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What to do after 12th Commerce? Here are 50 great careers to choose from!

If you have landed here, then you must be contemplating a career in the Commerce stream. We bet
your first move was to read up as many ‘Career options after 12th Commerce* articles as possible. The
internet must have pelted you down with one expert write-up after another. But, are you still lost? We
are not surprised and neither should you be. There are simply too many great career options that you
can pursue after Class 12 Commerce; all of them lucrative in their own way.

In this blog post, we will not tell you what you should do after 12’h Commerce. We can't (no one can)
tell you what is best for YOU. However, we will tell you about the most important and futuristic courses
that Commerce students can pursue after finishing their Class 12 board exams. Having read all the
options listed in this blog post, you should be able to make a well-informed decision on which route you
want to take while staying true to your aspirations.

Commerce is a versatile subject. Students who pursue the Commerce stream in Class 12 will never
run out of options.

Degree Courses for Commerce Students after Class 12 Commerce

Course Option Eligibility Scope of Knowledge Scope of Higher Job Opportunities
Studies
1. B. Com 10+2 Course covers subjects like M.Com/MBA. Banking sector, teaching
Honours Commerce Accountancy (Financial and Students can also profession,
(3 years full- with Maths , Cost Accountancy), pursue Financial organisations,
time course) minimum 50% professional
Economics, Taxation, courses business houses, export
in HSC Financial Management, companies.
simultaneously.
Company Law, Marketing
Management

2. B. Sc. (H) 10+2 Descriptive Statistics, Professional Business analyst, Data

Statistics Commerce Probability Theory, courses like analyst, research officer,
(3 years full- with Maths ; Probability Distribution, actuarial sciences investigator, lecturer.
minimum 55% Linear Algebra,
time course) in HSC; Mathematics, Quantitative / M. Stats from
minimum 60% Analysis, Data Indian Institute of
in Maths; Interpretation Statistics.

3. B. Com Pass 10+2 Financial Accounting, Students can Clerical jobs; this course
(3 years full- Commerce Business Maths, Business pursue works best when
time course) with/without Law, Company Law, Income professional clubbed with other
Maths ; Tax Law, Financial courses like CA, courses in the sidelines
minimum S0% Management, Auditing, CS, ICWA or when opted for
in HSC Environmental Studies, simultaneously higher studies.
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4. B.A. 10+2 Evolution and definition of M.A. Economics/ Opportunities in
Economics (3 Commerce Economics, basic concepts, M.Phil. /Master in Teaching profession,
years full- with/without Utility, Elasticity of Business Business Journalism,
Demand, Production, Economics/Appea
time course) Maths ; Market, Factor Pricing, r for Indian Government jobs
minimum 50% Structure of Indian Economic Services
in HSC Economy

5. Bachelors in 10+2 Course focuses on cost M.Com/ MBA in Lucrative job

Accounting Commerce accounting, auditing, Finance opportunities in the field
and Finance with/without taxation, business law, of Accounting and
(3 years full- Maths ; economics Finance
time course) minimum
50%
in HSC
6. Bachelors in 10+2 Course focuses on equity M.Com/ MBA/ Chartered Accountant,
Financial Commerce markets, debt markets, risk professional Financial Risk Manager,
Markets (3 with/without management, investment, courses like CFA/ Chartered Financial
Maths ; mutual funds, concepts of certification analyst etc.
years full- minimum 50% micro economics, and courses in
time course) in HSC security markets financial markets
by NSE

7. Bachelors in 10+2 Course focuses on financial M.Com/ Lucrative job

Banking and Commerce accounting, management, MBA/Professional opportunities in the
Insurance (3 with/without corporate laws, banking courses like. . banking sector.
Maths ; laws, business laws,
years full- minimum 50% auditing, and cost
time course) in HSC accounting.

8. B. Sc. (H) 10+2 Course focuses on History Students can go Advertising/ marketing,
Social Commerce and Philosophy of Social on to do Masters market research,
Science (3 with/without work, gender analysis, rural in Social Sciences business management,
years full- economy in India, politic al and pursue a PhD. town planning, tourism,
time course) Maths ; economy of rural later. teaching and lecturing
minimum 50% development and disaster etc.
in HSC management

9. B.A (H) 10+2 Course focus on History of MA in English/ Professional Writing,

English (3 Commerce English literature, poetry, Journalism/ Travel MBA, Mass
years full- with/without modern drama, essays, and Tourism Communication, Media,
time course) Maths ; short stories, novel, Management, HR Digital Marketing, Civil
minimum 50% philology, phonetics and Management. services, PR, Law etc.
in HSC modern grammar.

