HEC
HEC — History, Economics, Civics
Duration: 2 years (Intermediate)
Eligibility: 10th pass (any board)
What You Study: History, Economics, Civics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology
Skills Needed: Communication, research, writing, logical thinking, critical analysis, general awareness
Popular Degree Courses After HEC
BA History / Political Science / Public Administration
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 12th HEC/Arts
What You Study: Indian History, World History, Political Theory, Indian Constitution, Governance, Public Policy
Skills Needed: Research, writing, public speaking, analysis, critical thinking
Career Pathways:
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Historian, Political Analyst, Policy Researcher
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NGOs, Think Tanks, Government Sector Jobs
Future Opportunities:
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MA History, MA Political Science, MA Public Policy
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UPSC, State PSC, Indian Foreign Services (IFS)
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LLB (Law), MBA (Public Administration)
Salary: ₹4–12 LPA
BA Economics / B.Sc Economics
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 12th HEC/Arts
What You Study: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Statistics, Finance
Skills Needed: Logical thinking, maths, problem-solving, data analysis
Career Pathways:
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Economist, Market Analyst, Policy Analyst
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Financial Services, Government Think Tanks
Future Opportunities:
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MA Economics, MBA, M.Sc Applied Economics
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Indian Economic Services (IES), RBI, SEBI
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Abroad PG (LSE, Oxford, Harvard)
Salary: ₹5–15 LPA
BA Sociology / Psychology / Anthropology
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 12th HEC/Arts
What You Study: Sociology, Human Behaviour, Social Issues, Culture, Research Methods
Skills Needed: Observation, empathy, analysis, communication
Career Pathways:
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Social Worker, HR Executive, NGO Professional
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Research Analyst, Counsellor
Future Opportunities:
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MA Sociology / Psychology, MSW (Social Work), MBA (HR)
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Civil Services, Research Institutes
Salary: ₹4–10 LPA
BA Journalism / Mass Communication / English Literature
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 12th HEC/Arts
What You Study: Journalism, Media, Communication, English, Writing, Editing
Skills Needed: Writing, public speaking, creativity, presentation
Career Pathways:
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Journalist, Content Writer, Editor, PR Executive
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TV/Radio/Online Media, Advertising
Future Opportunities:
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MA Journalism, MBA (Marketing/Media), Creative Writing
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Civil Services, Corporate Communication
Salary: ₹4–12 LPA
Professional Courses After HEC
Law (LLB / BA-LLB)
Duration: 3 years (LLB after graduation) / 5 years (BA-LLB after 12th)
Eligibility: 12th HEC/Arts
What You Study: Indian Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal & Civil Law, Legal Drafting
Skills Needed: Logical reasoning, debating, communication, analytical skills
Career Pathways:
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Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Corporate Legal Associate
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Judiciary, Legal Journalism, NGOs
Future Opportunities:
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LLM, Corporate Law, Judicial Services
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UPSC, State PSC, Law firms (Amarchand, Trilegal, AZB)
Salary: ₹6–20+ LPA
Civil Services Preparation (UPSC / State PSC)
Duration: 2–3 years (alongside degree)
Eligibility: Any Graduation (BA preferred)
Subjects Covered: History, Polity, Economics, Geography, Current Affairs
Career Pathways:
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IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS
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State Government Group 1 / Group 2 services
Future Opportunities:
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Administrative Services, Diplomatic Services, Government Policy making
Salary: ₹10–25+ LPA
Career Pathways (General for HEC)
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Civil Services, Political Analyst, Policy Maker
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Economist, Research Analyst, Journalist
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Historian, Archivist, Museum Curator
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Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Public Policy Expert
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NGO, Think Tanks, Development Sector
Future Opportunities
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Higher Studies: MA (History, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy), MBA, LLB, Journalism, Sociology, Psychology, Abroad Masters
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Government Exams: UPSC, SSC, IES, Banking (IBPS, RBI, SBI), State PSC, LIC, SEBI, Railways
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Private Jobs: Media, Journalism, Consulting firms, Policy think tanks, NGOs, Corporates (HR, PR, CSR), Research firms
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Entrepreneurship: Start your own NGO, legal firm, policy consulting, media or content agency
Salary Range: ₹3–15+ LPA (varies by field & experience)