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May 29th, 2009

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, Psychology
  
  One 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.

All the Best!

- Payal

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114 Comments Add your own

1. narendra | May 30th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

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2. tamil selvi | June 1st, 2009 at 12:21 am

we are confusing about which sream is good
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5. Nimit Bhargava | June 3rd, 2009 at 2:46 am

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7. janice | June 5th, 2009 at 4:36 am

iv given my class 12th xam n secured 60% marks in comeerce with maths stream…m confused in wat 2 do next being maths my weak subject m not able 2 decide on wat should i do now???????????
8. mishak | June 6th, 2009 at 1:35 am

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9. ashwani | June 7th, 2009 at 2:18 am

at what percentage you gave commercein class xii(11)
10. Nisha Madhukar | June 9th, 2009 at 2:30 am

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11. navneet | June 9th, 2009 at 4:24 am

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12. meritnation | June 9th, 2009 at 5:34 am

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13. Devanshu garg | June 9th, 2009 at 8:22 am

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14. meritnation | June 10th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

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17. Anjulii | June 18th, 2009 at 10:57 pm

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18. Anjulii | June 18th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

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23. seema | June 25th, 2009 at 4:24 am

i complete my tenth. i scored 72% in 10th.i confusing about which stream is good. so i want to know that which stream did i choose
24. priyanshu | June 26th, 2009 at 4:44 am

ihave got 82 i ‘m very greatful to u?
25. Richard | June 29th, 2009 at 4:39 am

I want subject of computer science solutoins
26. krishanan | June 29th, 2009 at 5:30 am

hi all i got 85.4% in tenth and now i have chosen commerce stream .
i have my interest in science but iam not math brained person. so i am worried if my choice is the right one and will i be able to get good marks in X11 with commerce
i request all of u to add ur comments on the choice of subjects that students scoring around 85% take .
with regards…
27. Drishty | June 29th, 2009 at 7:57 am

God Anjali your a big time topper! I’m your fan!
I got 97.2% in 8th & I hope to get your kind of % with the help of this site.
28. ronak | July 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 am

i will request to add something about commerce?????????????????????there is nothing which can help commerce student
29. ANGELMARIYA | July 4th, 2009 at 10:28 pm

This is really helpful,,,,,,i was totally confused…but after coming to this site my confusion is totally cleared.
30. Megha | July 5th, 2009 at 12:24 am

I have taken bio in xi. but I got 87 in maths. I always want to be in bio field, so is it correct for my career? I have very deep interest in biology.
31. Gopal karna | July 5th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

hi anjali i’ve got 99 percentin 10th. n got 100 marks in all aggregiate subjects. ……………………………………….hurray
32. Gopal karna | July 5th, 2009 at 7:51 pm

i’ve choose science stream in biological group. it will be correct
33. Gopal karna | July 5th, 2009 at 7:53 pm

will this site provide me some information in biological fields
34. richa | July 6th, 2009 at 12:34 am

actually i want to take computer science as my subject in 11th but the problem is i was not having computer as a subject in6th to 10th class so i am totally out of touch of computer so i want to know the syllabus of computer science of 11 th class so i can persue my tutions
35. RICHA | July 6th, 2009 at 5:05 am

i want to know the syllabus of computer science of class eleventh &also wantthe solutions of subject computer science
36. RICHA | July 6th, 2009 at 5:06 am

i want to have solutions of english subject course -B OF CLASS ELEVENTH
37. nidhi maheshwari | July 6th, 2009 at 6:09 am

vich sub. b/w hindi n sanskrit should i choose in my 9th class plzzzzzzzz anybuddy help mee.
38. Aneesha V | July 8th, 2009 at 6:17 am

I need the solution for the following question.

tanA+2tan2A+4tan4A+8cot8A=cotA
39. Divesh Agarwal | July 9th, 2009 at 10:30 am

I have choosen maths subject in my class- XI standard and looking for a career in Engineering. Should i start preparing myself for AIEEE from this year onwards or from class XII standard.

If yes, than what should be my strategy to do it from year onwards.. Please some body suggest me.

