College and career routes

What each route needs in Class 12

The subjects you choose in Class 11 decide which entrance exams and degrees you can apply for. Red means required, amber means many colleges ask for it.

Defence & Aviation

Commercial Pilot (CPL)

DGCA exams, flying school selection

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredMathematics (041)

DGCA requires Physics and Mathematics in Class 12 (they can be cleared later via NIOS).

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Defence & Aviation

Merchant Navy

IMU-CET

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredChemistry (043)
  • RequiredMathematics (041)
  • RequiredEnglish Core (301) / English Elective (001)

Marine engineering and nautical science need PCM and English.

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Defence & Aviation

NDA: Air Force and Navy wings

UPSC NDA

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredMathematics (041)

Helpful: National Cadet Corps (NCC), Physical Education

NDA Army wing is open to any stream; Air Force and Navy wings need Physics and Mathematics.

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Eligibility shown is the common national pattern. Universities and exam bodies revise rules every year, and CUET subject mapping differs by university. Check the official information bulletin before finalising your Class 12 subjects.