# BiPC or PCB: Biology, Physics and Chemistry in Class 11-12 — Shishya stream context

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## What it is
- Class 11 and 12 with Biology (or Botany and Zoology), Physics and Chemistry as the main subjects, beside your languages.
- How long: 2 years (Class 11 and Class 12) — source: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), "Introduction to Secondary Curriculum: Part - 2 (XI-XII), 2026-27", https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/CurriculumMain27/SecPart2/Curriculum_SecP2_2026-27.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Who it suits: Students drawn to living things, health and the life sciences, including those thinking about medicine, pharmacy, nursing or agriculture.
- Also called: BiPC, PCB, Bi.P.C., P.C.B., Science with Biology, Medical group, Biology group, पीसीबी, బైపీసీ

## Subjects, board by board (14 lists from 6 boards)
- CBSE — Electives from Group A (no fixed stream) — subjects as printed: Physics (042), Chemistry (043), Biology (044) or Biotechnology (045) — source: https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/CurriculumMain27/SecPart2/Curriculum_SecP2_2026-27.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Tamil Nadu State Board (Higher Secondary) — Group 2601 (group code 2601) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science — source: https://dge.tn.gov.in/docs/examina/HSE_E.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Tamil Nadu State Board (Higher Secondary) — Group 2602 (group code 2602) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Micro-Biology — source: https://dge.tn.gov.in/docs/examina/HSE_E.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Tamil Nadu State Board (Higher Secondary) — Group 2603 (group code 2603) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry — source: https://dge.tn.gov.in/docs/examina/HSE_E.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Tamil Nadu State Board (Higher Secondary) — Group 2604 (group code 2604) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Nursing — source: https://dge.tn.gov.in/docs/examina/HSE_E.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Tamil Nadu State Board (Higher Secondary) — Group 2605 (group code 2605) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition and Dietetics — source: https://dge.tn.gov.in/docs/examina/HSE_E.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Tamil Nadu State Board (Higher Secondary) — Group 2606 (group code 2606) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Communicative English — source: https://dge.tn.gov.in/docs/examina/HSE_E.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Tamil Nadu State Board (Higher Secondary) — Group 2607 (group code 2607) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Science — source: https://dge.tn.gov.in/docs/examina/HSE_E.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Tamil Nadu State Board (Higher Secondary) — Group 2608 (group code 2608) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology — source: https://dge.tn.gov.in/docs/examina/HSE_E.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Telangana Board of Intermediate Education — Sciences: Botany – Zoology – Physics – Chemistry — subjects as printed: Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry — source: https://scert.telangana.gov.in/pdf/publication/others/1-intermediate%20courses.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Kerala Higher Secondary (DHSE) — Course code 2 (group code 2) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Science — source: https://www.hscap.kerala.gov.in/course.php, read on 2026-09-30
- Kerala Higher Secondary (DHSE) — Course code 9 (group code 9) — subjects as printed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology — source: https://www.hscap.kerala.gov.in/course.php, read on 2026-09-30
- West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) — Set I (group code Set I) — subjects as printed: Physics (PHYS), Chemistry (CHEM), Biological Science (BIOS) — source: https://wbchse.wb.gov.in/subjects/, read on 2026-09-30
- UP Board (UPMSP) — Science group subjects — subjects as printed: Physics (151), Chemistry (152), Biology (153) — source: https://examreg.upmsp.edu.in/Downloads/SubjectDirectoryClass11th.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Check Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education's official site: https://bie.ap.gov.in
- Check Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education's official site: https://pue.karnataka.gov.in
- Check Maharashtra State Board (HSC)'s official site: https://www.mahahsscboard.in
- Check Bihar School Examination Board (science faculty)'s official site: https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

