What after 10+2?

Board exams are over, so what next? It’s time for the most important and difficult question that one faces after 12th Board exams! Let us discuss the various study options available for students to choose from. To make it more useful for themselves, students are requested to share their stream... View More

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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-14 13:06:21
    Vaseem20929 -> With interest in the field of Computer Science, you may opt for degree courses such as :
    1) B.Sc in Computer Science / Information Technology : -
    [ Eligibility : To pursue B.Sc, you need to score a minimum of 50% marks in 12th with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) from any recognized board. The admission is based on the marks obtained in qualifying exam. The cut off marks varies from year to year. ]
    2) B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science engineering / Information Technology : -
    [ Eligibility : To pursue B.E. / B.Tech, you need to complete 12th with minimum 60% (Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry) from recognized board to j
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    Shivangi Gupta | Contributor-Level 9

    2014-03-13 17:25:46
    zeba97687 To become a Software engineer you may opt for courses such as :
    • Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science / Information Technology
    • Bachelor of Science (hons.) in Software Engineering
    • Master of Computer Applications
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
    • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
    Apart from these courses, you can also take up some specialized courses in institutions such as NIIT, Aptech etc.
    Also, it is better to have some recognized certification such as Oracle, Microsoft, etc on specific areas like programming, database, networking and hardware.
    You can focus on developing following skills
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    Mayank S | Contributor-Level 9

    2014-03-13 17:21:20
    Nikesh Mani Tiwari991 Below is the list of institutes offering correspondence B.Tech :
    - Institution Of Advance Education
    - Institute of Technical and Professional Studies
    - Annamalai University
    - Excel College of Higher Education
    - Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
    - Karnataka State Open University
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    Mayank S | Contributor-Level 9

    2014-03-13 17:20:53
    sagar12425 Below is the list of top colleges offering Aeronautical engineering in Karnataka :
    - Manipal Institute of Technology
    - Acharya Institute of Technology
    - Amrita School of Engineering
    - M.V.J. College of Engineering
    - Dayananda Sagar Institutions
    - Alliance University
    - Hindustan Aviation Academy
    - Srinivas Institute of Technology
    - Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
    - S.C.T. Institute of Technology
    - Siddhartha Institute of Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology
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    Mayank S | Contributor-Level 9

    2014-03-13 17:20:22
    Amandeep31560 Some of the best colleges offering B.Tech Automobile engineering are :
    -Acharya Institute of Technology
    -SCMS School of Engineering and Technology
    -PSG College of Technology
    -Manipal Institute of Technology
    -Sathyabama University
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 17:18:20
    @rahul92533 1) To take admission in MBBS :
    - You need to pass 12th in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 60% .
    - You should have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st day of December of the year of admission.
    - You need to sit for entrance exam such as AIIMS Entrance Exam, NEET, MPPMT, HP Combined Pre Medical Entrance Test etc.
    2) Some of the medical colleges in India are :
    JIPMER, Puducherry
    Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
    Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi
    Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
    Grant Medical College, Mumbai
    St. John's Medical College, Bangalore
    King George Medical University, Luckn
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 17:17:53
    @neelu65443 There are numerous course options available after 12th. Below is the list of some of the courses :
    BBA
    BBM
    B.E. / B.Tech
    BCA
    DCA
    B.Sc
    MBBS
    BDS
    Nursing
    Fashion Design
    Interior Design
    Hotel Management
    B.Com
    B.A. LLB
    Animation
    Multimedia
    Graphic Design
    Web Design
    Game Design
    Company Secretary (CS)
    Chartered Accountant (CA)
    Mass Communication
    You must opt for the one which matches your interest, skills and long term career goal. Choose and decide wisely as your decision will help you to frame your career accordingly.
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 17:16:58
    Vaibhav66618 -> With non - medical stream (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) in 12th, you may go for engineering courses such as civil, mechanical, electronics etc. You may even opt for architecture.
    [Eligibility criteria : complete 12th (PCM) with minimum 60% and sit for an entrance exam].
    -> Apart from doing the degree level courses in Science with the conventional combinations you can also choose degree courses in several emerging professional areas such as computer, business administration.
    -> You can also opt for courses outside the university stream such as hotel management, fashion technology, aircraft maintenance engineering,
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 17:13:23
    monika14880 To become a software engineer you may opt for courses such as :
    • Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science / Information Technology
    • Bachelor of Science (hons.) in Software Engineering
    • Master of Computer Applications
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
    • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
    Apart from these courses, you can also take up some specialized courses in institutions such as NIIT, Aptech etc.
    Also, it is better to have some recognized certification such as Oracle, Microsoft, etc on specific areas like programming, database, networking and hardware.
    You can focus on developing following skil
    ...more
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 17:12:27
    Nikesh Mani Tiwari991 Some of the institutes offering correspondence B.Tech are :
    - Annamalai University
    - Excel College of Higher Education
    - Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
    - Karnataka State Open University
    - Institution Of Advance Education
    - Institute of Technical and Professional Studies
    - Abhinav Institute of Technology & Management
    - Wisdom School of Management (WSM)
    - Dimensional Academy of Engineering
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    Commented by

