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Career paths in India, in plain words

What you can do after Class 10, after Class 12 and after a degree: the courses, the examinations, how long each path takes, and honest notes that brochures leave out.

Where are you now?

Or start from a career

EngineeringMedicine (doctor)Nursing and allied healthLawChartered accountancy and commerce professionsTeachingCivil servicesDefence forcesBanking and insuranceDesign and architectureComputers and IT without engineeringSkilled trades: ITI and polytechnic

How to choose without regret

  1. Start from the work, not the course. Ask what a person in that job does all day, and whether you would want to.
  2. Count the years and the cost. A path that needs ten years of study is a different promise from one that needs three.
  3. Check the gate. Most paths have one examination or one eligibility rule that decides entry. Know it early.
  4. Keep a second road. Good students miss competitive examinations every year because seats are few. A fallback is planning, not weakness.
  5. Verify the college. A degree is only as good as the recognition behind it.

What this site does not tell you

We give no salaries, cut-offs or rankings. They change every year, differ by city and college, and are the numbers most often invented. For those, go to the official body or to someone working in the field.

See the main exams at a glance.

Questions people ask

What should I do after 10th?

Either continue to Class 11 in Science, Commerce or Arts, or take a skill course such as a polytechnic diploma or an ITI trade. Class 12 keeps the most options open; a skill course gets you earning sooner.

Which career is best?

No career is best for everyone. A good choice fits what you are able to study, what you like doing day after day, and what your family can afford. This site sets out the paths so you can compare them.

Do I need coaching?

For some examinations coaching helps with practice and pace. It is never a requirement, and syllabus and past papers are public for almost every examination.

Where do the facts on this site come from?

From the public rules of the bodies that run each course and examination, described in our own words. Each page names the official website to confirm with.

Check the official notice. This page describes how the path works in general, as understood in November 2026. Age limits, eligibility, exam patterns, dates and fees change. Before you apply or pay for anything, read the current notice on the official website named on this page. This is general information, not personal career advice.