Hello Sir, with due respect, I, Kunal Ghosh from w.b. want to know about the future career prospect in BIOINFORMATICS. My son is studying in class ten now. He wishes to take PCB(Physics, Chemistry, Biology) at H.S. level. Will he be eligible to do this course (3 years regular bachelor course in bioinformatics) with the above stated combination and how far practical to do a course in such Subject? Your valuable suggestion please. Regards

Ans: Hi debasis
yes it is definitely possible.

Ans: HI GOPAL SIR,
GREETINGS FROM REDIFFGURUS.
If your ward is considering a career in medicine or engineering, opting for PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology) is a better choice than just PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) alone. This path will offer more opportunities and help avoid future challenges in pursuing engineering.

PCMB provides a wider range of options compared to PCB. If he chooses PCB, entering the engineering field may prove to be more difficult.

For PCB, there are primarily two pathways to consider:

**With NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test):**
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- BVSC (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)
- AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy)
- Allied Health Sciences

**Without NEET:**
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
- All basic science streams (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biotechnology, Food Science, etc.)

Regarding Bioinformatics, if he is interested in this field, he can pursue it part-time or through online courses as a supplementary option. However, it is essential to note that the scope for bioinformatics is limited compared to other courses.

There’s no need to worry; clearing NEET is achievable. The key is proper planning and support from you. If you need any further clarification, please feel free to reply to this message.

Best regards.