Abhishek Sharma, Bhilai.
40. priyanka | July 12th, 2009 at 3:21 am

i need a solution of commerce plssssssssss do something for us we also need a help
41. Shruti | July 13th, 2009 at 8:44 am

this is a great site. i scored 99.99% in 9th and am looking forward to the boards this year. Meritnation helped me a lot in preparing for the exams as i am specially weak in maths and was shocked as hell when i go 100/100 in maths. all my teachers, parents, friends were surprised as i never went above 90 in maths.

i haven’t told my friends about the site b’coz i don’t want them to go ahead of me. i want to bask in the glory all alone. i know that’s mean of me but in today’s world you need to show professionlism.

inspite of my %age, i want to go for Humanities as i always loved history and all. my friends disagree with me as they think Humanities has no scope in today’s world. but i want to become an IAS offcer so i guess Humanities will help me a lot. can you please guide me with this.
42. Shruti | July 13th, 2009 at 8:47 am

i request you to provide study material for humanities classes 11 and 12, please. it will help a lot of IAS aspirants like me.

please please please please please please please please ………………………………………………
43. Shruti | July 13th, 2009 at 8:51 am

well, this one’s for Nidhi Maheswari. i guess you should choose Sanskrit as the syllabus is not much and you’ll get more time for studying other subjects as well. moreover, Sanskrit is a scoring subject and will definitely boost up you %age.
44. surender | July 13th, 2009 at 9:54 pm

i like to take mathematics
45. Monis | July 22nd, 2009 at 7:30 pm

i dont think this of any use
46. Nikita | July 26th, 2009 at 7:14 am

can i take psychology as an additional subject in commerce stream….????
47. kuldeep | July 28th, 2009 at 5:56 am

i want Economics class 11th CBSE mock papers with solution

thnk you
kuldeep ,Noida(U.P)
48. divyanshu | July 30th, 2009 at 6:34 am

if any one interested in bio and maths both what would he\she aim to do.
49. alka Jayaswal | July 30th, 2009 at 10:47 am

I need study material for claasses 6,7,8,9,to 12 ICSE & ISC thanks alka jayaswal
50. Supratim | August 1st, 2009 at 8:41 am

Hi! Well I’m a beginner at this site and i need a little help getting around. My problem is that I have taken up Biotechnology as my fifth subject and I’m finding it difficult to find any additional information on the topics taught at school. I would really appreciate it if you could tell me a site or even a book that i can consult. Thanks.
51. Monika Sahoo | August 10th, 2009 at 3:42 am

Which subjects are required for Biotechnology ?
52. Monika Sahoo | August 10th, 2009 at 4:08 am

i have taken bio & maths in 11th,i secured 80% in 10th board,i am the only student in my school who has both bio+maths,i have deep interest in biology.
So pls tell me what to do,should i leave maths?
I am totally confused,& pls tell me what are the scopes in biotechnology.
53. Deepashr | August 29th, 2009 at 8:40 am

Please help for Hindi ncert too.Are there any websites for hindi NCERT solutions?
54. nidhi bobal | September 5th, 2009 at 11:11 pm

what % i wud need in 10th board to take bio subject in 11th???
55. abhishek mishra | September 17th, 2009 at 7:12 am

how to view rivision notes
56. Aakanksha | October 28th, 2009 at 4:14 am

This is really a helpful site.
57. Deepak kumar | November 15th, 2009 at 11:19 pm

i want 12th class history solution.

thx

Deepak
58. Nistha | November 27th, 2009 at 7:19 am

really this site is gr8.
I m lovin’ it…
59. kamal | December 25th, 2009 at 1:37 am

i want maths solutions
60. hanah | January 18th, 2010 at 9:31 am

I used to get above 95%in 8th but now i am in 10th & i am getting only 87%.iam going to write board exam in march.What should i do? Also i love learning Science.IF I Am getting like this marks will i be able to take science as my subject in 11th? iam greatly tensed. What should i do
61. shagun | January 21st, 2010 at 4:15 am

Wow it was nice reding this article but i m still confused wat to choose in 11th as i want to be a fashion designer or a computer engineer so as a girl wat is better for my future can anyone plzzzzzzzzzzz help me as i like computers but becoz of this fear that entrance exam of computer engineering are really difficult i am getting rid of becoming a computer engineer plzzzzzz someone guide me the correct path to opt for…….
62. sagar | February 2nd, 2010 at 2:43 am

plz give me the solution of all commerce subject specially accounts and business.
63. akul | February 2nd, 2010 at 2:44 am

plz give me the solution of all commerce subject specially accounts and business.
64. neha | February 9th, 2010 at 5:24 am

I am student of 11th with bio. I want to take additional subject of math in 12th exam. Can I take this?
65. stuti | February 14th, 2010 at 12:48 am

i have a keen interest in biology but i think it will take much time and taking maths will take less time in futurefor a job. but actually i am not so good at maths and iscore 80-90% in biology. so plz help me in choosing the subject in class XI.
66. hemlata | March 15th, 2010 at 11:04 am

its realy nice but i need help for all commerce subject specially accounts and business
plzzzzzzzzzzz
help me out
67. preeta | April 1st, 2010 at 4:36 am

well first of all i would like to appreciate this blog for all the information ……………. n also i request to plzz provide little more information about commerce subject ………..
thank yew
68. Anmol | April 2nd, 2010 at 4:05 am

I have very much interest in maths and science but in exams i could get only about 75%-85%….plzz tell me can i get computer science subject in 11th.
69. piyush | April 4th, 2010 at 5:46 am

i am appeared in tenth standard which stearm is better for me.
but my interest in maths and wants to lecturer
70. juhi | April 7th, 2010 at 2:21 am

hi,every1. i m in class 11th and now i hav to choose my subjects but i m very confused and dont knw wht 2 do.i m very gud at both arts and computer science but nt 2 gud in maths and chemistry. i m not able to understand which 1 should i take as a carrier as i have to take PCM for opting computers. please suggest which steam should i take: non-medical or humanities
71. RAJANI | April 13th, 2010 at 12:31 am

THIS BLOG HAS HELPED ME A LOT TO DECIDE WHICH STREAM WOULD BE BEST FOR ME
72. Nishant Kumar | April 13th, 2010 at 9:50 am

payal, i like your blog so much as u are just helping the children in their studies to choose their streams.
please give me some suggestions related to my 12th studies with commerce stream.
73. Tanvi | May 19th, 2010 at 5:38 am

Hey well i have decided to take commerce and i love maths i get 90 + in it. But i want to know what options does commerce gives after 12th…please reply
74. shreyal | May 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 am

i have a very deep interest in computers..
can u plz tell me which subjects i should take…..
i dont want to take sciences with computers….i got 88.4% in cl 10 boards..frm icse board im really confused help me plz
75. snigdha | May 28th, 2010 at 7:32 pm

thanx alot pl. also let me know the career jobs related to each stream
76. vijay | June 25th, 2010 at 12:41 am

hi i want the subjects for arts stream IXth standared in maharashtra for marathi medium.
77. vijay | June 25th, 2010 at 12:42 am

hi i want the subjects for arts stream XIth standared in maharashtra for marathi medium.
78. chandni sharma | June 27th, 2010 at 1:08 am

i want to study engineering after 12 and i am preasently studying in 11 . i want to take physical education as optional subject and not computer. but my friends said that computer is compulsary for engineerings from 2010. is it correct news . please help me immediately as i have already started studying physical education . if it is so then i have to change my subject no .so sujjest me.
79. pooja | June 30th, 2010 at 4:31 am

i got 70% in my high school board exam(u.p. board,english medium) plz tel me what stream should i take in 11th(c.b.s.e. board)…..is commerce perfect for me?
80. omkar | July 31st, 2010 at 12:18 am

should i have to compulsary give cet for biology ..if i have choosen general stream in college???
81. charu | August 18th, 2010 at 8:21 pm

i m not good in physics and mathematics…
if i opt for arts ,then what all career options will i have except for psychology?
and what all options if i take up commerce without maths?
i am interested in joining the UNO.
please advise
thanks
82. harsh agarwal | October 17th, 2010 at 7:48 am

i am totally confused about which subject to take after ten and i want you to help me to give me good suggestion on which stream to take. I am an average student and i am getting about 60%to70% in my class ten exams but my aim is to become an automobile engineer but my maths and science is very poor like i just get about 60%To65% in ma science and in maths i get about 70 to 75% som times but most of the time i get only about 50 to 60% in my maths so plz giv me a good suggestion for my class xi
83. sushmita | October 30th, 2010 at 3:55 am

hey still i m confused that which stream i should take bcuz in maths its no means sumtimes i get interest in that but still no then science i like chem nphysics little bit n bio is too much tough for me n eng and hindi r very nice subjects and i score very well in them n sst history no,eco yes, geo yes, political science no. pls help what should i do pls help as much fast u guys can
84. ashmita garg | November 10th, 2010 at 1:29 am

i want a stream which has both the subjects bio and maths. is it available ?if yes then please tell…………
85. Ekansh | December 30th, 2010 at 9:56 pm

IF WE OPT BOARD THEN WHAT WILL BE THE SYLLABUS FOR IT
86. shivani | January 7th, 2011 at 1:54 am

this blog is really helpful…
it helped me to know more about my further subjects and studies.
my confusion has gone.
87. Ravi | March 28th, 2011 at 9:51 am

My daughter has been offered Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Informatics in class XI. The stream is without mathematics. Please let me know, after her 12th, what should be her graduation studies and further career opportunities.
88. purnima | March 28th, 2011 at 8:21 pm

i really agree with her…………….and i feel it is very very very very very supportive…………… but i want to knw which stream to be taken to bcum IAS officier
89. SHUBHAM-JAIN | March 29th, 2011 at 1:30 pm

