PriK27

@dasadhikarik, The essay thing is pathetic, but those are just some students. It's sad you have such a poor impression of cbse students. But I guess your experience warrants that. I am in my 8th school right now, so believe me when I say it varies from place to place. It is different at the +2 level. You HAVE to be devoted to do well. The course is rigorous, most teachers are dedicated. You have to be at the right place. Science might be more rigorous, but over here it's either this or that. No middle ground. You can't study the sciences and the social sciences together. The only common subject in all 3 streams is maths and econ. I am sure colleges are aware of this restriction.

IdleDevil

^^ I agree. A) Colleges will not expect Indians to compromise their interests or career plans just to get in. I think they would recognise the restrictive nature of our system, and would want students who excel in whichever stream they choose.
B) I am also an Arts student by choice, and I got A1 in 10th, too. ( Hi5, Prik27 ). Though the prevailing mindset is such that students tend to dismiss subjects like social sciences, I can assure you, the course material is in NO way easy, at least in CBSE. I think the only added difficulty for Science students is managing their time to accommodate grueling preparation and coaching for the comp exams.

PriK27

@IdleDevil, thanks so much. My point exactly! What you choose to do in these 2 years will impact your lives longer than the 4 years you spend in college. The Arts have been underestimated for far too long. And those who do choose to study these subjects no that its not, by any means, easy. Those who review your apps know how it works in your country. Btw, IdleDevil, which colleges do you plan on applying to? Intended major?