Career Options After PCM
Career Options After PCM
1. Engineering
Computer Science, Mechanical, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electrical
Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Dairy Technology
Other specializations include marine, aerospace, agricultural, petroleum,
Automobile, Biochemical, Bio Medical, Biotechnology, Bio Instrumentation, Bio
Informatics, Chemical, Environmental, Food technology, Fire, Leather, Mining
& Metallurgical, Nano technology, Printing, Plastic & polymer, Rubber, Genetic,
Textile etc.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with high percentile.
Admission procedure: National Level entrance test such as IIT-JEE, GATE,
UPSEE, BITSAT and state level or entrance test.
2. Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) – Five years course.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with high percentile
Admission Procedure: National Level entrance test such as IIT-JEE, GATE,
UPSEE, BITSAT and state-level or entrance test.
Merchant Navy
Higher National Diploma (HND) Nautical Science or Marine Engineering (1
year course.
Bachelor of Science in Nautical Technology (3 years training at Institute + 1
year at Sea).
Bachelor of Technology in Naval Architecture and Ship Building.
12th Science PCM with high percentile.
Admission procedure: The All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test (AIMNET)
required the vision (eyesight) and health standards.
4. Commercial Pilot
Commercial pilot training from Aviation Institutes in India.
BSc in Aviation Sciences.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with high percentile.
Admission procedure: Admission is based on an all-India written test, Pilot
Aptitude Test (WOMBAT) and an interview. Required good eyesight and
health.
Bachelor of Science
BSc in physics, chemistry, maths, astronomy, forensic science, geology
statistics, industrial chemistry, nautical science, home science, nutrition, clothing
and textile, extension and communication, environmental science, Human
Development and Family Studies (BSc), fashion design, fashion technology etc.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with a minimum of 55% percentile
Admission procedure: Merit based admission, few institutes conduct entrance.
exam.
6. National Defense Services - Indian Navy Officer, Indian Air Force
The NDA offers only a full-time, residential undergraduate program. Cadets are
awarded a Baccalaureate degree (a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science or a
Bachelor of Technology) after 3 years of study. Cadets have a choice of two
streams of study. The Science stream offers studies in Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Computer Science. The Humanities (Liberal Arts) stream offers
studies in History, Economics, Political Science, Geography and Language.
Eligibility: 12th PCM, unmarried Indian citizens.
Admission procedure: National level NDA exam.
7. Railway Apprentice Exam
The selected candidates get trained for four years, not just in the field of
mechanical and electrical engineering; they are also groomed to take up
leadership positions in the Indian Railways as Class 1 officers.
Eligibility: 12th Science PCM with first class
Admission Procedure: All India Special Railway Apprentice Exam by UPSC.
8. Business Administration and Management Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Management Studies (NMS)
Admission procedure: Entrance test or merit list.
9. Commerce
B.Com - (3 years)
Banking and Insurance (BBI-3 years)
Chartered Accountancy (CA)
Company Secretary (CS)
Eligibility: 12th Science/Commerce with minimum 55%
Admission Procedure: Admission to B.Com is based on merit. CA/CS has National
Level Exam.
10. Arts and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts (psychology, sociology, foreign languages, Travel &
Tourism Courses, psychology, sociology, English, Archeology
Physical Education (BPED)
Mass Communication and Journalism
BFA Performing Arts (music/dance) Business Administration and
Management Studies (BBA, BMS - 3 years)
Social Work (BSW- 3 years)
Law (Integrated Masters in Law Course - 5 years; LLB - 3 years)
Hotel Management (BA/BSc)
Designing Courses (Interior design, product design, etc. Diploma or BSc)
Mass-media/ Journalism Courses (BA, BMM)
Film/ Television Courses (BA, BSc)
Diploma Courses (polytechnic, merchant navy, event management)
hospitality, etc.)
All Competitive exams (civil service Exam, banking exams after graduation)
in any field)
12th Science/Commerce/Arts with a minimum of 55%
Admission Procedure: Admission to BA courses is based on merit. Admission
Admission to other courses is based on an entrance exam or interview.