How to Choose Between Science, Commerce, and Arts After 10th Grade

Choosing right stream after class 10 is an important decision for your career and growth. The selection of stream depends on your interest.  In this article we will provide you selection of stream between science, commerce, and arts.

Understand your Interests

Science: If you love subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics etc. Curious about how things work.

Commerce: If you have interest in business, economics, finance, and entrepreneurship, etc.

Arts: If you love subjects such as history, literature, psychology, or creative subjects.

Assess your strengths

• Identify subjects in which you have interest.
• If you are good at problem solving and logic you can choose science or commerce stream.
• If you have good analytical or writing skills then arts could be better option.

Explore Career Options

Science: It includes career options such as engineering, medicine, IT, and research, etc.

Commerce: It includes career options such as business management, accountancy, chartered accountancy, and banking etc.

Arts: It includes career options such as journalism, teaching, law, design, psychology, and civil services etc.

Research and Seek Guidance

• You can talk to career counselors, teachers, and professionals for the selection of field.
• You can explore seminars and workshops to explore career opportunities.

Think About Long Term Goals

• The science student can make career in technical and research field.
• Commerce candidates can make career in financial and entrepreneurship sector.  
• Arts stream includes creative, analytical, and public service roles.

Consider Your Personality

• If you like experiments then you can choose Science stream.
• If you have business mind-set then you can choose Commerce stream.
• If you like creative or social sciences then choose arts stream.

Take an Aptitude test

In various schools and institutes aptitude test are taken to test the skills of candidate. By giving this test you can choose best stream according to your skills and interest.

Subjects after 10^th Class

Science

Core Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics,

Optional Subjects: Computer Science, Physical Education,

Commerce

Core Subjects: Accountancy, Economics, Business Studies,

Optional Subjects: Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology,

Arts

Core Subjects: History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology,

Optional Subjects: Fine Arts, Media Studies, Economics,

Career After 10^th class

Science

Medical Field: Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist, Biotechnologist,

Engineering Field: Civil, Mechanical, Computer, AI/ML Engineer,

Research & Development: Scientist in space, genetics, or material sciences,

Other Careers: Environmentalist, Architect, Pilot, and Data Scientist,

Commerce

Business: MBA, Business Consultant, Entrepreneur,

Economics: Policy Analyst, Statistician, Policy Analyst,

Finance: Chartered Accountant, Financial Analyst, Investment Banker, Auditor,

Other Careers: Tax Consultant, Company Secretary, E-commerce specialist,

Arts

Civil Services: IPS, IAS, IFS, and UPSC,

Education: Lecturer, Counselor, Education Consultant,

Media & Journalism:  Content Creator, Film Director, Reporter, and Editor,

Other Careers: Designer, Social Worker, and Writer,