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Careers after 12th: Science and Commerce

A map of courses, entrance exams and careers after Class 12 — and the choices that keep doors open.

IN SHORT

After PCM: engineering (JEE), architecture, computer science, pure sciences, defence (NDA) and more. After PCB: medicine and dentistry (NEET), pharmacy, nursing, biotechnology, life sciences. After Commerce: CA, CS, B.Com, BBA, economics, finance and law. Most central university courses, including Delhi University, admit through CUET.

Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi

PCM
JEE · engineering
PCB
NEET · medicine
Commerce
CA · CUET · BBA
Most DU courses
CUET

After Science PCM

Engineering (B.Tech)JEE Main / Advanced, state exams such as JAC Delhi
Architecture (B.Arch)JEE Main Paper 2, NATA
Computer science, data, mathsJEE, CUET
Defence (NDA)NDA exam
Pure sciences (B.Sc)CUET

After Science PCB

MBBS, BDSNEET
Nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacyNEET / CUET / state exams
Biotechnology, life sciencesCUET
Veterinary scienceNEET

After Commerce

Chartered AccountancyCA Foundation
Company SecretaryCSEET
B.Com, Economics, BBACUET, university entrance tests
Law (BA LLB, BBA LLB)CLAT

Keep doors open

  • PCM students keep almost every route open, including Commerce careers
  • Commerce with Mathematics keeps economics and finance courses open
  • Check each course's subject requirements before Class XI, not after

How Mayo helps

Mayo offers Science (PCM and PCB) and Commerce in Classes XI and XII, with JEE and NEET preparation by Physics Wallah and VMC inside the school day.

Questions parents ask

What are the career options after 12th Science?

With PCM: engineering, architecture, computer science, sciences, defence. With PCB: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, biotechnology and life sciences.

What can I do after 12th Commerce?

CA, CS, B.Com, BBA, economics, finance and law, among others. Most central university courses admit through CUET.

Sources

Rules change each year: check the official notice for your year. Mayo's own figures come from the school's records.

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