Mam I am an 8th STD icse board student and need to select subject for boards now...I am weak in maths and science so I am selecting commerce but in combination do I take economics or commercial activities...can u guide for future what will be good to score good percentage in 10th?

Ans: With Commerce, you can look at accounting, management, Economics, Law, Finance and many other areas.

Ans: Sweta Madam, Fully read about your daughter's interests & plans.

Please note,

(1) She can choose Commerce with Maths & Economics.
(2) She wants to pursue CA, she should not/cannot do something else as well (which you have mentioned). She can focus only on CA. Besides, she should be strong in Maths for CA.
(3) She can try for BBA/MBA with any one of the Top NIRF-ranked & Reputed Management College where she can easily get placed for the job she prefers.
(4) However, to target any one of those colleges, she should start preparing well for Entrance Exams .
(6) It is advisable to decide by November-December (assuming she is in 10th this year) which career path she should choose for Entrance Exams or to mentally prepare for CA Foundation.
(7) Better to have Plan B & Plan C also for Arts/Humanities Stream if she changes her mind when she will be in 11th (such as Psychology, Design etc.).

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Ans: Hello,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am happy to hear that you are currently studying in the 10th grade. Given that you do not like physics and chemistry, I would like to tell you that opting for the commerce stream is a wise decision. With commerce, business studies, accounting, and economics, you can embark on careers in finance, business management, banking, company secretary (CS), marketing, chartered accountancy (CA), and entrepreneurship. Opting for economics and mathematics together opens up more alternatives, including data analysis, actuarial science, and finance-related employment. Proficiency in mathematics and economics can also enhance your prospects of studying abroad for business, finance, or economics-related degrees in leading colleges.

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Ans: Since your son is already interested in business management and finance, commerce is the natural choice because it provides a strong foundation in accounting, economics, and business studies, which are directly relevant for careers like BBA, MBA, CA, CFA, or finance-related fields. However, it is true that science (PCM) offers more options, especially for technical or professional courses like engineering, data science, or even economics at a higher level. If he is genuinely attracted to finance and management, commerce with maths would be the best fit. On the other hand, if he wants a balance between technical and business options, PCM with economics is a smart combination, as it allows him to pursue management, finance, or economics later, while still keeping technical career paths open. PCM with computer science is more suitable if he has an interest in technology or wants a backup in IT/engineering. The final decision should depend on whether he values broader career flexibility (science) or focused preparation for management/finance (commerce).

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