Science, commerce or arts after class 10: talk to an astrologer alongside marks and interest
The stream choice after class 10 is one of the first big decisions a family makes for a child, and a chart reading is one input among several.
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My daughter just finished class 10. She is good at maths but loves drawing. We are torn between science and commerce. What does her chart say?
Please share her birth date, time and place. I will read her Mercury, Venus and 5th house, and the dasha she runs in class 11 and 12. Tell me her subject marks too, so we read the chart next to them.
Short answer
Astrologers read the stream after class 10 from the child's 5th house and from Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and the Sun, which classical texts tie to maths, scripture and teaching, music and medicine. They weigh that against class 10 marks, an aptitude test and what the child wants. On Kismo, verified Vedic astrologers read a child's chart for the stream choice by chat or call, online from anywhere.
What are the key facts about child's education?
| Answer | |
|---|---|
| The situation | A child finishing class 10 who must pick science, commerce, arts or a mix for class 11 |
| What an astrologer checks | The 5th house and its lord, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, the Sun, and the dasha for class 11 and 12 |
| Planets and fields in Phaladeepika | Mercury maths and accounts, Jupiter scripture and teaching, Venus music and poetry, the Sun the physician 1 |
| Other inputs | Class 10 marks by subject, a school aptitude test or counsellor, and the child's own interest |
| What to bring | The child's birth date, time and place, the class 10 marks, and the subjects your school offers |
| Session on Kismo | From ₹15 a minute, 5 free minutes in the first session, online from anywhere in India and abroad |
What does an astrologer check in a chart for the stream after class 10?
- Mercury. Phaladeepika chapter 2 gives Mercury learning, the fine and mechanical arts, a mathematical hall and the clever accountant, so many astrologers read it for maths and commerce 1.
- Jupiter. The same chapter gives Jupiter the Vedas, sastras and smritis, teaching and the minister, read today for humanities, law and teaching 1.
- Venus and the Sun. Venus rules song, dance, music and poetry, and the Sun the physician, which astrologers link to the arts and to medicine 1.
- The 5th house and its lord in the child's chart, for how the child learns, and the 10th house for where that learning is read to lead.
- The dasha running through class 11 and 12. A child entering a demanding period may be advised to choose the stream with the most support at home and school.
What changes the answer when choosing a stream after class 10?
- The child's own interest. A chart that favours Mercury does not outweigh a child who dislikes maths; most astrologers start from what the child enjoys.
- Class 10 marks by subject. Strong maths and science marks keep the science door open; the reading then helps choose between paths inside it.
- What the school offers. Many schools now allow mixed subjects, so the choice can be a combination rather than one fixed stream.
- Whether an entrance exam is planned. A plan for NEET or JEE fixes the class 11 subjects early, and the reading moves to timing and preparation instead.
What do Indian students actually choose after class 10, and can they mix streams?
Science has grown fastest. An Education Ministry analysis found 61 lakh students passed class 12 with science in 2024, up from 36.3 lakh in 2013 2. Commerce passers fell from 18 lakh in 2022 to 16.8 lakh in 2024 2.
Girls have shifted too. In 2023, 29.6 lakh girls passed class 12 with arts and 25.6 lakh with science 2. In 2024, for the first time, more girls passed with science than with arts, at 28.1 lakh 2.
The choice depends heavily on the state. An earlier ministry study found science at about 17% in Punjab, Haryana and Assam, but over 60% in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu 3. Arts was over 82% in Tripura and Gujarat, and commerce about 14% nationally 3.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Class 12 science passers, 2013 to 2024 | 36.3 lakh to 61 lakh | 2 |
| Class 12 commerce passers, 2022 to 2024 | 18 lakh to 16.8 lakh | 2 |
| Students choosing commerce nationally | About 14% | 3 |
| Science share in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu | Over 60% | 3 |
The rules are loosening. The National Education Policy 2020 says there will be no rigid separation between arts and sciences in classes 9 to 12, so a student can mix subjects 4. A Kismo astrologer can read which subjects a child's chart favours; the school decides which combinations it can offer.
Which planets do astrologers link to science, commerce and arts?
Astrologers link each stream to the planets whose classical meanings come closest to it. Phaladeepika names trades and skills, not school streams, so the modern match is the astrologer's reading.
| Planet | What Phaladeepika ch. 2 gives it | Stream many astrologers read from it |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Learning, fine and mechanical arts, a mathematical hall, the accountant (slokas 4, 16, 18) 1 | Commerce, maths, computing |
| Jupiter | Vedas, sastras and smritis, teaching, the minister and preceptor (slokas 5, 19) 1 | Humanities, law, teaching |
| Sun | The physician, the king, the minister (sloka 17) 1 | Biology and medicine, public service |
| Venus | Song, dance, music, poetry, the merchant (slokas 6, 19) 1 | Arts, design, media |
| Mars | Fire, weapons, earth products, the goldsmith (slokas 3, 18) 1 | Engineering, defence, sports |
| Saturn | Iron, implements, the labourer and blacksmith (slokas 7, 20) 1 | Technical and vocational paths |
One child usually shows two or three of these strongly. That is why many readings end with a combination, such as maths with economics, rather than a single stream.
