Class 10 final examination is the first biggest examination of a student’s life. Almost everyone scores good marks in 10th standard. After that, they choose a course of their wish. The decision proves to be correct for most students. But for some it might be wrong due to lack of knowledge, or might be due to the fact they are not ready to hustle to check how many streams are there after SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). Selecting the right career path after 10th is very important as much it is essential to get good marks in the 10th board. Proper career guidance could also be the need of the hour to select a stream from the brimming bucket.

What after Class 10?

It’s not a hectic task to research a course before selecting. You will get ample time after 10th boards. You can use this time to draw a chart of courses according to your interest, skills, finances and career prospects. Do not forget to consider future demand of the related course that you will select. In case you have landed reading this article while researching the courses that are available after 10th, you have come to the right place. We will discuss here the regular courses and the diploma courses that you can do after 10th standard.

Here’s a list of career options after 10th standard.

1. Arts and Humanities – If you get good marks in class 10 boards many would suggest you should pursue science. If by chance you have a desire to study arts with History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Literature, Anthropology, Psychology etc. then go for it. There are people who did great things from the department. You will probably be hearing cliché dialogues like Humanities and Arts are not for meritorious students. That’s not the case. Each and every stream is equal and has its own uniqueness. You will have to work hard if you take Arts and Humanities as your career choice to stay ahead in the fierce competition.

2. Science – Students who have a knack over technology, medicine and loves to study the regular phenomena of nature to draw interesting and mindboggling inferences choose science. Physics and Chemistry with Biology, Computer, Biotechnology or Economics are the common choices of students. There are huge scopes to make a reputation in the professional world if you work very hard as a student of science.

3. Commerce – Students whose interests are inclined towards finance and management choose commerce stream. In this stream, there are subjects like Accounts, Economics and Business Studies. The GDP of a country depends on the people who are from commerce.

4. Industrial Institute Training Courses – Industrial Training Courses or ITI courses hold a great value in a student’s career. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a diploma certificate. It opens the door of IT world. Some of the ITI courses are Medical Technician, Mechanical Draftsman, Civil Draftsman, Chemical Plant Operator, Laboratory Technician, Quantity Surveyor, Airline Steward or Stewardess, Hospitality, Photography, Caregiver, Dental Lab Technician, Automobile Electrical and Mechanical Technician, Horticulture, Body and Beauty Care, Food Technician, Fashion Designing, Nutrition Assistant, Dairy Management, IT and Electronics Maintenance, Welding Technician, Data Entry Operator, Food Processing, Logistic Assistant and Communication Equipment Technician. There are lot more courses that fall in the bracket of ITI. Pursuing any of these courses will get you a good job. Men and Women of any age can pursue these courses.

5. Engineering Diploma – Yes! You can do engineering after completing 10. There are many reputed Polytechnic colleges in India that give the opportunities to young bright minds to pursue diploma in engineering. The courses offered in engineering diploma are mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering and metallurgical engineering. Though you should only pursue this course in any of the reputed polytechnic colleges.

6. Diploma in Rural Healthcare – There are many medical colleges that offer education in rural healthcare to students who want to make a career in medicine after class 10. This course is ideal for you provided you are interested in working at rural places of India taking care of the rural people. This course will inculcate the basic knowledge of healthcare, sanitation and first aid.

7. Diploma in Hardware and Networking – Students who want to become IT Hardware or IT Networking technician pursue this course. Like the ITI diploma courses, this course also enables you to join a good IT firm. Hardware and Networking are an integral part of any IT office. Government and private polytechnic colleges offer these courses.