After 12: every path in one table
Pick your Class 12 stream, narrow by field, and compare who can apply, how long each path takes, how you get in and where it leads. Already in college? See After Graduation.
Your Class 12 stream
| Course or path | Open to | Duration | How you get in | Where it leads |
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Exam names, eligibility rules and seat numbers change every year, and durations here are typical, not fixed. Confirm on the official website of the exam or college before you apply. Last reviewed 20 October 2026.
UPSC and state civil services start after graduation, so choose any degree you can do well in and begin preparing early.