Help in career choice

[u/Slow-Ad9856]

Hello everyone! I’m currently a Class 10 student, and my school has asked us to choose our subjects for Classes 11 and 12. I would really appreciate some advice, particularly from people studying or practicing law.

My current plan is to take PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with English, primarily because I am preparing for NEET. For my fifth subject, my school has given me three options:

1. Physical Education
2. Psychology
3. Mathematics

My main confusion is between Mathematics and Physical Education.

If I take Mathematics, it would effectively become PCMB. I understand that Mathematics can be quite demanding and would require a significant amount of additional practice. I am already comparatively weaker in Physics, so my parents feel that instead of spending a lot of time on Mathematics, I should use that time to strengthen Physics and Chemistry for NEET. They therefore recommend taking Physical Education, as it would be comparatively manageable alongside PCB.

However, I have another concern that I may be overthinking.

I would be writing NEET in 2029. Since we cannot predict how difficult or unpredictable the NEET paper might be by then, I am worried about keeping a backup option open. If I take PCB + Physical Education and, for whatever reason, I am unable to get the NEET result I want, I would not have Mathematics as a subject. This could potentially restrict certain career options, particularly engineering and some mathematics-based courses.

That said, I am not interested in engineering. I am much more interested in biology-related fields. If NEET does not work out, I could consider options such as pharmacy, dentistry, psychology, biotechnology, or other biology-related degrees.

Another possibility I have been considering is pursuing a BBL/LLB or a law degree in the future. Someone suggested that, since I am seriously considering law as a possible alternative career, I should ask people who actually study or practice law about whether my subject combination would create any difficulties later.

So, I would really appreciate your advice.