After 10th a students life goes for a big change.

While class 10th is an

important milestone in a school student's life, it is also the starting point of
one's career. It is now that the student takes up subjects of choice, prepares
for courses after 12th and puts focused efforts for better career prospects in
future. It is often seen that students do not take the best decision and
choose stream after 10th which is not fit for them and get influenced by
external factors. There are many decisions that are to be taken.

Which stream After 10th should I choose?

Which courses After 10th should I choose?
Should I take coaching for competitive exams After 10th ?
Should I take state board or CBSE board after 10th?

These are all important questions that trouble a student when he is

in class 10th and here are the answers
1.

You should choose that stream after 10th that matches with your
aptitudes and personality and keep options for future open. Here it is
important to understand that one must take an aptitude test to know
about the aptitudes and personality and get recommendations from
experts for the best suited stream after 10th.

2.

There is no best stream after 10th . All the streams like science,
commerce

and

humanities

offer

good

subjects

and

offer

various

opportunities to enter into very good careers and opt for good courses
after 12th . There is not much merit in choosing a particular stream ( like
science ) if you ultimately plan to take up career that naturally belongs to
other stream. So, choose wisely and do not go by public opinion alone.
3.
After you have decided broadly which stream you will opt for, then
comes the option of choosing the subject combination. Like should you opt
for commerce with maths, you should you choose PCM with economics or
computers etc. Well the choice of subject depends on what careers/
courses you are focusing on after 12th that is keeping the eligibility in
mind. Eg is you want to go for economics Hons then you should have
maths, if you plan to take up computer engineering then computers will be

good with PCM, if you plan to study bio chemistry then you should have
PCB with mathematics. Like that you must plan and choose.
Sometimes it has also been seen that people choose physical education as
a subject thinking that this is an easy subject and they will get more time
to study other subjects. Little do they realize that they are missing an
important opportunity to learn a good subject and probably risking
a career option after 12th.
4.

Almost every student asks this question, whether they should go for
coaching for competitive exams. Well my answer is simple if you can
afford it you should take it. The coaching centres help you with the pattern
of exam and studies become more methodical but if you can do it yourself
you can do without taking coaching also. And specially if you are not
planning to give a particular entrance (like engineering or medical) then
you can take individual/ group tuitions to suit your needs and prepare with
last years papers etc.
5.
Another question that students have to tackle is to take up state board
or CBSE or ISCE or any other. Well it depends what is your goal after 12th.
For example you are focusing on national competitive exams then you
should take up CBSE board as the syllabus is same. If you are banking
more on state level exams then you should be good with state board. The
choice should also depend on which school you are thinking and what
teachers and past record the school has. This is an important decision and
make this decision after due deliberations and after collecting the relevant
information from all the available sources.
6.
Another question of straight away going for job oriented courses
(Diplomas etc) arises after 10th and one may think of leaving the school
and going for these courses. Well we often advise students that if there is
not much financial compulsion then one should complete class 12thand
then take up job oriented courses. For a successful career in future one
should get the maximum education possible and most of the reputed
courses are available after 12th or after graduation for which completing
schooling
or class
12th is
important.

The RIGHT method for finding the RIGHT

Stream after 10th

The right method to choose your stream after 10th is as follows:

1. Take a Psychometric Assessment to map your Real Talents
You see Psychometric test is not just an Aptitude test. We know
students do take an Aptitude test these days, but it is important to
take not only an Aptitude test, but also a personality test and
an Interest test. You see the combination of these three, your
Aptitudes, your personality and your Interests actually helps in
clearly identifying which stream after 10th and course you
should take.
We at MapMyTalent have our own standardised and validated
Psychometric Test by the name MyTalent Test, this test primarily
judges a person across seven different aptitudes and twenty
eight different personality traits and understands the Unique
Talent pattern in the student. You can take the MyTalent Progarm
by clicking on the red float on the bottom right of your screen.
Once you take the Assessment, the responses submitted by you
are then analyzed by the experts at MapMyTalent. The results of
the assessment are presented in two recommendation reports
which clearly mention the stregths profile of the stduent,
recommended stream with subject combination and best suited
careers and courses after 12th. You can see the sample reports
from the links here (one a Detailed Report and another aSummary
Report)
The information in the reports helps you to take confident decision
for stream after 10th .
7.
Explore why take an aptitude test to choose stream after 10th
Explore Courses after 12th
Explore Career Options after 12th in Humanities
Explore Career Options after 12th in commerce

What after 10th ? Science or Commerce ?

