Choosing a stream · Class 11–12

Science (PCB)

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

PCB means Physics, Chemistry and Biology, usually with English and one optional subject. It is the combination NEET (UG) is built around — the route to MBBS, BDS and the other medical courses — and it also leads to pharmacy, nursing and the life sciences. Without Mathematics, JEE Main's B.E./B.Tech paper and JEE Advanced are closed.

Subjects

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • English
  • Optional (Psychology / Biotechnology / Home Science)

Common routes

Keeps open
  • Medicine (MBBS/BDS)
  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
  • Nursing (B.Sc Nursing)
  • Veterinary Science (BVSc)
  • Physiotherapy (BPT)
  • Biotechnology
  • BAMS (Ayurveda) / BHMS (Homeopathy)
  • B.Sc Life Sciences / Zoology / Botany
  • Forensic Science
  • Agricultural Science
Closes or makes harder
  • Engineering (B.Tech — requires Mathematics)
  • Architecture
  • Data Science (math-heavy programs)
  • NDA Technical Entry
  • Merchant Navy (technical)

These are the routes our Stream Picker shows for this stream. Exact subject rules differ by university and year — check each course's bulletin.

Entrance exams you can sit

  • NEET (UG) — MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS), some B.Sc Nursing and veterinary seats [Source]
  • CUET (UG) (open to any stream) — UG admission at central universities (e.g. Delhi University) and many state and private universities [Source]
  • CUET (ICAR-UG) — B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering and allied degrees at agricultural universities [Source]
  • CLAT (UG) (open to any stream) — 5-year integrated law (B.A. LLB etc.) at National Law Universities [Source]
  • NDA & NA (open to any stream) — Officer training for the Army, Navy and Air Force [Source]
  • IPMAT (IIM Indore) (open to any stream) — 5-year integrated BBA + MBA at IIM Indore [Source]
  • BITSAT — B.E., B.Pharm and M.Sc at BITS Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad [Source]
  • NCHM JEE (open to any stream) — B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration at IHMs [Source]
  • NIFT (B.Des / B.F.Tech) (open to any stream) — B.Des and B.F.Tech at NIFT campuses [Source]
  • NID DAT (B.Des) (open to any stream) — B.Des at NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru (Prelims shared with other NIDs) [Source]
  • CA Foundation (open to any stream) — CA Intermediate and then Chartered Accountancy [Source]

"Open to any stream" means the bulletin lets any stream sit the exam; a particular programme can still need a subject — for example the NDA's Air Force and Navy wings need Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and NIFT's B.F.Tech needs Mathematics.

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