Hello Kavya,

If you scored 28 marks in Maths in your 12th board exam , whether you can enroll in a PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) stream next year depends mainly on the admission criteria of your school or college and the cutoff marks they set for PCM.

Key points:

1. Minimum eligibility varies by school/college. Some require a minimum 30-35% or higher in Maths to take PCM.
   
   

2. 28 marks is low , so many schools may hesitate to admit in PCM directly.
   
   

3. However, some schools may allow admission if your overall marks or performance in other subjects is good .
   
   

4. If admission is not allowed, you may need to improve your Maths score first (e.g., reappear in exams or take bridge courses).
   
   What you should do:

• Check with your school/college admission office for their exact eligibility criteria for PCM.
  
  

• Ask if they allow any remedial classes or re-exams to improve your Maths score.
  
  

• Consider additional coaching to strengthen your Maths if you want to continue PCM.

If your goal is to pursue Engineering or similar fields, working on improving your Maths will be very important.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Scoring 28 in Maths might make it a bit challenging to get direct admission into the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) stream, as most schools and colleges have a minimum subject-wise cutoff for each stream—especially for science. Many institutions require at least 35 to 40 marks in individual subjects like Maths to consider a student eligible for PCM. However, this can vary depending on the board, school, and their internal criteria.

If you're really interested in PCM, you can try reaching out to the school administration and explain your interest and willingness to improve. Some schools may offer conditional admission or suggest alternative science-related options. It’s also good to ask if there’s any reassessment or improvement exam opportunity you can take to boost your score.