15 Super Careers You Should go for after 12th

Every field has several career opportunities, but choosing the one in which you believe you are interested in is crucial. In Supergrads' super career league series, we emphasize the importance of knowing the career path well in advance before choosing a career. So, if you're wondering what your career alternatives are, this article will help you make an intuitive and informed decision about your career choice.
15 Super Careers After 12th.

There is a wide variety of courses and career choices open to students wishing to pursue their career in Management and Arts. Here is a list of various career options after 12th mentioned to provide a better understanding of the available choices.

S.No	Career Choice	Course/Programme	Entrance Exam
1	Career in Economics	B.A/ B.A (Honours)	DUJAT, CUET
2	Career in Management	IPM	IPMAT
3	Career in Business Administration	BBA/BMS	DUJAT, CUCET
4	Career in Commerce	B.Com/ B.Com(H)	DUJAT, CUET
5	Career in Psychology	B.Sc / BA Psychology	CUCET, CUET
6	Career in Social Science	B.A / B.A (H)	TISS BAT, NPAT
7	Career in Liberal Arts	B.A	HSEE, SILA
8	Career in Hotel Management	B.Sc HHA	NCHMCT JEE
9	Career in Culinary Arts	B.Sc Culinary Arts	CUET
10	Career in Travel and Tourism	B.Sc	NCHMCT JEE, CUCET
11	Career in Public Relations	B.A, BJMC	St. Xaviers
12	Career in Advertising	B.A advertising	CUCET
13	Career in Journalism	B.A	CUET, SET, CUCET
14	Career in Fintech	BBA(H) Fintech	CUET
15	Career in Entrepreneurship	BBA Entrepreneurship	CUCET

1. Career in Economics

Economics is one of the most sought career choices after 12th owing to the lucrative job opportunities not only in India but also worldwide. Economics is an evergreen subject that is taught by many renowned colleges both at the Regional and Central levels. If you aspire to make your career in economics, you should opt for mathematics as your fifth subject in 11th and 12th standard as mathematics and statistics is interlinked with economics. Economics is generally linked with data analysis and policy making done by government and private institutions like NITI Aayog, National Sample Survey, RBI etc.

Also Check: Class 12 Economics Sample Papers PDF Download

1.1 Economics courses After 12th

It is really important to know the best Career in Economics after 12th, usually, all the courses are almost the same with a little difference between them which is mentioned below.

Course	Description
B.A/ B.A (Honours) Economics	The course is most suitable for students looking to develop a future in the field of economics. The BA (Hons.) Economics Curriculum deals with the economy's concepts, producers, and products. The key distinction between BA Economics and BA (Hons.) Economics is that the BA Economics course covers the fundamentals of Economics, the BA (Hons.) Economics offers an in-depth understanding of the same.
B.A/ B.A (Honours) Business Economics	Business economics is a field in applied economics that uses economic theory and quantitative methods to analyze business enterprises and the factors contributing to the diversity of organizational structures and the relationships of firms with labor, capital, and product markets.
B.A/ B.A (Honours) Applied Economics	Applied economics applies the conclusions drawn from economic theories and empirical studies to real-world situations with the desired aim of informing economic decisions and predicting possible outcomes.
B.Sc / B.Sc (Honours) Economics	This course provides knowledge of principles and techniques that are used in the domain of economics in a holistic view. It is almost similar to B.A (Hons) Economics, with some advanced concepts of statistics, taught only in B.Sc Hons.

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1.2. Entrances for Economic Courses

If you wish to pursue your career in Economics from one of the best colleges in India, you need to clear the respective entrance exam for that college.

• CUCET(Central University Common Entrance Test) for admission into economic courses of central universities like Delhi University, JMI, AMU, etc.
• CUET( Christ University Entrance Test ) for admission into courses of Christ University.
• NPAT is the aptitude test conducted by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies to select candidates for courses offered by them.

