SciencesCode 044

Biology

Living systems from cells to ecosystems: plant and human physiology, genetics, evolution.

What you study

Diversity of living organisms, cell structure, plant physiology, human physiology; Class 12: reproduction, genetics and evolution, biology and human welfare, biotechnology, ecology.

Based on the CBSE curriculum outline. Check the current year's syllabus PDF on cbseacademic.nic.in for exact units and marks.

Who it suits

Thinker (I)Helper (S)Doer (R)

Draws most on: Memory comfort, Verbal, Logical reasoning.

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Entrance exams that ask for it

NEET UGThe single entrance for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and most other undergraduate medical courses in India. Required ICAR AIEEA UGThe all-India entrance for agriculture and allied science degrees under the ICAR quota. Often asked IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)The entrance for the BS-MS dual degree at the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research. Often asked NESTThe National Entrance Screening Test for integrated M.Sc at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. Often asked State engineering and medical CETsState-level common entrance tests such as MHT-CET, KCET, WBJEE, TS EAPCET, AP EAPCET, KEAM and COMEDK. Often asked Science and Mathematics OlympiadsNot an entrance exam, but the olympiad stages (IOQ, INO, OCSC) open doors at IISc, ISI, CMI and abroad. Often asked

Routes where it matters

Engineering (B.Tech / B.E.)JEE Main, JEE Advanced, state CETs, BITSAT Required Medicine (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH)NEET UG Required Nursing (B.Sc)NEET UG / state and institute tests Required Pharmacy (B.Pharm)State CETs, university tests Required Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc)NEET UG (VCI quota), state tests Required B.Sc Biotechnology / Life SciencesCUET UG, IISER IAT Required Agriculture (B.Sc Agri)ICAR AIEEA via CUET, state tests Required Psychology (BA / B.Sc Hons)CUET UG Helpful Sports Science & Physical EducationUniversity tests, LNIPE Helpful