Streams After 10th

In the education system of India, the two most important milestones of a student’s school life happen when they reach 10th and then 12th. The 10th standard is important because you get to choose a career stream and the 12th standard is the concluding point of school life. The senior secondary education mainly begins from 10th and that’s why it becomes important to make the right decision in terms of the stream that you are going for. Commerce stream and Science stream are the most preferred ones but Humanities or Arts stream have their own perks and benefits. Through this blog, we will explore the imperative streams after 10th as well as their elements and characteristics to help you make an informed decision at this crucial point in your career.

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How to Select the Right Stream after 10th?

The biggest dilemma any student faces after class 10th is selecting the right stream. Every stream has its own pros and cons that make it more difficult to select the right stream. Here are few tips or things to consider:

• The first step is to understand and evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of all streams after 10th
• Examine your stronger subjects and your interest and look for the same in your stream
• The next thing you need to know is about the career scope of the stream you are considering. Not all courses are available for all streams
• Don’t follow others. Don’t select a stream because your friend or cousin is choosing that particular stream. Instead of this, look what skills match the stream
• It is good to get take advice from teachers and parents but don’t choose a stream under pressure. It should be your decision

What are the Three Main Streams after 10th?

Once you have completed the 10th standard, you reach the beginning of your career path. There are three streams after 10th, i.e. Science, Commerce and Arts. These streams are vast and extensive worlds with wide-ranging sub-disciplines and branches that you can further explore after concluding your schooling. While Science and Commerce are a mix of theoretical and technical disciplines, Arts can be characterised as more of a theoretical as well as a creatively inclined career stream. Let’s delve deeper into these three imperative streams and the features that each one of them entails.

Science

Science encompasses the systematic study and analysis of the different natural occurrences and phenomena through observation, theoretical and experimental evaluation. The scientific study requires the formulation of hypothesis, careful observation, conducting different kinds of experimentation and trying to prove the different hypotheses and drawing conclusions to deny or accept the assumption. This can lead to the formulation of the various universal laws that allow us to understand our environment and how the various natural phenomenons and processes occur. 

Science is an extensive field that studies living and non-living organisms, our surroundings and the universe as a whole. Further, it is also one of the most commonly chosen streams after 10th. At the foundation level, the science stream subjects are divided into 3 broad categories namely: 

1. Chemistry
2. Physics
3. Biology
4. Mathematics
5. Computer Science (Optional)

Commerce

Amidst the three pivotal streams after 10th, Commerce is the second most popular one after Science. The Commerce stream subjects comprise wide-ranging disciplines and areas that are focused on the world of Business, Economics and Accountancy and it can be termed as the study of business and trade activities. If you are opting for Commerce after 10th, there are a plethora of careers you can explore in the field of Management, Business, Marketing, Economics, Accountancy, Communication amongst others. Further, this stream is filled with rewarding and high-paying jobs such as Company Secretary, Chartered Accountant, Financial Advisor, Investment Banker etc. Commerce is ideal for those who are good at managing people and things and have good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Here is a list of the major subjects taught under the Commerce Stream: 

• Economics 
• Accountancy
• Business Communication
• Statistics 
• Mathematics
• Informatics Practises
• Business Studies
• Information Technology
• Finance

Arts/Humanities

The third and one of the most underrated streams after 10th is Arts/Humanities which is a vastly immense discipline filled with a multitude of sub-disciplines and subjects. It can be defined as an integrated field and Arts stream subjects encompass Humanities, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Literature and Linguistics. All the areas under this stream are mainly theoretical and delve deeper into the study of human society and its history. Further, choosing this career stream, you can explore a wide range of job opportunities in creative as well as academic careers.

As an extensive stream, Arts comprises a plethora of disciplines and sub-disciplines including,

• English 
• Psychology 
• History
• Sociology
• Political Science 
• Geography
• Physical Education
• Economics
• Fine Arts 

Vocational Courses after 10th

After clearing class 10th students have an option to continue schooling or opt for training courses. Some of those courses are under the vocational category. The eligibility criteria are for vocational courses are not stiff. There are only a few requirements such as applicant should be less than 25 years, class 10th certificate. Here are some of the popular vocational courses:

• Typewriting
• Stenography
• Beautician
• Library Assistant
• Secretarial Roles

Polytechnic  and Diploma Courses after 10th

Students can also opt for polytechnic courses after the 12th. It is a diploma course and a few diplomas will help students get admission in the second year of a related bachelor’s degree. Polytechnic courses after the 10th are quite popular in India. Let us explore some of the few polytechnic courses:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Automobile Engineering
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
• Diploma in Biotechnology Engineering
• Diploma in Computer Engineering
• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Which Stream is Best after 10th Class?

Making the decision of choosing the right stream after 10th results can be cumbersome and needs meticulous research. But the best way to do so is by sorting out your interests and career path you want to follow. If you are inclined towards the field of Science, Engineering and Technology, then the science stream is a perfect one to opt for. While for those interested in unravelling the intricacies of business and management, Commerce is an ideal stream to begin with. If you are interested in interdisciplinary combinations like Language and Linguistics or Computer Science and Business Management, the middle ground lies in the Commerce stream which encompasses a wide range of combinations between these two subjects coming under Science and Commerce respectively.

Thus, in such a case, it is essential to reach out to an educational counsellor who can guide you in making an informed decision. So, whether you are exploring courses after 10th or confused between streams after 10th, our experts are just a click away from answering all your queries. Reach out to our Leverage Edu counsellors and we will guide you in selecting the best stream which fits your interests so that you embark on the next stage of your academic journey in the right way! Sign up for a free career counselling session with us today!