This story is from July 14, 2020

CBSE humanities and commerce were preferred due to quality of curriculum

CBSE humanities and commerce were preferred due to quality of curriculum
Nagpur: As has been the trend in Nagpur for CBSE board results in the last decade, commerce and humanities streams have continued to rule the roost. This year Divya Suchak’s 99.2% in commerce took the pole position. Academicians and students both feel that this is due to quality students and good curriculum offered by CBSE.
Annapoorni Shastri, director of BVM Bhavans’, says the unique subject combinations are a plus point at CBSE.
“I can’t speak for state board, but here we offer math in commerce stream which is an interesting combination. Also, the topics covered in subjects like business studies, accountancy are very in-depth and students find it interesting,” said Shastri. She added that the consistent flow of quality students in these streams has kept raising the bar higher.
Shilpee Ganguly, principal of Centre Point School (Katol Road), said many students now prefer humanities because it helps them while preparing for higher studies. “Those who are planning to appear for the CLAT exam to take admission in law, prefer to take up humanities. Also, those looking for a career in civil services get a head start,” said Ganguly.
Students who appeared for the board exam this year say it’s a myth that humanities is a scoring stream. Kaumudi Deshpande said, “It’s misleading. The people who are interested in knowing how society works and how the world works can do wonders in this stream. You don’t have clear formulas or theories, you just have to make sure you understand concepts.”
Commerce student Golani said it’s better to study what one loves, rather than follow the herd. “According to me, if one pursues a subject according to their aptitude or passion, one can score in it no matter what,” said Golani.
Another student, Krishna Kamwani, said studying subjects like humanities help you to evolve and expand the knowledge base.
A principal, who did not wish to be identified, said, “Science is slowly gaining traction in CBSE circuit. Earlier, students would flock to state board because attendance is not mandatory and students can spend time at coaching classes. But that’s slowly changing, till then commerce and humanities will continue to dominate.”
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