Does UP Board provide PCMB stream? Many teachers say that either you have to choose Biology or Mathmatics you can't take them together. If you want to study both by UP Board then first do pcm/pcb and then choose one subject ( math/biology) as "Single subject /ekal vishay". Will "ekal vishay" make me eligible for NEET / JEE?

Hello

Yes, you can take pcmb.the UP Board does allow students to choose all four science subjects:

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biology

This combination is commonly called PCMB, and it's available in many government and private intermediate colleges affiliated with UP Board.

PhysicsCommon for NEET and JEE

ChemistryCommon for NEET and JEE

BiologyRequired for NEET

MathematicsRequired for JEE

Hindi/EnglishLanguage requirement (compulsory)

So by taking pcmb you are eligible for both neet and jee

Note:PCMB is demanding — you'll be covering two major streams (Medical + Engineering), so manage your time and focus well.

Some rural or small schools may not offer both Math and Biology due to limited teachers — confirm availability before admission.

Private schools affiliated to UP Board usually offer more flexibility in subject selection.

Choose a school that has proper faculty for both Maths and Biology.

Hello Khusbhu,

Indeed the UP Board allows students to study both Biology and Mathematics (PCMB); however, it is up to the school's internal policy or regulations. The board itself does not prohibit students from choosing both subjects; however, many schools affiliated to UP Board may not allow this due to time-table, faculty or other reasons. If your school does not offer PCMB directly, one alternative is for you to choose either PCM or PCB as your main stream and then take your 4th subject (Maths or Biology) as an additional subject under "Ekal Vishay" (Single Subject).

• For NEET, you require Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English: If Biology is an ordinary subject (Regular subject) or "Ekal Vishay" (Single Subject) subject appears in your marksheet then you are eligible for NEET.
• For JEE, you require Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics: If Mathematics is an "Ekal Vishay" (Single Subject) subject that is shown in the official marksheet that made you eligible for JEE.