Course A · Science · PCM
B.Tech / B.E. (Engineering)
- Stream
- Science · PCM
- Duration
- 4 yrs
- Entrance exam
- JEE Main / Advanced, BITSAT, state CETs
- Starting salary
- ₹4–25 LPA
Top roles
The second decision
What to do after Class 12?
Your career path after 12th — seven pathways below. Each tab shows courses Indian students take, entrance exams, starting salaries and a flow diagram to day-1 roles.
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 |
| BCA (Computer Applications) | 3 yrs | CUET / state / private | ₹3–8 LPA | Software Dev · Web Developer · System Analyst |
| Integrated M.Sc (IISER / NISER) | 5 yrs | IISER Aptitude / NEST / KVPY track | ₹4–12 LPA | Researcher · Scientist · Professor track |
| Actuarial Science (B.Sc Stats + ACET) | 3–5 yrs | ACET + IFoA / IAI papers | ₹8–18 LPA | Actuary · Risk Analyst · Quant Analyst |
Side by side
Compare two courses
Pick any two options from any stream — duration, entrance, salary and roles in one view.
Course B · Science · PCB
MBBS
- Stream
- Science · PCB
- Duration
- 5.5 yrs (4.5 + 1 internship)
- Entrance exam
- NEET-UG
- Starting salary
- ₹6–12 LPA (govt), ₹3–8 LPA (private start)
Quick read
- · Duration: B.Tech / B.E. (Engineering) (4 yrs) vs MBBS (5.5 yrs (4.5 + 1 internship))
- · Salary band: ₹4–25 LPA vs ₹6–12 LPA (govt), ₹3–8 LPA (private start)
- · Entrance: JEE Main / Advanced vs NEET-UG
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