Top 282 Courses After 10th

Are you studying in 10th standard? Have you completed 10th standard? If yes, this article will be of help to you! Here, I’ve listed down some of the best courses after 10th.

10th standard is a very important point in a student’s life. In India, it is usually after 10th that most students start thinking seriously about career, professional courses and other high stake decisions!

After 10th standard, a student has a handful of options available in front of him/her. Here are some of the main options available in front of them –

• Diploma courses (engineering/technical)
• General/non-technical diploma courses
• ITI courses
• Paramedical courses
• Vocational courses
• Certificate courses
• Continuing 11^th & 12^th PUC schooling (Arts, Commerce or Science)

In this post, we will explore all the main options (courses) that are available in-front of 10th passed candidates. This post has been crafted keeping the current academic year (2024) in mind. Candidates who have cleared 10th board examination in 2024 may use this post to find an ideal course. You may also check – courses after 12th science, courses after 12th arts & courses after 12th commerce.

After passing 10th class, a candidate may even take up a job! Taking up a job right after 10th is not something that I recommend to my readers! If you aren’t facing financial/other difficulties, you should continue education after completing 10th! So don’t run after a job right after 10th, unless it is unavoidable!

Because if you look to get hired after 10th, you’ll end up landing an entry level job with low salary. Otherwise you should try to land a Government job after 10th (Army, Navy, Railways etc). You may also check – Scholarships after 10th in India.

Students who have passed 10^th standard have access to different types of diploma courses. Broadly speaking, these diploma programs can be classified into two types –

• Diploma in Engineering courses (Polytechnic courses)
• General diploma courses

Diploma in Engineering programs are also known as polytechnic courses. These courses and ‘technical’ in nature. In other words, these programs deal with domains that are related to fields such as engineering & technology. On the other hand, general diploma programs deal with different fields such as – management, finance, arts, general studies, languages etc.

List of top courses after 10th

Come, let us take a close look at the diploma in engineering courses first. Here is everything you need to know about these technical programs –

1 Diploma in Engineering courses after 10th

Duration of the course: An average diploma in engineering program lasts for a period of 3 years. Each academic year is divided into two semesters (6 months each).

Government, government-aided and private polytechnic colleges offer these programs across India. In order to secure admission, candidates must take part in the merit-based admission process. Board exam marks and/or score in relevant entrance exam plays an important role in merit-based admission process.

Let us take a closer look at the general diploma programs now. These courses are based on disciplines such as – arts, commerce, management, finance, design etc.

2 General & non-technical diploma courses after 10th

Duration of the course: The duration of a general diploma program can be anywhere between 2-3 years. Some of these programs even last for a period of 1 year.

3 ITI courses after 10th

ITI stands for Industrial Training Institute. ITIs have been established across India with the aim of imparting industry-specific skills among the youth. ITIs across India offer job-oriented training programs. These programs revolve around specific domains, which are tied to different industries. These programs are well known as ‘trades’.

Most of these trades are ‘technical’ in nature. Electrician, mechanic, fitter, machinist, welder – these are examples of some such technical trades. With time, ITIs across India have managed to introduce modern and non-technical trades as well. Come, let us check out an exhaustive list of ITI trades available across India. Here it is –

Duration of the course: Depending upon the type of the program, an ITI course may last for 1-2 years.

4 Paramedical courses after 10th

10^th class passed students have access to different types of paramedical programs. Though they are not eligible to apply for Bachelor’s Degree paramedical programs, they are eligible to pursue diploma as well as certificate level paramedical courses. Here are some of the top paramedical courses for 10^th passed students in India –

Duration of the course: Diploma paramedical courses usually last for a period of three years (for 10^th passed applicants). On the other hand, a certificate course may last for a period of 6 to 12 months.

5 Vocational courses after 10th

10th pass students also have access to different types of vocational training programs. These are skill development programs. The curriculum gives more importance to practical learning and skills. It also does cover theory sessions. Here are some of the prominent vocational courses after 10th standard –

D.Voc.: It stands for Diploma in Vocation. It is a Diploma certificate vocational training program. The training program is three years long. Students who have passed 10th class are eligible to apply for admission. This skill development course is aimed at developing industry-specific skills among candidates.

Here are some of the popular D.Voc. vocational programs available in India –

Duration of the course: When it comes to 10^th passed applicants, the D.Voc. program lasts for a period of 3 years.

Domain skilling courses: Like D.Voc., domain skilling programs too are vocational training courses. Students who have passed 10th class are eligible to pursue most of these courses. Course duration depends upon the level of difficulty associated with it.

Skill development programs: There also exists other types of skill development programs. National skill development programs, Industrial skill development programs, trade-specific skill development programs – these are some such courses. At their core, these are certification programs.

6 Certificate courses after 10th

10^th passed students do have access to few short-term training programs. These programs are recognized and valid short-term training courses. IGNOU is known to offer most of the short-term certificate programs listed below. And 10^th passed candidates are eligible to pursue them.

Duration of the course: Depending upon the content of the program, the duration could be anywhere between 6 to 12 months.

7 Continuing 11th & 12th PUC Schooling after 10th

After 10th, most students choose to continue schooling. They have three main streams to choose from (for 11th and 12th schooling). They are –

• Arts
• Commerce
• Science

I think this is the best step one can take after 10th! Choosing the right stream and subjects can be tricky. But in the end, the effort will be truly worth it!

Students may use an aptitude test to choose an appropriate stream and select the right set of subjects. Apart from that, they may also seek help from parents, teachers or friends. A career counseling session with a qualified professional will also prove very beneficial!

In the end, a student must focus on his strengths, passion and interest. Based on these factors, he/she must select an appropriate stream after 10th!

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Arun Kallarackal

Educational consultant at Courses After 10th

Arun is a passionate educationalist who started this blog in 2016. He has been helping students, their parents, and teachers through his posts, guides, and articles on this blog. He has 10+ years of work-experience in the field of education, career counseling, and training.

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