PCMB is a subject combination in the PUC Science stream that students can opt for because they are interested in the subjects or if it is a prerequisite for a college programme that they want to apply to. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory subjects for all Science stream students in PUC, biology is an alternative that they can choose. Additionally, students also study English as a first language and choose a second language between Hindi, Sanskrit and Kannada. If you are aspiring for a career in engineering, pharmacy, health sciences or medicine, then this combination is ideal for you. The subjects will offer the requisite knowledge for giving a strong foundation in these subjects that can lead to multiple career paths in the future.
In PUC, the PCMB combination syllabus covers the following topics.
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Subject |
Syllabus |
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Physics |
Electric Charges and Fields, Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance, Current Electricity, Moving Charges and Magnetism, Magnetism and Matter, Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current, Electromagnetic Waves, Ray Optics and Optical Instruments, Wave Optics, Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Atoms, Nuclei, Semiconductor Electronics, Communication Systems |
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Chemistry |
Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface chemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, p-block Elements, d and f Block Elements, Coordination Chemicals, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life |
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Mathematics |
Relations and Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Matrices, Determinants, Continuity and Differentiability, Applications of Derivatives, Integrals, Applications of the Integrals, Differential Equations, Vectors, Three-dimensional Geometry, Linear Programming, Probability |
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Biology |
Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology in Human Welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology |
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are requisite courses for students applying for Engineering or similar technological courses. Biology and chemistry are required subjects for courses such as Pharmacy, Medical Science, Biotechnology, etc. The PCMB combination is relevant to many science education streams and a student with this combination can apply to courses such as -
With this education background, depending on the college programme that the student chooses they can look at careers in science, scientific research, and technological fields. Some of the roles they can consider are -
Students who find the concepts studied in biology related to living beings and want to further explore them should choose Biology. If you have a strong interest in micro organisms, the interplay of chemistry and biology or biology and technology, then PCMB is a good combination. The entrance exams for college programmes such as CET, IIT-JEE, and NEET are all based on these subjects. Mathematics is essential course combination with Physics and Chemistry is an integral subject of all Science based subjects. So, having foundational knowledge of these subjects are important. Biology explores the organic life on planet earth and the universe. You can consider many fields and college programmes that are centred around this subject and explore it more deeply.
After PUC, you can even consider a non-science college programme in business studies, management, law, or finance. Studying science in high school will give you an analytical and enquiring mindset that is relevant in many fields. Even if you plan to pursue career paths such as IAS or IFS, the skills and discipline acquired in PUC can help in preparing for the entrance exams and the career. The knowledge and skills are transferable to college education, career and life.