Job Opportunities 

There is a wide variety of career choices open to students wishing to pursue their Career in the Economics field. You can work with big government organizations like RBI as an Economist or in private firms like JP Morgan. Here is a list of various options mentioned to provide a better understanding of the available choices.

• Planning organizations like NITI Aayog, National Sample Survey, etc.
• PSU Banks, Foreign Banks, and Private Banks
• Financial Risk Analyst Opportunities at Fintech firms
• Econometrics related Fields
• Indian Economic Services (IES)
• Financial Information Firms
• Agricultural Companies
• Statistician and Actuary 

2. Career in Management

Management is an evergreen and ever evolving career option taught by many renowned schools around the world. Management is required in almost every industry to optimize processes and increase profit of the organization. There are lots of opportunities after completing a management degree from a recognized University or institute. It is not necessary that only students from the commerce field can go for a management course. Candidates from any stream (Commerce, Science, or Humanities) are eligible for management courses.

Also Check: Management Courses after 12th

2.1 Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)

IPM is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in management. It is a dual degree course, which means students will be given a degree in graduation and post-graduation. Upon successful completion of the academic rigor of 5 years, the participant will be awarded a BBA and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.  Currently IPM is offered by IIM Indore, Jammu, Bodh gaya, Rohtak and NLU NALSAR.

• This program will also aid in your overall development, as the environment at IIM will make you a brighter and more confident person.
• The IPM course is designed in a way to provide you with a rich skill set required in the industry. The first three years are foundation courses and the last two years are devoted to Business Management.

2.2. Entrances for IPM Courses

If you wish to pursue your career in IPM from one of the best colleges in India, you need to clear the respective entrance exam for that college.

• IPMAT Indore, for getting admission into IPM Indore, IPM Ranchi, and IPM program of Nirma University.
• IPMAT Rohtak for getting admission into the IPM program of IIM Rohtak.
• The Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) is the aptitude test conducted to offer admission in the IPM program of IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.
• Check IPMAT 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule 

2.3. Placements of  IPM Programme

IIM continues to retain its status as one of the country's best Schools by successfully achieving 100% placements with top companies for IPM programmes. The highest domestic package offered was around 41.5 LPA and the batch's average CTC was 23.6 LPA.

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Also Check: IPMAT 2022 Application Form & Dates

3. Career in Business Administration

BBA and B.Com have always been the top choices for people seeking a career in management. BBA is an abbreviation of Bachelors of Business Administration. On the other hand, Bcom is an abbreviation of Bachelors of Commerce. Both the courses provide excellent employment opportunities

BBA VS B.com

Basis	B.Com	BBA
Duration	Undergraduate Three year degree Programme	Undergraduate Three year degree Programme
Objective	The curriculum covers the fundamentals of the field like Accountancy, Finance, Industrial Policy, Economics, etc. The course offers comprehensive knowledge of the field, focussing more on the theoretical aspects.	It is a professional course that prepares the students to enter a career in management with the necessary skills like managerial skills, operational and marketing knowledge and related expertise.
Job Opportunities	Students earning a B.Com degree can enter in the following fields: Banking Consultancy Finance FMCG and Consumer companies IT companies	Students earning a BBA degree can find profitable managerial positions in the following fields: Banks Consultancy firms Tax Practitioner Junior Accountant Finance Sector
Higher Studies	MBA or a Post Graduate Diploma in Management	M.Com, CA, CFA

4. Career in Commerce

If you enjoy numbers, economics, and business, or if you want to build a career in management, commerce is the perfect vocation for you. Commerce is a very popular stream with an industry-driven syllabus and a curriculum that offers a wide range of career options after the 12th grade. Most professions in the commerce stream demand on-the-job experience and certain skill sets to help you advance. Some of the common job profiles after commerce courses are:-

• Investment banking

An investment banking company's role is to give its clients (companies or individuals) financial advice and recommendations to help them make optimum use of their finances and achieve their financial goals. Investment bankers are mostly consultants and brokers who assess their customers' needs and then find appropriate solutions to meet those needs. 

