List of Vocational Courses after 12th

Have you passed 12th standard? Are you searching for the list of best vocational courses in India after 12th? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best vocational courses in India after 12th.

Vocational training focuses on skill-development and industry-oriented training of candidates. In a country like India, skill-development is a major issue. We have a large base of young but unemployed youth. Majority of this population is unskilled. For govt jobs, please check – list of government jobs after 12th in India.

 

Lack of skills play a huge role in the rising unemployment rate of our country. Vocational training aims at training people and help them develop industry-specific skills. What is an industry-specific skill, some of you may ask. You may also check – list of courses after 10th.

 

Let us consider an example to understand this term. Let us consider the automobile repair sector. If you want to become a mechanic, you must possess technical knowledge related to automobile parts, engine, repair techniques, inspection techniques etc. These are industry-specific skills. In this case, these skills are closely tied to the automobile industry.

 

Vocational training programs deal with different types of industries and domains. Automobile, software, solar energy, printing technology, food processing, agriculture – these are some such domains/industries/sectors.

 

A candidate may choose a vocational course based on his/her liking. For example, if you are passionate about computer technology, you may choose a vocational program that is related to computer hardware, networking or even software. Similarly, if you are interested in renewable energy, you may choose a vocational program that is related to solar energy technology. You may also check – list of science courses after 12th.

 

In India, you will be able to find different types of vocational training programs. Many of these vocational training programs are short-term training courses in nature. They last for a period of 6 to 12 months. You may also check – list of ITI courses in India.

 

In this post, I’ve focused more on the ‘recognized’ and ‘long-term’ programs. These programs have been revised and recognized by relevant Government authorities. Come, let us check out the list of vocational courses now. Here it is –

 

List of vocational courses after 12th

 

1 List of B.Voc. courses

Sr No	Name of the B.Voc. course
1	B.Voc. Software Development
2	B.Voc. Industrial Tool Manufacturing
3	B.Voc. Automobile Servicing
4	B.Voc. Production Technology
5	B.Voc. Automobile Manufacturing Technology
6	B.Voc. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
7	B.Voc. Electronic Manufacturing Services
8	B.Voc. Travel & Tourism
9	B.Voc. Graphics & Multimedia
10	B.Voc. Medical Imaging Technology
11	B.Voc. Construction Technology
12	B.Voc. Food Processing
13	B.Voc. Interior Design
14	B.Voc. Fashion Design
15	B.Voc. Jewellery Design
16	B.Voc. Product Design
17	B.Voc. Hardware & Networking
18	B.Voc. Hotel Management
19	B.Voc. Dairy Technology
20	B.Voc. Apparel Design
21	B.Voc. Rubber Technology
22	B.Voc. Photography
23	B.Voc. Modern Office Practice

 

B.Voc. stands for Bachelor of Vocation. It is a Bachelor’s Degree vocational training program. The course duration is 3 years. Students who have passed 12th standard are eligible to pursue B.Voc. course. Subject requirement (eligibility criteria) may vary slightly from one B.Voc. course to another.

 

2 List of D.Voc. courses

Sr No	Name of the D.Voc. course
1	D.Voc. Software Development
2	D.Voc. Industrial Tool Manufacturing
3	D.Voc. Automobile Servicing
4	D.Voc. Production Technology
5	D.Voc. Automobile Manufacturing Technology
6	D.Voc. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
7	D.Voc. Electronic Manufacturing Services
8	D.Voc. Travel & Tourism
9	D.Voc. Graphics & Multimedia
10	D.Voc. Medical Imaging Technology
11	D.Voc. Construction Technology
12	D.Voc. Food Processing
13	D.Voc. Interior Design
14	D.Voc. Fashion Design
15	D.Voc. Jewellery Design
16	D.Voc. Product Design
17	D.Voc. Hardware & Networking
18	D.Voc. Hotel Management
19	D.Voc. Dairy Technology
20	D.Voc. Apparel Design
21	D.Voc. Rubber Technology
22	D.Voc. Photography
23	D.Voc. Modern Office Practice

 

D.Voc. stands for Diploma of Vocation. It is a diploma level vocational training program. The course duration is 3 years (for 10th passed students). However, even 12th passed candidates are eligible to pursue this vocational course.

