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.

Science & Technology

Engineering (B.Tech / B.E.)

JEE Main, JEE Advanced, state CETs, BITSAT

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredMathematics (041)
  • RequiredChemistry (043) / Biology (044) / Biotechnology (045)

Helpful: Computer Science, Engineering Graphics

JoSAA eligibility asks for Physics and Mathematics plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject.

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Architecture (B.Arch)

NATA, JEE Main Paper 2

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredChemistry (043)
  • RequiredMathematics (041)

Helpful: Engineering Graphics, Painting, Applied / Commercial Art

Council of Architecture norms require Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12.

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B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Maths

CUET UG, IISER Aptitude Test, NEST

  • RequiredPhysics (042)
  • RequiredMathematics (041)
  • Often askedChemistry (043)

Helpful: Computer Science

Each B.Sc programme maps its own CUET subjects; pure science degrees expect the matching Class 12 subjects.

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B.Sc Computer Science

CUET UG

  • RequiredMathematics (041); some accept Applied Mathematics (241)
  • Often askedComputer Science (083) / Informatics Practices (065)

Helpful: Physics

Most universities, including DU colleges, want Mathematics in Class 12. Applied Mathematics is accepted only by some.

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BCA (Computer Applications)

CUET UG, university tests

  • Often askedMathematics (041) / Applied Mathematics (241)
  • Often askedComputer Science (083) / Informatics Practices (065)

Helpful: Artificial Intelligence, Web Application

Many universities accept any stream; a good number ask for Mathematics or a computing subject.

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Data Science / AI degrees

CUET UG, JEE (for B.Tech AI), university tests

  • RequiredMathematics (041); some accept Applied Mathematics (241)
  • Often askedComputer Science (083) / Informatics Practices (065) / Artificial Intelligence (843) / Data Science (844)

Helpful: Economics

B.Tech AI follows engineering rules. B.Sc / BS Data Science programmes usually need 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.