What do people get wrong about this?
Belief: A strong Mercury means the child must take commerce.
Phaladeepika gives Mercury learning, eloquence, the fine arts and the mechanical arts as well as accounts 1. Those fit science and arts as much as commerce.
Belief: Once a stream is chosen in class 11, the child cannot study anything else.
The National Education Policy 2020 removes the rigid wall between arts and sciences in classes 9 to 12, and plans vocational courses from class 6 4.
Before you pay anyone
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- Every Kismo astrologer passes four steps: qualification review, panel interview, live audits of real sessions, 30-day probation.
- Nobody can guarantee an outcome. Treat any promise of a fixed result as a red flag.
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Which astrologers can I talk to about child's education?
How does a consultation on Kismo work?
- Log in on kismo.app or get the app from Google Play.
- Pick an astrologer who speaks your language and works with your question.
- Share your date, time and place of birth.
- Ask by chat or call. The first session carries 5 free minutes, then each minute is billed from your wallet.
Questions worth asking in the session
- Which planets are strongest in my child's chart for learning?
- Does the chart favour one stream, or a mix of subjects?
- What dasha does my child run in class 11 and 12?
- How should we weigh the chart against my child's marks and interest?
- Is there a good time to start class 11 coaching or tuition?
What should I know before booking a session about child's education?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a session cost? | Each astrologer sets one rate for chat and call, from ₹15 a minute. A 10-minute session at ₹15 a minute costs ₹150 (October 2026). |
| Is the first session free? | 5 free minutes on the first session, no card. |
| Chat or call? | Both. You choose when you start the session. |
| Do I need an exact birth time? | It helps. Without one an astrologer can still read your Moon sign and planets by sign, or work out the time with you. |
| Is my chat private? | Your chat is not shown to other clients. How Kismo handles your data is set out in its privacy policy at kismo.app/privacy. |
| What if I am not happy? | There is no refund for a reading you did not like. Misconduct, pressure or a request for money outside Kismo is handled by a person. |
| Where does it work? | Online, from anywhere in India and abroad. People use Kismo from 80+ countries. |
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Questions people ask
Which stream should my child choose after 10th according to astrology?
Astrology does not pick one stream by rule; an astrologer reads which planets are strong and suggests subjects that fit. Many read Mercury for maths and commerce, Jupiter for humanities and law, the Sun for medicine and Venus for the arts. The suggestion should then be checked against your child's marks, an aptitude test and what your child enjoys.
Is science or commerce better for my child after 10th as per the kundli?
Neither is better in general; it depends on the child's chart and marks. If Mercury and the Sun stand out and maths and science marks are strong, many astrologers lean to science. If Mercury is strong but science marks are weak, commerce with maths is a common suggestion. Ask the astrologer to explain which placements led to the advice.
Which stream after 10th is best for an average student?
The best stream for an average student is usually the one with subjects the child already scores best in and enjoys. Look at subject-wise class 10 marks rather than the total. An astrologer can add which planets support the child's learning, but a school counsellor or aptitude test is the first step.
Can my child mix subjects from science and arts in class 11?
Often yes. The National Education Policy 2020 removes the rigid separation between arts and sciences in classes 9 to 12, so many schools now allow a mix. What your child can take depends on the board and the school, so ask the school for its list of allowed combinations before the reading.
My child wants arts but we want science. Can a chart settle it?
No chart should settle a disagreement between a parent and a child on its own. An astrologer can show which subjects the chart is read to favour, which may support either side. A child who studies what they dislike for two years often struggles, so listen to the reasons and talk to a counsellor too.
Is a stream reading for my class 10 child paid per minute on Kismo?
Yes, a stream reading on Kismo is paid per minute at the astrologer's own rate, from ₹15 a minute, and the first session has 5 free minutes with no card needed. Kismo is an app where you talk to verified Vedic astrologers by chat or call, in 16 languages. Only the minutes you use are charged.
An astrologer says my child's stream will only work after a gemstone. Is that a red flag?
Yes, being told a stream only works after buying a gemstone is a red flag, especially for a child. No stone can make a subject easier, and nobody can guarantee results. Get a second opinion before paying for any stone or ritual. After a Kismo session you are suggested up to three other astrologers for a second opinion.
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Where do these facts come from?
- Phaladeepika by Mantreswara, chapter 2: Planets and their varieties, slokas 3-7 and 16-20 (tr. V. Subrahmanya Sastri), Wisdom Library. Accessed .
- In a first more girls passed Class 12 with science stream than arts in 2024: MoE analysis (PTI, 19 June 2025), The Week. Accessed .
- Science, Arts most popular streams over last 10 years, commerce has stagnated: MoE (PTI), OrissaPOST. Accessed .
- 10 plus 2 goes, no rigid separation of streams (30 July 2020), The Tribune. Accessed .
