Hi hello namaste, 10th pass warriors!
Congratulations! You’ve just crossed the first officially recognized obstacle in Indian student life — the Board Exams™. Your family has already announced your results to every relative from Delhi to Diu, and now everyone’s got just one burning question:
“Beta, ab kya plan hai?”
Some of you are excited.
Some of you are confused.
And some of you are just chilling, eating mangoes and avoiding eye contact with your tuition teacher.
Whatever your state of mind, buckle up. It’s time to figure out your next steps after 10th, desi-style, of course.
📌 1. Science, Commerce, or Arts – India’s Most Asked Question (after ‘khana khaya?’)
This is the point where every Sharma uncle suddenly becomes a career counselor.
- “Science lo beta, doctor ya engineer ban jao.”
- “Commerce lelo, CA bano, paisa hi paisa hoga.”
- “Arts? Tumhare papa se baat karni padegi…”
Let’s get this straight:
All three streams are amazing — IF they match your interest.
Don’t pick a stream like you’re picking a samosa from a plate. Think long term, boss.
✅ Love numbers, logic, and problem-solving? Science.
✅ Into business, finance, and economics? Commerce.
✅ Passionate about people, culture, creativity? Arts.
Your choice today isn’t your final destination — but it sets the direction. So choose with some thought, not just because “best friend ne yahi liya hai.”
🤹 2. Confusion Is Normal – Even Dosa Comes in 10 Varieties
Everyone’s confused at this stage. Even the topper in your class who already joined two coaching classes and started preparing for IIT + NEET + UPSC + NASA.
Take a deep breath.
Explore. Ask questions. Google is your friend (but so is your school counselor). Talk to seniors. Watch career videos. Try aptitude tests. Listen to your heart and your brain.
“It’s okay not to have it all figured out. Even Google Maps says ‘recalculating’ sometimes.”
🎓 3. Open Schooling, ITI, Diploma – Not All Roads Start With 11th
Don’t want to go the traditional 11th–12th route?
Koi baat nahi. There are plenty of options:
- Polytechnic/Diploma Courses – Great if you want job-ready skills (engineering, design, etc.)
- ITI (Industrial Training Institutes) – Technical education for hands-on careers
- Open Schooling – Flexible learning options (especially if you’re working or pursuing something else)
In short: Life has more lanes than just one expressway.
📚 4. Coaching Classes or Self-Study: A Personal Choice, Not a Status Symbol
Just because everyone around you is running to coaching at 6 AM doesn’t mean you must.
Figure out what you need.
- Good at self-discipline? Try self-study.
- Need structured help? Pick quality coaching.
- Want balance? Mix both.
But remember: Overbooking your life is not a flex. Leave space to breathe, relax, and maybe finish that Netflix series (responsibly).
🎭 5. Explore, Experiment, Enjoy – You’re Still a Teenager, Not a Taxpayer Yet
Use this phase to try new things:
- Learn a musical instrument
- Try coding or design
- Write, paint, dance, act — or just chill with sudoku
- Start a YouTube channel (even if it’s just reviewing biscuits)
The goal is not just to find your career, but to find yourself. (Deep baat, I know.)
🧠 6. Mental Health Matters More Than Marksheets
Let’s talk real for a second.
This transition period can be stressful. There’s pressure, expectations, opinions flying everywhere.
So take care of your mental health like it’s your mobile battery — charge regularly, don’t overheat, and avoid draining people.
Talk to friends. Speak to family. And if needed, don’t hesitate to seek help from professionals. Even 90% students need therapy sometimes.
🔑 7. It’s YOUR Life – Not Sharma Aunty’s
At the end of the day, whether you become an engineer, artist, CA, chef, filmmaker, or forest officer — it has to make YOU happy.
Don’t live someone else’s dream. And please — don’t let peer pressure choose your path.
You don’t need to have a perfect plan today. You just need clarity, courage, and chai.
Okay, at least two of the three.
📝 Final Thoughts: Chill Karo, But Soch Samajh Ke
So, what’s next after 10th?
- Don’t panic.
- Don’t copy.
- Don’t rush.
Take your time. Do your homework (not the math kind).
Because this is not the end — it’s the interval. And the second half is where the real story begins.
You’ve got this, boss.
