What subject to choose after 10th?

Board exams the first battle of life are over and you students must be gearing up for the your new academic session. But more than the board examination results it is the struggle of selecting the right subject stream and if made correctly, it could be the first successful step towards achieving your ambitions. are more of a students first successful step to achieving your aspirations . Different advices from parents , relatives and friends confuses every students confuse which lead to select the wrong options.But this article can help you in making the right choice and be confident when you make your final selection.

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The students who are interested in pursuing further school education or Class 12th then they can choose any of the listed stream. these are the key streams. In these streams, some subjects are common while few are different from others.

• Science Stream with Mathematics/Biology/Computer/Bio-Math (PCMB):- In this stream, students have to study Physics, Chemistry and English are the mandatory subjects whereas student can select from biology and Mathematics according to their interest and career option. This combination opens up many career options in Medical and Technical Professions.

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• Science with Mathematics (PCM): Students having mathematics can further apply for engineering & architectural courses or B. Sc in any of the science subjects except biology. In addition the other professional course options are Pharmacy . RELATED LINKS- Meritnation Launches IIT JEE Foundation Courses

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• Commerce Stream: This stream also provides a wide array of career opportunities. Two subjects are the building blocks of this stream i.e. Business Studies and Accountancy which every student has to study and other two subjects are optional which students can choose from Math, Statistics, Economics, to History, Geography, Political Science, etc. however different schools offer different optional subjects.
The courses for which students can apply after Commerce stream are B.Com, BBA, BMS, BBM, CFA, CA, ICWA, CFP etc.

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• Arts or Humanities Stream: Least preferred stream is mostly preferred by the students who either find above stream less interesting or more tough than Arts. However, art students can enroll in different creative courses that are offered by various colleges.

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Apart from this, students can opt for Vocational or professional courses direct after Class 10th. These are employment centric courses specially designed for the students who cannot afford further education expenses as these courses require less admission fees and accomplish in less time period.

Vocational Courses: These are job centric courses. Different courses are available such as Interior Designing, Fire and Safety, Cyber Laws, Jewellery Designing, Fashion Designing and more. The courses are a perfect option for the students who want to go ahead and start full time jobs early.

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Polytechnic Diploma courses: Another technical course after ITI which students can consider after Class 10th. This is a good choice, if anyone wants to get in other technical degree courses (B.tech). Students having diploma courses can get admission into second year of technical degree courses through entrance exam.
Paramedical Courses: Dialysis Technician, health /Sanitary Inspector, X-Ray technician, ophthalmic technology and Nursing Assistance are some of the paramedical courses that students can choose after Class 10th.

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Short-term Courses: Different certificate courses are also offered by various colleges focusing the need of the current generation. Students who want to refine their skills can select these courses although they provide less job opportunity. These courses are about 3 months, 6 months or 1 year depending on the student preference

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