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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:

  • Full-time classroom mode

  • Part-time classroom mode

  • Distance learning/Corresponding mode

  • Degree courses

  • 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.

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.

Particulars

Details

Duration

Three to Four years

Eligibility

Pass in Class 12 Board exam in Science stream with minimum 50% aggregate

Admission process

Merit or entrance-based

Fees

INR 20,000 to INR 2 lakh

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.

Particulars

Details

Duration

Three years

Eligibility

Pass in Class 12 Board exam in Science stream

Admission process

Merit-based

Fees

INR 20,000 to INR 40,000

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:

Particulars

Details

Duration

Three to Four years

Eligibility

Pass in Class 12 Board exam in Science stream

Admission process

Merit-based

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:

  • Hotel Management

  • Digital Film Making

  • Media Graphics and Animation

  • Information Technology

  • 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.

Particulars

Details

Duration

Three to Four years

Eligibility

Pass in Class 12 Board exam in Science stream

Admission process

Merit-based

Fees

INR 12,000 to INR 1 lakh

Some of the subjects that can be opted for the online BSc courses are as follows:

  • Business Analytics

  • Data Science

  • Information Technology

  • Cyber Security

  • Maritime Operations

  • Fire Science

  • 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.

Particulars

Details

Duration

Six Months to 16 Months

Eligibility

Pass in Class 10 Board exam

Admission process

Merit-based

Fees

INR 10,000 to INR 20,000

Some of the popular BSc Certificate course subjects are as follows:

  • Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management

  • Certificate in Food and Nutrition

  • Certificate in Sericulture

  • Certificate in Laboratory Techniques

  • Certificate in Environmental Studies

  • Certificate in Forensic Science

  • Certificate in Geoinformatics

  • Certificate in Clinical Psychology

Table of contents
  • Popular BSc Colleges in India
  • Popular Private BSc Colleges in India
  • Popular BSc Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular BSc Colleges in India

Following are the most popular BSc Colleges in India. Learn more about these BSc colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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Popular BSc Specializations

Following are the most popular BSc Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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Yes, eligibility BSc students can get various financial aid options at GNDU, Amritsar. This includes Post-Matric scholarships for SC/OBC category students, Punjab State Merit scholarships, and central government schemes. Aditionally, the university  scholarships are granted to top-ranking students b

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Most undergraduate BSc admissions at GNDU are merit-based, calculated directly using marks obtained in the Class 12 qualifying examination. However, for specialised professional BSc or integrated honours programmes, the university may consider national-level entrance scores or conduct a departmental

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Al Kashaf

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GNDU offers a wide variety of BSc and BSc (Hons) programme across fields like Computer Science, Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics and LIfe Sciences. These courses are available through the main campus, regional campuses, and affiliated colleges. The curriculum is designed to

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Al Kashaf

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Answered 2 days ago

Pursuing a B.Sc. in Mathematics at Quantum University can be a good choice for students who enjoy numbers, logical thinking, and problem-solving. The course helps students develop analytical skills.

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Shivam Singh

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Answered 2 days ago

Vishwakarma University offers various scholarships to BSc students on the basis of academic performance, financial need etc. VU BSc scholarship details are tabulated below:

Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Merit based

Marks obtained in last qualifying exam

Special Concession

Category-specific fee waiver, alumni concession, Defence personnel concession

 

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Yash Mittal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

85% of seats are reserved for Delhi region students at GGSIPU Delhi. 15% of the total seats are available for non-Delhi students. Seats are also reserved for SC/ ST/ OBC and other minorities.

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Divya Shakti Shukla

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 days ago

SPPU offers BSc seats at its main campus as well as in its affiliated colleges. SPPU BSc seat count can be different from one college to another. Some of the affiliated colleges with high seat count are NDMVP Samajs Arts Science and Commerce College and NM Sonawane Arts, Commerce and Science College

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Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences gives scholarships to students on the basis of their merit, reservation quota, sports quota, etc. Below given are the scholarships available for BSc students of the Ramaiah University:

Merit Based

CBSE/ICSEState BoardScholarship (₹)
Above 9.5 CGPA90% & aboveINR 30,000
Between 9.0 & 9.49 CGPA80% - 89.99%INR 20,000

State Based Scholarship for Northeast Students (UG & PG)


Tibetan

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Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

There is generally no upper age limit for admission to a B.Sc. Agriculture course through national-level bodies like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and CUET UG, which only mandate a minimum age of 16 years as of August 31 of the admission year.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

You can apply for undergraduate and distance/online-mode programs at Shree Pashmi Institute of Management and Science (SPIMS) directly through their Official Website. Admissions for undergraduate programs (such as B.Sc. streams) are generally merit-based and remain ongoing throughout the academic in

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

For BSc admission at GGSIPU, the minimum eligibility criteria are to pass Class 12 or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (45 % in case of SC/ST categories).

