factor such as qualification, experience and profile.
- Medical representatives earn a average of Rs.10, 000/- to Rs.15, 000/- every month.

Hi,
As per your query, it seems that you wish to take PCM in class 12th, so once you complete your 12th you may consider pursuing some of the below mentioned course:
- B.Tech.
- BE.
- BCA.
- Bsc.
Besides the course mentioned above you may even consider pursuing some of the below mentioned course:
- BBA (Bachelor of business administration)
- BHM (undergraduate degree in hotel management)
The BBA program usually includes general business courses and advanced courses for specific concentrations.
The degree is designed to give a broad knowledge of the functional areas of a company, and their interconnection, while also allowing for specialization in a particular area.
While pursuing BHM you may opt for specialization in:
- Front office.
- Food and beverage services.
- Food and beverages production (cooking and baking)
- House keeping.
After completing this course you may join as housekeeping staff supervisor, lodging manager, restaurant manager, food service manager and more.
Professionals from this field can also seek employment in travel agencies, spas, sport and recreation, hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, airlines and more.
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding various career options after compelting 12th.
Link: https://www.shiksha.com/career-options-after-12th
I would request Manmeet Kaur50173 to share her expert opinion on this.
I would suggest that before opting for any course you must first decide in which field you wish to build your career and accordingly you can select the best course as per your interest and liking.
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All the Best.

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Hi,
BBA is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
The BBA program usually includes general business courses and advanced courses for specific concentrations.
The degree is designed to give a broad knowledge of the functional areas of a company, and their interconnection, while also allowing for specialization in a particular area.
The degree also develops the student's practical managerial skills, communication skills and business decision-making capability.
Some of the subjects covered under BBA are:
- Business Organization
- Marketing Management.
- Financial Management.
- International Business.
- Business Law
- Human Resource Management, etc.
I would suggest that once you complete your BBA you should work for 2-3 years and then opt for MBA as it will further enhance your career prospects.
Lucrative careers are available for BBA graduates in many fields. A few of them are mentioned below:
- Banking.
- Budget Planning.
- Educational Institutes.
- Entrepreneurial Ventures.
- Financial Services.
The remuneration of BBA students is dependent upon the type of organizations that takes them in.
Freshers will earn around Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,000 each month. With increase in experience individuals can make as much as Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 18,000 every month. This will go up as you gain more experience.
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding various institutes in Bhopal and Indore offering course your interest.
Link: https://management.shiksha.com/bbm-bba-colleges-in-india-categorypage-3-28-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
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All the Best.