<p>@dasadhikarik, The essay thing is pathetic, but those are just some students. It’s sad you have such a poor impression of cbse students. But I guess your experience warrants that. I am in my 8th school right now, so believe me when I say it varies from place to place. It is different at the +2 level. You HAVE to be devoted to do well. The course is rigorous, most teachers are dedicated. You have to be at the right place. Science might be more rigorous, but over here it’s either this or that. No middle ground. You can’t study the sciences and the social sciences together. The only common subject in all 3 streams is maths and econ. I am sure colleges are aware of this restriction.</p>