• Chartered Financial Analyst

A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is a lucrative employment opportunity for those aspiring to become investment professionals. A CFA job is best suited to students who are interested in finance, financial planning, etc. It involves several tasks, including property management, equity, credit research, and so forth.

• Actuary 

Actuaries are among the best jobs for mathematicians with strong problem-solving talents, business skills, and numerical cracking abilities. The primary role of a professional in the field is to assess the financial consequences of risk and uncertainty. In a nutshell, actuaries are used by every firm that requires risk management.

• Cost Accountant

Cost accountants are in charge of gathering, adjusting, auditing, and examining all financial data. The goal of cost accounting is to prepare budgets and analyze profitability. They compile the numbers into financial reports, which include information about planning processes, wages, bonuses, and operational rules. 

• Financial Risk Managers

Credit risk is the potential loss that a financial institution may face if a borrower fails to make loan payments. A Credit Risk Manager's role is to ensure that credit risk is minimized and that the bank or financial institution can recover from any losses that may occur. In his or her everyday work, a credit risk manager employs several tactics to reduce the risk of financial loss for a lending institution. 

• Personal Financial Advisor

A Financial Advisor, as the name implies, administers funds that are utilized for investment reasons by both private and corporate investors. They have grown more popular in areas such as mutual funds, where private investors rely on their experience and abilities to supply them with essential information, allowing them to invest in the correct firms and organizations, bonds, and so on. 

Course	Description
B.com / B.com (Hons.)	The B.Com is one of the most popular three-year undergraduate courses among students in the commerce stream. In this course, students are taught the fundamentals of accounting and finance beyond the basics covered during the 12th class. The degree provides students with a wide range of managerial skills and competence in the area of commerce.
BA Programmes	The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a 3-year undergraduate program considered to be one of the most popular courses in India, admission is mostly done through merit, the cut-off for top colleges such as Miranda, Gargi, Hindu, Hansraj, etc. is above 98 percent.

4.2 Top Commerce Colleges

The list of top Commerce Colleges in India along with their location is mentioned below:-

• Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) (University of Delhi)
• Lady Shriram College for Women (LSR) (University of Delhi)
• Loyola College (University of Madras)
• Christ University (Bangalore)
• St. Xavier's College (University of Mumbai)
• Hindu College (University of Delhi)
• St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Bangalore University)
• Hans Raj College (University of Delhi)

4.3 Entrances for Commerce Courses

If you wish to pursue your career in Commerce from one of the best colleges in India, you need to clear the respective entrance exam for that college.

• CUCET(Central University Common Entrance Test) for admission into commerce courses of central universities like Delhi University, JMI, AMU, etc.
• CUET( Christ University Entrance Test ) for admission into courses of Christ University.
• NPAT is the aptitude test conducted by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies to select candidates for courses offered by them.

Also Check: NMIMS NPAT Syllabus 2022 Download BBA Exam Subject Wise Syllabus

5. Career in Psychology

If you like to talk to people, or like helping them to solve their problems, you should definitely consider a career in psychology.  Psychology is made for students Interested in studying human behaviour and their actions. 
A psychologist has a future in diverse fields, including Clinical Psychology, Industrial Psychology and Organizational Behavior, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Sports Psychology, Rehabilitation, and many more.

How to become a Psychologist ?

• 10 + 2 preferably with psychology as one of the core subjects
• Graduation degree in psychology from a reputed institute
• Optional post graduation degree in one of the specializations such as clinical, industrial etc.

