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Use these starter guides to explore, compare and prepare for a conversation. Print them and write by hand, or use them alongside your own notes.
Original educational resources. Not a psychometric assessment or individual recommendation.
01 / SEE THE BIG PICTURE
Streams are subject combinations, not fixed career destinies. Schools use different names and offer different combinations. Mathematics and Biology are subjects within science combinations; Humanities and Arts often describe a broader family of subjects.
Physics · Chemistry · Mathematics
Engineering routes commonly need Mathematics and Physics. Architecture requirements vary by programme and admission route.
Physics · Chemistry · Biology
Medical admissions have specific eligibility and entrance requirements. Biology does not lead only to medicine.
Accountancy · Economics · Business Studies
Some economics, finance and university courses require Mathematics. Check this before choosing subjects.
Possible subjects: History · Political Science · Psychology
Subject combinations differ by school. Psychology careers often require further study and regulated practice requirements.
Physics · Chemistry · Mathematics · Biology
A broader combination brings a heavier workload. More subjects do not automatically mean a better fit.
Diplomas · ITI · Skill programmes
Verify institute recognition, entry criteria, progression and total costs. Availability differs by state.
Design, law, management and many other courses may accept more than one school stream. Specific courses can still require particular subjects, entrance tests or portfolios. Never assume a route is open or closed based only on its stream label.
02 / NOTICE WHAT DRAWS YOU IN
Write specific examples. “I enjoyed explaining a maths problem to a friend” tells you more than “I am good at maths.” You can have several interests at once.
Next step: Choose one activity to try this week. Afterwards, note what felt interesting, difficult and worth exploring again.
03 / MOVE FROM AN IDEA TO A SHORTLIST
Use this for streams after Class X or courses after Class XII. “Not sure” is a useful answer—it shows what to investigate next.
| What to compare | Option A | Option B | Option C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of stream / course | |||
| Why it interests me | |||
| Subjects & eligibility required | |||
| What I would actually study | |||
| Skills and work it could involve | |||
| Total fees, living costs & funding | |||
| Entrance / portfolio / application steps | |||
| Duration & further qualifications | |||
| One practical activity to test the idea | |||
| Current official source & date checked | |||
| My unanswered questions | |||
| Alternative route if plans change |
Check the institution’s current admissions prospectus for exact eligibility. Look at the curriculum and recognised qualification, not just a course’s name. A short activity, professional conversation or campus visit can help test your assumptions.
04 / MAKE IT A CONVERSATION
Give each person five uninterrupted minutes to describe their hopes and concerns. Repeat back what you heard before giving advice. End with one thing you will investigate together.
05 / PREPARE TO TALK
If you still have unanswered questions after speaking with your parents and teachers, you can enquire about a session with Neeraj. His official booking details are being added. You can find his professional profile on LinkedIn ↗.
This map provides broad, illustrative routes. It does not confirm eligibility for a particular course, admission year or profession. Consult your school’s subject list, the institution’s current prospectus and the relevant professional or examination body.
Prepared October 2026. Check current rules directly; requirements can change.
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