## What it keeps open (10)
- NEET UG — https://shishya.in/exams/NEET_UG — Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with English, are the subjects NEET UG asks for. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "Information Bulletin NEET (UG)-2026", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s37bc1ec1d9c3426357e69acd5bf320061/uploads/2026/02/202602231394640855.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- MHT-CET — https://shishya.in/exams/MH_MHTCET — MHT-CET has a PCB group paper. — source: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra, "Information Brochure MHT-CET 2026", https://cetcell.mahacet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MHT-CET-2026-Information-Brochure-Updated-on-10.02.2026.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- AP EAPCET — https://shishya.in/exams/AP_EAMCET — The agriculture and pharmacy stream of AP EAPCET takes Biology, Physics and Chemistry. — source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), "AP EAPCET 2025 Instruction Booklet: Agriculture, Pharmacy", https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET25/PDF/APEAPCET2025_Instruction_Booklet_Agriculture_Pharmacy.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- NDA — https://shishya.in/exams/NDA — The Army wing stays open; the Air Force and Navy wings need Mathematics too. — source: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), "National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026: Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II", https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-NDA-II-2026-Engl-200526.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- CUET UG — https://shishya.in/exams/CUET_UG — Open to any Class 12 stream; each university sets its own programme rules. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d1a21da7bca4abff8b0b61b87597de73/uploads/2026/01/202601031633478370.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- CLAT — https://shishya.in/exams/CLAT — No stream is named for the UG programme. — source: Consortium of National Law Universities, "CLAT 2027 UG Exam Eligibility, CLAT 2027 Age Limit", https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027/ug-eligibility.html, read on 2026-09-30
- Medicine and health (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH) — https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/medical — NEET UG asks for Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "Information Bulletin NEET (UG)-2026", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s37bc1ec1d9c3426357e69acd5bf320061/uploads/2026/02/202602231394640855.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Law (integrated LL.B after Class 12) — https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/law — CLAT names no stream for the UG programme. — source: Consortium of National Law Universities, "CLAT 2027 UG Exam Eligibility, CLAT 2027 Age Limit", https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027/ug-eligibility.html, read on 2026-09-30
- University degrees (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com through CUET UG) — https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/university — CUET UG accepts this route as a qualifying examination; each university sets its own programme rules. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d1a21da7bca4abff8b0b61b87597de73/uploads/2026/01/202601031633478370.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- NDA Army wing only — https://shishya.in/careers/armed-forces-officer — The NDA Army wing asks for a Class 12 pass and names no subjects. — source: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), "National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026: Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II", https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-NDA-II-2026-Engl-200526.pdf, read on 2026-09-30

## What it closes (3)
- JEE Advanced — https://shishya.in/exams/JEE_ADVANCED — JEE Advanced needs Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12. — source: JEE (Advanced) 2026, "Eligibility criteria", https://jeeadv.ac.in/eligibility.html, read on 2026-09-30
- B.E./B.Tech at NITs, IIITs and other central institutes (JEE Main) — https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/engineering — B.Tech seats at NITs, IIITs and other central institutes need Physics and Mathematics in Class 12. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf/uploads/2025/11/202511021649722475.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- B.Arch (Council of Architecture rule) — https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/architecture — B.Arch needs Physics and Mathematics in Class 12. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf/uploads/2025/11/202511021649722475.pdf, read on 2026-09-30

## Exams on this path (7)
- NEET UG https://shishya.in/exams/NEET_UG · MHT-CET https://shishya.in/exams/MH_MHTCET · AP EAPCET https://shishya.in/exams/AP_EAMCET · NDA https://shishya.in/exams/NDA · CUET UG https://shishya.in/exams/CUET_UG · CLAT https://shishya.in/exams/CLAT · AILET https://shishya.in/exams/AILET
- Each exam's own eligibility rule is on its page and on the conducting body's site; confirm there before applying.

## Rules to know before you choose (9)
- NEET (UG) 2026 asks for Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology (with practicals) and English. Under NMC's public notice of 22.11.2023, these may be passed as additional subjects after Class 12 from a recognised board. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "Information Bulletin NEET (UG)-2026", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s37bc1ec1d9c3426357e69acd5bf320061/uploads/2026/02/202602231394640855.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- NEET (UG) 2026 for AYUSH courses (BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS): 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology, and age 17 by 31 December of the admission year. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "Information Bulletin NEET (UG)-2026", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s37bc1ec1d9c3426357e69acd5bf320061/uploads/2026/02/202602231394640855.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- MHT-CET 2026 has separate PCM and PCB group papers; a candidate may take either or both. — source: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra, "Information Brochure MHT-CET 2026", https://cetcell.mahacet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MHT-CET-2026-Information-Brochure-Updated-on-10.02.2026.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- AP EAPCET 2025: B.Pharm and B.Tech (Biotechnology) take intermediate with Biology, Physics and Chemistry; B.Sc. (Ag), B.Sc. (Hort), B.V.Sc & A.H, B.F.Sc and B.Tech (FS&T) take any two of Physical Science, Biological or Natural Sciences, Agriculture and a relevant vocational course, with age 17 to 22 (25 for SC/ST). — source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), "AP EAPCET 2025 Instruction Booklet: Agriculture, Pharmacy", https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET25/PDF/APEAPCET2025_Instruction_Booklet_Agriculture_Pharmacy.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- NDA and NA (II) 2026: the Air Force and Naval wings need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; for the Army wing the notice asks for a Class 12 pass of the 10+2 pattern and names no subjects. — source: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), "National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026: Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II", https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-NDA-II-2026-Engl-200526.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- JEE (Advanced) 2026 needs Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in Class XII, and a rank among the top 2,50,000 in the JEE (Main) B.E./B.Tech paper. — source: JEE (Advanced) 2026, "Eligibility criteria", https://jeeadv.ac.in/eligibility.html, read on 2026-09-30
- B.E./B.Tech seats at NITs, IIITs and other central institutes through JEE (Main) Paper 1 need Class XII with Physics, Mathematics, a language, one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a Technical Vocational subject, and one more subject. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf/uploads/2025/11/202511021649722475.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- B.Planning through JEE (Main): at least 50% in Mathematics and 50% aggregate in the qualifying examination, so it stays open only with Mathematics. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf/uploads/2025/11/202511021649722475.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- CUET (UG) 2026 lets a candidate choose up to five test subjects irrespective of the subjects taken in Class XII; each university sets its own programme rules. — source: National Testing Agency (NTA), "CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d1a21da7bca4abff8b0b61b87597de73/uploads/2026/01/202601031633478370.pdf, read on 2026-09-30

