Management is one of the top career choices among students after graduation, with programs like MBA, PGDM, and PGP being well-known and highly sought after.
However, many may not realize that you can also pursue management courses right after completing your class 12th.
Yes, that’s correct! Programs such as IPM (Integrated Programme in Management), BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) and BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies) allow students to enter the field of management early, providing a strong foundation in business principles and practices. 
Before we begin to explore the complete list of management courses after 12th and graduation, let’s discuss in brief about “what is management in simple terms”
What is Management?
“Management is a function of coordinating the people’s efforts to achieve the goal as per the company policy by planning, leading, organizing, and controlling”. T
he term “manage” is derived from the Italian word maneggiare, meaning “to handle,” which itself comes from the Latin word manus, meaning “hand.”
The modern concept of management has its roots in the French word mesnagement, which emerged in the 17th or 18th century.
The effective working flow in the management field is as follows: Forecasting > Planning > Organizing > Commanding > Coordinating > Controlling
Management Course After 12th
The management programmes in India are offered as the full-time (regular) or through distance education. The course duration of undergraduate management (UG) management program is 3 years and comprises of 6 semesters.
There are various types of management courses available after 12th, including BBA, BMS, and B.Com (Management), among others. Below are the key highlights of BMS programme in India:
| BMS Program | Courses Details |
| BMS Full Form | Bachelor of Management Studies |
| BMS Course Level | Under Graduation |
| BMS Course Duration | 3 years |
| BMS Course Types | Full-Time, Distance Mode |
| BMS Course Fees | INR 10000 thousand to 5 lakh Lakh annually |
| BMS Courses Admission Process | Entrance Exam + Counselling |
| BMS Course Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 with 50% marks |
| BMS Entrance Exams | CUET UG |
| Top BMS Colleges | St. Xavier’s College, Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics |
| BMS Jobs | Account Executive, Finance Executive, Business Consultant, Financial Analyst, |
| BMS Salary | INR 5 LPA – INR 15 LPA |
| BMS Top Recruiters | Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, HDFC Bank, TCS |
Types of Management Programmes
In India, candidates can pursue management courses after completing 12th grade. Below is the list of popular management programs:
- Diploma Courses in Management
- Integrated Courses in Management
- UG Courses in Management
- PG Courses in Management
Diploma Courses
The course duration of diploma programs is usually 2 years, and are designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in a specific subjects like accounting, Finance etc
- Diploma in Finance and Accounting
- Diploma in Banking and Finance
- Diploma in Advanced Accounting
- Diploma in Certified Management Accountant
- Diploma in Financial Accounting
- Diploma in Retail Management
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Industrial Safety
- Diploma in Diploma in Personal Finance
- Diploma in Digital Marketing
Know about – Best Diploma Courses After 12th
Integrated Courses in Management
The integrated programs in management is a combination of UG and PG degree. The course duration of integrated programs is 5 years.
An Integrated Programme in Management or IPM is one of the popular management program among the students after 12th grade.
The programs is considered equivalent to an MBA degree and offered by handful of IIM’s and some top b-schools in the country.
The admission in IPM course is based on IPMAT exam, conducted by IIM Indore. Some of the other popular integrated management programs are listed below:
- BBA+MBA
- BCA+MBA
- B.Com+MBA
UG Degree Courses
The course duration of UG degree programs is usually 3 years and admission is done on the basis of entrance exam.
PG Programs in Management
The PG courses in management is of 2 years and offered by top management Institutions like IIMs, IITs, and many private university and colleges in India.
Below is the list of popular PG management programs in India:
Top Management Colleges in India
The UG and PG management programs are offered by various top management universities and colleges.
