COURSES AFTER CLASS 12

BCom in Accounting and Commerce

BCA (IT and Software)

BBA LLB

Chartered Accountancy (CA)

BBA/BMS

Company Secretary (CS)

Another point to note is that for Commerce students, while Accountancy, Business Studies and Economics are core subjects, Mathematics is optional. Thus, Commerce stream can be categorised into two groups: Commerce with Math and without Math. However, courses after 12th for both these categories are almost the same (barring a few courses in which Maths is mandatory at class 12 level). Students opting for Commerce without Maths may just have to put in extra effort in the chosen subject in their UG course

Now the first question that comes to every student’s mind – Which course to select after Class 12 Commerce? Students are advised to select the course depending on individual aptitude and interest.

BCom in Accounting and Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce, also known as BCom/BCom (Hons) is an undergraduate degree that can be pursued by students who have cleared 10+2 in Science, or Commerce stream. However, preference is given to students who have studied Commerce in 10+2 level. The duration of the course spans over a period of 3 years in Indian colleges/Universities.

Popular specialisations: Accounting and Taxation

BCom Entrance Exams: BHU-UET, GLAET, GATA

BBA LLB

Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Legislative Law Honours, popularly known as BBA LLB is an undergraduate Administrative Law professional integrated course. Students opting for BBA LLB get to study the combination of Business Administration and Law. A student who has qualified Senior Secondary (10+2) with a minimum of 50% marks is eligible for this course.

BBA LLB entrance exams: CLAT, LSAT, ACLAT

BBA/BMS

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) is a precursor to Master in Business Management (MBA). BBA/BMS is the Bachelor’s degree undertaken to pursue a career in Business Management. Any candidate who has completed Class XII or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised board or university can pursue BBA/BMS.

Popular specialisations: Retail, International Business, Sales and Marketing, Human Resources and Finance

BCA (IT and Software)

BCA is an undergraduate course generally undertaken by students who wish to explore the world of Computer languages. A BCA degree is at par with a BTech/BE degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. A candidate who has cleared 10+2 from any discipline with Maths (in some cases English too might be a requirement), and has obtained a minimum of 45%-55% marks in aggregate can pursue BCA.

Popular Specialisations: Networking Hardware & Security, Mobile App Development, Programming, Cloud Computing and Game Design.

BCA entrance exams: BU-MAT, SET, GSAT

BA in Humanities & Social Sciences

BA is a bachelor’s degree in subjects related to social sciences, liberal arts and fine arts. BA is an undergraduate degree, one needs to have completed their 10+2 from Arts stream for this course. Apart from this, even Science and Commerce students are eligible to pursue a BA degree.

Popular Specialisations: Economics, Sociology, History, Political Science, Geography

BA Entrance Exams: SUAT, JNUEE, BHU-UET

BA in Arts (Fine/Visual/Performing)

BA in Arts is the bachelor’s degree undertaken to study courses in Fine Arts, and Performing Arts. BA in Arts is an undergraduate degree, one needs to have completed their 10+2 from Arts stream for this course. However, even Science and Commerce students are eligible to pursue a BA in Arts degree.

Popular Specialisations: Music, Painting and Drawing, Dance and choreography, Theatre, Film Making

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a bachelor’s degree undertaken in the field of Fine Arts, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. BFA is an undergraduate degree and candidates can pursue it right after their Class 12.

Popular Specialisations: Applied Arts, Painting and Drawing , Sculpture, Film Making, Ceramics

BFA Entrance Exams: BHU UET, Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam, KUK Entrance Exam

BDes in Animation

Bachelor of Design or BDes in Animation is a bachelor’s degree undertaken to become an animator. BDes is an undergraduate degree, students from Arts or even Science and Commerce stream are eligible to pursue a BDes degree.

Popular Specialisations: 2D/3D Animation, Animation Film Making, Graphic/Web Design, Sound and Video Editing, Visual Effects (VFX).

