The humanities stream in 12th grade leads to various career and learning opportunities. You can consider careers in management, law, research, social service, policy-making and more. With platform certifications offered by many software service providers, humanities students can enter the software development field, and work in digital marketing or e-commerce. Students can consider going abroad to pursue a range of graduate courses in various streams. Many new exciting degree programmes and course combinations make one job-ready and skill-enriched. Most of these courses require candidates to appear for an entrance exam after the 12th.
| Course | Eligibility | Average Fees | Career Scope |
| B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | 12th pass from a recognized board | 10,000 - 50,000 per year | Teacher, Writer, Journalist, Civil Services, Content Creator |
| B.A. LLB (Integrated Law Course) | 12th pass with minimum 45% (varies) | 1 - 3 lakhs per year | Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Corporate Lawyer, Judge |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | 12th pass from a recognized board | 10,000 - 1 lakh per year | Social Worker, NGO Manager, Counselor, Public Welfare Officer |
| Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Comm | 12th pass from a recognized board | 50,000 - 3 lakhs per year | Journalist, PR Executive, Media Planner, Content Developer |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | 12th pass with 50% (varies by institute) | 20,000 - 2 lakhs per year | Graphic Designer, Artist, Animator, Art Director |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) | 12th pass from a recognized board | 1 - 4 lakhs per year | Hotel Manager, Event Manager, Chef, Hospitality Consultant |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | 12th pass (any stream) | 2 - 5 lakhs per year | Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer |
| Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) | 12th pass with 50% (varies by institution) | 50,000 - 2 lakhs per year | School Teacher, Educational Consultant, Administrator |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 12th pass from a recognized board | 1 - 3 lakhs per year | Business Analyst, Manager, Entrepreneur, Marketing Executive |
| Bachelor of Psychology | 12th pass from a recognized board | 20,000 - 3 lakhs per year | Psychologist, Counselor, HR Specialist, Social Worker |
| Bachelor of Event Management | 12th pass from a recognized board | 50,000 - 3 lakhs per year | Event Manager, Wedding Planner, PR Manager, Corporate Events |
| Entrance Test | Conducting Body | Tentative Date |
| CUET | National Testing Agency | May |
| SAT | College Board | June-August |
| PUBDET | Presidency University | July |
| Christ University Entrance Test | Christ University | May |
| JMIEEE | Jamia Millia Islamia | May-August |
| Azim Premji NET | Azim Premji University | April |
| CLAT UG | Bar Council of India | 1st week of January |
| JNUEE | National Testing Agency | September |
| DU LLB | DU’s Faculty of Law | September |
| BHU PET | National Testing Agency | September - October |
| DUET | National Testing Agency | September |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth CET | Bharati Vidyapeeth | January-June |
| UGC NET | National Testing Agency | September |
| Career | Specialization | Exams After 12th | Expected Salary (per annum) |
| Lawyer | LLB (Law) | CLAT, AILET, LSAT, SLAT | 6 to 15 lakhs (with experience) |
| Corporate Lawyer | Corporate Law | CLAT, AILET, LSAT | 10 to 20 lakhs |
| Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) | Public Administration, Political Science | UPSC Civil Services Exam | 10 to 25 lakhs |
| Psychologist | Psychology (Clinical or Industrial) | Entrance exams by universities (e.g., DUET) | 5 to 15 lakhs |
| Media and Communication Specialist | Mass Communication, Journalism | Entrance exams by institutes (e.g., IIMC) | 5 to 12 lakhs |
| Human Resource Manager | Human Resource Management (BBA, MBA) | CAT, XAT, MAT, other management exams | 8 to 20 lakhs |
| Economist | Economics | Entrance exams by universities (e.g., DUET) | 6 to 18 lakhs |
| International Relations Specialist | International Relations, Political Science | Entrance exams by universities | 8 to 15 lakhs |
| Event Manager | Event Management, Marketing | No mandatory exam, direct admission or institute exams | 5 to 12 lakhs |
| Fashion Designer | Fashion Design | NIFT, NID, CEED | 5 to 20 lakhs (with top brands) |
| Interior Designer | Interior Design | NID, CEED, Entrance exams by institutes | 6 to 18 lakhs |
| Archaeologist | Archaeology, History | Entrance exams by universities | 5 to 10 lakhs |
Apart from the above-mentioned entrance tests, there are a host of other entrance tests that the student can consider. The basis for deciding which entrance tests to appear for are -
The education field that you choose to enter will be dependent on where your interests and aptitude lie. If you are interested in research and pure sciences, then you may want to consider a Bachelor of Arts in the subject which does not have an entrance exam.
If you want to enter a professional college programme such as in the fields of management, business studies, law, or hotel management, then you will have to appear for the entrance test of the college to which you are applying. Some courses such as law have a common entrance test, that is, CLAT UG by the Bar Council of India.
Many entrance tests are for the college or university that you are applying to. If these are not in your home state or city, then you must consider if you are willing to move to a new city for your education.
For most college programmes, the minimum score required in 12th grade is 50%. Your marks over and above this can help you get an edge over your competitors and in many colleges, it can earn you scholarships. Most entrance tests have the same syllabus that tests for logical reasoning, critical thinking and general awareness. So, you can draw from your PUC syllabus to 0prepare for them. Some factors that you must consider when you are planning to appear for entrance tests are -
You may not require coaching, but the guidance will help you understand the exam pattern, objectives, how to answer the question and what type of exam pattern to expect. Many institutes have mock tests and regular assessments to help students measure their level of preparedness. Many colleges now offer integrated courses in association with leading coaching institutes. You can consider these to save your time and have a comprehensive curriculum that is less stressful.
PUC is the phase to make many critical decisions that will set the future course of your career and life. Your entrance test performance is only the first step, thereafter you have to give a personal interview too. It helps if you maintain great focus research what your academic goals are and focus on giving just as many entrance tests as you can without feeling burdened.
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