Arts/Humanities
The Humanities stream in high school focuses on subjects that explore human culture, society, and thought. It encompasses areas like history, literature, philosophy, languages, and social sciences. It develops critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills, preparing students for diverse career paths.
1. Political Science
What it is:
It deals with how governments work, political theories, power, and policies. You'll learn about Indian and global politics.
What you’ll learn:
Useful for UPSC, law, political journalism, and international relations careers.
What it is:
It deals with how governments work, political theories, power, and policies. You'll learn about Indian and global politics.
What you’ll learn:
- Indian Constitution and Government
- Rights and Duties of citizens
- Political ideologies (liberalism, socialism, etc.)
- International relations and organizations (UN, WTO)
- Electoral systems, democracy, and political parties
Useful for UPSC, law, political journalism, and international relations careers.
2. History
What it is:
Study of past events – kings, empires, revolutions, wars, cultures, and movements that shaped today’s world.
What you’ll learn:
Helpful for UPSC, teaching, research, museum work, or archaeology.
What it is:
Study of past events – kings, empires, revolutions, wars, cultures, and movements that shaped today’s world.
What you’ll learn:
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian history
- World history (Industrial revolution, World Wars)
- Nationalism, freedom movements
- Social and cultural changes in India
Helpful for UPSC, teaching, research, museum work, or archaeology.
3. Psychology
What it is:
The scientific study of human mind and behavior. It explains how people think, feel, and act.
What you’ll learn:
Great for careers in psychology, counselling, HR, mental health, or therapy.
What it is:
The scientific study of human mind and behavior. It explains how people think, feel, and act.
What you’ll learn:
- Learning and memory
- Emotions and motivation
- Personality and intelligence
- Psychological disorders and therapy
- Practicals based on observation and analysis
Great for careers in psychology, counselling, HR, mental health, or therapy.
4. Geography
What it is:
Study of Earth, environment, and how humans interact with nature.
What you’ll learn:
Useful in civil services, urban planning, GIS, environmental studies, etc.
What it is:
Study of Earth, environment, and how humans interact with nature.
What you’ll learn:
- Physical Geography (landforms, climate, soils)
- Human Geography (population, migration, settlements)
- Resources and industries
- Maps, diagrams, and data analysis
Useful in civil services, urban planning, GIS, environmental studies, etc.
5. Sociology
What it is:
Study of society, culture, institutions, and social behavior.
What you’ll learn:
Good for social work, journalism, civil services, NGOs, or research.
What it is:
Study of society, culture, institutions, and social behavior.
What you’ll learn:
- Social structure and social change
- Family, caste, religion, and education
- Gender and inequality
- Globalization and social movements
Good for social work, journalism, civil services, NGOs, or research.
6. English
What it is:
Focus on improving your language, comprehension, and literary skills.
What you’ll learn:
Essential for communication-based careers and all entrance exams (CUET, UPSC, IELTS, etc.)
What it is:
Focus on improving your language, comprehension, and literary skills.
What you’ll learn:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing formats (articles, letters, debates)
- Literature: prose, poems, plays
- Grammar and vocabulary
Essential for communication-based careers and all entrance exams (CUET, UPSC, IELTS, etc.)
7. Optional Subjects (based on availability)
- Mathematics: Useful for economics, statistics, competitive exams.
- Economics: For understanding markets, policies, and budgets – good for finance, civil services, or business.
- Informatics Practices (IP): Programming, data handling – useful for digital careers.
- Fine Arts / Painting: Great for creative fields like design, animation, or architecture.
- Home Science: Nutrition, human development, resource management – useful for health or teaching careers.
- Music / Dance / Theatre: For performance arts and creative careers.
Competitive Exams After Humanities
Undergraduate Entrance Exams| Exam Name | Conducted By | Conducted For (Course/Qualification) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUET (UG) | NTA (National Testing Agency) | BA (Hons) in History, Psychology, Political Science, etc. | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| DU CUET | Delhi University (via NTA) | BA (Hons) admission in Delhi University colleges | admission.uod.ac.in |
| TISS BAT | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | BA in Social Sciences at TISS Mumbai | tiss.edu/view |
| JMI Entrance Exam | Jamia Millia Islamia | BA in Political Science, History, Sociology, etc. | jmi.ac.in |
| Christ University Entrance Test | Christ (Deemed to be University) | BA in Psychology, English, Economics, Political Science | christuniversity.in |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Admission Test | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) | BA in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Liberal Studies | aud.ac.in |
| Ashoka / Krea / FLAME Admission Process | Individual Liberal Arts Universities | BA in Liberal Arts, Economics, Psychology, and Social Sciences | ashoka.edu.in |
Hotel Management Exams:
| Exam Name | Conducted By | Conducted For (Course/Qualification) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCHMCT JEE | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of NCHMCT | B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) | exams.nta.ac.in |
| IIHM eCHAT (Electronic Common Hotel Admission Test) | IIHM (International Institute of Hotel Management) | Undergraduate Hotel Management and Hospitality courses offered by IIHM | echat.elink.in |
| Oberoi STEP | Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD) | Admission to a 3-year Hotel Operations Training + Degree Program | oberoigroup.com |
Law Entrance Exams
| Exam Name | Conducted By | Conducted For (Course/Qualification) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT | Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) | BA LLB & LLM admission in NLUs (except NLU Delhi) | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| AILET | National Law University, Delhi | BA LLB & LLM admission at NLU Delhi | lawuniversitydelhi.in |
| LSAT—India | LSAC Global | Admission to private law colleges (JGLS, OP Jindal, etc.) | discoverlaw.in |
| SLAT | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) | BA LLB / BBA LLB programs at Symbiosis Law Schools | slat-test.org |
| MH CET Law | State CET Cell, Maharashtra | BA LLB / LLB admission in Maharashtra government & aided colleges | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Psychology / Social Work Exams
| Exam Name | Conducted By | Conducted For (Course/Qualification) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| TISS BAT | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | BA in Social Work / Social Sciences | tiss.edu/view |
| CUET (UG) | NTA (National Testing Agency) | BA Psychology in DU, BHU, and other central universities | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| Christ University Entrance Test | Christ (Deemed to be University) | BA in Psychology | christuniversity.in |
| JMI Entrance Exam | Jamia Millia Islamia | BA in Psychology | jmi.ac.in |
| NIMHANS UG | National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences | Limited UG programs in mental health and behavioral sciences | nimhans.ac.in |
Career Options After Humanities
Law & Civil Services
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Psychology & Mental Health
Media & Communication
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Education & Research
Economics & Social Sciences
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Management & Business (via BBA/BMS or MBA)
Creative Careers
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International Careers (with further study)
