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.

Medical & Health

Medicine (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH)

NEET UG

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredChemistry (043)
  • RequiredBiology (044) / Biotechnology (045)
  • RequiredEnglish Core (301) / English Elective (001)

Helpful: Psychology

NEET eligibility needs Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English in Class 12.

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Medical & Health

Nursing (B.Sc)

NEET UG / state and institute tests

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredChemistry (043)
  • RequiredBiology (044) / Biotechnology (045)
  • RequiredEnglish Core (301) / English Elective (001)

Helpful: Psychology, Health Care

Indian Nursing Council norms require PCB and English.

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Medical & Health

Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

State CETs, university tests

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredChemistry (043)
  • RequiredMathematics (041) / Biology (044)

Pharmacy Council norms accept PCM or PCB.

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Medical & Health

Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc)

NEET UG (VCI quota), state tests

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredChemistry (043)
  • RequiredBiology (044)
  • RequiredEnglish Core (301) / English Elective (001)

Veterinary Council of India norms require PCB and English.

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Medical & Health

Agriculture (B.Sc Agri)

ICAR AIEEA via CUET, state tests

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredChemistry (043)
  • RequiredBiology (044) / Mathematics (041); some accept Agriculture (808)

Helpful: Agriculture, Horticulture

ICAR accepts PCB, PCM or Agriculture combinations.

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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.