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C.E.C

CEC — Civics, Economics, Commerce

 

Duration: 2 years (Intermediate)
Eligibility: 10th pass (any board)

 

What You Study: Civics, Economics, Commerce, Business Studies, Accountancy, History, Political Science

 

Skills Needed: Communication, logical thinking, numerical aptitude, analytical thinking, reading & writing skills

 

Popular Degree Courses After CEC

 

B.Com — Bachelor of Commerce

 

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 12th CEC/Commerce

 

What You Study: Accounting, Business Law, Economics, Taxation, Finance, Marketing

 

Skills Needed: Analytical skills, numerical aptitude, communication, business sense

 

Career Pathways:

  • Accountant, Auditor, Tax Consultant

  • Banking & Finance jobs

  • Corporate Finance roles

 

Future Opportunities:

  • M.Com, MBA (Finance, Marketing, HR)

  • CA, CMA, CS, CFA, CPA

  • Government exams (SSC, Banks, UPSC)

 

Salary: ₹3–8 LPA

 

BBA / BBM — Business Administration / Business Management

 

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 12th any stream (CEC preferred)

 

What You Study: Business Communication, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations

 

Skills Needed: Leadership, communication, critical thinking, decision-making

 

Career Pathways:

  • Business Analyst, HR Executive, Marketing Executive

  • Sales & Operations management

 

Future Opportunities:

  • MBA (all specialisations)

  • Startups / Entrepreneurship

  • Corporate leadership roles

 

Salary: ₹4–10 LPA

 

BA Economics / B.Sc Economics

 

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 12th CEC/Commerce

 

What You Study: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Statistics, Finance

 

Skills Needed: Logical thinking, maths, problem-solving, data analysis

 

Career Pathways:

  • Economist, Market Analyst, Policy Analyst

  • Financial services, Government think tanks

 

Future Opportunities:

  • MA Economics, MBA, M.Sc Applied Economics

  • Indian Economic Services (IES), RBI, SEBI

  • Abroad PG (LSE, Oxford, Harvard)

 

Salary: ₹5–15 LPA

 

BA Political Science / Public Administration / Civics

 

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 12th CEC/Arts

 

What You Study: Political Theory, Indian Constitution, Governance, Public Policy, International Relations

 

Skills Needed: Research, writing, public speaking, critical thinking

 

Career Pathways:

  • Civil Services, Political Analyst, Policy Researcher

  • NGOs, Think Tanks, Government sector jobs

 

Future Opportunities:

  • MA Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations

  • LLB (Law), MBA (Public Administration)

  • UPSC, State PSC, Indian Foreign Services

 

Salary: ₹4–12 LPA

 

Professional Courses After CEC

 

CA (Chartered Accountant)

 

Duration: 4.5–5 years
Eligibility: After 12th CEC/Commerce

 

Process: Foundation → Intermediate → Articleship → Final (by ICAI)

 

Skills Needed: Accounting knowledge, patience, analytical skills

 

Career Pathways:

  • Audit, Taxation, Finance, Investment Banking

  • CFO, Finance Controller, Consultancy

 

Future Opportunities:

  • Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)

  • ACCA, CPA, International practice

 

Salary: ₹8–30+ LPA

 

CMA (Cost & Management Accountant)

 

Duration: 3–4 years
Eligibility: 12th CEC/Commerce

 

What You Study: Costing, Financial Management, Audit, Tax

 

Career Pathways:

  • Cost Accountant, Finance Analyst, Management Accountant

 

Future Opportunities:

  • CFO, Corporate Finance roles

  • MBA, CPA

 

Salary: ₹6–20 LPA

 

CS (Company Secretary)

 

Duration: 3–4 years
Eligibility: 12th CEC/Commerce

 

What You Study: Company law, Corporate governance, Business law, Taxation

 

Career Pathways:

  • Company Secretary in Corporates

  • Legal & Compliance departments

 

Future Opportunities:

  • LLB, Corporate law, MBA

 

Salary: ₹5–15 LPA

 

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

 

Duration: 2–3 years (after graduation)

Eligibility: B.Com / BBA / BA Economics

 

What You Study: Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Investment Banking

 

Career Pathways:

  • Investment Banker, Portfolio Manager, Equity Analyst

  • Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds

 

Future Opportunities:

  • Global finance firms, CFA + MBA

 

Salary: ₹10–40+ LPA

 

Career Pathways (General for CEC)

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  • Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, Risk Analyst

  • Corporate Banking, Stock Market, FinTech

  • Economist, Market Research, Consulting

  • Civil Services, Political Analyst, Policy Maker

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Future Opportunities

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  • Higher Studies: MBA, M.Com, MA Economics, CFA, CPA, ACCA, LLB, Abroad Masters

  • Government Exams: UPSC, IES, SSC, Banking (IBPS, SBI, RBI), Railways, LIC, SEBI, NABARD

  • Private Jobs: Banks, Stock Market, Consulting firms (McKinsey, Deloitte, PwC, EY), Startups, E-commerce, FinTech

  • Entrepreneurship: Start own firm in finance, consultancy, law, e-commerce, political consulting

Salary Range: ₹3–15+ LPA (varies by field & experience)

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