Career Options After Intermediate in Pakistan | Student Guide 2025
So… What’s Next After Intermediate?
Yaar, you ever notice how after intermediate, every aunty suddenly becomes a career counselor? One says “Doctor ban jao,” the other insists “Engineer bano warna zindagi barbaad hai.” And poor you? Just sitting there thinking about biryani vs pulao level dilemmas.
👉 The clear answer: After intermediate, you can either pursue higher education (universities, professional degrees, diplomas) or start skill-based careers, depending on your field (FSc, ICS, ICom, FA).
Why It Matters
After intermediate, your decisions literally shape your next 4-5 years (and possibly your wallet size 💸). Whether you’re in FSc, ICS, ICom, or FA, the path you choose can lead you toward medicine, engineering, business, IT, arts or even freelancing from your bedroom.
If you’re still confused, don’t worry. Just like how to calculate percentage, career choices look scary at first but are actually pretty doable once you break them down.
The Pakistani POV
Here’s what most students end up doing in Pakistan after intermediate:
🎓 After FSc Pre-Medical
- MBBS or BDS (doctor route, classic)
- DPT, Pharm-D, or Nursing
- BS in Biology, Biotech, or Environmental Sciences
🏗️ After FSc Pre-Engineering
- Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Software)
- Architecture or BSc Physics/Maths
- Computer Science (lots of scope, trust me)
💻 After ICS (Computer Science)
- BS Computer Science (CS)
- Software Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity
- Freelancing in Web Development, App Development, or Graphic Design
💼 After ICom (Commerce)
- BBA, ACCA, CA
- Banking & Finance careers
- Entrepreneurship (check out how to get into real estate)
🎭 After FA (Arts)
- Media Studies, Fine Arts, Psychology
- CSS prep (future bureaucrat vibes)
- Content Creation (yes, TikTok counts 👀but safe one, not the Albania to ban TikTok wala)
What Nobody Tells You
- Diplomas & Skills Matter – You can take short IT courses, graphic designing, or even start freelancing. Platforms like Fiverr & Upwork are full of Pakistani students hustling. (Check how to earn money online).
- Government Jobs – If your parents dream of “pension wali zindagi,” check out top Pakistan government jobs.
- Not Everyone Needs University – Skill-based careers in digital marketing, e-commerce, or even starting a blog can pay more than a 9-5.
FAQs People Ask Google (But Don’t Ask Their Teachers 🤫)
Q: Which field has more scope in Pakistan after intermediate?
A: IT, Healthcare, and Business are hot right now.
Q: Can I get a job after intermediate?
A: Yes! Call centers, junior clerical posts, freelancing gigs, and internships are open.
Q: What if I don’t want to study further?
A: Skill-based work like digital marketing, photography, or real estate is for you.
Witty Wrap-Up
So, meri jaan, after intermediate your life isn’t doomed, it’s just starting. Whether you become a doctor, engineer, freelancer, or YouTuber (like Pakistani streamers), just make sure you don’t end up in the “stuck-without-a-plan” category.
👉 Tag that cousin who’s still confused after inter, and tell me in the comments: Doctor, Engineer, or “Full-time Gamer” which squad are you joining?