BDes Animation Entrance Exams: UCEED, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam

BA LLB

BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws) is an integrated Law course offered at undergraduate level. Aspirants need to clear Class XII in any discipline with the minimum required percentage in order to be eligible for the course. The duration of BA LLB programme in Indian universities and colleges is typically five years.

Popular Specialisations: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law

BA LLB Entrance Exams: CLAT, AILET, LSAT India

BDes

Bachelor of Design or BDes in Design is a bachelor’s degree undertaken to become a designer. BDes is an undergraduate degree, students from Arts or even Science and Commerce stream are eligible to pursue a BDes degree.

Popular Specialisations: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Communication Design, Industrial & Product Design

BDes Entrance Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED

BSc in Hospitality & Travel

Bachelors of Science in Hospitality & Travel, popularly known as BSc in Hospitality & Travel is an undergraduate course in Hospitality. To be able to pursue this course, the student must have cleared 10+2 or any other equivalent qualification from any stream.

Popular Specialisations: Hotel/Hospitality Management, Catering, Travel and Tourism, Culinary Arts, Fares & Ticketing

BSc in Hospitality & Travel Entrance Exams: NCHMCT JEE, CUSAT

BSc in Design

Bachelor of Science or BSc in Design is a bachelor’s degree undertaken to become a designer. BSc Design is an undergraduate degree, students from Arts, Science or Commerce stream are eligible to pursue a BSc Design degree.

Popular Specialisations: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Communication Design

Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC)

BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication) is a three-year long undergraduate degree programme. In order to be eligible for the course aspirants need to clear Class XII in any discipline. The course is suitable for students to wish to pursue their career in the media industry.

Popular Specialisations: Journalism, Music & Sound Production, Film & TV, Media Planning

BJMC Entrance Exams: LUACMAT, SRMHCMAT, GATA

BHM in Hospitality & Travel

Bachelor of Hotel Management in Hospitality & Travel is also popularly commonly known as BHM in Hospitality & Travel. This is an undergraduate course, and can be pursued by a candidate who has cleared 10+2 from Science, Commerce or Arts streams.

Popular Specialisations: Food and Beverage Service, House Keeping

BHM in Hospitality & Travel Entrance Exams: Christ University Entrance Test, SPSAT, UGAT

Bachelor of Journalism (BJ)

BJ (Bachelor of Journalism) is an undergraduate Mass Communication & Media course of three years duration. The basic eligibility criteria for the course is completion of Class XII. Aspirants having a keen interest in print, electronic, and online media are apt to pursue BJ course.

BJ Entrance Exam: DHSGSU UGET

Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM)

BMM (Bachelor of Mass Media) is an undergraduate level Mass Communication programme of three years duration. Students aspiring to build their career in Mass Communication & Media industry can take up this course after they complete their Class XII.

BMM Entrance Exam: Xavier’s BMS Entrance Exam

BA in Hospitality & Travel

Bachelors of Arts in Hospitality & Travel, popularly known as BA in Hospitality & Travel is an undergraduate course. A candidate who has cleared 10+2 or any other equivalent qualification from any stream is eligible for the course.

Popular Specialisations: Hotel / Hospitality Management, Travel and Tourism, Culinary Arts, Catering, Fares and Ticketing

BA in Hospitality & Travel Entrance Exam: IIHM eCHAT

BA in Animation

Bachelor of Arts or BA in Animation is a bachelor’s degree undertaken to become an animator. BA Animation is an undergraduate degree, students from Arts, Science or even Commerce stream are eligible to pursue a BA Animation degree.

Popular Specialisations: Visual Effects (VFX), 2D/3D Animation, Graphic/Web Design, Sound and Video Editing, Animation Film Making

Diploma in Education (DEd)

DEd or Diploma in Educations is an undergraduate degree undertaken to take up teaching as a profession at nursery/kindergarten/PRIMARY level in schools or educational institutes. DEd is a UG level course and one can pursue it right after Class 12.

