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Students decide upon which professional course to pursue after 12th grade. Science is among the most prominent choices among students as it leads to career opportunities that have traditionally guaranteed competitive pay cheques and job security for in-demand roles. For ambitious students who are looking for high-salary courses after 12th science, many programmes are paving the way for excellent packages in India and internationally.
In 12th grade, students have the option to choose one subject combination –
Each of these subject combinations leads to a lucrative career opportunity in terms of demand for skilled professionals and excellent earning potential. Let us look at some of the high-salary courses in each of these subject combinations.
The courses related to the field of medicine are -
MBBS is the most sought-after course for those aspiring to become doctors and surgeons.
| Duration | 5 years course + 1 year internship |
| Eligibility | At least 50% marks with PCB in 12th and NEET entrance tests. |
| Scope | Leads to careers as surgeons, general practitioners, health officers with government and NGOs etc. |
| Salary | Starting from Rs.12,00,000 upwards (depending on specialisation) |
| Duration | 5 years course + 1 year internship |
| Eligibility | At least 50% marks with PCB in 12th and NEET entrance tests. |
| Scope | Leads to careers as surgeons, general practitioners, health officers with government and NGOs etc. |
| Salary | Rs. 5 lakhs upwards (depending on specialisation) |
| Duration | 5.5 years including academic study, practical training, and internship |
| Eligibility | At least 50% marks with PCB in 12th |
| Scope | This leads to a career as a veterinary doctor, or surgeon, working in hospitals or organisations. |
| Salary | Rs. 5 lakhs upwards (depending on specialisation) |
| Duration | 4 years programme |
| Eligibility | At least 50% marks with PCB in 12th and entrance tests such as CUET, KCET, IPU CET, LPU NEST and NEET |
| Scope | Leads to careers as Homecare physiotherapists, Sports physio rehabilitators, occupation therapists, etc. |
| Salary | Rs. 2 - 8 LPA |
Healthcare programmes are allied courses around medical fields such as pharmacology, biochemistry, microbiology or genetic sciences. Job opportunities in these fields mostly lie in researching new medicines, making new medical equipment, finding cures for diseases, etc. Some popular courses that lead to career opportunities in these fields are-
| Duration | 3 years programme |
| Eligibility | At least 50% marks with PCB in 12th and entrance tests such as CUET, KCET, IPU CET, LPU NEST and NEET |
| Scope | This leads to careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical industry, medical equipment manufacturing industry, healthcare management etc. |
| Salary | Rs. 2 – 20 LPA (depending on the niche and industry) |
The PCMC subject combination leads to degree programmes in the areas of computer science, software development, hardware manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning etc. Popular courses include -
| Duration | 4 years programme |
| Eligibility | At least 50% marks with PCMC in 12th and entrance tests such as CET and JEE. Lateral entry is possible after 10th grade after completing a 3-year Diploma programme. |
| Scope | Leads to careers in diverse industries in roles such as software programmer, data scientist, data analyst, cybersecurity specialist, Software developer, software programmer, software consultant, etc. |
| Salary | Rs. 2 – 20 LPA (depending on the niche and industry) |
This subject combination leads to college programmes in pure sciences or technical courses such as engineering. Some lucrative career options are -
| Duration | 4 years programme |
| Eligibility | At least 50% marks with PCMC in 12th and entrance tests such as CET and JEE. Lateral entry is possible after 10th grade after completing a 3-year Diploma programme. |
| Scope | Leads to careers in – Aeronautical and Space Engineering – space research agencies, aircraft manufacturing companies, aviation business, defence sector.Aviation (pilot training) – aviation business, aircraft manufacturing companies, space research agencies, defence sector.BE Mechanical Engineering – roles are spread across the industry in areas such as nanotechnology, automation, energy sector, aerospace, etc. BE Electrical Engineering – this degree can lead to roles in consumer electronics manufacturing, energy sector, telecommunication, automotive, aerospace, etc. Oil & gas engineering – this course leads to high paying roles in the petroleum and oil & gas industries. |
| Salary | Rs. 4 – 24 LPA (depending on the niche and industry) |
Some lucrative career options are -
| Duration | 4 years programme |
| Eligibility | At least 50% marks with PCMC in 12th and entrance tests such as CET and JEE. Lateral entry is possible after 10th grade after completing a 3-year Diploma programme. |
| Scope | Leads to careers in diverse industries in roles in chemical manufacturing, biomedical, oil & gas and pharmaceutical industries. |
| Salary | Rs. 4 – 20 LPA (depending on the niche and industry) |
| Duration | 5 years programme |
| Eligibility | Class 12 or equivalent in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics). Some colleges accept students from commerce and humanities, but Math is compulsory. Entrance exams such as JEE Main, NATA, CUCET, AAT, and MHT CET. |
| Scope | Architectural Design and planning, Interior Design, Building Technology, town planning, Construction Management, Digital Architecture etc. |
| Salary | Rs. 6 – 20 Lakhs per annum |
| Duration | 3- or 4-years programme |
| Eligibility | 12th with Mathematics and Statistics as compulsory subjects. |
| Scope | Data scientist or analyst role across various industries and domains |
| Salary | Rs.13-25 lakhs per annum |
| Duration | 3- or 4-years programme |
| Eligibility | 12th with Mathematics and/or Statistics as compulsory subjects. |
| Scope | Risk manager, actuary, research analyst, roles in various industries. |
| Salary | Rs. 4.5-8 lakhs per annum |
As the demand for quality education increases, colleges and universities are opening across the country. Studying from a top-rated college in metro cities such as Bangalore, which is a science hub and also home to leading companies and business opportunities, can give the necessary advantage in identifying opportunities and emerging job market trends. It also gives scope for landing good internships and placements. Some criteria for choosing the best college after 12th science are –
Every field comes with immense earning potential for those who know how to spot opportunities and monetise them. be sure to choose the best subject combination in 12th grade and keep more than one option to ensure that you get admission to a programme that presents the best learning opportunity.
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