5.2 Psychology Courses

B.Sc in Psychology	M.Sc Psychology
B.A in Psychology	M.A in Psychology
B.A(H) in Psychology	M.A in Applied Psychology

5.3 Top Psychology Colleges

• Lady Shriram College for Women (LSR) (University of Delhi)
• Christ University (Bangalore)
• Jesus and Mary College (JMC) (University of Delhi)
• Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) (University of Delhi)
• St. Xavier's College (University of Mumbai)

5.4. Entrances for Psychology Courses

If you wish to pursue your career in Psychology from one of the best colleges in India, you need to clear the respective entrance exam for that college.

• CUCET(Central University Common Entrance Test) for admission into Psychology courses of central universities like Delhi University, JMI, AMU, etc.
• CUET( Christ University Entrance Test ) for admission into courses of Christ University.

6. Career in Social Science

Social sciences explore how people interact with others and their environment. The umbrella term encompasses diverse areas, including psychology, sociology, and economics. During social sciences programs, students learn broad skills that apply to careers in many fields.
Social science degree programs develop analytical, critical thinking, and research skills. Students can pursue many different careers with a social science degree, most of which involve working with others. Consequently, interpersonal communication, presentation, and writing abilities lead to success in the field.

6.1  Social Science Courses

6.1.1. B.A in Social Science 

It is a three-year undergraduate arts programme that is one of its kind in India with an all-round understanding of education, particularly in social sciences education. 
The programme provides foundational understanding in five key Social Sciences subjects during the first two years – Sociology, Economics, Political Science, History, and Psychology – and then introduces students to interdisciplinary subjects like Environment, Development, and Gender in the third year.

6.1.2. B.A.(Hons.) in Social Work with specialisation in Rural Development

The B.A. (Hons.) in Social Work, with Specialisation in Rural Development, Programme aims at creating committed and competent professionals to build skills in facilitating change and transformation in rural areas at the level of individuals, groups and communities.
It is a three-year undergraduate liberal arts programme that is one of its kind, offered by TISS Tuljapur with a total Intake of 30 Students

6.2 Social Science Colleges

• Tata Institute of Social Science
• Ashoka University Panipat
• NMIMS Mumbai
• Entrances for Social Science Courses
• TISS BAT
• NPAT
• Ashoka Aptitude Assessment

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Career in Liberal Arts

If you feel strong about society or organizations like UNESCO, UNICEF, UNO etc. then liberal arts is a perfect option for your career. Liberal Arts is a new age career option aimed at helping students to formulate effective arguments, to communicate well and solve problems. A liberal arts career requires strong reasoning and analytical skills

• Job prospects varies from Historian, geographer, Social Service Agencies, Political Scientists, to Law and Government Public Policy makers
• These are the people that are sensitive towards society and therefore should be involved in making policies
• IIT madras also has a Humanities department which is well known for Humanities courses
• The entrance exam is known as HSEE (Humanities and Social Science Entrance Examination) for the five integrated course in Humanities and Social Science
• Narse Morje Mumbai has also started a liberal arts college for Social Science
• Symbiosis also has a reputed college for arts SILA (Symbiosis Institute of Liberal Arts)
• All the liberal arts courses are unidirectional goal oriented specialization courses focussed at a particular branch of study.

8. 9. 10. Career in Hotel Management, culinary Arts and Travel and Tourism

Hotel Management, Culinary Arts and Travel and Tourism are all related to the Hospitality/Service Industry. If you are fascinated by hotels and like exploring new places then the Hospitality industry can be a good choice for your career.  Hotel Management Entrance Exams After 12th is one of the most sought career.

• Hotel Management is made for students having traits of Hospitality and fascination towards hotels
• If you are interested in cooking then culinary arts is a perfect choice for your career
• Travel and Tourism is made for students who wish to explore and travel
• For hotel management there are IHM’s (Institute of Hotel Management)
• Culinary Arts if offered by IHMs, Christ University, Symbiosis Pune etc.
• Jamia Millia Islamia is one of the best Travel and Tourism college and christ University also offers management course in Travel and Tourism
• Top Recruiters include Taj, Oberoi, Marriott, Lemon Tree etc.

