{"id":3930,"date":"2018-05-24T11:06:28","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T05:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/?p=3930"},"modified":"2023-10-17T15:40:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T10:10:07","slug":"which-stream-to-choose-in-class-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/which-stream-to-choose-in-class-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Stream Selection in Class 11: A Detailed Look Into All 3 Streams"},"content":{"rendered":"

For most students in class 9th<\/sup> and 10th<\/sup>, visions of a career path are mostly restricted to childhood dreams.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll grow up to be a pilot\u2026a teacher\u2026a doctor<\/em>!\u201d<\/p>\n

Ever since those early flights of fancy, very few actually give their career choice a serious thought.<\/p>\n

Yet as class 9th<\/sup> ends or class 10th <\/sup>begins, all of a sudden, this question starts coming up in a big way. Parents, family, teachers (sometimes even friends) can\u2019t stop talking about how you need to choose your stream after class 10th <\/sup>and that it is time you start deciding.<\/p>\n

Now, you haven\u2019t even started thinking about your career or stream yet, how are you supposed to choose a stream that\u2019s going to be there with you for 2 years, and a career that may stay with you for the rest of your life?<\/p>\n

Alright, let\u2019s not panic here. Stream choice can seem like a daunting task, but it is actually not that difficult if you are aware of your options and engage in a bit of diligent research and introspection.<\/p>\n

The best thing to do is to take it a step at a time. So, why not start with the basics? Let\u2019s first look at what stream choice is all about, and the streams in class 11 CBSE, along with the subjects offered in each.<\/p>\n

Boards available in class 11th<\/h2>\n

CBSE Board: According to CBSE’s official system, class 11 and 12 is integrated course in which students may pick from a maximum of 9 subjects and a minimum of 5. Students may pick any combination of one language and four electives as long as they are available at the university.
\nIGCSE Board: If you are enrolled in an IGCSE school, you must pick a minimum of five subjects to be able to take the class 11 examinations.
\nCISCE Board: CISCE (ICSE exams for class 10 and ISC exams for class 12) normally needs applicants to pick their topics in class 9 as a basis for classes 11 and 12. In class 11, you may chose from five optional topics in addition to English.
\nState Boards – These boards offer pre-university education to state schools and colleges (PUC). This is a two-year board exam system in which state education administers board examinations to students in grades 10 and 12. Math, physics, history, geography, economics, and other disciplines are taught by state boards in the same manner as they are taught by CBSE. Students must chose four disciplines and two languages. The single difference is the choice of the first language, which varies by state and is generally the state’s native language with English as a second language.<\/p>\n

Which is the best stream for class 11?<\/h2>\n

CBSE offers 3 stream options that determine the subjects you will study in your class 11th<\/sup> and 12th<\/sup> and the career options you would ultimately have in the future.<\/p>\n

The 3 streams in class 11 CBSE are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Science stream<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Commerce stream<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Arts stream\/Humanities stream<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Let\u2019s look at each of them in detail.<\/p>\n

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    1. Science: The Study of the Physical and Natural World<\/h2>\n

    This is one stream that most of you would have a fair bit of idea about. Not just because everyone studies science subjects till class 10th<\/sup> at least, but also because this is a stream people can\u2019t seem to stop talking about. From statements like, \u201cGo for the science stream so that you can become an Engineer or a Doctor<\/em>\u201d to even \u201cYou are good at academics, you would be thinking of opting science, I\u2019m sure<\/em>?\u201d<\/p>\n

    While these notions hardly hold a candle to reality, chances are you would have some type of understanding about what the science stream entails.<\/p>\n

    The Science stream, as I mentioned above, relates to the study of the physical and natural world through the study of pure sciences and their applications in the real world. From understanding how the laws of gravitation govern planetary motion to learning about the structure of the atom, you will uncover the many mysteries of the world around us.<\/p>\n

    Thus, innate curiosity and keenness to explore, coupled with a logical thinking ability are essential to be successful in this stream.<\/p>\n

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    What are the subjects in Science in class 11?<\/h4>\n

    The science stream has two sub-branches, divided based on the third subject you study:<\/p>\n