What to do After Passing 12th?

Congratulations, you passed your 12th board exams! But, now what? You have heard all the advice from many people. But, what is the right step for you? Here we will help you find some answers.
- Study abroad
- Study further in India
- Study for specific career
- Get a job
Studying Abroad
You have mastered standard 12 exams, but the world of academics goes much deeper.
If you enjoy studying, you may consider taking a course at a foreign university in places such as the United Kingdom, United States or Australia.
These are the world’s top destinations for higher learning.
The main reason being that these foreign countries offer many courses and specialisations. There are also many courses after 12th that you may not find here in India.
By studying abroad, you get a great feel for the international marketplace and also get to learn about new cultures. So, if you are an adventurous person, then you should definitely consider going abroad for higher studies.
Studying abroad has many benefits but it is extremely difficult to get into foreign colleges. Here are some pros and cons of studying abroad.
Pros of studying abroad:
- Exposure to new culture
- Possibility of higher paying jobs
- World’s best universities in the UK, U.S. and Australia
Cons of studying abroad:
- Entrance exams
- Expensive fees
- Adjusting to new countries, not suitable for everyone
- May have to learn new language to fit in
Students from India will often have to take entrance exams to get accepted into universities abroad. Once you have been accepted by a foreign university, the second hurdle is the cost. Universities in the UK, U.S. and Australia are very expensive and they charge extra for foreign students. If, however, you are able to get a scholarship, then you should apply for that as well and take the leap to expand your educational portfolio further. Also, colleges in foreign countries may then require you to develop your speaking and reading skills in another language.
Jobs after 12th in India
If you want a job right after 12th, then you will have to prepare for low-paying jobs.
There are several low-level helper jobs, delivery jobs and waiter or waitress jobs requiring the skills you have earned until 12th. There are even helper and low-skilled jobs available in the government but the pay can be as low as Rs. 5,000 per month.
New options such as driving a cab or becoming a delivery person are also some options for jobs, but these will pay very little and you will not be able to increase your salary as time goes on.
Since post-12th jobs are easy to do, they pay very little and do not offer growth.
So, only consider a job for a short-term is recommended, but as a 12th pass student, your goals should be to continue higher studies so that you can develop a career.
Careers after 12th in India
The difference between a job and a career is that a job will help pay the bills for you.
A career will set you up for a successful life and offer chances of growth along the way.
A career is something that a 12th pass student should be thinking about seriously. Even if for financial purposes you take on a job after 12th, you should always focus on your long-term career as the number one priority.
Specialisation courses or college courses are available for careers as a Chartered Accountant, Fashion Designer, Lawyer, Digital Specialist, Hardware and Networking Professional, Airline Pilot, Marine Engineer, Medical Professional and many more.
Find an interesting career and start researching courses in that field.
Today, more so than anything else, students in India should focus on studying further after 12th so they can develop a long lasting career.