“Are you sure you want to take Maths?”
“Maths? With Commerce?”
“Why would you do that to yourself?”
“You know Accountancy itself is hard… right?”
The moment I told people I was choosing Mathematics after 10th along with Commerce in BBV, I got reactions as if I had announced I was preparing for a mission to Mars. Some people looked shocked, some looked worried, and some immediately started giving me “survival tips” for the next two years. For a moment, even I started wondering if I was accidentally signing up for torture instead of a subject.
Honestly, in the beginning, Maths looked terrifying. One chapter had formulas, the next had graphs, and suddenly alphabets and numbers started living together like best friends. Sometimes I would look at a question and the question would look back at me like, “Good luck.” Sometimes formulas felt like secret codes, graphs looked like mountain ranges, and there were moments when I genuinely wondered why numbers and alphabets had decided to work together. One difficult question could make me question all my life choices in under five minutes.
But slowly, something changed. Between the confusion, rough work, erased answers, and “one last attempt,” I realised Maths is actually fun — in a very strange way. It feels less like studying and more like solving a puzzle. Maths is strange in the best way possible. It challenges you, frustrates you, confuses you, and then suddenly gives you the happiest feeling when the answer finally comes correct. The feeling after solving one difficult question is honestly unbeatable. You struggle for 20 minutes, almost give up twice, drink water dramatically, and then suddenly — BOOM — the answer comes out correct. That happiness deserves its own award. It is the academic version of “mission successful.”
One of the biggest myths I heard was that students cannot handle Commerce subjects like Accountancy, BST, Economics, and Maths together. People make it sound like your timetable will personally attack you every day. Some make it sound as if choosing Maths with Commerce means saying goodbye to sleep forever. But honestly, that is not true. After experiencing it myself, I realised that this fear is exaggerated. Yes, balancing both requires consistency and effort, but it is completely possible. In fact, Maths actually helps in Commerce. Accountancy becomes more manageable, Economics makes more sense, and even business decisions feel more practical when you understand numbers properly. Maths trains your brain to think clearly and solve problems step by step, which helps in almost every subject.
At Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, balancing Maths with Commerce is possible if you stay consistent. You do not need to study 24/7 or become a human calculator. You just need Practice, Patience, and a little Confidence. Once you stop being afraid of Maths and start understanding it patiently, the subject becomes much more interesting.
Another thing I liked about Maths was the number of opportunities it gives in the future. Maths is not only for Engineers. It is useful in Finance, Business, Economics, Management, Coding, Statistics, Banking, Data Science, and many modern careers. It keeps many future options open. I also liked that student can choose between Core Maths and Applied Maths according to their interests and goals. This flexibility allows students to choose what suits them best instead of following pressure from others.
I won’t lie and say Maths became easy overnight. There are still days when one question can destroy your confidence in seconds. Sometimes one question can make you stare at the ceiling dramatically and rethink about self-confidence. But that’s also what makes it exciting. Maths teaches patience. It teaches you to try again instead of giving up immediately. Sometimes the formulae even start judging you. Your calculator became your best friend. Maths is the only subject where one missing minus sign can ruin your entire happiness.
So why did I choose Maths after 10th? Because I wanted to challenge myself, break the myth that Commerce students cannot handle Maths, and choose a subject that helps in both academics and real life. Choosing Maths after 10th was not just about selecting a subject. It was about choosing to challenge myself, explore more opportunities, and step outside my comfort zone.
And honestly, somewhere between confusing formulas, balance sheets, and endless calculations, I found a subject that is difficult, frustrating, satisfying, and surprisingly fun — all at the same time.
So no, choosing Maths after 10th was not a mistake. It was one of the best decisions I made.
And yet I am still alive!
Lakshita Goyal
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MENTORED BY
MRS. POONAM YADAV
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