## Where it can lead
- Courses: Medicine and health (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH) https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/medical · Law (integrated LL.B after Class 12) https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/law · University degrees (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com through CUET UG) https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/university · NDA Army wing only https://shishya.in/careers/armed-forces-officer
- Colleges: Medical https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/medical · Law https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/law · University / Sciences https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/university
- Careers (22): Doctor (MBBS) https://shishya.in/careers/doctor-mbbs · Dentist (BDS) https://shishya.in/careers/dentist · Pharmacist https://shishya.in/careers/pharmacist · Veterinary Doctor https://shishya.in/careers/veterinary-doctor · Nurse (Registered Nurse / BSc Nursing) https://shishya.in/careers/nurse · Physiotherapist (BPT/MPT) https://shishya.in/careers/physiotherapist · Psychologist + Counsellor https://shishya.in/careers/psychologist · Nutritionist / Dietitian https://shishya.in/careers/nutritionist-dietitian · Radiographer / Radiology Technician https://shishya.in/careers/radiographer-radiologist-tech · Occupational Therapist https://shishya.in/careers/occupational-therapist · Advocate (Litigator) https://shishya.in/careers/advocate-litigator · Corporate Lawyer (Law Firm) https://shishya.in/careers/corporate-lawyer · Judge (Judicial Services) https://shishya.in/careers/judge-judicial-services · In-House Counsel (Corporate Legal) https://shishya.in/careers/in-house-counsel · Patent Attorney / IP Lawyer https://shishya.in/careers/patent-attorney · Legal Aid + Public Interest Lawyer https://shishya.in/careers/legal-aid-public-interest · School Teacher https://shishya.in/careers/school-teacher · College Professor (Assistant Professor → Full Professor) https://shishya.in/careers/college-professor · PhD Researcher / Scientist https://shishya.in/careers/phd-researcher · EdTech Instructional Designer https://shishya.in/careers/edtech-instructional-designer · Translator / Interpreter https://shishya.in/careers/language-translator-interpreter · Armed Forces Officer https://shishya.in/careers/armed-forces-officer
- More on Shishya for this option: Stream guide: Science (PCB) https://shishya.in/schooling/streams#pcb · Exams after Class 12 https://shishya.in/exams/after/12th · Medical colleges https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/medical · Pharmacy colleges https://shishya.in/colleges/stream/pharmacy

## Sources and last checked (14)
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), "Introduction to Secondary Curriculum: Part - 2 (XI-XII), 2026-27", https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/CurriculumMain27/SecPart2/Curriculum_SecP2_2026-27.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, "Higher Secondary First Year / Second Year Examinations", https://dge.tn.gov.in/docs/examina/HSE_E.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- SCERT Telangana, "What Next? After 10th Class: Intermediate Courses offered by Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education", https://scert.telangana.gov.in/pdf/publication/others/1-intermediate%20courses.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Higher Secondary Centralised Allotment Process (HSCAP), Kerala, "List of Courses", https://www.hscap.kerala.gov.in/course.php, read on 2026-09-30
- West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, "Subjects: Subject Combination offered by the Council", https://wbchse.wb.gov.in/subjects/, read on 2026-09-30
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh, "Subject Directory of class 11th 2024-25 and for Intermediate Examination-2025", https://examreg.upmsp.edu.in/Downloads/SubjectDirectoryClass11th.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- National Testing Agency (NTA), "Information Bulletin NEET (UG)-2026", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s37bc1ec1d9c3426357e69acd5bf320061/uploads/2026/02/202602231394640855.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra, "Information Brochure MHT-CET 2026", https://cetcell.mahacet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MHT-CET-2026-Information-Brochure-Updated-on-10.02.2026.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), "AP EAPCET 2025 Instruction Booklet: Agriculture, Pharmacy", https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET25/PDF/APEAPCET2025_Instruction_Booklet_Agriculture_Pharmacy.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), "National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026: Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II", https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-NDA-II-2026-Engl-200526.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- National Testing Agency (NTA), "CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d1a21da7bca4abff8b0b61b87597de73/uploads/2026/01/202601031633478370.pdf, read on 2026-09-30
- Consortium of National Law Universities, "CLAT 2027 UG Exam Eligibility, CLAT 2027 Age Limit", https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027/ug-eligibility.html, read on 2026-09-30
- JEE (Advanced) 2026, "Eligibility criteria", https://jeeadv.ac.in/eligibility.html, read on 2026-09-30
- National Testing Agency (NTA), "JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin", https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf/uploads/2025/11/202511021649722475.pdf, read on 2026-09-30

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