Choosing the right stream after Grade 10 can be a smooth process if your teen is well aware of their professional aspirations. This is a phase when they enter the senior secondary phase of education, which focuses on a career-oriented branch. This could be from the science, commerce or humanities group. In India, these are the main streams which students and their families focus on.
For example, those who choose the science stream become eligible to appear for the engineering or medical entrance examinations. Those who choose the commerce stream can get a bachelor’s and master’s in accounting, CA, business management, etc. Many students have a specific career aspiration from a young age inspired by eminent personalities or by a natural attraction to work in a particular field.
Popular streams after the 10th standard.
After your teen’s 10th, they have the option to choose mainly from the science, commerce or humanities stream.
- Science stream: The subjects in this popular stream include mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics/computer science (depending on the curriculum). It’s popularly known in various categories, such as PCM, PCB, and PCMB. Some of its career prospects include doctor, engineer, data analyst/scientist, biotechnologist, full-stack developer, and more.
- Commerce stream: The next most popular stream after science in senior secondary school. It consists of subjects such as accounts, economics, business studies, computers, and English. Its career prospects include roles such as bankers, marketing, financial analysts, company secretaries, auditors, accounting-associated roles and more. Teens who have a knack for advanced and prestigious accounting roles, such as Chartered Accountants, Cost & Works Accountants, Chartered Financial Analysts, etc., will get a strong base in this stream.
- Humanities stream: Also known as the arts stream, here, your teen can apply their creativity. It includes subjects such as history, geography, literature, political science, psychology and sociology. In India, this stream is very helpful for civil services aspirants. The UPSC exams syllabus core comprises the humanities stream. Career prospects include archaeologists, journalists, language experts, public relations, historians and more.
Factors to be considered while choosing stream post 10th.
- Explore interests: Encourage your teen to study their interests very well. It channels their energy in the right direction, helps make good career decisions and gets a motivational boost.
- Personality tests: It helps students discover their inner strengths, preferences, and working style. Understanding natural tendencies helps narrow down possible career options.
- Talk to trusted people: It’s a good practice to discuss stream choices after 10th grade with people close to your teen and those who value them. Such people may have already observed the student’s interests and instincts from outside and could give valuable feedback that also includes their own experiences.
- Career counselling: Your teen can speak to their teachers or academic counsellors if they have doubts about the right choice.
- Explore options: Encourage your teen to explore in detail the prospects of choosing a specific stream. That can give them an enhanced picture of future careers.
Therefore, these guidelines can help your teen decide their stream without undue pressure.
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