BSc: Fees 2025, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning, Online

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BSc full form is Bachelor of Sciences. It is a UG level course. BSc courses are offered in many formats such as full-time, part-time, distance/correspondence or certifications. Students can check out this page to know more about the types of BSc courses.
Types of BSc Courses
The types of BSc courses can be divided into the following types:
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Full-time classroom mode
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Part-time classroom mode
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Distance learning/Corresponding mode
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Degree courses
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Certificate courses
The difference between the above-mentioned BSc course types lies in the method of course delivery, course duration and fees.
Popular BSc Courses
Some of the popular BSc courses in terms of subjects and specialisations are given below:
Specialised BSc Courses
Here, we have listed the specialised or niche BSc courses.
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BSc Instrumentation
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BSc Polymer Science
Note: The above list is comprehensive and not exhaustive
BSc Degree Courses
BSc degree courses are offered in full-time classroom mode for a duration of three to four years, depending on the subject or branch. The details of the BSc degree courses are given in the table below.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Duration |
Three to Four years |
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Eligibility |
Pass in Class 12 Board exam in Science stream with minimum 50% aggregate |
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Admission process |
Merit or entrance-based |
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Fees |
INR 20,000 to INR 2 lakh |
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Pedagogy |
Theory and practical-based course divided into semesters |
Top entrance exams for BSc Degree Courses
The top BSc degree entrance exams are as follows:
BSc Distance/Correspondence Courses
Opting for BSc course in a distance or correspondence mode is a common choice among students who cannot pursue a full-time BSc course. Take a look at the course details here.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Duration |
Three years |
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Eligibility |
Pass in Class 12 Board exam in Science stream |
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Admission process |
Merit-based |
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Fees |
INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 |
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Pedagogy |
Theory and practical-based course divided into semesters |
The BSc course in distance mode is offered for minimum three years duration. Before selecting a college to study BSc course in distance mode, students should check whether the institute is approved by the Distance Education Board (DEB) India. Some of the top universities offering BSc courses in distance/correspondence mode are as follows:
Part Time BSc Courses
As the name suggests, part-time BSc courses are offered to enable students study while pursuing an occupation or another full-time course. The duration of part-time BSc courses range from three to four years. The highlights of the part-time BSc courses are as follows:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Duration |
Three to Four years |
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Eligibility |
Pass in Class 12 Board exam in Science stream |
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Admission process |
Merit-based |
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Fees |
INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 |
Generally, students do not study part-time BSc courses for core subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc. but for elective or specialised subjects such as:
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Hotel Management
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Digital Film Making
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Media Graphics and Animation
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Information Technology
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Computer Sciences
Online BSc Courses
The pedagogy of online BSc courses is that it is offered over a digital platform wherein students need not attend a classroom to pursue the programme. Online courses are more flexible in terms of duration and mode of teaching that enables students to complete the BSc course as per their convenience. The details of the online BSc courses are given in the table below.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Duration |
Three to Four years |
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Eligibility |
Pass in Class 12 Board exam in Science stream |
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Admission process |
Merit-based |
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Fees |
INR 12,000 to INR 1 lakh |
Some of the subjects that can be opted for the online BSc courses are as follows:
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Business Analytics
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Data Science
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Information Technology
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Cyber Security
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Maritime Operations
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Fire Science
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Economics
Certificate BSc Courses
Certificate courses refer to short-term courses on specialised subjects to enhance knowledge of a student. The duration of BSc Certificate courses range from six months to 1.5 years. The details of the certificate courses are as follows.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Duration |
Six Months to 16 Months |
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Eligibility |
Pass in Class 10 Board exam |
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Admission process |
Merit-based |
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Fees |
INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 |
Some of the popular BSc Certificate course subjects are as follows:
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Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management
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Certificate in Food and Nutrition
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Certificate in Sericulture
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Certificate in Laboratory Techniques
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Certificate in Environmental Studies
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Certificate in Forensic Science
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Certificate in Geoinformatics
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Certificate in Clinical Psychology
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Popular BSc Specializations
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- Mathematics
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- Chemistry
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- Physics
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- Computer Science
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- Botany
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- Zoology
2010 Colleges
- Biotechnology
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- Microbiology
740 Colleges
- Agriculture
695 Colleges
- Statistics
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Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
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- B.Sc. (Hons.) ChemistryBanaras Hindu University
- B.Sc. in BioscienceJamia Millia Islamia
- B.Sc. in BiotechnologyJamia Millia Islamia
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in ChemistryJamia Millia Islamia
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in MathematicsJamia Millia Islamia
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Applied MathematicsJamia Millia Islamia
News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered 10 hours ago
The BSc fees at Amity Bangalore has not been revealed for the year 2026. The tuition fees for BSc in Clinical Psychology stood at INR 2.94 Lacs in the year 2025. The tuition fees was charged on a per annum basis at INR 98,000 per annum. Candidates need to go to the website of Amity Bangalore for upd
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The fees increases with the increasing demand of the course and the number of students are also increasing. Last year it was 60,000 per semester- Tution fees and the other charges are applicable only during admission but if you are eligible for their scholarships you get a lot of discount.
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Answered a week ago
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| JET 2026 | 23 Jan ' 26 | JET Exam Date 2026 |
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Answered 4 weeks ago
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A pass in Class XII or equivalent from a recognized board. Mathematics in Class X with a minimum of 60% marks. Admission is contingent upon qualifying a national-level entrance examination and a personal interview.
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| Type of Scholarship | Scholarship Criteria | Eligible Degree Programmes | Amount as % of Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | 70% to 84.99% in Class 12 | All UG courses | 15% |
| Merit Scholarship | 85% and above in Class 12 | All UG courses | 20% |
| Additional Scholarship based on NCC 'A' Certificate/ Alumni/ Sibling/ JU Employee/ Single Mother/ War Widow/ Father from Ex-Services/Para-Military Forces Killed in action/ Sports Medalist at minimum State level Tournament conducted by Federation Recognised by Indian Olympic Association (Any one for 1st year only) | All UG courses | 5% |
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Answered 4 weeks ago
For B.Sc. Pass in Zoology from JECRC, following criteria must be met for becoming eligible for scholarship:
| Type of Scholarship | Scholarship Criteria | Eligible Degree Programmes | Amount as % of Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | 75% to 84.99% in Class 12 | All UG courses | 15% |
| Merit Scholarship | 85% to 100% in Class 12 | All UG courses | 20% |
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Answered 4 weeks ago
Hi Samiksha.
Actually exam datesheet may vary from college to college. Mostly
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- Even Semester Exams (2nd, 4th, 6th Sem): Normally conducted in April/May.
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Scholar-Level 18
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Firstly in 12th exam you have secured 50% marks in physics, chemistry and biology related subject.
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Scholar-Level 18
Answered a month ago
Indira College of Arts, Commerce and Science has a total of 120 seats in BSc programme. Candidates are offered seats in BSc programme based on their scores in the qualifying exam.
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it depends on college usually 80k to 2 Lacs per year
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U need the tc of your class 12th to get admission in a new collage.not the tc of the college which u drooped
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Msc subjects after BSc Botany with high demand include Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science and Genetics. These fields offer great research, industry and govt. job opportunities.
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