        Entrances for Hospitality Courses

B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration ProgramsIf you wish to pursue your career in Hospitality from one of the best colleges in India, you need to clear the respective entrance exam for that college.
National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE 2022) for admission in B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Programs of IHMs

• CUCET(Central University Common Entrance Test) for admission into Hospitality courses of central universities like Delhi University, JMI, etc.
• CUET( Christ University Entrance Test ) for admission into courses of Christ University.

11. 12. 13. Public Relations, Advertising and Journalism 

This sector is about creativity and communication. It's an amazing career opportunity with lucrative jobs, so if you like conversing with people whether on digital platforms or on stage, then Advertising, Journalism and Public Relations is the perfect match for your career.

• Public Relations and Advertising are a part of a Mass Communication career where you need to communicate to masses/ groups of people.
• There are many large firms involved in this sector like Mudra group, FCB, Ulka, O&M etc and it's a really big field. 
• These are really high paid careers as communication and creativity are one of those skills mastered by a few handful of people. So If you are a creative person with an essence of communication skills you then can definitely get into  advertising, branding etc.
• It's a new age Career emerged in the last 15 years due to the emergence of Social Media, Television, Internet technologies etc. 
• Mass Media is progressing very heavily compared to most of other careers

Top Colleges of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations

• Lady Shriram College for Women (LSR) (University of Delhi)
• Christ University (Bangalore)
• Symbiosis Pune
• St. Xavier's College (University of Mumbai)
• Indian Institute of Mass Communication

    Entrances for Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations

ST. Xavier’s Entrance Test for admission into Journalism courses of Xavier’s Mumbai

• CUCET(Central University Common Entrance Test) for admission into Journalism courses of central universities like Delhi University, JMI, etc.
• CUET( Christ University Entrance Test ) for admission into courses of Christ University.
• Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for getting into Symbiosis Pune

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14. Fintech

• Fintech is the combination of finance and Technology, it's a new age career involved in developing technologies for improvement in finance like upi, internet banking, payment gateways, equity research etc. Many successful and Unicorn Fintech startups have emerged in the recent decades like Paytm, Cred, Visa, Phonpe etc.  
• It is related with the automation and improvement in the Financial services
• Like Digital Lending, Mobile Banking, payment gateways etc.
• To understand Fintech you need a base of finance as well as technology
• There are many certifications programs varying from 10 months to 2year courses in IIMs
• There are many degree level courses of Fintech also like BBA(H) Fintech offered by Christ University Bangalore

Now, if you are wondering how to prepare for all these entrance exams. Supergrads stands for Super Graduation is one of India's premier online live preparation platforms for management and arts entrance exams. We have encouraged and mentored thousands of management and arts aspirants, who now study in renowned universities. 

15. Entrepreneurship

Its is a highly debatable topic whether you need a course in Entrepreneurship or not, according to our experienced faculty if you have an option and you are really into starting your own venture, then it's better to learn how to get funding, how to reach investors, learn how the different types of frameworks work, learn how to grow your company, learn the parameters required for growth, learn planning and operations phase and how to optimize them according to companies need etc.
So If you have an idea and you think that idea will work, trust in yourself and go for entrepreneurship as a career. 

• To be a successful entrepreneur you need to innovate, and have a high risk taking appetite and organizational skills. 
• For graduation you can go for BBA in Entrepreneurship and post graduation in MBA would definitely be a plus.

How to choose a Super Career Course for yourself ?

• Firstly, Understand the required skills of that particular career choice, this will help you in narrowing your options and making an informed decision. 
• Understand your Interests and analyze them, by asking questions like is it pragmatic enough?
• Know your skill sets and match them with the career you are interested in.
• Understand your weaknesses and ask yourself whether you can overcome them for the chosen career choice
• Finally take a decision based on your study, your interests and your strengths
• Choosing a career based on interest rather than employment opportunities would definitely be fruitful in the long run.