If you are one of those student who are confused in choosing either, we try our
best to make it simpler for you to understand the basic difference in both these
courses.
The choice of Science or Commerce after X standard is a tough one. Both these
courses lay the foundation on which a students future career is built. Hence the
choice become more difficult for a large number of students.
We compare both in terms of scope of study, topics covered, eligibility, higher
study options etc., offered by both these courses.
Given below is a comparision of these two courses:scope of study
Commerce

Commerce course covers basically accounting, economics and related

subjects relevant to trade and business.

Science

Science is divided in to two viz., applied and pure science courses

applied = engineering and technology / medicine

pure = theoretical

However, the choice of either applied / pure is done after XII.

curriculum topics
Commerce

Accounting

Tax

Business Economics

Finance

Maths (is optional, but important for students to build a better

base for higher studies like CA, ICWAI, CFA etc.,)

Science

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics (is optional, but important for students planning for

course related to Engineering etc., after XII)

Biology (is optional, but important for students planning for

course related to Medicine etc., after XII)

basic academic skills / attributes required

Commerce

Comfortable with calculations and number crunching ie., good

analytical skill.

Time management viz., completing the task within a specified

time limit.

Computing skills. Since accounting is done on computer

software, getting the basic knowledge in computing (spreadsheet
etc.,) will be good.

Good communication. Since there will be many queries

regarding accounting entries, and accounting is a basically a team
work, while in job, communication plays an important part.

Science

Comfortable with maths and science subjects

Patience. There will be longer periods of studies involved in

colleges, and while in jobs for research. Hence, patience is very
important for students to excel.

Observing. Determining the properties of an object by using

your senses is an important aspect in Science.

Numerical ability in terms of measurement, estimation of data,

recording etc., is important for research work in science.

The list of skills/attributes increases as one progresses in these above

fields, but the above are the basic ones that students should have to
start with.

eligibility
Commerce

X pass with good marks in Maths

Science

X pass with good marks in Science and Math subjects

higher studies

Commerce

After XII

Bachelors Degree in Commerce (B.Com)

Bachelors Degree in Arts (B.A.)

After Graduation

Chartered Accountancy

Chartered Financial Analyst

Cost Accountancy

Company Secretary

for a full list, click HERE

Science

After XII

Bachelors Degree in Science (B.Sc)

Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Technology (B.E / B.Tech)

Bachelors Degree in Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)

After Graduation

Masters in Engineering

Doctor of Medicine etc.,

for a full list, click HERE

which one to choose?

Choose the one that matches your skills and the one which you
feel you are passionate about

Commerce is less stressful in terms of hours spent in

colleges/studies, while science students spends more time if one
take in to account the time spent for practicals and tuitions etc.,

Commerce students cannot change to streams/courses related

to Science after XII, while it is possible the other way round.

Both have excellent career prospects in terms of higher

professional courses

Still confused on science or commerce?

Students who are comfortable with subjects related to both streams,
but are confused which to take, can weigh both the options,

wherein Science has more options in the sense that Commerce

puts brakes on higher studies related Science, while the door is

open for Science students to change gear after XII.

you can also weigh the physical / mental stress factor involved
in both the courses

It may be possible that after a while, once you take admissions and
start your studies, you may feel that neither Science or Commerce is
your cup of tea.
Dont worry, there are plenty of alternate options to choose after your
XII in other professional fields like, Media, Management, IT, Hospitality
& Tourism, Arts, Law, Sports, Teaching etc.,
So, right now go for a choice which you feel is right for you at the
moment, and remember this is not the end, but just the start.
As you understand and mature in coming years, you will learn that you
have still more, different and better options ahead.
All the best !

Q1What is the objective of 'MapMyTalent'?

MapMyTalent is a platform wherein, through highly sophisticated psychometric mapping, we help the
student in choosing his/her courses / career which are based on his/her Aptitude, Personality and
Interests. Research has shown that correctly choosing one's career goes a long way in ensuring a
more successful and satisfactory work-life. The platform uses behavioral sciences and it's
techniques in correctly finding out the Aptitude, Personality and Interests of the student.

Q2Who all can participate in MapMyTalent?

MapMyTalent is an open platform, where students aged between 13 to 18 years can participate.
Infact the parents of these students can also participate to clarify some of their own doubts and
confusion.

Q3How is MapMyTalent different from typical career counseling?

MapMyTalent is very different from typical career counseling. In fact in true sense any-one who
seriously participates in MapMyTalent would require very little career counseling. By participating in
the platform, the student first scientifically finds out his/her strengths and then gets empowered with
all the information t hat they need. Moreover the platform provides unique opportunity to the student
and the parent to ask questions and get answers to them from other participants and our experts.
The platform gives highly customized career suggestions and also a road map for those careers
which contains info about colleges, courses etc.

Q4Are MapMyTalent Assessments based on scientific principles?

