List of Courses after class 12th PCB
Courses After 12th PCB
Most of the students choose PCB to become a Doctor, Pharmacist so they go for MBBS, BDS and Pharmacy. But they can also opt for homeopathy, Basic science, Physiotherapy to avoid the competition.
These courses after 12th PCB opens the gate of various respected and reputed careers. Candidates can get a job in a hospital, science lab, Research Institute, etc or they can also open their own clinic to practice privately. Also, check Biology courses.

List of Courses after class 12th PCB
Courses | Eligibility | Admission Procedure |
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) – 5.5 years | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCB | Through NEET Entrance exam |
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) – 4 years | 10+2 with min. 50% marks in PCB + English as a compulsory subject | Through NEET Entrance exam |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) Botany/Zoology/Chemistry Nutrition and Dietetics |
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Biochemistry – 3 years | 10+2 with the subjects PCB or PCM | Merit-based admission (Some colleges conduct entrance test) |
BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and Surgery) -5.5 years | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in PCB and English as a mandatory subject | NEET, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET |
B. Pharmacy – 4 years | 10+2 with subjects PCB (50% or above marks) | Through entrance tests (Direct admissions in some universities) |
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) – 4 years | 10+2 with at least 50% marks in PCB +English as compulsory subjects | Through entrance exam |
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine Surgery) -5.5 years |
10+2 with minimum 50% marks (40%for SC/ST) in PCB with English as a compulsory subject |
Entrance exam + Group discussion + Personal interview |
BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) – 5.5 years |
10+2 with PCB (minimum 50%) | NEET entrance exam |
Bioinformatics – 3 years | 10+2 with PCB with min. 50% marks | Entrance tests followed by an interview |
Genetics – 3 years | 10+2 with Science stream | Direct admission, Entrance exam in few institutes |
Microbiology – 3 years 10+2 with Science (minimum 55% marks) |
Direct admission (Some universities conduct entrance exam) | |
Forensic Sciences – 3 years | 10+2 with Science stream | Entrance tests |
Biotechnology (B.Sc. – 3 years, B.Tech – 4 years) | Min. 55% marks in 12th in any three out of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Computer Science subjects | Entrance tests |
Environmental Science – 3 years | 10+2 | Direct admissions Some colleges conduct entrance exams |
Nursing – 4 years | 10+2 with PCB as compulsory subjects | Entrance exams |
Top Colleges/Institutes to Pursue PCB Courses after 12th
- AIIMS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
- Indian Institute of Health Education &Research, Patna
Top Careers after Completing Courses after 12th PCB
- Doctor
- Career as a Nurse
- Dentist
- Ayurveda Consultation
- Geneticist
- Research Assistant
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Environment Journalists
- Research Analyst
- Microbiologist
- Public Health Specialist
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