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If one takes humanities in class11 ,12 ( pol sc, history, psycholgy,sociology eco )aiming Civil services - what are the fall back up options if one does not make to civil services?

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RE: If one takes humanities in class11 ,12 ( pol sc, history, psycholgy,sociology eco )aiming Civil services - what are the fall back up options if one does not make to civil services?

Meghna Mukherjee
Meghna Mukherjee
Verified Career Expert
Counselor at Adaptive Minds
  • Mumbai

Hi Ritu,

Good question.

But a fall back would be needed only at the post graduate level.

Because the basic qualification for student to join Civil service exam is a Graduation degree with minimum 50%.

With the combination you have mentioned, you could graduate in a subject of your choice right from:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Political science
  • Economics

As far as Post graduation is concerned, you could:

  • Pursue masters in the subject of your Graduation
  • Teaching ( B.Ed)
  • MBA Program
  • Diploma / certificate courses

Though I have listed down a backup plan, but as a Counselor I am strictly against the thought of a backup plan also from entering the mind. When you know, there is an alternate route, focus tends to shift. I would strongly recommend, focus on your goals to join civil services. Start preparing right from now itself. Preparations in terms of reading, everything that you can lay your hands on right from sports to music to cooking to medicine to politics to history etc. Please note not just reading, but being able to articulate it is necessary. Being logical and witty and maintaining your opinion is a must.

Wish you all the very best dear...

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