Science is a vast subject stream which covers almost everything that we can see, touch, hear, feel and even beyond that. Everything in the world, no not only the world, but the universe that we live in, falls under the ambit of science. However, during your 11th and 12th Class studies, you will be dealing with three main sub streams of the subject, i.e., Physics, Chemistry and Biology. In addition to this, you will also have Mathematics as one of the core subjects along with a compulsory language subject. With computer technology taking the centre stage in the scientific study domains, you will also have the computer science as a foundational subject.
Major subjects in Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Zoology
- Botany
- Microbiology
Top Colleges for Science Students
- Miranda House, Delhi
- Hindu College, Delhi
- St Stephen's College, Delhi
- Kirori Mal College, Delhi
- Loyola College, Chennai
- Madras Christian College, Chennai
- Hansraj College, Delhi
- Department of Sciences, Christ University, Bengaluru
- Stella Maris College, Chennai
- Women's Christian College, Chennai
Various Entrance Exams for Science Stream Students
- Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
- National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)
- Indian Statistical Institute Admission
- Chennai Mathematical Institute Scholarship
- National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination
- Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment
Career Scope for Science Stream Students
Science stream is the most popular and preferred career stream among the students after Class 10. The main reason behind the popularity of this stream is that it opens up several lucrative career opportunities for the students in the future. The career scope for students after picking the science stream for high school is quite vast, especially because, they can also opt for non-science subjects or domains such as business, journalism and others in the future as well.
For Mathematics Group Students
Mathematics Group students have a big advantage when it comes to career opportunities. Depending upon the course they opt for, they can become engineers, scientists, lawyers, government employees, pilots, pharmacists, architects, lawyers, teachers, managers, designers, computer experts and many more.
For Biology Group Students
The career scope for Biology group students is also equally lucrative with several career opportunities. The key among them are doctors, scientists, dentists, orthodontists, pharmacists, therapists, nurses and many others. They also have the option of picking non-science career options such as teaching, lawyer, designer, journalists, etc.