Class 12th is one of the crucial turning points in a student's life. What step you take lays the ground for your future. And hence it is of utmost importance to give proper consideration before making the leap. After the completion of Std. 12th the next worry that students face often is the dilemma of which stream to pursue and which college to opt for.

Follow Passion or Success?

Often students find themselves in a lurch as in whether to follow their passion or think of building a career of parents' choice. As per statistics, most students switch their fields post Std. 12th and go on to pursue the streams they have found a pull towards. Science is one such stream that gives the leeway for candidates to switch to a non-science program after their board examination, a drawback not enjoyed by Arts and Commerce students.

This opens them to a plethora of lucrative opportunities to pursue after 12th science thereby shaping their career in a lucid manner.

Starting with 12th Science, it lays across a myriad of opportunities for Science students. Herein we have enlisted the top 7 courses. These are the most popular fields after the completion of the 12th Science which are as follows:

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1. Engineering

Inspired by 3 Idiots and Chetan Bhagat Novels, there are numerous students who take up engineering after class 12th. Well, jokes apart, in reality, the field of engineering lays across a plethora of opportunities. The stream provisions students in pursuing niche fields too including:

  • Agriculture Engineering
  • Plastic Engineering
  • Power Engineering

Career - The duration of the program is 4 years. Students who have qualified for their Engineering successfully can go on to pursue Masters in niche Engineering fields both in India as well as Abroad. Qualified engineers can work in the capacities of engineers, project managers, and much more.

Salary - The average starting salary ranges between INR 3 to 20 lacs per annum.

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2. Medicine

Medicine is the next best stop after Std 12th. The duration of the course is 5 years with 6 months of compulsory internship after the completion of the program. The course exclusively covers the intricacies of the health and medicine sector.

However, students have the opportunity to enroll in some of the top hospitals. The options include working in the capacities of Surgeon, Medical Doctor, Physician, Medical Officer, etc.

Hereby, students can choose from varied fields such as:

  • BUMS - Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
  • B.PT - Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • BHMS - Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
  • BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery
  • Yoga, Naturopathy and Siddha Medicine

Career Options - Graduates can start with their own clinic, and become specialists. Furthermore, they may also pursue their MS in the field of specialization from India as well as abroad.

Salary - The average starting salary ranges between INR 3 to 20 lacs per annum.

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3. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Bachelor of Science is the most popular undergraduate program by students after the completion of the 12th standard. The duration of the program is 3 years. This is one of the beneficial courses for those who wish to pursue multi or interdisciplinary careers in science. Some of the popular fields in B.Sc. include Nursing, Information Technology, Animation, Hospitality, Animation, Computer Science, and much more.

Career Options - Thus, after the completion of the program, students can either go on to pursue a Master's degree. Besides, also seek employment in various capacities. These are Market Research Analysts, Quality Control Managers, Scientific Assistants, Quality Control Managers, etc.

Salary - The average salary ranges from 1.50 to 11 lacs per annum.

4. Merchant Navy

Candidates who have a certain inclination towards defence have an amazing opportunity at the Indian Maritime University for facilitating maritime studies. Pursuing B.Sc. in Nautical Sciences is best suitable for joining the Merchant Navy. Herein these include courses like B.Tech in Marine Engineering, B.Sc. in Marine Science, etc.

Candidates must clear their IMU-CET entrance for gaining entry to the program.

Career Option - Join Merchant Navy as Engineer, captain, etc.

Salary - The average salary ranges between 2 lakhs to 36 lakhs per annum

5. Mass Media

As mentioned, science students have the advantage over Non-science students who can later pursue courses which is not related to the science stream. Want to make your mark in the media industry? Have an inclination for writing, advertising or journalism? Choose Bachelor of Mass Media as the perfect course for you.

Career options - After the successful completion of Mass Media, students can go about seeking employment in the sectors of Advertising, Journalism, Reporting, Writing and much more.

Salary - The average salary ranges from 2 lacs to 10 lacs per annum

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6. Ethical Hacking

If you like the field of Ethical Hacking, you can go on become a certified hacker after 12th Science. There is no preliminary entrance or qualification for the course. All you need is an in-depth knowledge of programming and operating systems.

Career Options - Opportunities with top companies in the position of Ethical Hackers.

Salary - Average salary ranges from INR 3 Lacs to 12 Lacs per annum.

7. Food and Agricultural Science

Students of 12th science as said have a myriad of opportunities in the field of Dairy Technology, Horticulture, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agronomy, Nutrition, etc. The duration of the course ranges for 3 years.

Career Options - Students after the completion of the program can go about pursuing jobs in the field of Nutrition, Dairy Technology, etc in the position of Project Manager, Marketing and others.

Salary - The average salary ranges between INR 3 lacs to 11 lacs per annum.

Thereby whether you opt for any field according to parents' choice or the ones where your passion and inclination lies, ensure to give your 100%. Success and Failure depend a lot on how much hard work you put in and what you seek out of it. Hence, decide, aim and set your mind towards your goal for a glorious career ahead.

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