 

3 List of ITI courses/trades

Sr No	Name of the ITI Course/Trade
1	Wireman
2	Welder
3	Weaving Technician
4	Turner
5	Vessel Navigator
6	Travel & Tour Assistant
7	Tourist Guide
8	Tool & Die Maker
9	Agro Processing
10	Aeronautical Structure & Equipment Fitter
11	Additive Manufacturing Technician
12	Architectural Draughtsman
13	Artisan
14	Attendant Operator
15	Baker & Confectioner
16	Carpenter
17	Bamboo Works
18	Textile Wet Processing Technician
19	Textile Mechatronics
20	Power Electronics System Technician
21	Medical Electronics Technician
22	Mechatronics Technician
23	Surveyor
24	Surface Ornamentation Technician
25	Stone Processing Machine Operator
26	Catering & Hospitality Assistant
27	Central Air-condition Plant Mechanic
28	Civil Engineer Assistant
29	Computer Aided Embroidery & Design
30	Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance
31	Computer Operator & Programming Assistant
32	Cosmetology
33	Cutting & Sewing
34	Dairying
35	Database System Assistant
36	Data Entry Operator
37	DTP Operator
38	Stone Mining Machine Operator
39	Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant
40	Spinning Technician
41	Spa Therapy
42	Solar Technician
43	Soil Testing & Crop Technician
44	Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester
45	Sheet Metal Worker
46	Sewing Technology
47	Secretarial Practice
48	Remote Technician
49	Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Technician
50	Refractory Technician
51	Radiology Technician
52	Pump Operator Cum Mechanic
53	Plumber
54	Plastic Processing Operator
55	Digital Photographer
56	Domestic Painter
57	Draughtsman
58	Dress Making
59	Driver Cum Mechanic
60	Electrician
61	Electronics Mechanic
62	Electroplater
63	Fashion Design & Technology
64	Fire Technology & Industrial Safety
65	Firemen
66	Fitter
67	Floriculture & Landscaping
68	Food & Beverages Services Assistant
69	Food Production
70	Footwear Maker
71	Foundryman
72	Front Office Assistant
73	Physiotherapy Technician
74	Painter
75	Photographer
76	Old Age Care
77	Animation, Multimedia & Special Effects
78	Milk Product Technician
79	Metal Cutting Attendant
80	Two & Three Wheeler Mechanic
81	Mining Machinery Mechanic
82	Medical Electronics Mechanic
83	Mechanic Diesel
84	Consumer Electronics Mechanic
85	Prism Grinding Technician
86	Auto Body Repair Technician
87	Auto Body Painting Technician
88	Agriculture Machinery Mechanic
89	Mechanic (Tractor)
90	Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
91	Mechanic (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning)
92	Mason
93	Marine Fitter
94	Marine Engine Fitter
95	Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
96	Machinist
97	Machinist (Grinder)
98	Lift & Escalator Mechanic
99	Leather Goods Maker
100	Laboratory Assistant
101	IoT Technician
102	Interior Design & Decoration
103	Instrument Mechanic
104	Industrial Painter
105	Housekeeper
106	Hospital Housekeeper
107	Horticulture
108	Health Sanitary Inspector
109	Hair & Skin Care
110	Fruit & Vegetable Processor

 

ITI courses may be termed as vocational training programs. This is due to the fact that an ITI trade instills domain or industry-specific skills among students. The course duration could be anywhere between 1 to 2 years. ITI programs are usually meant for 10th passed students. However, even 12th passed students are eligible to pursue them.

 

4 Other vocational courses

Sr No	Type of course
1	D.Skill.
2	Domain Skilling programs
3	Advanced Diploma (Vocational) programs
4	Certification (Vocational) programs
5	Informal Training (Vocational) programs

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