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Is it better to take commerce or science if I want to go into finance and banking?

NANisha Agarwal · 10 Asked 15d ago 168 views 1 answer

I scored well in class 10 and can choose either stream. I am interested in banking and finance careers like investment banking or becoming a CA. My parents want me to take science thinking it has better options.

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SPSuresh Pillai ✓ Accepted · 15d ago ▲ 10

For banking and finance (investment banking, CA, CFA), commerce is the more direct path. Science is NOT required. Commerce with Maths gives you: CA (Chartered Accountant), MBA Finance, CFA, banking jobs, stock market careers. Science with Maths also qualifies you for MBA and finance careers, but you will study Physics and Chemistry for 2 years with less direct relevance. The advantage of science: more options (engineering + finance). However, if you are certain about finance/banking, commerce is more efficient. Both streams can lead to IIM and top finance careers via CAT/GMAT.

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