{"id":13426,"date":"2026-02-19T12:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:29:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:29:34","slug":"what-is-intermediate-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Intermediate Education? Meaning, Subjects &amp; Career Scope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Students have to<strong> study at many levels to actually reach <\/strong>where they really want. But still, <strong>among all of them the intermediate level of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-education\/\"><strong>education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n is most crucial<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intermediate education is the first step for deciding someone\u2019s professional future<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After matriculation, in intermediate education, individuals decide their choice of stream<\/strong> and then their path ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, <strong>we will learn more about intermediate education<\/strong>, its structure, objectives, and significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#What_is_Intermediate_Education\" >What is Intermediate Education?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#Structure_of_Intermediate_Education\" >Structure of Intermediate Education<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#1_Streams_of_Study\" >1. Streams of Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#2_Curriculum_and_Subjects\" >2. Curriculum and Subjects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#3_Assessment_and_Evaluation\" >3. Assessment and Evaluation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#Objectives_of_Intermediate_Education\" >Objectives of Intermediate Education<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#1_Academic_Preparation\" >1. Academic Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#2_Career_Orientation\" >2. Career Orientation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#3_Skill_Development\" >3. Skill Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#4_Personality_Development\" >4. Personality Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#5_Social_and_Moral_Development\" >5. Social and Moral Development<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#Importance_of_Intermediate_Education\" >Importance of Intermediate Education<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#1_Bridge_Between_School_and_University\" >1. Bridge Between School and University<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#2_Foundation_for_Professional_Courses\" >2. Foundation for Professional Courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#3_Career_Decision-Making_Stage\" >3. Career Decision-Making Stage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#4_Human_Resource_Development\" >4. Human Resource Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#5_Encourages_Specialization\" >5. Encourages Specialization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-intermediate-education\/#Concluding_Comments\" >Concluding Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Intermediate_Education\"><\/span>What is Intermediate Education?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intermediate education is the education given in class 11-12 in schools or diploma courses after class 10th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It follows the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/5-3-3-4-education-system\/\">5+3+3+4 system of education<\/a>\r\n and is also called senior-secondary or higher-secondary education in varied states.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main goal of this level of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/future-of-education-in-india\/\">education is to prepare children for the future<\/a>\r\n higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At this stage, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/importance-of-learning\/#What_is_Learning\"><strong>learning<\/strong><\/a>\r\n is more specialised as compared to secondary education<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students have to select a certain stream or subject combination based on their interest, talents, <\/strong>and <strong>career objectives<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermediate level is a <strong>course that equips students for university education or some professional course<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermediate education <strong>serves as a level of transition, which helps the students to get out of the general school education<\/strong> into a more specialized and advanced learning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers <strong>more profound conceptual <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-skill-and-knowledge\/#What_is_Knowledgenbsp\"><strong>knowledge<\/strong><\/a>\r\n, makes one think critically, and develops intellectual maturity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also an i<strong>mportant step that helps <\/strong><strong>students realize what their strengths and interests are<\/strong>, so they can make an<strong> informed choice of their future academic and career directions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_of_Intermediate_Education\"><\/span>Structure of Intermediate Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermediate education is formed by the following structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Streams_of_Study\"><\/span>1. Streams of Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermediate education comprises of 4 main <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/types-of-education\/\">streams of education<\/a>\r\n that offer different varieties of career options ahead in life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Science Stream: Children <\/strong>interested in science stream choose subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths. These subjects enable them to become doctors, engineers, scientists, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Commerce stream:<\/strong> The main subjects that students study in commerce stream is to understand business, taxes, interests, and accounts. Children who enjoy Business studies, Accountancy, Finance-management, and other commerce related subjects are best for this stream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arts or Humanities Stream:<\/strong> The Arts and Humanities stream are mostly related to human civilization, living styles, languages, psychology, history, geography, etc. Therefore, students who want to do good in civil services or choose other interesting subjects can choose this stream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vocational Stream:<\/strong> Vocational courses offer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/skill-based-education\/\">skill-based education<\/a>\r\n for a particular trade or profession including hospitality, artificial intelligence, sales, IT, and agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Curriculum_and_Subjects\"><\/span>2. Curriculum and Subjects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/curriculum-vs-syllabus\/#What_is_a_Curriculum\"><strong>curriculum<\/strong><\/a>\r\n of intermediate education is more advanced and comprehensive<\/strong> in comparison to that of secondary education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It<strong> favors concept clarity and subject mastery<\/strong>. Learners<strong> spend time on more intricate academic matters,<\/strong> and they have <strong>an opportunity to develop a solid academic basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This curriculum covers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/practical-knowledge-vs-theoretical-knowledge\/#What_is_Theoretical_Knowledge\">theoretical learning,<\/a>\r\n practical work, laboratory work, projects, and assignments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such <strong>practice and theory allow students to understand the subjects better<\/strong> and equip them with more academic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Assessment_and_Evaluation\"><\/span>3. Assessment and Evaluation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-assessment-and-evaluation\/#What_is_Assessment\"><strong>assessment<\/strong><\/a>\r\n that is commonly done in inetrmediate education consists of standardized end-term exams and internal assessments.