1 B.B.A. IN AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

It is a 3 years long Undergraduate management program. The good news is that many B.B.A. programs allows students to specialize in certain area/discipline. It is a program that focuses on the running and management of an Airport. If one is keen on improving one’s qualifications, then he/she may also go for an M.B.A. Degree after completing this B.B.A. program.

B.B.A. in Airport Management trains students to take on Managerial and Administrative posts in an Airport. The course material covers subjects like-

Introduction to Airport Management

Human Resource Management

Accounting

Financial Management

Marketing

Safety Management

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Students from any stream, who have passed 12th standard board examinations are eligible to pursue this course. Minimum marks criteria exists, but it varies from one Institute to another. Usually, it is around 50% marks.

SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES

After completing the course, graduates may get hired at major International or Domestic Airports. Average starting salary is usually between 3-6 Lakh Rupees per year. Job roles available are-

Airport Manager

Administrator

Staff Manager

Safety Officer

2 DIPLOMA IN AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

This is a Diploma course that lasts 1 year and focuses solely on the area of Airport Management. While it does a better job in dealing with the technical details, when compared to B.B.A. program, this Diploma Degree doesn’t possess as much value as the B.B.A. program does. A good way to solve this problem is by going for a Post Graduate Diploma in Airport Management after finishing any Graduation course!

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Students who have passed 12th Standard (any stream) are eligible to apply for this 1 year long Diploma course.

3 DIPLOMA IN GROUND STAFF AND CABIN CREW TRAINING

This Diploma course is aimed at training students to take on roles of Air Hostess, Steward on Flights. The course duration varies, but is generally 6 months or 1 year long. Some important subjects taught in this course are-

Communication Skills

Customer Services

In Flight training

Safety and First Aid procedures

Food and Beverage production and serving

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Students who have passed 12th standard board examinations (any stream) are eligible to pursue this course. Both male and female students may pursue this program.

SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Successful candidates may take on various roles such as- Flight attendants, Part of Ground staff, Office operator etc. Starting salary is generally between 4-6 Lakh Rupees per year. Some job posts available are-

Air Hostess

Steward

Front end Office operator

4 DIPLOMA IN AVIATION HOSPITALITY

Hospitality has become an indispensable element, no matter what Industry we are dealing with. Aviation sector is no different, it too requires qualified and skilled professionals, who are capable of taking care of Hospitality needs of the Aviation sector. The course duration is 1 year.

5 DIPLOMA IN AIRFARE AND TICKETING MANAGEMENT

This course will suit those who want to take up a ground duty job. It is a Diploma certificate course. Course duration could be anywhere between 6 months to 1 year. This course is available in part time as well as full time formats. The course covers topics such as- Airline codes, ticketing terminology, Electronic ticketing, Passport and Visas, Foreign Exchange, Airfares and ticketing software. After pursuing this course, one will be able to find job in the ticketing department.

Hotel Management and Hospitality sector in India is consistently emerging as the best performing sectors offering a surfeit of opportunities. Careers360 brings you an overview of the Hotel Management Courses in India after you pass 12th board exams. You have a number of courses in the sector which can promise you a successful future ahead. Sample this – The Indian hospitality sector, as per various industry estimates, is growing at Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14%, which is just behind booming Information Technology (IT) sector. The Planning Commission has also remarked, “Hospitality sector is the second largest employer in the country after Information Technology sector, and is capable of offering employment opportunities to a varied range of unskilled workers to professional executives in the country.”

There are a number of institutions offering admissions to undergraduate Hospitality and Hotel Administration degree programmes of both four-year duration and three-year duration, including B.Sc in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, BSc. in Catering Science and Hotel Management and Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology.

While a few of them conduct their own hotel management entrance exams, many of these accept the scores of National Council of Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE). As many as 52 institutes including National, State and Private Hotel Management colleges, together participate in NCHM JEE with around 8000 seats. Moreover, approximately 25000 candidates appear for the coveted hotel management entrance exam every year.