I’am sure that I can get 80%. Than what stream should I choose ? Please tell me.
90. gurvinder | April 5th, 2011 at 3:15 pm

is it true that 5% marks are detected when a student opts for physical education as an additional subject
91. pam | April 18th, 2011 at 9:51 pm

Me Pam, and i hv cleared my X board. and the result will be in june. and am vry confused bcoz acc. to me i will got above 75%. but i am not vry much sure. so i am vry confused wat to do? can u gyz plz hlp me in deciding which subject is good for me. and i am leaving a hint that i like bio a loot. but cn i will be successful in bio?
92. christy | June 2nd, 2011 at 1:45 pm

what shoul i choose in class 11 ? i have secured 86% in my class 10 exam. i like both science & humanities. & my aim is to become a doctor or an IAS..please guide me.
93. ashwarya sharma | July 19th, 2011 at 10:37 pm

i have 66% in class 10th i want to take commerce with maths what can i do
94. RATNAKAR SHUKLA | September 8th, 2011 at 3:10 pm

I HAVE SCORED 75% MARKS AND I M NOT A MATHS BRAINED STUDENT.PL TELL ME HOW CAN I GET SCIENCE(PCM)IN CLASS 11TH
95. ahana shahul | October 8th, 2011 at 10:03 am

i got 95% mark in 10th class what shouid i choose for my 11
96. anogh | October 14th, 2011 at 8:32 pm

i am in 10, i want to take science, but i am very weak in maths
what should i do?
97. anmol | October 26th, 2011 at 12:38 pm

hey its awesome 2 have such an article wich supports me,
i would ake science coz i ve got 10 points in 9th sa1
thanxxxxx a lot
98. saurabh | October 29th, 2011 at 6:37 pm

pl” some1 tell me that after class10 what i do????????i like science but not maths……….
99. SHWETHA MENON | December 4th, 2011 at 7:06 pm

I am in 11th & I just want to change my subject from computer science to physical education …so is it possible to change ?????????
100. SHREYA GOYAL | December 18th, 2011 at 5:24 pm

HI I AM IN 10TH . I WANT TO KNOW SCOPES FOR SCIENCE(MEDICAL). PLZZZZ HELP ME.
101. neha singh | February 5th, 2012 at 12:32 pm

this websites is really helpul
102. vikash kumar | February 20th, 2012 at 3:41 pm

i want science in class 11 .but my per is önly 65%.
103. prachi | March 18th, 2012 at 5:16 pm

i am confused that what should i take in 11 class medical or non medical
104. gayathri | March 27th, 2012 at 2:52 pm

i m tooo confused on the subjects which i want to take in my 11 class on science medical
105. Saahil maurya | April 2nd, 2012 at 1:36 am

hi dis is saahil, my exams r over in march nd after waiting for a month i couldnt find an appropiate answer of my ques that is which subject should i select for 11, i m finding bit difficulty for the selection of subjects. its my humble request to guide me plz !!!!
106. vikram | April 6th, 2012 at 4:10 pm

it’s so much confusion what i should do after my sscboard exam, please guide me
107. Bikash Chowdhury | April 9th, 2012 at 2:30 pm

this blog is awsm bcoz i have inspired frm ths blog nd i score 90% in i.c.s.e
108. akshay | April 20th, 2012 at 9:52 am

i m confuse about which subject going to take and what can i do
109. manu | April 21st, 2012 at 5:14 pm

hi!i am in 11 class and is thinking to do clat so whether is it good choice of the subject? which i mean is commerce.
110. Tooba | April 23rd, 2012 at 7:57 pm

i dont like maths what subject i choose in XI
111. athira | April 24th, 2012 at 11:55 am

which group should i take in std 11 to become a fashion designer in future
112. vismaya george | April 28th, 2012 at 2:44 pm

i likd ths blog very much. its really helpful. i jst want sme tips to selact a correct stream in my X1.please…….. nw am thnkg of takg biomaths.bt its a bit challenging coz am weak in maths…anyway i has scored 83 % in my board.so thnkg tht i could manage it…… thanx a looooot 4 helpg me take a decision….
113. dikisangmo | April 28th, 2012 at 6:06 pm

wow….amazing..but still i had confussoin that which stearm i should choose…i did;nt understand…please help..me..:)
114. Asmita upadhyay | April 28th, 2012 at 8:03 pm

I wanna to apply for IAS, which stream should be good for me.I got 88% in 10th board exam.

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