Below is the list of top management institutes as per their NIRF rankings:
| MBA Institute | Rank | State |
| Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad | 1 | Gujarat |
| Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | 2 | Karnataka |
| Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | 3 | Kerala |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi | 4 | Delhi |
| Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | 5 | West Bengal |
| Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai | 6 | Maharashtra |
| Indian Institute of Management Lucknow | 7 | Uttar Pradesh |
| Indian Institute of Management Indore | 8 | Madhya Pradesh |
| XLRI – Xavier School of Management | 9 | Jharkhand |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | 10 | Maharashtra |
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Top Management Specialization
Candidates can choose management specialization as per their interests, career goals, and industry demands.
Below is the list of trending specialization in 2024-25
In management study, the students are taught about the management skills, leadership skills, decision-making skills, entrepreneurship development skill, communication skills and strategic management skills.
Management Courses Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in management courses after 12th, must meet the eligibility criteria specific to the course they are applying for.
Below we have listed basic eligibility criteria for admission in Diploma, UG, PG and doctoral courses.
For Diploma Courses: Minimum 12th passed from a recognised board of school education.
For UG Courses: Minimum qualification eligibility required to apply for diploma courses in management field is 12th/intermediate.
For PG Courses: For admission to master’s courses in management field, students should have bachelor’s degree.
For Doctoral Courses: For admission to Ph.d/M.Phil in management, one should have master’s degree in management or related discipline.
Apart from these general requirements, candidates must also fulfill any university-specific eligibility conditions for admission to their undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) management programs.
Admission Process
The admissions into undergraduate management courses is done on the basis of national level or university level entrance exams.
For UG courses, candidates have to appear in the CUET UG exam for admission in the top colleges and universities of India.
Some private Universities or Institutes provides admission on the basis of their own entrance exam or university specific entrance exams like Manipal MET, CUCET, NPAT etc.
Many universities provide direct admission or on the basis of candidate’s performance in the qualifying examination (12th).
To get admission in postgraduate management courses, students need to apply for the management entrance exam.
Typically, admissions into MBA course is done through CAT 2024 /GMAT 2024/MAT 2024/ CMAT 2024 etc. In addition to these, there are many other entrance exams conducted for admission to postgraduate courses.
Jobs & Career
Management professionals are in high demand in both the public and private sectors.
They play a key role in managing day-to-day operations within an organization, developing effective marketing strategies and analyzing business processes to improve efficiency and drive growth.
Candidates can start their career as a Business Analyst, Marketing Manager, Business Consultant, Project Manager, Financial Analyst etc.
The best of being a management professional is the unlimited career growth opportunity, one can climb the corporate ladder to reach the senior management roles like president, director or CEO of a company.
The management professionals can work across various industries and sectors. Some of the sectors where management professional can find employment are:
- Banking and Insurance
- Finance
- Information Technology
- FMCG
- Healthcare
- Consultancy & Marketing
- Engineering
Salary in Management Courses
Management is one of the highest paid sectors in India and abroad. The salary prospects after completing management courses after 12th depends on the course, institution, and job role offered.
The graduates in UG degree programs like BBA, BBM, B.Com (Management) can expect starting salaries ranging from ₹3,00,000 to ₹8,00,000 per annum.
After completing MBA or other advanced management degrees, the salary of a fresher could range between ₹6,00,000 to ₹15,00,000 per annum.
Candidates with 5-6 years of experience earn anywhere between ₹10,00,000 to ₹25,00,000 or more, depending on the industry and job position.
Top Recruiters
- Ashok Leyland Ltd.
- Schindler India Pvt. Ltd.
- Kalpataru Ltd.
- CRISIL Global Research & Analytics
- Drshti Strategic Research Services Pvt. Ltd
- Capital IQ.
- Federal Bank.
- Fractal Analytics Ltd.
- GENPACT
- ICICI Securities
- Ikya Human Capital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Integreon
- Kama Schechter Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
- Randstad India Ltd.
- Rane Group.
- HCL Info systems Ltd
- 99 Acres
- Allied Digital Services Ltd
- American Express Banking Corp.
- Cholamandalam Investment and Finance
- Cipy Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd.
- Fabtech Projects and Engineers Ltd.
