Career options after 10th

What is the Career options after 10th?


Friends, the career that you choose after 10th will be the turning point of your life so, we should choose it by thinking well.






Recommended Read: 5 Biggest mistakes of students while choosing career after 10th. 



According to CBSE, nearly 32 lakhs of students appeared for 10th board exams. That’s a huge number. But how many students are actually aware of what to do after 10th? Career counselling and career guidance for 10th class student is extremely important as today’s youth are tomorrow’s future because.“Padhega India tabhi toh badhega India.”


Find your future in your streams you may have noticed many times that students choose their streams, and they don't get a good scope in the future, so they say that I think I chose the wrong stream. But there is no right and wrong stream, all are good in their respective places, all streams depend on your interest and ability.


To chose right subject according to your area of interest enhance the carrier and job opportunities for you. So if you are struggling with this situation and not able to select a appropriate subject than this post will definitely help you.


There are two main career options after 10th class

• Higher Studies
• Job Opportunities

Higher Studies after 10th Class

1. Intermediate/12th

Intermediate offers 3 stream options which determine the subjects you will study in your class 11th and 12th and the career options you would ultimately have in the future. The 3 Streams in class 11th & 12th are:

• Science

The science stream is divided into two branches namely medical (PCB) & Non- medical (PCM).

The difference between the two lies in the choice of the third subject. While Physics and Chemistry are compulsory for both, the medical stream offers Biology as the 3rd compulsory subject, and the non-medical stream offers Mathematics as the 3rd compulsory subject. English is common to all streams and students can take up any optional subject to meet a total of 5 subjects.

• Commerce

If you are more inclined towards the business field, public policy, national and international events and like managing events and people. If you want to be a Chartered Accountant. If you like calculations(mainly statistics)
Commerce stream is another good option after 10th standard. If you are the one having strong mathematics and analytical abilities, then, Commerce would be the best choice for you.


The core subjects in the commerce stream are Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics, and Computers. Here too, English is compulsory and you have one language subject as optional. Few of the other elective subjects are Accounting, Informatics Practices, Business Communication, Finance, Statistics, etc.

• Arts/Humanities Stream

If you do not like any of the above mentioned branches and are more into social works, societal service and betterment, and would like to do something different from others.


Humanities, commonly known as the arts stream, holds the widest scope of opportunities for students. While History, Geography, Political Science, and English are the core subjects, you can choose from a wide array of elective subject combinations, which include Economics, Psychology, Fine Arts, Sociology, Physical Education, literature subjects, etc. In this stream as well, while English is a compulsory language subject, students can choose among Hindi, Sanskrit, and French, as an elective subject.


2.Polytechnic/Diploma


10th passed students may also pursue Diploma in Engineering courses. It is also know as Polytechnic. Diploma in Engineering programs are 3 years course. Its a technical Degree/Filed. Various types of Diploma Engineering courses are available in India. Some of them are:


1. Diploma in Electronic & Communication Engineering 
   
2. Diploma in Electrical Engineering
3. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
4. Diploma in Civil Engineering
5. Diploma in Computer Engineering
6. Diploma in Automobile Engineering
7. Diploma in Mining Engineering
8. Diploma in Agriculture
9. Diploma in Plastic Engineering
10. Diploma in Home Science
11. Diploma in Food & Technology
12. Diploma in Hotel Management
13. Diploma in Fashion Designing
14. Diploma in Stenography
15. Diploma in Textile Engineering
16. Diploma in Garment Technology
17. Diploma in Cyber Security
18. Diploma in Instrumentation Technology



3.ITI (Industrial Trading Institute)/ITI (Industrial Training Centre)

It is a two year courses of Engineering and Non-Engineering Field. It is called as Trade Industry where you can learn basic skills in technical field.
Various types of ITI courses are available in India. Some of them are:



19. Electrician
20. Plumber
21. Carpenter
22. Fitter
23. Mechanic
24. Turner
25. Technician
26. Surveyor
27. Pump Operator
28. Diesel Mechanic
29. Draughtsman(Civil)
30. Draughtsman (Mechanical)
31. Tools & Die Maker



4.Paramedical

If you have interest in Medical Science Course after 10th, you need to study PCB Subject simply go for Biology along with Physics and Chemistry would be compulsory. Various types of Medical Science Courses after 10th in India. Some of them are:


32. Diploma in Hospital Assistance
33. Diploma in rural Healthcare
34. Diploma in Paramedic Nursing
35. Diploma in Physiotherapy
36. Diploma in X-Ray Technology
37. Diploma in ECG technology
38. Diploma in Radiology
39. Diploma in Pharmacy
40. Diploma in Dental Mechanics
41. Diploma in Health Inspector
42. Pathology in Lab Technician
43. Certificate of Nursing Assistants


5.Short Term Course/Certificate Courses
They are called the job oriented courses that are useful to get a job after short span of time. It’s a also a good short term courses & Certificate Courses. Usually 6-12 months courses.


44. Certificate Courses in Graphic Designing
45. Certificate Course in Web Designing
46. Certificate Course in Ethical Hacking
47. Certificate Course in App Development
48. Certificate Course in SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
49. Certificate Course in Programming Language (JAVA,C++,PHP,SQL)


6.Vocational Training
It’s a short Vocational Training Courses that helps you to get useful skills. Usually they are 6-12 months Courses.


50. Banking & Financial Service Course
51. DTP (Desktop Publishing and Printing Technology)
52. Tourism and Travel Techniques
53. Pre-School Teacher Training
54. Mobile Repairing Training
55. 2D and 3D Animation Training
56. Hotel Operations Training
57. Computer Training
58. Call Centre Training
59. Graphic Designing
60. Technician in Various Streams


Job Opportunities after 10th Class:

• Defence Examinations
• Indian Army
• Indian Army Soldier in Technical Cadre
• Indian Army Soldier Clerk's Examination
• Indian Army Soldier General Duty Examination (NER)
• Indian Army Soldier Technical Examination (MER)
• Indian Army Soldier Nursing Assistant Examination (MER)
• IAF Airman Non-Technical Trade's Examination
• Non-Technical Cadre Posts
• Indian Air Force
• Defence officer
• Indian Navy
• Naval Branch of the Armed Forces of India
• Indian Navy Dock Yard Apprentices Examination
• Indian Navy Sailors Metric Entry Recruitment Examination
• Indian Navy Artificer Apprentices Examination
• ETO (Electro-technical Officer)
• National Defence Academy (NDA)
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Constable(Technical and Tradesman) in CRPF
• Border Security Force (BSF)
• BSF Constable Recruitment
• Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• SSC Multitasking Staff Recruitment (Non-Technical)

There are many more Central and State Government jobs after 10th which you can do.
Explore your interest as you have lots of subjects in options to select. Don't select options depending on which subject you like or which subject is easy. Because there may be 1 subject you like but other subjects in that field may be difficult for you, then it would be wrong choice.


Select the field which you don't feel bored even after studying so much.
That is, think of your final goal. Don't depend on results/Marks. Percentage is not the only factor, there are many other things like interest and ability to study. Decide now itself what you want to study after 10th and what you need to study to achieve that goal.