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CLASS XI · SCIENCE · CBSE

Class 11 science stream subjects

What a Class 11 science student studies under CBSE, PCM and PCB side by side, and the exams each one opens.

IN SHORT

In CBSE Class 11 science, every student studies Physics, Chemistry and English. PCM students add Mathematics (for engineering and JEE); PCB students add Biology (for medicine and NEET). One more elective completes the five subjects.

Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi

Subjects
5 (4 core + 1 elective)
Science PCB
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Science PCM
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English
Class XI seats at Mayo
40

Subjects by stream

Science PCMPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English + 1 elective
Science PCBPhysics, Chemistry, Biology, English + 1 elective

Electives

CBSE offers electives such as Computer Science, Informatics Practices, Physical Education, and Biology for PCM or Mathematics for PCB students. Each school chooses which it runs — ask the admissions office for this year's list.

What each stream leads to

PCMEngineering, architecture, computer science · JEE Main and Advanced
PCBMBBS, BDS, pharmacy, life sciences · NEET

Class XI science at Mayo

Mayo International School in Patparganj offers Science PCB, Science PCM in Classes XI and XII.

Preparation with Physics Wallah and VMC happens inside the school timetable, not in a coaching centre after school.

The school recorded 84% first divisions and 80% of students above 90% in the CBSE 2026 board exams.

Class XI admission for 2027-28 is open until 15 December 2026 (40 seats this round).

CLASS XI – XII · SCIENCE₹1,49,400 a year (₹31,500 per quarter)
CLASS XI – XII · PW₹1,49,400* a year (₹31,500* per quarter)
CLASS XI – XII · VMC₹1,49,400* a year (₹31,500* per quarter)

Questions parents ask

What are the subjects in Class 11 science?

Physics, Chemistry and English for everyone, plus Mathematics (PCM) or Biology (PCB), and one elective — five subjects in all.

Can I take both Maths and Biology in Class 11?

Yes, under CBSE you can take Biology as the elective with PCM, or Mathematics with PCB, if the school offers that combination.

Which science stream is needed for JEE and NEET?

PCM for JEE (engineering), PCB for NEET (medicine).

Questions about Class XI science?

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