Career Option after PCM

1. Engineering
Computer Science, Mechanical, Electronics and Tele-communication, Electrical,
Civil Engg., Information Technology, Dairy Technology
Other specializations include marine, aerospace, agricultural, Petroleum,
Automobile, Biochemical, Bio Medical, Biotechnology, Bio Instrumentation, Bio
Informatics, Chemical, Environmental, Food technology, Fire, Leather, Mining
& Metallurgical, Nano technology, Printing, Plastic & polymer, Rubber, Genetic,
Textile etc.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with high percentile.
Admission procedure: National Level entrance test such as IIT-JEE, GATE,
UPSEE, BITSAT and State level or entrance test.
2. Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) – Five years course.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with high percentile
Admission Procedure: National Level entrance test such as IIT-JEE, GATE,
UPSEE, BITSAT and State level or entrance test.
3. Merchant Navy
Higher National Diploma  (HND) Nautical Science or Marine Engineering (1
year course).
Bachelor of Science in Nautical Technology  (3 years training at Institute + 1
year at Sea).
Bachelor of Technology in Naval Architecture and Ship Building.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with high percentile.
Admission procedure: The All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test (AIMNET),
required the vision (eyesight) and health standards.
4. Commercial Pilot
Commercial pilot training from Aviation Institutes in India.
BSc in Aviation Sciences.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with high percentile.
Admission procedure: Admission is based on an all-India written test, Pilot
Aptitude Test (WOMBAT) and an interview. Required good eyesight and
health.
5. Bachelor of Science
BSc in physics, chemistry, maths, astronomy, forensic Science, geology,
statistics , industrial chemistry, nautical science, home science, nutrition, clothing
and textile, extension and communication, environmental science, Human
Development and Family studies (BSc),  fashion design, fashion technology etc.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with minimum 55 %percentile
Admission procedure: Merit based admission, few institutes conduct entrance
exam.
6. National Defense Services-Indian Navy Officer, Indian Air Force
The NDA offers only a full-time, residential undergraduate program. Cadets are
awarded a Baccalaureate degree (a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science or a
Bachelor of Technology) after 3 years of study. Cadets have a choice of two
streams of study. The Science stream offers studies in Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Computer Science. The Humanities (Liberal Arts) stream offers
studies in History, Economics, Political Science, Geography and Language.
Eligibility: 12ths PCM, unmarried Indian citizens.
Admission procedure: National level NDA exam.
7. Railway Apprentice Exam
The selected candidates get trained for four years, not just in the field of
mechanical and electrical engineering; they are also groomed to take up
leadership positions in the Indian Railways as Class 1 officers.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with first class
Admission Procedure: All India Special Railway Apprentice Exam by UPSC.
8. Business Administration and Management Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Management Studies (NMS)
Admission procedure: Entrance test or merit list.
9. Commerce
B.Com- (3 years)
Banking and Insurance (BBI-3 years)
Charted Accountancy (CA)
Company Secretory (CS)
Eligibility: 12th Science/Commerce with minimum 55% 
Admission Procedure: Admission B.Com is based on merit. CA/CS has National
Level Exam.
10. Arts and Humanities
 Bachelor of Arts (psychology, sociology, foreign languages, Travel &
Tourism Courses, psychology, sociology, English, Archeology )
 Physical Education  (BPED)
 Mass Communication and Journalism
 BFA Performing Arts (music/dance)Business Administration and
Management Studies (BBA, BMS- 3 years)
 Social Work (BSW- 3 years)
 Law (Integrated Masters in Law Course-5 year; LLB- 3years)
 Hotel Management (BA/BSc)
 Designing Courses (Interior design, product design, etc. Diploma or BSc)
 Mass-media/ Journalism Courses (BA, BMM)
 Film/ Television Courses (BA, BSc)
 Diploma Courses (polytechnic, merchant navy, event management,
hospitality, etc.)
 All Competitive exams (civil service Exam, banking exams after graduation
in any field)
Eligibility: 12th Science/Commerce/Arts with minimum 55% 
Admission Procedure: Admission to BA courses is based on merit. Admission
to other courses is based on entrance exam or interview.