- GG Dandekar Machine Works Ltd.
- Mansukh Securities and Finance
- Optimus Global Services Ltd. (A Polaris Company)
- Reliance Digital
- Smart Cube
- Vedzen
- VRS Software
- Walk Water Talent Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
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Im 12th pass from science(PCB) what can i do now plzzzz suggest me
hello sir, i have completed Cambridge A level without Maths from Malaysia and interested in BBA undergraduate degree from Delhi University. can you please advise me how to apply for admission ?
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Kunal
The admission are based on merit and entrance exam, check this article for more info – Delhi University Admission 2017
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you can pursue Hotel Management from a good college, it certainly has good scope. You can appear in NCHMCT JEE.
Good evening sir,
I would like to know from your experience that which among these have better scope in the future. HRM or Bachelor’s in Psychology with Management.
Looking forward to your relpy
HRM is a good option.
Sir how.is tge BBA course and its future scope?Pls reply.Wether BBA(IT) is better than BBA?pls suggest
Sir,I completed my 12th with PCBM.I tried for medical this year but no luck.I am more interested in business studies than btech.But its already september and missed many classes.Would you suggest taking admission in BBA or try next try as I wont be able to cope up with accounts.
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sir I have completed my 12th recently but now I am lying in wait for doing some best course like airport management in BBA so sir nevertheless I am obviously puzzled what to do or what not to do and which one should I choose for making my future bright so sir and I am from arts stream and so kindly if you can allow yourself to suggest me about some better course in order to earn high paying salary and I am from west Bengal and I know sir if I would inquiry that if you could suggest me about some best institute in reference to this course than you will simply say that I am not Knowledgeable about institute so Sir please help and guide me to choose some finest course and one more particular thing that the course should have been greatly demanded not only in India but also every nook and corner of the world
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Sir i want to take ca to after class 12 toh mujhe aap kuch help kijye,
I want to go and study in iim indore and do a five year course called ipm
What can be my forward career options and plz tell me abt my salary expectations.
Hey, my 12th stream is maths but I want to do something in which I can get high salary so what should I can choose for my career. Is management a good option? Or something else
Gud aftrnun sir… M doin b.com H nd i am confused to whch sub. Shall i opt… Finance or banking… I want ti know the difference between thesee two subjects and what is there importance.
I have pass class 12th with 83% in aggregate .i am very confused about my carrier ,which course should i go for after bcom .
You can pursue MBA, M.Com according your interest.
I’m in 12th, learning commerce now i’m looking for exams (Other than my 12th boards) which I can write after 12th immediately (Other than CPT). so, please provide me information about that.
I just passed my 12th science with a very low percentage. I want to do sales management. What should I go for now to become a sales manager? What courses do I need to do after 12th to become a sales manager??
Do BBA and then MBA.
I’ ve passed class 12 from arts stream and now I m working at store department as a store keeper .So,sir can u suggest me what should I study for upgrading from store keeper to a executive.?
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I am in B.com 2nd year
I am confused what I do in last 2 year
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Hllo sir i hve just complrted my 12th with subject commerce ip (information practice) nd little bit confused about my carrier wat can i choose for better carrier job opportunity..tell me wat can i do
you can pursue MBA after your graduation, other option for you are CA, CS etc.
Hllo sir,i hv just passed 12 i m very tnsed to choose my course and my aim is to bcome aCA and i heard ca is very difficult so i wnt some tips that i can fulfill my aim some key points for study pattern and institute also which is good for study..
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I am 38yrs old. A housewife, a graduate, having good communication skill, a good command over English language, good knowledge of computer basics. I like HR jobs, so will it be good doing distance MBA in hr. Is it going to help me in getting good job or will it be a waste of time and I should focus on something else? Kindly help me decide.
Full time MBA are more beneficial than part time MBA, because in full time MBA colleges provide you assistance in job placement. Since you already have good communication & computer skills thus, getting a HR job will not be difficult for you.