How to Choose the Right Career After HS – All Guide for Assamese Students
Choosing a career after class 12th (Higher Secondary) is the biggest turning point in a student’s life. It is a time and an important one for an Assamese youth, when he/she will have to decide between dreams and reality. If you are wondering what to do after 12th, this is written for you.
🧭 1. First of all, understand yourself
- What do you like and what are your strengths?
- Ask yourself questions -
- What subjects do I like to study the most?
- Do I like creative, technical, or social work?
- Do I like helping people or finding solutions to problems?
- You can take career aptitude tests available on the internet or take advice from your school teachers and counsellors.
🎓 2. Know the options according to your stream
🔬 (A) Science stream students
- There were many paths to pass science subjects, such as –
- Engineering (JEE, CEE Assam etc.)
- Medical and Council (from NEET or state exams)
- Agriculture, Veterinary or Forestry
- B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics)
- Data Science, Biotechnology, Computer Science etc.
- Science students can also go for Foreign Civil Services like I am going on.
🖋️ (B) Arts Stream Students
- Arts Stream is best for creative and social work:
- Civil Services (APSC, UPSC)
- Teaching (B.Ed, TET Assam)
- Journalism and Mass Communication\
- Law (BA LLB)
- Design, Fine Arts, Animation
- If you love writing, speaking, or doing social work, then this is the right direction for you.
💹 (C) Commerce Stream Students
- Great opportunities in business and finance for commerce students:
- Chartered Hotelier (CA)
- Company Secretary (CS)
- B.Com, BBA, MBA
- Banking and Insurance Sector
- Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
- Opportunities to grow the tourism and business sector in Assam creating a bright future for commerce students.
🏫 3. Best Colleges and Universities in Assam
Assam has many famous institutions for higher education:
- Guwahati University
- Dibrugarh University
- Tezpur University
- Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU)
- Cotton University,
Check the courses, faculties, and admission information of any college first. Also, avail the scholarship schemes of the Assam government.
🌐 4. New and Emerging Career Options
The world is changing rapidly, and Assam is also opening up new fields:
- Digital Media and Content Creation
- E-Commerce and Digital Marketing
- Tourism and Eco-Tourism
- IT and Software Services
- Wildlife and Environment
If you believe in new ideas, you can start a start-up or small business yourself. The government provides training and loans for that.
👨🏫 5. Take advice – from family, teachers and mentors
- You are not alone in making a career decision.
- Your parents know your strengths well.
- A teacher or counsellor can point you in the right direction.
- Talk to professionals or alumni who have worked in that field before.
- Advice based on real experience will save you from going the wrong way.
Don't choose a career based on friends.
Don't choose a career just for money.
Don't ignore your weaknesses, work on them.
Start preparing for the future now.
🗓️ 7. A small road map to secure your future
- Fix your preferences and subjects.
- Know the admission process or entrance exam.
- Apply to 2-3 colleges with open options.
- Set goals for each year – study, internship, and skill development.
🌟 Conclusion
Career choices are not ready-made partnerships; they should be properly understood and decided. Whether you become a doctor, teacher, engineer or entrepreneur, your hard work and passion will make you successful.
The youth of Assam are not getting opportunities today. Just choose the right direction, have faith and move forward.
Your future is in your hands. Make it bright
