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Should I switch from commerce to PCM in class 11 (89% in class 10, August 2024)?

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Dr Dipankar Dutta is an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Technology, the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.
He has 27 years of experience and his interests include AI, data science, machine learning, pattern recognition, deep learning and evolutionary computation.
Aside from his responsibilities at the college, he also delivers lectures and conducts webinars.
Dr Dipankar has published 25 papers in international journals, written book chapters, attended conferences, served as a board observer for WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) exams and as a counsellor for engineering college admissions in West Bengal. He helps students choose the right college and stream for undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.
A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), he holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and a an MTech degree in computer technology from Jadavpur University.
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Soniya Question by Soniya on Aug 01, 2024Hindi
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Hello ma name is Aman and I am in class 11 commerce but I want to take pcm I have secured 89 % in class 10 now I am very confused between pcm and commerce and now it's Aug 2024 is it too late to change now as I am not understanding commerce study and when I think of pcm is also seems very tough for me so what to do now .

Ans: If you’re interested in subjects like Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry and see yourself pursuing a career in engineering, science, or technology, PCM might be the right path. If you’re interested in business, finance, or economics, sticking with commerce might be better. Reflect on which subjects and career paths excite you more. Talk to Your Teachers: They know you better tahn me. So, they can guide you properly.
Asked on - Aug 02, 2024 | Answered on Aug 02, 2024
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Sir I don't know what to do in career and I don't no my interest . I am afraid of pcm that it is very hard
Ans: No subject is hard if you study, otherwise all subjects are hard.
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