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Asked by Anonymous - Dec 29, 2024Hindi
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Hello Im a 11th grader cbse and i have PCB its already end of december so nothing can be changed but the entire year i spent with regret of not taking maths. Can i take maths in class 12? will that be okay ?

Ans: It depends upon your future plan & what you have decided for your UG Program. All The BEST for Your Prosperous Future, Ayush.

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Ans: Bhavya, Switching from PCB to Commerce with Mathematics after passing CBSE Class 12 is not permitted under CBSE rules, as Classes 11–12 are treated as an integrated course, requiring foundational stream-specific learning in Class 11. Direct admission to Class 12 Commerce is thus impossible. While CBSE allows private candidates to add an additional subject (e.g., Mathematics) to their existing PCB stream, core Commerce subjects like Accountancy or Economics cannot be substituted. Alternatives include re-enrolling in Class 11 Commerce (time-intensive), opting for NIOS Class 12 (flexible, 1-year program with Commerce subjects), pursuing a diploma in Commerce (e.g., ICAI Foundation) for lateral entry into B.Com/BBA, or targeting university entrance exams (DU JAT, IPU CET) that accept PCB students with Mathematics aptitude. NIOS is the most efficient pathway, allowing tailored subject selection and faster transition to undergraduate Commerce programs. Repeating Class 11 is advisable only if a 2-year commitment is feasible. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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