Passing your class 10th board exams is the first milestone you achieve as a student. It is because, after this, you have to make decisions and choices that will impact a large part of your lives. The choices you make now will lead you toward a better future.
As soon as you celebrate your result, another big question is, “Which stream to choose?”. Whether to choose Science, Commerce, or Humanities creates an unending confusion in the mind of students. But having the proper knowledge can help you with your decision.
Let’s have a look at why you should choose either Science, Commerce or Humanities after class 10th:
All three streams (Science, Commerce, and Humanities) have some social myths. This becomes one of the reasons for students’ confusion. However, the fact remains that all of them are different and offer abundant career options.
To help you to ease your confusion, here are the reasons why and who should choose Science, Commerce, or Humanities. Also, you can check what the career opportunities available after each one of them are. Let’s begin:
Science
If chemical formulas and secrets of the human body interest you the most and all you think about while looking at rains is the phenomenon behind them? Then ‘Science’ is what you should opt for.
It is one of the most preferred streams and opens the door for engineering and medical aspirants—subjects like physics, chemistry, and Biology. In addition, there are two specializations offered under the Science stream.
One is ‘Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB)’ for those who want to become a doctor. The other is ‘Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (PCM)’, for those who want to become an engineer.
Career options after choosing Science:
- Doctor
- Engineer
- Architect
- Pilot
- Data Scientist
- Forensic Expert
Commerce
The next option that you can opt for is ‘Commerce’. It is for those who are fond of numbers or want to start or run a business. If you are someone who does not panic after looking at several figures together and can easily do calculations, then this stream is the perfect option for you.
The primary subjects taught in this stream are Business Studies and Accountancy. Just like Science, it also offers you two choices, and you can either opt for Maths or choose any other subjects depending on the school.
Career options after choosing Commerce:
- Chartered Accountant
- Banking and Insurance
- Investment Banker
- Financial Analyst
- Tax Auditor
- Management Professional
Humanities
CREATIVITY and VARIETY are two words that define ‘Humanities’ the best. Also known as art, it is the only stream offering a variety of career options in varied fields.
The subjects taught in this stream include History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, etc. It does not restrict the students from studying a particular field. Instead, it helps them to gain knowledge of various fields.
If you think of yourself as an individual creative ad you like painting, singing, writing, designing, etc., this stream is for you.
Career options after choosing Humanities:
- Fashion Designer
- Media Professional
- Interior Designer
- Filmmaker
- Graphic Designer
- Blogger/Vlogger
There are two other unconventional options that you can opt for after passing your class 10th examinations. You can either go for Industrial Training Institue (ITI) or Polytechnic courses. Both of them offer skill-based professional practices that make you industry ready.
Before you take the final call, make sure that the option you choose is based on your interest, not your friend’s decision or someone else’s advice.
