The second decision
What to do after Class 12?
Your career path after 12th — pick your stream below. The flow diagram maps courses Indian students take to day-1 roles, with links to full career guides.
Science · PCM
Physics + Chemistry + Maths is the broadest base. Engineering, defence, architecture, pure sciences, data — and now AI/ML — all branch from here.
Career flow diagram
How Science · PCM branches out
Stream → courses Indian students actually take → the day-1 roles those courses lead to. Hover any link to read the full statement.
- Science · PCM
- Course
- Top role
| Course | Duration | Entrance | Starting Salary | Top roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / B.E. (Engineering) | 4 yrs | JEE Main / Advanced, BITSAT, state CETs | ₹4–25 LPA | SDE · Core Engineer · Product Manager |
| B.Tech in AI / Data Science | 4 yrs | JEE Main + private entrances | ₹8–20 LPA | ML Engineer · Data Scientist · AI Researcher |
| B.Arch (Architecture) | 5 yrs | NATA / JEE Paper 2 | ₹4–12 LPA | Architect · Urban Planner · Interior Designer |
| B.Sc (Hons) — Physics / Maths / CS | 3 yrs | CUET, IISER Aptitude, ISI | ₹3–10 LPA | Researcher · Quant Analyst · Software Dev |
| Merchant Navy | 3 yrs | IMU CET | ₹4–18 LPA | Deck Cadet · Marine Engineer · Captain |
| NDA → Indian Armed Forces | 3 yrs NDA + 1 yr training | NDA Written + SSB | ₹8–15 LPA + perks | Army Officer · Naval Officer · IAF Officer |
| Pilot (Commercial) | 2–3 yrs (CPL) | DGCA + flying-school entrance | ₹15–25 LPA | First Officer · Captain · ATPL Pilot |