10. Bachelors in 10+2 Course focus on Masters in Mass journalism, print media,
Journalism Commerce Fundamentals of Communication/ advertising, radio
and Mass with/without Journalism, current affairs, Post graduation journalism television
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Indian Political System,
media laws, printing and
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courses in
Advertising
reporting copy writing
and editing, video
full-time in HSC & editing, content writing
course) editing, introduction to Marketing, etc.
advertising, online Journalism,
PR &
journalism, radio/ Corporate
television specialisation
Communication
11. Bachelors in 10+2 Course focuses on skill Hotel manager, fast food
Hospitality Commerce development, financial restaurant manager,
Managemen with/without management, brand public house manager,
t (3 years Maths ; management, retail chef, catering manager,
full-time minimum 50% management, event retail manager etc.
course) in HSC management, baking
techniques, dessert artistry,
consumer behaviour
Management Courses for Commerce Students after Class 12 Commerce
Course Option Eligibility Scope of Knowledge Scope of Higher Job Opportunities
Studies
12. BBA (3 10+2 Commerce Course focuses on Students can Marketing, financial
years full- with Maths; management education either start management, strategic
time minimum 50% in and entrepreneurship working as management, operations,
course) management human resources.
HSC skills. trainees or pursue
MBA

13. BBS(3 10+2 Commerce Course focuses on in- Students can Marketing, accounting,
years full- with/without depth business either start finance, academics,
time Maths; minimum knowledge, education and working as relationship
course) 60% in HSC; some management, business
colleges may have entrepreneurship skills. management analysis, business
an entrance exam. trainees or pursue development
MBA
14. BBE (3 10+2 Commerce Course focuses on Students can Insurance, finance,
years full- with/without business management, either start consultancy, banking,
time Maths; minimum development of analytical working as stock markets. Most
course) 60% in HSC; skills and accounting management sought after careers
colleges may have abilities trainees or pursue include working with RBI
an entrance exam. MBA/ Masters in and the Indian
Business Economic Services.
Economics

15. BMS (3 10+2 Commerce Course focuses on Students can Marketing, finance,
years full- with/without effective management, either start strategic management,
time Maths; minimum behavioural aspects of an working as business analysis, human
organisation, leadership management resources, business
course) 60% in HSC; qualities, presentation and trainees or pursue development
colleges may
have

an entrance exam. the problem solving skills
Professional Courses for Commerce Students after Class 12 Commerce
Course Option Course Description
16. CA CA stands for
Chartered
Accountancy. It is divided into 3
levels. Students need to clear
Foundation to
appear for
CA- Intermediate,
then
clear Intermediate
to finally appear for CA-Final.
17. CS CS stands for Chartered Secretary.
Much like CA, CS too have 3
levels that students need to
clear: Foundation Program,
followed by Executive Program
and finally the Pro(essional
Program.
18. ICWA ICWA, also known as CMA is a
professional course offered by ICAI.
This course provide candidate with
in-depth business knowledge and
enable them to analyse financial
information pertaining to all areas of
a company.
19. LLB - LLM Bachelors of Legislative Law is an UG
course that spans 3 years. Students
who pursue LLB usually go on to
pursue LLM as well. The course is
conducted by the Bar Council of
India. UG students who pursue legal
courses need to undergo the 5 year
program while PG students
pursuing law will be undergoing a 3
year program.
20. CFA In India, CFA is equivalent to the
highest standard of professional
excellence. Pursuing this course will
enable a candidate to get placed
with the most prestigious financial
firms in the industry. CFA equips
students with hands-on knowledge
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Eligibility Criteria
The minimum eligibility criteria for students
to register for Level 1 of CA/ CS in 10+2.
Since these are professional courses,
students can start preparing for CA/CS
alongside there degree or management
course. To go on to Level 2 and 3 of CA/CS,
students need to clear the level before that.
There is no fixed time limit for these
courses and students can take multiple
attempts to clear examination.
The minimum eligibility criterion for
students is 10+2. Since this is a
professional courses, students can pursue
this course alongside their degree or
management course.
The minimum eligibility criterion for
students is 10+2. Since this is a
professional courses, students can pursue
this course alongside their degree or
management course.
To seek admission for Level 1 of CFA,
students must have a bachelor's degree or
be in the final year of the program at the
time of registration. Alternatively, they can
have four years of professional work
experience or a combination of both totals
at least four years.
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minimum 2 years to clear all
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the three levels of CFA.
21. Actuarial Sciences The field of actuarial science is The minimum eligibility criterion to pursue
gaining precedence in India. Actuarial Sciences is 10+2 or an equivalent.
Students who pursue actuarial Students must have English and Maths as
sciences find themselves lucrative subjects in their 10+2 course to be able to
jobs in the areas of Life Insurance, qualify for this course. Students will have to
General Insurance, Health Insurance, clear an entrance examination to be able to
Reinsurance Companies, Pension seek admission.
Funds, Risk Management and the
likes. The body that conducts the
course of Actuarial Sciences and the
subsequent exams is known as
Institute of Actuarial Sciences of
India (IASI). A student needs to
clarify minimum 4 levels of exam
(CT, CA, ST, and SA) before starting a
professional career as an actuary.