Yes, the assessments used in MapMyTalent like the initial MyAbilities and more detailed MyTalent
are indeed based on scientifically established principles of behavioural sciences. It is only through
correct application of specialized psychometric analysis that one can truly figure out the varying
degrees of inherent APTITUDES, the different dimensions of PERSONALITY and INTERESTS of
the child. 'My Talent' employs proprietary psychometric tools which are scientifically tested for their
"reliability" and "validity."

Q5What are the psychometric tools used by MapMyTalent?

MapMyTalent uses Assessments based on proprietary psychometric tools developed by a team of
behavioral scientists at Sattava Edusys. The basic tool used in the platform is the MyAbilities
assessment and the more detailed and robust tool used in the platform is the MyTalent

Assessment. Both these assessments are original work of research done by Sattava Edusys, duly
standardized and tested for validity and reliability.

Q6Who are the people behind MapMyTalent?

MapMyTalent platform is the brain child of highly credible and qualified people, who felt that students
and parents undergo a lot of stress when it comes to stream choice and career choice decisions.
The core team is comprised of Academicians, IIT, IIM Alumni and Ph.D.s. The behavioural sciences
team at MapMyTalent is led by Dr.Itishree Misra and Dr.Anubhuti Sehgal. Our accomplished team
has counseled over 26000 students and has an enriching experience of 80,000 man-days. The
MapMyTalent team is constantly guided and supported by our Board of Advisors led by Prof.
(Dr.)V.Veeraraghavan, Ex-HOD, Deptt. of Psychology, D.U and currently Professor Emeritus,
I.G.N.O.U., Prof.(Dr.)A.K.Sharma, Former Director NCERT and other experts, towards the
development of this program.

Q7How are Assessments used at MapMyTalent different from other

psychometric assessments available in the market?
The Assessments used at MapMyTalent are the most comprehensive assessments available in
career space. The Assessment covers all the aspects needed to make a sound and informed career
choice. It is based on latest Research in career space by psychologists and industry. The test is
Standardised on Indian students and conforms to the highest standards of Validity and Reliability.

Q8How are the Assessments used at MapMyTalent, better than other tests?
Our Assessments give comprehensive information about who you are. Many tools,
available on-line or offline, are just surveys and are not really designed for the purpose
of career guidance! While some other careers tests either are only aptitude tests or are
personality tests and many of them dont relate the output to the world of work and
Interests.
Our Assessments measures your inherent potential and innate ability to perform and
learn specific tasks. It also measures your predominant personality type and interests
thus providing all the pieces of this puzzle.
The combination of your inborn Talents and Personality Type is what makes you
unique. The Assessment helps you understand how to use your best inborn aptitudes,
and how they fit the world of work. Thus you'll be able to focus your efforts on
learning where you have natural strengths.
You will find it of considerable value.

Q9I am in class eleventh and have already chosen my stream, what do I do?
Wow you are already in class 11 and going closer to your career. You can take aptitude assessment
any time between the age of 14-18 years.. Also even after choosing a stream, there are many career
choices available and Aptitude and Personality combination required for those careers are different.
So take the MyAbilities and MyTalenty Assessment and see for yourself how to go forward towards
your dream career.

Q10Do I need any preparation for the MyAbilities or MyTalent

Assessment?
No, you do not require any preparation for these Assessments. It is actually not a "test" in the typical
meaning of that word, it is actually an assessment of the individuals true inner core. To do this, the
respondent is asked to respond to certain statements which are quite general and at times specific
to the respondent.

Q11What do the MyAbilities and MyTalent Assessments measure?

MyAbilities Assessments is a preliminary assessment to map the student on the prevalence of
eight different typologies of Abilities. For a class IX or X student, this assessment can clearly help in
choosing the correct streams in Class Xi. The MyTalent Assessment is a more comprehensive and
robust Assessment that can measures the student on the prevalence of SEVEN different inborn
aptitudes, TWENTY EIGHT different personality traits and interests over a wide range of progressive
careers. This assessment gives very clear cut career direction by recommending THREE most
suitable career choices for the student.

Q12How are skills different than aptitudes?

Aptitudes are inborn; Skills are learned. We are born with Aptitudes and Abilities that
don't change with practice. For example, somebody has an Aptitude with numbers and
other may have in visualizing in Three Dimensions.
We might as well do what we're best at; why bother with struggling at things that don't
fit? A good rule of thumb, if you're struggling to learn, bored or not excelling in your
work, chances are that youve landed in a stream or on a career track that doesn't suit
your best talents and abilities.

Q13How often do I have to go for Aptitude Assessment?

Aptitude Assessment is a one-time event; you only need to do it once in your lifetime. The
investment is invaluable, and there's no other way to really know and understand how to use your
innate abilities.

Q14What's the turn-around time for Assessments at MapMyTalent?

