Class 10th is undoubtedly the first academic milestone a student needs to go through. Needless to say after passing class 10th every student must have a few questions in mind.

“What after 10th?”;”Science, Commerce or Arts?”; “Which Board to choose?”;”Any short term courses?” are some common question among students and their parents after Class 10. Many a times, students tend to choose the Science stream as their friends like to go for it, parental pressure or lack of knowledge.

Choosing the stream of subjects to learn in your Class 11 and 12 is one of the many important career decisions you will be making in your life. So, it is important to understand the various possibilities and opportunities available after Class 10 and also how it suits your passion, aptitude and skills, in order to make informed choices.

SCIENCE STREAM

Science stream offers many career options like Engineering, Medicine, Defence, Research Roles etc and is one of the sought after option after Class 10.

It is broadly classified into Medical (PCB) and non-medical (PCM) options; the difference lying in the choice of the third subject.

Division	Major Subjects	Optional Subjects
Science stream with Mathematics	Physics, Chemistry, English, Mathematics	Computer Science, Biotechnology, Economics, Home Science, Fine Arts, Physical Education
Science stream with Biology	Physics, Chemistry, English, Biology	Psychology, Home Science, Mathematics, Economics, Biotechnology, Fine Arts, Physical Education

There are multitudes of career options available for students of Science stream to pursue, some of which are mentioned below:

For more, check out our page for Career options after Class 12 Science!

COMMERCE STREAM

Commerce stream is the best option for you if you are fascinated by numbers, finances and economics. Students get to consider amongst immensely wide areas of study, specialization and career options by choosing Commerce stream.

As a sought-after career stream, Commerce stream consists of business theories put into practice, principles and fundamental concepts you learn about business and management and also decision-making and problem-solving in different situations in a business environment.

Stream	Major Subjects	Optional Subjects
Commerce stream	English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics	Mathematics, Informatics Practices, Psychology, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Legal Studies

Career options to pursue for students from Commerce Stream:

1. Investment Banker
2. Marketing Management
3. Company Secretary
4. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

For more, check out our page for Career options after Class 12 Commerce!

ARTS/HUMANITIES STREAM

Arts is now an emerging and sought after career choice as provides students with an array of career opportunities. If you are creative, interested in academic research or want to dive deep into Humanity, then Arts/ Humanities is the stream for you.

As a field of study, arts or humanities draws inspiration from history, language, cultures, societal norms, philosophy, visual arts, music, and other intellectual aspects of life. The subjects covered in the arts stream are easily understandable and such that students who complete their higher secondary studies in arts find it quite comfortable to prepare for the Indian Civil Services examinations.

History, Political Science, Geography are the core subjects for Arts Students.

Career Options after Arts stream include:

1. Product Designing
2. Media / Journalism
3. Fashion Technology
4. Video Creation and editing
5. HR training, school teaching, etc

For more, check out our page for Career options after Class 12 Arts/Humanities!

VOCATIONAL COURSES

Vocational Education, also known as Technical Education can be pursued after Class 10th. Vocational courses are of short-duration and cost lesser than the traditional courses. Through these courses, the learners develop industry-specific skills through practical activities.

Vocational Courses are also called Career and Technical Education (CTE) or Vocational Education and Training (VET) and provide career-oriented skills due to which it is gaining great popularity these days.

The Vocational training courses in India are available at the following levels:

1. Paramedical Courses
   1. Physiotherapy Technician course
   2. Medical Lab Technology course
   3. Ophthalmic Technician
   4. Multipurpose Health Worker-Female
2. Commerce Courses
   1. Marketing & Salesmanship
   2. Accounting & Taxation
   3. Office Assistantship
   4. Insurance & Marketing
   5. Banking & Financial Services
3. Engineering and Technology Courses
   1. Automobile Engineering Technician
   2. Construction Technology
   3. Computer Science and Technology
   4. Electronics Engineering Technician
   5. Electrical Wiring & Servicing of Electrical Appliances
   6. Rural Engineering Technician
   7. Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering
   8. DTP & Printing Technology
4. Hotel & Hospitality Management Courses
   1. Diploma in Food & Beverage Services
   2. Diploma in Bakery & Confectionary
   3. Diploma in Craft Course in Food Production
   4. Diploma in Cookery
   5. Diploma in House Keeping
   6. Diploma in Restaurant & Counter Service
   7. Diploma in Hotel Reception & Book Keeping
5. Home Science Courses
   1. Commercial Garment Designing and Making
   2. Fashion Garment Making
   3. Hotel Operations
   4. Pre-School Teacher Training (PTT)
6. Agriculture Courses
   1. Crop Production and Management
   2. Fisheries
   3. Dairying
   4. Sericulture
7. Bridge Courses
   1. Physics, Chemistry, Biology

SHORT-TERM CERTIFICATION COURSES

If you wish to decide about graduation after a bit of work experience or if you feel that your career needs a kick start to get onto the right path, you can get enrolled into several job-oriented short term courses and discover whichever arena you have been aspiring for. These courses will help you attain beneficial knowledge about the dream field of yours. 

Also, students who wish to add value to their resumes can pursue Short-Term/Certificate courses after 10th. 

Here are some trending and currently in-demand fields for a short term course:

1. Cyber Security
2. Data Science 
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Business Management
5. Computer Science