I failed in Maths subject in class 10th. I took PCB in class 12th. Can I pursue PCM through NIOS? I do not want to repeat class 10th.
Yes, even if you failed Maths in 10th grade and took PCB in 12th, you can still pursue PCM through NIOS without repeating 10th grade; you can choose to take Maths as an additional subject through NIOS to qualify for PCM courses at the higher education level.
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