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At last, students give board exams whose questions are designed by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/ib-vs-cbse\/#What_is_CBSE_Board\"><strong>CBSE<\/strong><\/a>\r\n and other significant boards in India.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such tests do not just measure academic <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-knowledge-and-wisdom\/#What_is_Knowledgenbsp\">knowledge,<\/a>\r\n but also practical expertise, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/how-to-improve-analytical-skills\/#What_are_Analytical_Skillsnbsp\">analytical skills<\/a>\r\n, and concept application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>outcome of intermediate examinations<\/strong><strong> is important for college<\/strong><strong>, university, and professional courses admissions,<\/strong> hence this is an important phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_Intermediate_Education\"><\/span>Objectives of Intermediate Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intermediate education has the following goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Academic_Preparation\"><\/span>1. Academic Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Academic preparation for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/challenges-in-higher-education\/#What_is_Higher_Education\"><strong>higher education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n of students is one of the main aims of intermediate education.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It <strong>reinforces the knowledge of the subject and builds intellectual skills<\/strong> necessary to study at a university level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Career_Orientation\"><\/span>2. Career Orientation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> intermediate education assists students<\/strong><strong> in experimenting <\/strong><strong>with various career options<\/strong> and know what is needed in various professions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subject selection and guidance help students to make career-related decisions<\/strong> that influence their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Skill_Development\"><\/span>3. Skill Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the<strong> stage of intermediate education, students acquire very important skills<\/strong> which include<strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-the-primary-purpose-of-developing-critical-thinking-skills\/#What_is_Critical_Thinking\"><strong>critical thinking<\/strong><\/a>\r\n, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/problem-solving\/\"><strong>problem-solving<\/strong><\/a>\r\n, communication, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/importance-of-time-management-for-students\/#What_is_Time_Management\"><strong>time-management<\/strong><\/a>\r\n, <\/strong>and <strong>study skills<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong>skills are important in the academic field <\/strong>as well as life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Personality_Development\"><\/span>4. Personality Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> intermediate education is applies to general <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/personality-development\/\"><strong>personality development<\/strong><\/a>\r\n <\/strong>of the students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It promotes self-<strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/confidence-vs-knowledge\/#What_is_Confidence\">confidence<strong>,<\/strong><\/a>\r\n responsibility, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/importance-of-discipline-in-students-life\/#What_is_Discipline\"><strong>discipline<\/strong><\/a>\r\n, independence<\/strong>, and <strong>emotional maturity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Social_and_Moral_Development\"><\/span>5. Social and Moral Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> interaction between the students and peers, teachers, <\/strong>and <strong>society<\/strong> helps them to <strong>acquire social awareness, ethical values, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/importance-of-teamwork-for-students\/#Whats_Educational_Teamwork\"><strong>teamwork<\/strong><\/a>\r\n, <\/strong>and <strong>responsibility<\/strong> towards the society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Intermediate_Education\"><\/span>Importance of Intermediate Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>following are the importance that intermediate education has:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bridge_Between_School_and_University\"><\/span>1. Bridge Between School and University<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intermediate education acts as a bridge between schooling <\/strong>and <strong>higher education<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps to train the<strong> students psychologically and academically to meet the greater demands of university life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Foundation_for_Professional_Courses\"><\/span>2. Foundation for Professional Courses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional subjects like engineering, medicine, law, management, <\/strong>and <strong>teaching<\/strong> need a good level of knowledge on an intermediate level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermediate education is one of the<strong> most significant factors that determine success in such fields<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Career_Decision-Making_Stage\"><\/span>3. Career Decision-Making Stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intermediate education is an important stage for career decisions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are asked to <strong>take streams and subjects that would directly affect their future possibilities<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guidance at this level can assist one to avoid confusion<\/strong> and wrong choices made in career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Human_Resource_Development\"><\/span>4. Human Resource Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermediate education also <strong>helps in the creation of qualified, well-trained, and disciplined students<\/strong> who would be required in the economic and social growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Encourages_Specialization\"><\/span>5. Encourages Specialization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermediate education promotes specialization as opposed to the other <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/levels-of-education-in-india\/#2_Primary_Education\"> primary levels of education.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>students specialize in certain subjects to gain a deeper understanding of subjects and competence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concluding_Comments\"><\/span>Concluding Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intermediate education is a crucial point where students design their future pathways<\/strong> and professional choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case at this<strong> stage, students don\u2019t get proper guidance or choose streams that their friends choose,<\/strong> they can land on future jobs that they might regret later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermediate education <strong>has <\/strong><strong>end-to-term exams<\/strong><strong> and assignments and after clearing them you can choose your specific subject for higher education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore,<strong> parents and teachers should let students make mindful decisions at this stage of career<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students have to study at many levels to actually reach where they really want. 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