PCM courses after 12th | Here’s everything you need to know about PCM courses

The greatest approach to choosing an appropriate curriculum for your profession is through self-analysis. So, following class 12 PCM, one of the most crucial considerations is finding the correct employment. With 12th science PCM courses, the possibilities are endless.

One has the option to pick, and there are several options accessible. This is PCM’s area of expertise. After PCM in class 12, one may study nearly anything other than engineering or medicine. What important is that you are interested in whatever you choose. Aside from that, a scientific student has access to the entire planet.

Read on to learn about some popular PCM courses that you can pursue after class 12th.

Engineering

This one is one of the most demanding job paths available to science majors in non-medical fields. Some students want to get a high score in order to become engineers. To continue their engineering education, a student might opt to pursue a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) or Bachelor of Engineering (B.E).

After completing their individual technical degrees, aspirants can apply to various roles in higher firms, like software engineers, data analysts, digital marketers, website developers, database designers, etc. Top engineering colleges in India are

• IITs (Madras, Bombay, Kharagpur, Delhi, Kanpur, Roorkee, Guwahati, Bangalore, etc.) 
• Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)
• Jadavpur University, Kolkata
• Anna University, Chennai

Course	Eligibility	Course Duration	Entrance Test	Average Salary
Engineering (B.Tech)	10+2 Science with PCM minimum of 60% of aggregate marks	4 Years (8 Semesters)	National / State Level Entrance Tests such as IIT-JEE, GATE, UPSEE, BITSAT	INR  1 lakhs PA – 10 Lakhs PA

Bachelor in architecture (B.Arch)

B.Arch is the second most popular career option in PCM courses, just after engineering job alternatives. The study of designing, procedure, and construction of buildings and their structures are all topics covered in this course. This area combines art and ideas to create real-world structures like homes, buildings, bridges, etc.

In order to develop the entire framework of a project, a degree course incorporates the study of artwork into mathematical and scientific calculations. In order to pursue postgraduate degrees such as a Master of Architecture or a Master of Design, candidates can also enroll in higher education. Architecture Designer, Interior Designer, Architecture Draughtsman, Project Assistant Manager, Architecture Engineer, etc., are a few job profiles.

Course	Eligibility	Course Duration	Entrance Test	Average Salary
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)	10+2 Science with PCM minimum of 60% of aggregate marks	5 Years (10 Semesters)	National / State Level Entrance Tests such as IIT-JEE, GATE, UPSEE, BITSAT	INR 2 lakhs PA – 8 Lakhs PA

(Commercial/fighter) pilot

The finest career for students who don’t need to work 9 to 5 jobs is one that allows them to pursue their aspiration of flying into the sky. In addition to giving you a chance to soar high, this job provides you with the tools you need to realize your dreams. This line of work combines science, maths, and technology with exposure to different areas, cities, and other countries. The work of a pilot is not simple; it involves several duties that must be carried out to ensure the safe takeoff and landing of the aircraft.

Top universities to become a pilot:

• Flying Academy India 
• Indian Aviation Academy
• IGIA (Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics)
• Flightline Aviation Services LLP
• Start Aviation Academy
• Indian Air Force Academy 

Topic	Description
Courses	B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) Aviation,  B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) Aeronautical Science,  B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) Aerospace Engineering,  B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) Aeronautical Engineering,  B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Avionics Engineering,  B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Aeronautical Engineering
Eligibility	10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Maths and Physics  16 is the age for a Student Pilot Licence  17 is the age for a private Licence holder  18 is the age for Commercial Pilot Licence
Course Duration	Indian Flying Schools offers a CPL (Combined Programming Language) program with a duration of 2-3 years (depending upon the student’s performance)  Commercial Pilot Licence acquires 18-24 months of training with at least 200 hours of flying experience in their training period.
Entrance Test	Different Aviation institutes have their own selection procedure. A student needs to go through the written, practical, and other entry-level examinations.
Average Salary	INR 1.50 lakhs per month – 2 lakhs per month

Merchant navy

The work of the merchant navy involves using ships to convey products, services, and trade across oceans and into distant locations. It is one of the several means of transnational or international trade. Many people are employed by merchant ships to transport cargo, machinery, and supplies throughout the globe.

The officers of the merchant navy remain on the ship as it transports the products and services. Candidates who want to join the merchant navy can serve as chief engineering officers, radio officers, engineers, or deck officers, among other positions. Students must achieve a high percentage in their science stream in PCM as their key discipline in order to become merchant officers.

Top colleges for merchant navy: 

• The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai 
• Coimbatore Marine College (CMC), Coimbatore
• Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune 
• Applied Research International, Delhi 
• IMU Campus Mumbai 

Topic	Description
Course	B.Sc Nautical Science  B.Tech Marine Engineering  B.E Mechanical Engineering  B.Tech Ship Building    B.E Marine Engineering  Diploma in Nautical Sciences (DNS)  Diploma in Marine Engineering (DME).
Eligibility	10+2 Science with PCM minimum of 60% of aggregate marks
Course Duration	For B.Sc – 3 years and  For B.E. (All Branches) – 4 years
Entrance Test	IMU CET (Indian Maritime University Common Test), AIMNET (All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test), Eyesight and Medical test
Average Salary	INR 20,000- 5 lakhs per month

Public defense services

Career possibilities in the national defense sector are renowned and well-regarded. An aspirant may join one of the three national defense services: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, or Indian Air Force. 

Top institutes for national defense services

• Indian Air Force Academy 
• Indian Naval Academy 
• National Defense Academy
• Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun 
• Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai 

Topic	Description
Course	B.Tech  BSc  B.A
Eligibility	10+2 with science stream (PCM) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks /  10+2 (any stream) with 60% above aggregate marks
Course Duration	Depends upon the selected defense academy
Entrance Test	CDS (Combined Defense Services)  SSB (Service Selection Board )  NDA
Average Salary	INR 30,000- INR 80,000 per month

List of PCM courses after 12th 

After completing the 12th PCM, students have a wide range of options. Here are a few of several popular ones:

Key takeaways

• With PCM (physics, chemistry, and mathematics), we have thoroughly examined the numerous career prospects for science majors after 12th-grade boards.
• We hope this article has allayed your concerns and outlined the best course of action for you to take once the 12th board exams are over.  

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FAQs

Q1. Which course offers the best employment prospects following the 12th board exam? 

Answer – Students can enter occupations like engineering, piloting, and merchant navy and receive high compensation packages.

Q2. Which science stream, PCM or PCB, is superior?

Answer – Actually, a student’s interest determines which PCM and PCB they should take. There are several job choices for both courses. It is advised for a student to choose their stream in accordance with their area of interest and professional goals. 

Q3. Can a student of commerce specialize in a field of engineering?

Answer – No, a B.Tech degree and its specialties are exclusively open to science streamers.