    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 17:12:04
    sagar12425 Below is the list of top colleges offering Aeronautical engineering in Karnataka :
    - Manipal Institute of Technology
    - Acharya Institute of Technology
    - Amrita School of Engineering
    - M.V.J. College of Engineering
    - Dayananda Sagar Institutions
    - Alliance University
    - Hindustan Aviation Academy
    - Srinivas Institute of Technology
    - Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
    - S.C.T. Institute of Technology
    - Siddhartha Institute of Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 17:11:04
    @lepo67981 * Generally, candidates join lateral B.Tech course after completing diploma in any engineering field to get direct entry into the second year. Degree course will open more opportunities for you.
    * B.E/B.Tech cannot be pursued through correspondence mode as such degrees are not approved by AICTE. You may opt for regular course as it always score more than a correspondence one.
    * To be eligible, you need to score minimum aggregate of 60% marks in the diploma course. You need to sit for Lateral Entry Entrance Test or LEET which is conducted at state level. Some colleges and Universities too conduct their own lateral entry tests
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 17:10:10
    anuj74598 There are many course options available after 12th Science. You must opt for the one which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long term career goal.
    * After 12th in Science if you have studied Biology, Physics and Chemistry, you may take up medicine, dentistry, agricultural science, dairy science or biological sciences (biochemistry, biotechnology).
    [Eligibility criteria : complete 12th (PCB) with minimum 60% and sit for an entrance exam].
    * If you have Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in 12th then, you may go for engineering courses such as civil, mechanical, electronics etc. You may even
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    Commented by

    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 17:09:49
    Amandeep31560 Below are the best colleges offering B.Tech in Automobile engineering :
    -PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
    -Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka
    -Sathyabama University, Chennai
    -Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
    -SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Kochi
    -Christ University Faculty of Engineering, Bangalore
    -Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune
    -Sanjeevan Engineering And Technology Institute, Kolhapur
    -Hindustan University, Chennai
    -Greater Noida Institute of Technology, Greater Noida
    -Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering & Information Technology (IIAEIT), Pune
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-13 16:56:22
    Arun53669 To be eligible for B.Com, the candidate must have completed 12th in Commerce (Accounts, Maths and Economics) with minimum 60% from a recognized board.
    Some of the institutes offering B.Com are :
    -St. Xavier's College
    -Presidency College
    -Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics
    -Garden City College (GCC)
    -Shri Ram College of Commerce
    -Hansraj College
    -Lady Shri Ram College for Women
    -Loyola College
    -St. Joseph's College of Commerce
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    Commented by

    Gautam Joshi | Contributor-Level 9

    2014-03-12 17:43:27
    I think we should explore those fields this time which are actually not that popular or known by all; for example footwear design, chemical engineering, disaster management etc. It would definitely add value to the discussion.
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    Commented by

    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-12 16:46:48
    rishabh98378 * To pursue a career in Astronomy, you need to pass 10+2 in Science stream with Maths and Physics as core subjects.
    After completing graduation you can take up a Master's degree in Physics and Astronomy.
    Thereafter, you can even opt for a specialization in astronomy i.e PhD which enables you to become an astronomer/ astronaut/ astrophysicist/ scientist or a research officer.
    For PhD, you need to appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) examination.
    * Job Prospects :
    - A beginner could be employed as a junior researcher in any existing Astronomy project.
    - An Astronomer usually works for the government, defense a
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2014-03-12 16:44:45
    Dhruv30254 To pursue B.E / B.Tech :
    - You need to complete 12th with minimum 60% (Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry) from recognized board to join good college. However, there are colleges which take students who have scored 45% - 50%.
    - Your age must be between 17-23 years.
    - You need to appear in entrance exam.
    Some of the good colleges offering B.E / B.Tech are :
    -College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG)
    -Institute of Technology - Banaras Hindu University (IT-BHU)
    -Delhi Technological University
    -Loyola College
    -Stella Maris College
    -Fergusson College
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    Shivangi Gupta | Contributor-Level 9

    2014-03-12 13:25:54
    sushant kumar43886 To join B.Sc, you need to pass 12th in Science with minimum 50% from any recognized board. You need to sit for the entrance exam.
    Some of the B.Sc colleges are :
    -Stella Maris College
    -Fergusson College
    -Banaras Hindu University
    -Loyola College
    -Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET)
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    Shivangi Gupta | Contributor-Level 9

    2014-03-12 13:25:08
    salman89825 After BCA, you have two options :
    1) You may continue to study.
    OR
    2) you may start working.
    1) If you plan to study, then you may opt for :
    -Master of Commerce in Finance & Computer Applications
    -Master of Commerce in Computer Applications
    -Master of Commerce in Computer Oriented Business Application
    -Master of Business Administration
    You may even opt for diploma courses such as :
    -Oracle
    -CISCO Certifications
    -Software Development
    -Red Hat Certifications
    Choose a course on the basis of your interest and skills.
    2) If you plan to work, then below are the details :
    After completing the course, you may seek employment in public and
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