The choice of subjects after class X is a very crucial decision in a student’s life and is often met with a lot of anxiety and confusion both on the part of parents and students alike. This anxiety is not out of place since on this decision hinges the general direction that a student’s career is going to take.
It is a common practice to base this crucial decision on the marks that the student obtains in his class X examinations. So, a student who secures an 80% plus aggregate in his class X Board Exams, invariably heads towards the Science subjects and another student who secures a 60% in his Boards, assumes that Humanities or the Arts subjects is what he must be cut out for. Such generalizations often prove erroneous and students may end up disillusioned and unduly stressed.
While performance in the class X final examinations may be a fair indication of the student’s hold over academic subjects, it should not be taken as the sole indicator for the level of aptitude and interest in any given area. Take the case of Arpita, who obtained a 75 % in her class X Boards. It is reasonable to assume that her Board exam result has been a function of such factors as
- the level of preparedness
- memory
- exam taking skills
- and level of anxiety on the day of exam;
- others
Motivation or interest per se is likely to have played a relatively insignificant role. However, the scenario will change 2 years hence when she will be looking at her
Class XII Board Exam results! Along with the factors listed above,
her involvement with her subjects of study and her overall interest in the same will truly reflect in her final performance. This is because studies in the higher classes (Class XI and XII) get tougher and success in the examinations at this stage can be attained only by a consistent approach and an inquisitiveness to learn that is best brought about an inherent interest in the subject matter. It therefore brings us to the central point of this write-up that the choice of stream (or subjects) in class XI should be arrived at only after taking an individual student’s interest and aptitude into account.
Some pointers to keep in mind while choosing the subject combinations:
- Know the subject combinations offered in your school at the +2 level. Typically the streams available in the schools and the subjects offered therein are:
- Science (Medical): Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Optional subjects: Math, Engineering Drawing, Economics, Computer Science, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology
- Science (Non-Medical): Physics, Chemistry, Math
Optional Subjects: Biology, Engineering Drawing, Economics, Computer Science, Informatics Practices
- Commerce: Business Studies, Accounts, Economics
Optional Subjects: Math, Informatics Practices
- Arts: History, Geography, Political Science
Optional Subjects: Economics, PsychologyOne language (English is usually a compulsory subject in most schools)
- Know your interests and aptitude. Co-curricular activities and inputs from friends & family can be valuable in this regard. You can also take the help of psychometric testing by certified guidance counselors.
- Have a Career Plan revolving around a minimum of 3-4 careers in place.
- Think it through yourself; what is good for your friend may not be good for you.
- Explore career options and discover new opportunities that may excite you (this process should indeed continue within the broad field throughout the two years of plus two studies).
- Be realistic and honest with yourself-no one knows you better than you do! If you know for instance, that you do not have a ‘Math-Brain’, do not fool yourself into taking Science.
- Pay heed to the advice from parents and other adults who know you closely. Their experience can often provide you valuable insights both about yourself and the world of work.
It is important that you think through before taking this decision. Do not take it in haste or feel pressured in any way whatsoever.
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1. Ruby kumari | April 20th, 2017 at 10:45 am
Sir I will get about 95% in my icse board exam as my teachers said I am good in both maths and bio Can you please tell will I be able to cope and do good in my future Please reply as early as possible for I have to give entrance exam in other schools
2. shubham jain | April 16th, 2017 at 4:57 pm
Sir ; I am in class 11 I have a sub. Of science maths ; and my aim to be a govt. Teacher for 1st or 2nd grade .please give me some advise about these . I will wait for your answer.
3. Hitesh khatana | April 15th, 2017 at 4:06 pm
Sir, I am in 10 class and I had just completed my 10 class exam if I take commerce what fields are open
4. Hitesh singh | April 7th, 2017 at 7:07 am
Sir, i have passed 11 class by science stream and now i’m in 12 class in 11 class their is choice between Biology / and computer science i have choose computer science but now i want to change my subject into biology ….
Plz reply me fast..
5. B.Devesh Khanna | April 4th, 2017 at 6:45 pm
I completed 10th std with 99% mark in stateboard. I want to become a scientist in ISRO. Which group will I take -maths.computer or bio.maths for my better carrer
6. asha | April 1st, 2017 at 10:33 am
Sir, I want to become a Navy officer in future . I am confused which subject I should I take ? Please solve my query.
7. asha | April 1st, 2017 at 10:31 am
Sir, I want to become a navy officer . I am confused which subject I should take ? Please solve my query.
8. sathya | March 31st, 2017 at 9:06 am
I don’t know what group can I take in 11th STD ,l am interested in biology but not in physics and chemistry
9. niket sehrawat | March 30th, 2017 at 11:13 am
sir i have entered in 11 class now sir,i am little bit confused that in 11 class i should opt phe or IP ,sir please clear my confusion
10. aditya rajput | March 28th, 2017 at 11:12 am
can we take pcb with math
11. agnicollege | March 25th, 2017 at 2:32 pm
it’s Based on your Interest, if u Interested Science and your aim is become a scientist means u take Science group, if u interested in maths and aim is become a engineers means u take maths group
12. G. Akash | March 8th, 2017 at 5:05 pm
I’m a student of grade 10 and will be writing my board exams. I am taking up PCM combination in my school for my further studies. I need to choose one optional subject and I am totally confused as which one to choose. Entrepreneurship is a better option or Physical Education.Though I have Biology too which I am good at but personally not in a mood to take up. So, if you can help me decide which is better for future as well as to get a better score.
