Careers after HEC
HEC: history, economics and civics
HEC is often overlooked, but most careers on our list are open from any stream. Law, civil services, journalism, design, psychology, teaching and social work are all open to HEC students, and economics builds directly on it.
- 23 careers on our list are open after HEC.
- 1 that HEC leads to, and 22 open from any stream.
Careers HEC leads to
Grouped by the kind of work a student enjoys, each with one common way in. Some are open from other streams too.
Thinkers like asking why
You like working out how things work: asking why, testing ideas, solving problems.
- EconomistMEC, CEC, HEC, MPCBA or BSc in economics (maths in Inter helps), often through CUET, then a master's
Entrance exams after HEC
The exams HEC opens, beyond the board exams. Dates and rules change every year: check each exam's official notification.
- CUET UG (humanities and social science degrees)
Open from any stream, HEC included: CUET UG, CLAT, LAWCET, NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED, NCHM JEE, CA Foundation, CSEET and the NDA's army wing.
Open from any stream, HEC included
These 22 careers don't depend on the Inter group, though each has its own entrance exam or course, and a few prefer some subjects. See the way into each.
- Clinical psychologist
- UX designer
- Animator
- Fashion designer
- Journalist
- Filmmaker
- Interior designer
- Teacher
- Social worker
- Sports coach
- HR manager
- Lawyer
- Entrepreneur
- Civil services officer
- Marketing manager
- Hotel manager
- Chartered accountant
- Company secretary
- Bank officer
- Supply chain manager
- Chef
- Armed forces officer
Ways in change from year to year, and a course may ask for particular subjects or marks. Your counsellor checks the current rules with you. Careers after MPC, BiPC, MEC, CEC.
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