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Admission on Class 12 marks (Tamil Nadu)

Many good Tamil Nadu courses use your Class 12 marks — not an entrance exam.

78careers in this library use it

About Class 12 marks

Paramedical degrees: Nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy, optometry, radiography, lab technology and other paramedical seats are allotted on Class 12 marks by the Directorate of Medical Education.
Agriculture, fisheries & veterinary: TNAU, the Tamil Nadu fisheries university (TNJFU) and TANUVAS state veterinary seats admit on Class 12 marks.
Naturopathy & yoga: Tamil Nadu ranks BNYS on Class 12 science marks (2026 prospectus).
Arts & science colleges: Most B.Sc programmes in Tamil Nadu colleges admit on Class 12 marks.

PCB careers through Class 12 marks (26)

PhysiotherapistBPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)On Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
NurseB.Sc NursingOn Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
VeterinarianBVSc & AHState seats, on Class 12 marks
MicrobiologistB.Sc MicrobiologyMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Naturopathy DoctorBNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences)On Class 12 marks, by the Selection Committee (Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy)
OptometristB.Optom (Bachelor of Optometry)On Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
AudiologistBASLPOn Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
Speech / Occupational TherapistBASLP (speech) or BOT (occupational therapy)On Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
ChiropractorBPT (in India) or a Doctor of Chiropractic (abroad)BPT seats on Class 12 marks
RadiographerB.Sc Radiography & Imaging TechnologyOn Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
MRI TechnologistB.Sc Radiography & Imaging TechnologyOn Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
Lab TechnicianB.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology (or DMLT)On Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
Operation Theatre TechnicianB.Sc Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia TechnologyOn Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
Endoscopy TechnicianAllied-health degree + endoscopy trainingFor the base allied-health degree, on Class 12 marks
Nutritionist / DieticianB.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics (+ M.Sc)Most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
EmbryologistB.Sc life science + M.Sc Clinical EmbryologyB.Sc in Tamil Nadu colleges
BiologistB.Sc / BS-MS in Biology or Life SciencesTamil Nadu arts & science colleges
BotanistB.Sc Botany (+ M.Sc)Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Zoologist / Wildlife ScientistB.Sc Zoology (+ M.Sc Zoology / Wildlife Science)Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
GeneticistB.Sc + M.Sc GeneticsTamil Nadu colleges
Marine BiologistB.Sc Zoology / B.F.Sc + M.Sc Marine BiologyB.Sc and TNJFU admissions in Tamil Nadu
IchthyologistB.F.Sc or B.Sc Zoology + M.F.Sc / M.ScB.F.Sc on Class 12 marks
EntomologistB.Sc (Hons) Agriculture / B.Sc Zoology + M.Sc EntomologyOn Class 12 marks
EcologistB.Sc + M.Sc EcologyTamil Nadu colleges
ConservationistB.Sc + M.Sc (Wildlife / Ecology / Conservation)Tamil Nadu colleges
Plant PathologistB.Sc (Hons) Agriculture + M.Sc Plant PathologyOn Class 12 marks

PCM careers through Class 12 marks (13)

Biofuel EngineerB.Tech Chemical / Biotech / Agricultural EngineeringB.Tech Agricultural Engineering, on Class 12 marks
Full-Stack DeveloperB.E. / B.Tech CSE, or BCA / B.Sc Computer ScienceB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
QA EngineerB.E. / B.Tech CSE, or BCA / B.Sc Computer ScienceB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Database AdministratorB.E. / B.Tech CSE, or BCA / B.Sc Computer ScienceB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Big Data DeveloperB.E. / B.Tech CSE or AI & Data ScienceB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Ethical HackerB.E. / B.Tech CSE / Cyber SecurityB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
IT TrainerB.E. / B.Tech CSE, BCA or B.Sc Computer ScienceB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Air Traffic ControllerB.Sc (Physics & Maths) or B.E. / B.TechB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
PhysicistB.Sc / BS-MS Physics (+ M.Sc, PhD)B.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
MeteorologistB.Sc Physics + M.Sc MeteorologyB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
StatisticianB.Stat / B.Sc Statistics (+ M.Stat / M.Sc)B.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
EconometricianB.Sc Economics / Statistics + M.A. / M.S. EconomicsB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
CartographerB.Sc Geography / B.E. Geo-InformaticsB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges

PCM or PCB careers through Class 12 marks (28)

PharmacistB.PharmOn Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
AgronomistB.Sc (Hons) AgricultureOn Class 12 marks
Food TechnologistB.Tech Food TechnologyFood technology seats at TNAU
Environmental ScientistB.Sc Environmental ScienceMany Tamil Nadu colleges
Drug InspectorB.Pharm (or M.Pharm)B.Pharm on Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistB.Pharm / B.Sc + M.Pharm or PG in Regulatory AffairsB.Pharm on Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
Clinical Data ManagerB.Pharm / B.Sc + clinical research trainingB.Pharm on Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
Medical RepresentativeB.Pharm or B.ScB.Pharm on Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
Health Sanitary InspectorHealth / Sanitary Inspector course (or B.Sc)Most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Public Health EducatorBachelor’s degree + MPHMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Healthcare AdministratorBHA or any degree + MHA / MBA (Hospital Management)Most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
BiostatisticianB.Sc Statistics + M.Sc BiostatisticsMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
HorticulturistB.Sc (Hons) HorticultureOn Class 12 marks
FloriculturistB.Sc (Hons) Horticulture + M.Sc FloricultureOn Class 12 marks
PomologistB.Sc (Hons) Horticulture + M.Sc Fruit ScienceOn Class 12 marks
Soil / Plant ScientistB.Sc (Hons) Agriculture + M.Sc Soil ScienceOn Class 12 marks
VermiculturistShort training (B.Sc Agriculture optional)On Class 12 marks
Farm ManagerB.Sc (Hons) Agriculture (+ MBA Agri-business)On Class 12 marks
Agriculture Field OfficerB.Sc (Hons) Agriculture or allied 4-year degreeOn Class 12 marks
Agriculture InspectorB.Sc (Hons) AgricultureOn Class 12 marks
Fisheries OfficerB.F.Sc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science)B.F.Sc / B.Tech on Class 12 marks
Flavour ChemistB.Sc / M.Sc Chemistry or B.Tech Food TechnologyMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Dairy TechnologistB.Tech Dairy TechnologyOn Class 12 marks
Forest Ranger OfficerB.Sc Forestry (or another qualifying degree)On Class 12 marks
ChemistB.Sc Chemistry (+ M.Sc)Most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
OceanographerB.Sc / B.Tech + M.Sc / M.Tech OceanographyMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Natural Sciences ManagerM.Sc / PhD in a scienceMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
GemologistDiploma in Gemology (+ B.Sc optional)Most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges

Any stream careers through Class 12 marks (11)

PsychologistBA / B.Sc PsychologyMost Tamil Nadu colleges
Counsellor / PsychotherapistBA / B.Sc Psychology + MA / M.Sc CounsellingMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
JournalistBA Journalism / any degree + PG DiplomaMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
ArchaeologistBA History + MA / PG Diploma ArchaeologyMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
AnthropologistBA / B.Sc + MA / M.Sc AnthropologyMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Business AnalystAny degree (+ MBA)Most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Financial AnalystB.Com / B.Sc / B.E. + MBA or professional courseMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Digital MarketerAny degree + digital marketing skillsMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
AnimatorB.Des / B.Sc AnimationMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
VFX ArtistB.Sc VFX / Animation or B.DesMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
Interior DesignerB.Des / B.Sc Interior Design (or B.Arch)Most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges

Official links

Exam / admissionTamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee (DME) (opens in a new tab)tnmedicalselection.net
CollegeTamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) (opens in a new tab)tnau.ac.in
CollegeTamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (opens in a new tab)tnjfu.ac.in
CollegeTamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) (opens in a new tab)tanuvas.ac.in
Exam / admissionTamil Nadu Selection Committee — Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (opens in a new tab)tnayushonline.co.in

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.