What are the best Medical courses after the 12th if I do not want to pursue MBBS?
While MBBS is the most sought-after medical course, several other programs offer excellent career opportunities in the healthcare sector. These courses focus on specialised fields such as allied health sciences, pharmacy, and nursing.
Course | Duration | Career Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | 5 years | Dentist, Dental Surgeon |
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) | 5.5 years | Ayurvedic Doctor, Researcher |
BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) | 5.5 years | Homeopathic Doctor, Consultant |
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) | 4.5 years | Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Expert |
BPharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | 4 years | Pharmacist, Drug Researcher |
4 years | Nurse, Healthcare Administrator |
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Students those who have studied Science with Maths (PCM/PCMB) in UP Board Class 12th can opt any of the following popular courses:
- BTech/BE
- Integrated MTech
- BCA
- BArch
- BSc
Students with PCM/PCMB combination can opt any of the courses below:
- MBBS
- BDS
- BPharma
- Nursing
- Paramedical
Students from other
Yes, you can definitely pursue a BA degree which is also known as Bachelor of Arts immediately after completing Class 12 from any recognised board that too from any stream like Arts, Commerce, or Science.
Most of the students opt for different specializations under B.A some of them are Psychology, Hi
Students are charged an associated fee for the Class 12 compartment marksheet. This includes the fees for issuances of the new marksheet.
CBSE 12th result 2026 will be announced by the end of April. Students can check their results online.
To access the HBSE 12th result, students need to enter roll number. In some cases, the login window also requires date of birth or name.
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