What is the difference between Arts and Humanities?

They're essentially the same stream. Different schools use different names — Arts, Humanities, or Liberal Arts.

Can Humanities students earn as much as Science students?

Yes. IAS officers, top lawyers, psychologists, and media professionals earn on par with or more than engineers.

Is Humanities good for UPSC?

Excellent. Most UPSC toppers come from Humanities backgrounds. History, Political Science, and Geography are popular UPSC optional subjects.

Can I do MBA after Humanities?

Yes. MBA accepts graduates from all streams. Many successful MBA graduates have Humanities backgrounds.

What subjects should I choose in Humanities?

For law: Political Science + History. For UPSC: History + Geography + Political Science. For media: Mass Media + Psychology + English.

Humanities Stream After 10th - Complete Guide

Humanities (also called Arts in many schools) covers social sciences, languages, and creative subjects. It's the pathway to law, civil services, psychology, and media careers.

Core Subjects

English

History

Political Science

Geography/Sociology

Optional Subjects

Psychology

Economics

Philosophy

Fine Arts

Music

Physical Education

Mass Media

Home Science

Sanskrit/Hindi/Marathi

Career Paths

Law (CLAT)

Civil Services (UPSC)

Journalism

Mass Communication

Psychology/Counselling

Social Work

Archaeology

Teaching

Content Writing

Public Relations

Hotel Management

Fashion Design

Who Should Choose This Stream?

Students passionate about understanding society, human behavior, law, politics, media, or creative arts. Strong reading, writing, and communication skills are key.