Banking Courses after Class 12 Commerce

Course Option Eligibility Job Options/Scope of Higher Studies

22. B.Com / BBA in Like all degree/ management
Banking & Insurance courses, students can pursue these
(3 years full-time banking courses after finishing their PRIME RECRUTERS IN THE
course) +2 under the Commerce stream. The BANKING SECTOR
23. B. Com / BBA in most reputed colleges and RBI
Banking & Taxation (3 universities grant admission to SBI
years full-time students on the basis of merit Central Bank of
while India ICICI Bank
course) some colleges may require students to HDFC Bank
clear an entrance exam to get Bank of India
admission. Bank of Baroda
24. PG Diploma in
Canara Bank
Banking Pursuing a Diploma Course or a
25. PG Diploma in Certification Course in Banking alone Dena Bank
Banking Operations after Class 12 Commerce will not add Kotak
26. PG Diploma in Retail much value to a student's career. The Mahindra Bank
Banking purpose of these courses is to help Finance Firms
Investment
27.PG Diploma in Branch attain specialisation in Banking firms
different
Banking spheres of Banking, and the
best time
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28. PG Diploma in to pursue them is after completing a
Banking & Insurance full-time degree course.
29. PG Diploma in JOB ROLES IN THE BANKING
Investment Banking SECTOR
30. Advanced Diploma in PO (Probationary Officer)
Banking & Finance Bank Manager
31. Certification in Assistant Manager
Banking Clerk
32. Certification in Customer Care
Banking & Insurance Executive
33. Certification in Sales Executive
General Insurance Insurance Officer
34. Certification in Loan Officer
Health Market Analyst
35. Certification
Insurance in Consultant
Telebanking IT Officer
36.
Certification in
Banking and Sales
37. Management
Certification in
Investment Banking

Technical Courses after Class 12 Commerce

Course Option Eligibility
38. Animation & Technical courses endow students with
Multimedia hands-on skills in a particular area.
After completing class 12 Commerce, a
few students may not wish to stick to
39. Web Designing and academics, let alone the Commerce
Development stream. Pursuing any of these technical
courses provide students with an
opportunity to further explore genres
40. Game Developer that will draw their interest. The
minimum criteria required for these
courses is 10+2.
41. Digital Marketing
Job Options/
Advertising manager, Creative director,
Media director, Graphic Designer,
Animator, Publisher, Video Editor etc.
Front-end Developer, Back-end
Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Web
Designer, Web App Developer, Design &
Layout Analyst, UI Designer etc.
Game Tester, Game Artist, Game
Designer, Game Art Director, Game
Animator, Game Programmer etc.
Digital Marketing Manager, Content
Marketing Manager, SEO Manager,
Content Writer, Social Media Marketing
Manager etc.
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Name of Course Eligibility
42. SSC Wondering how to prepare for these entrances? Well, these entrances are designed
43. UPCS to test your aptitude for the field you have applied for. So, one portion of questions
will be asked from the field that you are appearing for. Also, GK, English, logical
44. CDS reasoning and basic computer knowledge are some of the common areas tested in
45. BSNL these kind of exams. The basic eligibility criteria for any of these exams is that
46. FCI students must clear their 3 year graduation course. These entrance exams are
47. Bank PO conducted on the national level and is often followed by rounds of personal
interviews. Some of these entrances will have multiple levels. Once the student crack
48. RBI the entrance, they have to undergo a brief training period before they can join work.
49. Railway
50. Insurance

As you may have already figured out by now, there are limitless possibilities open to you, should you
choose to pursue Commerce during +2. The above list is in no way exhaustive. But it should give you a
fair idea of what your choices are and how you can shape up your career in the future depending on
the choices you make in the present moment. The only way to decide what is best for you is to do a
detailed research and follow your heart.

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