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GGSIPU B.Sc fees 2026 in Environmental Science are given below: 

ParticularTotal Fee 
Tuition fee (university per annumINR 3.6 lakh 
University Charges/ Share per annumINR 80,000
Alumni Contribution Fund (one-time payment)INR 2000
Examination Fee per student (per annum)INR 12,000
Innovation & Incubation Fee (per annum)INR 2,000
Development and Infrastructural ChargesINR 40,000
Total fee INR 4.96 lakh 

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GGSIPU offers various BSc courses for a duration ranging from 3 years to 5 years. The seat intake varies according to the course and specialisations. The total seat intake for BSc admission at IPU is 170. 

 

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The top institutes in India for pursuing mathematics and physics include:

·       IISc Bangalore,

·       IITs like Kanpur, Madras, and Bombay

·       Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata (for mathematics),

·       Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI),

·       IISERs

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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Yes. For B.Sc. Medical Microbiology at Midnapore City College, West Bengal, the eligibility is:

  • Educational qualification: You must pass Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent.

  • Required subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) in Class 12.

  • Age limit: Maximum 40 years for admission.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 2 weeks ago

B.Sc. in catering and hotel management course provides very fast entry into fast growing global hospitality, tourism and culinary industries. 

After doing this, you can work in luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines and event management. The University standard allow you to secure jobs in int

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pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

It's depends upon your interest. A B.Sc fashion designing is wort it if you want a structured 3 years technical foundation in textile, garment construction and production. The success depends on your portfolio and practical skills rather than the degree label alone.

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pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

B.Sc Nursing eligibility requirements:

Qualifying exam: 12th with PCB and English from a recognised board ( CBSE, ICSC, state boards or NIOS).

Minimum marks: 45-50% in aggregate in PCB for general, 40% for SC/ST/OBC.

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pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes. CSSS, Post Matric, LIC General, HDFC ECSS, Reliance UG and state schemes cover these courses. BSc students in pure Science subjects can also try INSPIRE SHE.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

No. The PM Scholarship Scheme covers only first professional degree courses, such as B.Tech, MBBS, BBA, BCA, B.Ed and LLB. Plain BA, B.Sc or B.Com courses are not on the approved list.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Starting salary for fresh BSc Forensic Science graduates in India can be between INR 2.5 Lakhs and INR 5 LPA (around INR 15,000 to INR 35,000 per month). 

One's exact starting pay depends heavily on your skills, location and whether you work for government crime labs or private cybersecurity firms.

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Mamona Jain

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Answered 3 weeks ago

A BSc Forensic Science course in India takes 3 years. 

The course is divided into 6 semesters with 2 semesters happening each year.

But under the new National Education Policy (NEP), some universities now offer a 4-year course option that includes an extra year dedicated to advanced lab research and h

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Nishtha Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The average course fee for a BSc in Forensic Science in India can be between INR 10,000 and INR 8 Lakhs. 

Government colleges are highly affordable charging anywhere between INR 1,200 and INR 2 Lakhs. 

Private colleges cost more where fees can be between INR 1 Lacs and INR 8 Lakhs based on their moder

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Kanishk Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The avg. fee for a BSc Forensic Science course in government colleges can be between INR 10,000 and INR 50,000 per year. 

Total course fees depend on college's location and funding starting as low as INR 1,200 total at state institutes and going up to INR 2 Lakhs or more at good central government in

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Mani Sahni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

the course is not limited to classroom theory; students have opportunities to learn through laboratory work, experimental farming, field activities, research exposure and industry/field visits. The actual amount of hands-on practice can still vary by semester, subject and faculty.

 

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Tanya Kumari

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Answered a month ago

No, you are not directly eligible for B.Sc (Hons.) Chemistry at OP Jindal University (OPJU) because passing Physics is a compulsory requirement.

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Swati Pandey

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Answered a month ago

After filling the application form of Ramdeobaba University for its BSc course, candidates have to pay an application fee to submit the form. The application is INR 1000, which candidates can pay online via UPI, net banking, or debit/ credit card. 

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Al Kashaf

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Answered a month ago

To be eligible for BSc course at Ramdeobaba University, interested candidates must have passed their Class 12 from a recognised board in the Science stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

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Al Kashaf

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Answered a month ago

To get admission into BSc course at Visva Bharati University, students must complete  Class 12 with 50% marks. The applicants also have to register and appear for CUET entrance test to secure admission at the institute. 

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Shruti Manchanda

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Answered a month ago

The total B.Sc. Nursing course fee at IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences Durgapur is approximately ₹5.35 Lacs to ₹5.75 lakh for the complete 4 year course. For the latest fee structure admission details and eligibility criteria visit the official website.

 

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