Daughter Switches to Commerce in 9th Grade: NIFT, CA, or Financial Analyst?

Ans: Hi Soni

Based on the information that you have provided, I feel humanities will be a good fit for her. Commerce has a lot of accounting math. I am not sure if she will enjoy that. With humanities, she can study social sciences / liberal arts and simultaneously prepare for UPSC. As a second option, she can then try for entrepreneurship related areas where she has freedom and flexibility. I would also urge to identify any creative pursuits if she has. Creative careers are on the rise and also pay well.

Ans: It's great that your daughter has clear career aspirations, but it's important to remember that there are multiple paths to achieving them. Here are some points to consider:

UPSC is a highly competitive exam, and the success rate is relatively low. So, it's always good to have a backup plan. While pursuing her studies, your daughter can also prepare for other government exams, such as the state civil services or bank exams, as these can also offer good career prospects. But here, it will be a 9 to 5 job, as you said she doesn't want a 9-5 job.

Also If she doesn't want a 9 to 5 job, then she can consider careers in law, journalism, or entrepreneurship. These fields offer a lot of flexibility and the opportunity to work on her own terms.

If she is good at maths but doesn't like to solve complex problems, then she can consider commerce as an option. A career in finance or accounting can be a good fit for her.

Humanities can also be a good option for her if she is interested in subjects like history, geography, or political science. These fields can also help her in her UPSC preparations.

Lastly, while earning lots of money is a valid goal, it's important to also consider other factors like job satisfaction and work-life balance. Your daughter should choose a career that aligns with her interests and passions, rather than just focusing on the financial aspect.

Overall, encourage your daughter to explore different fields and subjects, and to keep an open mind about her career options. With hard work and dedication, she can achieve success in any field she chooses.

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: Kishore Sir,

(1) She can continue her 11th/12th in Commerce Stream.
(2) It is advisable to put her in CBSE for 11th & 12th in Commerce Stream
(3) To prepare for Entrance Exams like NIFT, NID DAT, and UCEED for Design Course at least 1-year in advance to get admission into any top Fashion Design College.
(4) As far as CA/FA is concerned, it is good, but needs a lot of efforts.
(5) Have them (CA/FA) as Plan B and decide once daughter enters into 12th standard, based on her academic performance & her interest.

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Ans: Kishore Sir, based on her Interest, she should choose COMMERCE Stream and continue with it even after her 12th. It is advisable to join any reputed College for Commerce / Finance through CUET. CA/CS/ICWAI are the options (while pursuing her UG) apart from MBA-Finance after her UG. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Bright Future.

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