Choosing a stream of subjects for Class 11 and 12 is the first of many big career decisions you will be making in your life. After having studied a variety of subjects for your entire school career, the time has come to select a specific stream that suits your interests, capabilities, and career goals.
Even if you haven’t identified any particular career goal so far, don’t worry, there is still plenty of time for that. Selecting a stream is comparatively easier than selecting a career, but making a careful choice is still important as your stream can influence your career.
The science stream is further divided into 3 branches, namely (PCB) for Biology enthusiasts, (PCM) for Mathematics enthusiasts, and both combined (PCMB).
The difference between the three lies in the choice of the third subject. While Physics and Chemistry are compulsory for all, the PCB stream offers Biology as the 3rd compulsory subject, and the PCM stream offers Mathematics. English is common to all streams and students can take up any optional subject to meet a total of 5 subjects.