PUC V/s Diploma

With the 10 std results out it is now time for you to decide your next big step. It is very important that you make the right decision, as your choice now will decide your entire life. It is important at this time to think carefully and even seek help from experts to make sure you take the right decision. One of the biggest choices you have to make is to choose between a diploma course or pursuing PUC. Both of these courses have their advantages and their disadvantages. This article will give you a thorough understanding of both so that you can make the right choice.

PUC

PUC is the most preferred step after 10th grade in Karnataka. It’s a two year course which ends with one board exam at the end of the second year. It is offered in three different streams: Science,Commerce and Arts/Humanities. You will have to study 4 core subjects which will depend on which stream you are in along with 1st language(english) and a 2nd language (more than 10 different languages are available). It is the most accepted qualification for graduation. There are many colleges which offer classes in the evening too which makes it very easy for those who wish to earn while they are studying.

A little about each stream:

Commerce: Commerce has been the preferred stream in our country and opens up a wide arena of options for you to choose from as a career choice. Taking up the commerce stream would open up the option of pursuing Bachelor’s of Commerce(BCom),Bachelors of Business Management(BBM),Bachelors of Business Administration(BBA),Chartered Accountancy(CA) and similar courses after your 12th grade.

Science: This course gives you the scientific perspective of things and readies you to pursue pure science careers such as Medicine,Pharmacy,Research etc. Science enthusiasts and even math enthusiasts would love this course. This stream would open up the options of pursuing Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae(MBBS/Medicine), Bachelor of Dental Surgery(BDS),Bachelor of Pharmacy(B.Pharm),Bachelor of Engineering(B.E)-All streams,Bachelor of Science(B.Sc) and similar courses after your 12th grade.

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Arts/Humanities: From advertising to acting to doing social work to making that funny video you watched on youtube scope for arts is everywhere. Demand for psychologists and content creating personnel and many creative services are increasing and making the arts stream a very lucrative option. Opting for the arts stream would allow you to pursue Bachelor of Arts(B.A),Bachelor of Social Work(B.SW),Bachelor of Media and Communication(BMM), Bachelor of Arts in Legum Baccalaureus (BA,Llb) and similar courses after 12th grade.

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Diploma

Diploma courses are heavily job oriented. They train you to do a specific job or profession in short span of time as opposed to studying an entire stream and choosing a career path later.

Many students opt for Diploma courses but it’s not the most popular. It is also heavily skilled based and hence requires precision and concentration. They are usually range from 6 months to 3 years. There are roughly two kinds of Diploma Courses: Technical Diploma Courses and Non technical Diploma Courses.

 

Technical Diploma: Technical Diploma courses usually deal with courses on engineering and technology. The careers are not usually very high paying but it is a boon for what is arguably India’s biggest strength: it’s manpower. Diplomas help increase the number of skilled workers in the country. There are a wide range of courses in engineering ranging from mechanical to civil to computer science to automobile to even marine. There are also other courses in fabrication technology, textile technology,leather technology etc. Most Technical Diplomas are 3 year courses and at completion immediately moving to a job is a good possibility and if not you can automatically join 2nd year B.Tech.

Non-Technical Diploma: Non Technical Diploma deals with skills which require precision and training but not necessarily technical. Non technical Diplomas too produce a huge amount of skilled workers who can be easily employed. There is a wide arena of choices to choose from which include textile manufacturing, dress designing,animation etc. The wide range of options increases if done after 12th standard which would then open options such as fashion designing,photography and graphics. Non technical diploma courses range from 6 months to 3 years and will immediately ready you for a job.

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I hope this gives you all the information you need to make a responsible choice for your future. Take time to decide and take help. It would be a good idea to take an aptitude test and/or contact a career counselor before you take a decision for your future. To take an aptitude test and/or get counseling click here.