"Life is defined by the choices you make, so make the right ones"
As soon as a youngster enters high school, they are besieged with inquiries about stream choices, career ambitions, and so on. Advice from parents, family, and instructors confuses the youngster about which possibilities to pursue and which to avoid. Because they are extremely personalised questions, asked generically, to which youngsters react without pause or consideration. And occasionally, under pressure or by studying their surroundings or acquaintances, they select the incorrect path, which eventually influences their entire life. If one is concerned about their choices and engages in some active exploration and deliberation, choosing a stream will no longer be a challenging task.
Class 11 CBSE has three streams:
1. Science
2. Commerce
3. Humanities
Let's take a closer look at each of these streams one by one.
SCIENCE -
is defined as the study of the physical and natural worlds. This is the most well-known and widely used stream. People can't stop talking about and providing advice on this stream, saying things like, "You're strong at academics, therefore the scientific stream is the ideal fit for you, or the science stream offers more employment opportunities," yet this is far from the case. Curiosity and a drive to research, paired with the capacity to analyse rationally, are the natural qualities of the sciences.
Subject in Science Stream
The science stream is split into two sub-branches based on the student's third subject of study.
• Medical subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and an elective.
• Non-Medical Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English, and Optional Subjects
• Some students choose a combination of the two (PCMB), focusing on Mathematics rather than the optional course.
• The board provides a wide range of elective courses in both medical and non-medical domains.
Commerce- The study of commerce and trade
The study of business, trade, and finance is referred to as commerce. Commerce students learn about how commodities and services are transformed, how firms operate, how fiscal transactions take place, how the country's economy functions, and much more.
While students may or may not study Mathematics as part of their Commerce studies, numbers are the foundation of this field.
Commerce Stream Subjects
- Accountancy,
- Business Studies,
- Economics,
- English,
- Mathematics (or an elective topic)
are the disciplines required of commerce students.
The fifth subject is a choice between Mathematics and other optional disciplines, as determined by the board.
Arts and Humanities-
The Study of Human Society and the World Humanities as a field has been widely misunderstood and seen as a route for academically challenged students. However, in the current context, students are going to the humanities for the diverse range of disciplines and professional opportunities it offers.
Students who are interested in learning about international politics, social concerns, real events, and society are great candidates for humanities as a stream in grades 11 and 12.
Subjects in Humanities
It provides students with a plethora of topic options. History, politics, economics, geography, sociology, and psychology are just a few of the significant courses available to students. Combining humanities with mathematics is another common combo among students these days.
Tips for Choosing the Right Stream
• Know your hobbies and choose things that you are passionate about.
• Do some research on the many streams offered, courses to study, and career prospects.
• Reduce your options to what works best for you.
• Understand the subject.
• Before making a decision, do some research.
• Speak with a career counsellor, friends, parents, and seniors, or even take a test.
• Use the information above to restrict your options, and then choose a class 11 stream based on your ability and interests.
Finally, there are many elements to keep in mind when attempting to answer the critical predicament of how to select the proper stream in class 11. If, even after all of your research, you are still unsure which stream and subject combinations are ideal for you, feel free to seek the advice of a #career counsellor/Coach. Because picking the proper stream will lead to the optimal career.
Preeti Mehrotra
International Certified Career Coach, Trainer and Author
