After Plus Two What to Study A Complete Guide for All Academic Streams

Usually students tempted to follow the advices of elders or just follow what others did. I really feel that, life is a vehicle which does not have reverse gear, means, you can not go back and make right the wrong decisions already taken.

No student should make wrong decisions in their life, because, i tis very costly and risky.

With this article we are trying provide an insight about what to study after plus two to the students, but it is worth note that the decision about what to study to a student is purely based on his/her aptitude and interest.

1. Science Stream (PCM/PCB)

a) Engineering & Technology

• B.Tech/B.E. (Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics, etc.)

• B.Arch (Architecture – via NATA/JEE Paper 2)

• Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture (IMU CET)

b) Medical & Allied Sciences

• MBBS (NEET required)

• BDS (Dentistry – via NEET)

• B.Pharm, D.Pharm (Pharmacy)

• B.Sc Nursing, BPT (Physiotherapy), BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homeopathy)

• B.Sc MLT (Medical Lab Technology), Optometry, Radiology

c) Pure Sciences & Research

• B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology)

• Integrated M.Sc (5 years) at IISER, NISER, CUSAT, Kerala University

• B.Sc Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries

2. Commerce Stream

• B.Com (Regular, Computer Application, Taxation, Co-operation)

• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

• CA (Chartered Accountancy) – Foundation → IPCC → Articleship → CA Final

• CS (Company Secretary) - CSEET - Executive - training with professional

• CMA (Cost & Management Accountancy)

• B.Com + ACCA (Global Accounting Certification)

3. Humanities/Arts Stream

• BA (Economics, History, Psychology, English Literature, Political Science)

• BSW (Social Work)

• B.Lib (Library Science)

• Integrated Law (BA + LLB – 5 years) (via CLAT, LSAT)

• Journalism & Mass Communication

• Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT)

• Fashion Designing, Interior Designing

  
  

  

  
  

4. Professional & Skill-Based Courses

• Diploma in Animation & VFX

• Digital Marketing Certification (Google, Facebook, HubSpot)

• Graphic Design, UI/UX Design

• Web Development & Coding (Full Stack – MERN, Python, Java)

• Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

• Aviation & Hospitality (BBA in Aviation, Cabin Crew Training)

• Film Making & Acting

5. Government & Competitive Exams

• Civil Services (UPSC) – Start early with graduation (BA, B.Sc, B.Com)

• Banking (IBPS, SBI PO)

• Defense (NDA, CDS, AFCAT)

• Kerala PSC Exams (Degree Level Posts)

Key Factors to Choose a Course

✔ Interest & Passion (Do you enjoy the subject?)

✔ Job Market (Placement opportunities, salary trends)

✔ Entrance Exams (KEAM, NEET, JEE, CLAT, CUET)

✔ Budget (Govt. vs Private colleges)