13. nupur | February 27th, 2017 at 10:56 am
What is the future prospects with Class XII PCB with Informatics ?
14. Somi | February 15th, 2017 at 6:04 pm
I m class 11pcm student and i have to choose additinal subject for class 12.The additional subjects r painting and hindi and i also good in painting .so which subject should i choose to score good marks in class 12 as a additinal .
15. Archi chakrabarti | January 28th, 2017 at 10:56 pm
CAN WE TAKE PHYSICS,MATHS,BIOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE?
16. DEV PANCHAL | January 23rd, 2017 at 7:19 am
Hii I am a ex-student of 12th commerce Can I take Sub SP instead of Statistics??
17. sunaina | January 21st, 2017 at 8:43 pm
heya i am actually in class 10th and a bit confused that in which field i should go i am actually thinking of commerce but my maths is bit weak except commercial maths so plzz do suggest me
18. gauri | January 13th, 2017 at 1:09 pm
I want to go in defense line with pcb…. is it necessary to take maths……will it affect my grade as I am normal in maths.pls do suggest merits and demerits of maths with pcb
19. sonal | December 30th, 2016 at 10:15 am
I am a commerce student. Can i change the subject language from english into marathi wuthout changing my stream commerce after passing 11th?
I don’t want to change my stream commerce because i love that stream but i can’t understand english I want my commerce stream into marathi.
20. sonal | December 30th, 2016 at 10:12 am
I am a commerce student. Can i change the subject language from english into marathi wuthout changing my stream commerce after passing 11th?
21. Kunal Mehta | December 24th, 2016 at 12:05 am
I am confused whether to take math or biology along with physics and chemistry.
22. Tikendra | September 16th, 2016 at 3:56 pm
I am confused whether to take maths or biology if I’m not interested in both but I am interested in chemistry and physics
23. archit jain | August 22nd, 2016 at 5:05 pm
hello,
i am confused about subjects. can u guide me .i m not interested in maths
24. Kinshuk Karmakar | June 12th, 2016 at 9:56 am
I want to be a software or computer engineering. Which optional subjects should I take in science stream.
25. Siva | June 1st, 2016 at 8:34 am
I want to become an engineer what course should I can take in class 11 ,12
26. shadab hussain | May 31st, 2016 at 7:24 pm
Sir I has got 10 cgpa in class 10 board now I am confuse what to take additional subject with pcm whether PHE or computer science.. Please help me….
27. Niranjan | May 30th, 2016 at 11:29 pm
I have a doubt…… if u are taking PCB….. but not ofting for Maths…. Will it be a PROBLEM????
28. ISMAILE NAQVI | May 29th, 2016 at 6:58 pm
I HAVE GOT 7 CGPA in class 10…SO I am confused to take the subjects in class 10….as i think i have to take PCM…!!
29. pragya anand | May 27th, 2016 at 7:23 am
i just want to take commerce
30. ATHIYAMAN | May 22nd, 2016 at 9:31 pm
iam finished my tenth standard, which group in 11th std was best to me to become a astronaut
31. tripti | May 10th, 2016 at 12:55 pm
hello.
i have gave class 10 board exam that
year and i want pcb with ip.
please tell me the benefits of taking ip with bio if i want to go in research field (genetics)
32. samiya | May 10th, 2016 at 9:49 am
I don’t want to take maths and i want to know what type of job i will get if i take bio
33. Chithra | April 30th, 2016 at 9:47 pm
Iwant to become an astrophysicsist but i dont know which subject to take in plus one
Would you please help me???
34. nandini swami | April 29th, 2016 at 10:16 am
i want to take commerce economics i want to know that what type of field in this ?
35. tamanna kapoor | April 11th, 2016 at 9:10 pm
this blog was really good…
but i am still confused so as to which stream to take in eleventh…
i have no interest in commerce or humanities..
i would preferably take PCB or PCM…
but i cannot decide what to take between these two..
pl help me out!!!
36. gaurav | April 10th, 2016 at 7:40 pm
What subjects can I take for c.a or c.s except maths
37. Aayush Jain | April 5th, 2016 at 2:21 pm
I had done my board exams well except maths , I want to go for C.A but many seniors had told me not to opt maths because it is really tough , so except maths which subject should I choose & also can I do Banking Without maths….
38. Dharshana | April 1st, 2016 at 12:30 am
I am studying 10th and I am confused about selecting group in 11th.I am not interested in medicine but having interest in business.I am good in maths.Can take computer science or business maths but I hate physics and chemistry.
39. vishnu soman | March 29th, 2016 at 2:07 pm
i am a 10th class student & i have attended the final exams.now i want to take pcb in 11th class but am confused about what is better for my future with this-eco or maths.i am sure that i would be eligible for taking scence stream. can you help me out in any way to sole my confusion? i also want to know what all i can do with eco?
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