11. Animation and Graphics
Career Opportunities in Animation & Graphics: There is a vast range of
opportunities available, including, Graphic Design, Game Design, Digital Art,
Web Design, 3D Modelling, Flash Design, Storyboarding, Texturing, Cartoon
Design, VFX, Composition & Story Writing, and Character Animation etc. 
Some Top Colleges for Animation & Graphics: National Institute of Design,
Ahmedabad; IIT Bombay; Indian Institute of Digital Arts and Animation,
Kolkata; Birla Institute of Technology, Noida; Arena Animation (Multiple
Locations); Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), Multiple
Locations; Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
12. Physics
Career Opportunities in Physics: With a Physics major, you develop skills that
are applicable to various fields such as Econophysics, Defense, Aerospace,
Healthcare, Computational Physics, Geophysics, High Energy Physics, Medical
Physics, Biophysics, Nuclear Physics, Quantum Physics and Data Science. You
can also go for research or teaching in these areas.
Some Top Colleges for Physics: IISc, Bangalore; IISER (Multiple Locations);
St. Stephen’s College, Delhi; Hansraj College, Delhi; Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi; St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata; St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai;
Presidency University, Kolkata; Fergusson College, Pune; NISER, Odisha
13. Chemistry
Career Opportunities in Chemistry: There are also various specialised sub-
fields in Chemistry you can explore, namely, Analytical Chemistry, Organic
Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Flavour Chemistry,
Inorganic Chemistry, Metallurgy, Surface Chemistry, etc.
Some Top Colleges for Chemistry: St. Stephen’s College, Delhi; Loyola
College, Chennai; Hansraj College, Delhi; Fergusson College, Pune; Madras
Christian College, Chennai; St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai; St. Joseph’s College,
Bangalore; Christ University, Bangalore
14. Mathematics
Career Opportunities in Mathematics: Mathematics graduates can look
forward to careers in the domains of Actuarial Science, Data Science, Banking,
Insurance, Finance, Meteorology, Stock Market, etc. They can be hired for
various roles, including Market Research, Project Development, Numerical
Analysis, Research Operations, and Financial Analyst, to name a few.
Some Top Colleges for Mathematics: Indian Statistical Institute (Multiple
Locations); IIT Bombay; IIT Kharagpur; IIT Guwahati; IISc, Bangalore; IISER
(Multiple Locations); Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai; St. Stephen’s
College, Delhi; NISER, Odisha; Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi
15. Ethical Hacking
Career Opportunities in Ethical Hacking: As organizations are becoming
increasingly concerned about their network security, they are hiring ethical
hackers to protect themselves from cyber-attacks. As an ethical hacker, you can
work in various roles, such as Network Security Engineer, Network Security
Administrator, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, etc.
Some Top Colleges for Ethical Hacking: There are no degree programs in
Ethical Hacking, only certification courses. Some top certification bodies include
Indian School of Ethical Hacking (ISOEH), Kolkata; EC Council (Online); Ankit
Fadia Certified Ethical Hacker (Multiple Locations/Online); NIIT Ethical
Hacking (Multiple Locations); Arizona Infotech, Pune
16. Forensic Science
Career Opportunities in Forensic Science: There are numerous applications of
Forensic Science, and you can work as a Forensic Scientist, Forensic
Toxicologist, Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Anthropologist, Forensic
Ballistics Expert, Polygraph Examiner, Digital Forensics Expert, etc.
Some Top Colleges for Forensic Science*: Delhi University; Gujarat Forensic
Sciences University, Gandhinagar; Panjab University, Chandigarh; Lok Nayak
Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science,
Delhi; University of Madras, Chennai; Osmania University, Hyderabad
17. Fashion Technology
Career Opportunities in Fashion Technology: After graduating from this field,
you can work with various branded fashion houses, retail chains, boutiques,
garment manufacturing industries, fashion magazines, and in the television and
film industry.
Some Top Colleges for Fashion Technology: National Institute of Fashion
Technology (Multiple Locations