The MyAbilities assessment gives you the results instantaneously. Whereas after you take
MyTalent Assessment, it takes around 76 hours to get your MapMyTalent Comprehensive Report.

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Liberal arts (or humanities) courses have in the recent years started gaining as much popularity
as engineering and medical courses. India has colleges that are renowned for their arts and
humanities degrees. Liberal arts include a number of subjects like literature, history, philosophy,
political science, languages, psychology and various social sciences. The top arts and humanities
colleges in India such as Lady Shri Ram (LSR), St. Stephen's and Loyola, offer three year bachelors
courses and two year masters courses. The best arts and commerce colleges in India offer courses in
philosophy,
literature,
and
other
such
non
empirical
courses.
Higher education institutions are aplenty in India, and it might be tough for a student sitting in one
part of the country to know about the best colleges in some other part of India. Keeping this in mind,
we have listed the best arts colleges in India to help students take an informed decision.

Arts and Humanities Colleges in India

This list has Arts and Humanities Colleges from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kochi and
other cities of India which are among the best in the nation, as ranked by the 2014 annual survey
conducted jointly by India Today & Nielson company. Here's the list of the top 50 arts and humanities
colleges of India offering liberal arts/ humanities courses:

1. Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) for Women, New Delhi

The women's college, LSR is known not just for its Social Sciences, Humanities and Commerce
courses (it offers a B.Sc. Programme in Statistics), but is also renowned for professional courses like
Elementary Education and Journalism.

It has a beautiful 15 acre campus in South

Delhi, about 2000 students, over 150 faculty,
administrative and support staff and 16
courses of study. Distinguished almunae
include prominent journalist Nidhi Razdan,
Geeta Chandran (Dancer/Choreographer),
Naina Lal Kidwai (Group General Manager
and Country Head of HSBC India.)

2.
Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College, though affiliated to University of Madras, is
an autonomous college since July 1978. Today, there are 19
P.G courses and 19 U.G courses (Arts, Sciences and
Commerce) and 12 special Institutes offering various
programs to 12,107 students.
Its humanities' departments include Economics, Sociology,
English literature, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Social Work,
Foreign Languages among others. Loyola is also ranked 2nd
for its Science courses and 3rd for its commerce courses.
Loyola was awarded College of Excellence (CE) for its best
practices in teaching and research by the University Grants Commission (UGC), along with a grant of
Rs.2 crores, to be utilized during the period from 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2019 for the
enhancement of quality teaching, research and extension activities in the campus.

3. St. Stephen's College, New

Delhi
St. Stephen's college, the oldest in Delhi was
established
in
1881
and
has
been
consistently ranked among the best for both
science and arts courses by national surveys
by The Week, India Today & others. It was
one of three original constituent colleges of
the
University
of
Delhi.
The list of alumnus from St. Stephen's is
quite luminary who have become prominent
in the field of politics, business, theatre,
science, literature and sports. Some of them
are Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, former President
of India; Mani Shankar Aiyar, MP, former
Cabinet Minister; Barkha Dutt, Indian television journalist, columnist, group editor with NDTV;
Khushwant Singh, Author Amitav Ghosh, Author; Shashi Tharoor, MP, former Minister of State, former
Under-Secretary-General of the UN and Konkana Sen Sharma, Actor.

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St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

Miranda House, New Delhi
Christ College, Bangalore
Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
Hindu College, New Delhi
Fergusson College, Pune
Stella Maris College, Chennai
Hansraj College, Delhi
Ramjas College, New Delhi
Jesus & Mary College (JMC), Delhi
Kamala Nehru College for Women, Delhi
Presidency College, Chennai
Sri Venkateshwara College, New Delhi
Symbiosis Society's College of Arts & Commerce, Pune
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
Indraprastha College for Women, New Delhi
National P.G. College, Lucknow
KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai
Gargi College, New Delhi
St. Joseph's College, Bangalore
Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
Mehr Chand Mahajan D. A. V. College for Women, Chandigarh
Women's Christian College, Chennai
Elphinstone College, Mumbai
St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad
Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (DCAC), New Delhi
Osmania University College for Women, Hyderabad
Jai Hind College, Mumbai
Nizam's College, Hyderabad
St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow
H.K.Arts College, Ahmedabad
Maharaja Agrasen College (MAC), Delhi
Shri Umiya Arts and Commerce College for Girls, Ahmedabad
A V College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Hyderabad
Vivekananda First Grade College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Bangalore
Dr. B R Ambedkar Degree College, Hyderabad
Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai
Loyola Academy Degree & PG College, Hyderabad
Guru Nanak College, Chennai
Maharani Laxmi Ammanni (MLA) College For Women, Bangalore
St. Mira's College for Girls, Pune
MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai
St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai