Career Options after 12th Science

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Hundreds of career options are available for 10+2 science students. The major advantage of +2 science students is that they can switch to other careers i.e arts, humanities or even to commerce.

+2 Science with PCM
Candidates who have studied the subject combination of physics, chemistry and mathematics (PCM) in class XII can take up engineering as their career.

+2 Science with PCB
Subjects such as physics, chemistry and biology (PCB) are required for students aspiring to take up careers in medicine or dental studies, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, agricultural and dairy science. Options are also available in the paramedical and allied fields such as Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Audiology, Speech Therapy, Medical Lab Technology, Optometry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy etc.

Those interested in animal husbandry and veterinary science can take a career as a veterinary doctor. For that they have to appear for the entrance examination conducted by Veterinary Council of India for getting admission to first year Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.

+2 Science with PCMB (bio-math)
Those with +2 science Bio-maths can take up either an engineering or a medical career. Admission to these professional courses are through entrance examinations.

If not interested in engineering and medical field, 10+2 science students can go for B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) program of their choice of interest, which can be followed by Master's degree (M.Sc.), Ph.D and M.Phil. Teaching is another option.

Career chart for +2 Science

10+2 Science