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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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6 LPA

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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The total tuition fee of BSc at MIT ADT Pune powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy is INR 10 lakh. Candidates need to pay the course fee to secure their seat. Please note this number is taken from the official website of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 4 days ago

While Mahindra University Hyderabad Powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy does not accept any external entrance test for BSc admissions, it does conduct an aptitude test. Students have to appear for the same.

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Anangsha Aggarwal

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Answered 4 days ago

Around ₹1–2.2 Lacs per year

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In our ITM SLS BARODA University, number of opportunities are open with best facilities

Such as labs., placement, skills development, knowledge increament, etc. 

Fees for available any department around 50,000 to 1,50,000.

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MSc in Medical Radio Imaging: Deepens clinical knowledge for senior technologist. 

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Nensy Patel

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The total tuition fee of BSc at Sai University Chennai Powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy is INR 10 lakhs. This number is taken from the official website of college. Fee needs to be submitted to secure a seat. The number mentioned can change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 5 days ago

The BSc programme at Dayananda Sagar University is an UG programme offered for the duration of three years. The total fee of  BSc programme at DSU range from INR 11.53 L to INR 16.64 L. The fees can vary depending on the specialisation chosen.

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Anjali Sharma

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Answered 6 days ago

Candidates can check below the total tuition fee of BSc at IIFA Lancaster institute of Design: 

Course Total Tuition Fee 
B.Sc IN ARTIFCIAL INTELLIGENCEINR 4,50,000/-
BSC IN GAME DESIGNING & DEVELOPMENTINR 4,65,000/-
BSC IN ANIMATION AND MULTIMEDIAINR 4,50,000/-
BSC IN INTERIOR DESIGNINGINR 3,15,000/-
BSC IN FASHION DESIGNINGINR 3,15,000/-
BSC IN VISUAL EFFECTS & ANIMATIONINR 4,50/,000/-
BSC IN VISUAL COMMUNICATIONINR1,95,000
BSC IN SOUND PROCESS ENGINEERINGINR 4,75,000/-
BSC IN FILM MAKINGINR 4,50,000/-
BSC IN VISUAL EFFECTS & ANIMATIONINR 4,50/,000/-

Note: This is taken from official source. It can change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered a week ago

International BSc students of Victoria University are charged a slighlty higher amount of fees by the institute. Currently, the total fees payable by international students is INR 39.6 lakh. However, fees is always subject to changes by Victoria University and thus candidates are advised to contact

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Saurabh Khanduri

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For the first batch in 2026, there are 60 seats for the BSc in Computer Science, and 30 seats in BSc in Computer Science with Software Development. The University of Liverpool, Bangalore keeps the class size small on purpose. This ensures that every student can talk to their teachers easily. You won

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a week ago

University of Liverpool, Bangalore BSc course starts with the basics of Science and math. You will learn how to build software and understand data. The topics covered are at par with today's tech job requirements. You won't just read books, you will work on real digital projects. This helps you buil

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a week ago

The fee for UG courses is paid semester at S.P. College. The total fee for one semester is composed of many components. Out of which, the tuition fee is INR 600. Other components include admission fee, library fee, NCC fee, etc. Fee can be paid online through college website. 

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Bipasha Jha

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The selection is completely based on Class 12 marks. A cut-off list is released on official website of university. It releases combined merit list for all categories. All the students who clear the cut-off are eligible for admission. After selection, students have to pay the first semester fee to co

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Bipasha Jha

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The total BSc fee is around INR 16,000. Multiple components are included in the total fee. Some components are admission fee, tuition fee, library fee, etc. Moreover, some additional fee during the course are also to be paid by students. Those include examination fee, laboratory fee, etc. Examinatio

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Bipasha Jha

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The application fee for UG courses is INR 600. It has to be paid at the time of application form submission. Students can pay the application fee online via UPI/Net Banking, etc. The application process includes filling personal details, uploading documents and fee payment. Candidates can find the a

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Bipasha Jha

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Answered a week ago

The total tuition fee of BSc at University of Aberdeen, Mumbai is INR 12 Lacs for indian students. The fee for international studnets is INR 13,20,000. Candidates need to pay this after seat allotment. This number is taken from official source. It can change. 

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Raj Priya

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Answered a week ago

Yes, Lyallpur Khalsa College of Engineering supports students via scholarships, fee concessions and stipend. Special scholarships for reserved category students are available, as per the rules of Government of Punjab. Some of these scholarships are S Jaswant Singh Rai Memorial Scholarship, Prof Harj

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Chandeep Singh

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Answered a week ago

BSc course fees at ITM-IHM Navi Mumbai is INR 5.1 Lacs for the academic year 2026. Candidates will be charged this fees in three installments throughout the duration of the course. The first installment may be more expensive than the other two since admission fees is included in it for confirmation

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

Eligibility is that you should have passed class 12th with a stream of medical, along with an 80 percent or above. There is an entrance exam held in July, maybe, and then the students will be selected.

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Priya Verma

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Answered a week ago

The University of London International Programmes programs features more than 100-degree programs at UG and PG level. University of London International Programmes offers BSc in Economics for the duration of 3 years. The University of London International Programmes BSc in Economics first year tuiti

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Manashjyoti Sharma

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Answered a week ago

Narayan Nursing College, Sasaram BSc fees for 2026 is INR 8.88 Lacs for the academic year 2026. Out of this fees, 7,20,000 is the tuition fees while the remaining fees is examination fees and all one-time payments. Tuition fees can be paid on per semester basis as well.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

While the primary fees are clearly listed, there are a few additional costs. Students enrolled in B.Sc. Nautical Science at MANET Pune have to pay examination fees each semester. Other costs include a one-time INDOS registration, CDC fees, and fees for mandatory STCW or value-added courses.

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a week ago

Yes, the fee structure is quite inclusive for students. For the B.Sc. Nautical Science at MANET Pune, the semester fees specifically include hostel accommodation, mess charges for meals, and laundry services. Every semester, students pay a fixed amount of INR 47,500 for the hostel and INR 50,000 for

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a week ago

Shortlisted candidates for BSc are normally called to the MANET Pune campus for personal interviews in June or July. Candidates are evaluated for their communication skills, leadership potential, reasoning abilities, and suitability for a career at sea.

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a week ago

Students who have completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised board like CBSE, ICSE can apply for BSc in Health Sciences course at the Mithibai College. The admission will be merit-based.

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Shruti Manchanda

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Answered a week ago

BSc International Hospitality Management and BSc Culinary Arts programmes at VMSIIHE offer a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on training. VMSIHE provides a structured course curriculum, modern campus, industry projects, and global exposure to prepare students for international careers in hos

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Tanu Rao

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The total tuition fee of BSc at Cheran College for Women ranges between INR 45000- INR 75000. Candidates have to pay the course fee as the last step of admission process to secure seat. This number is taken from the official website of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 2 weeks ago

V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education offers both BSc programmes offer a balanced mix of theoretical learning and practical hands-on training. Students benefit from a structured curriculum, modern infrastructure, industry projects and global exposure that prepare them for

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Abhishek Aggarwal

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The total tuition fee forUSLM, Karnavati University BSc (Hons) is INR 9.1 lakh. This information is sourced from website/ sanctioning body & is subject to change. Apart from this candidates might also have to pay a one time or registration fee. For more clarity students need to go to website.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, it is a reputed college in Mumbai. Siddharth College is 'NAAC B' accredited. The college offers one specialisation (IT) in BSc. Total seat intake is 180. Admissions are held online. Students can take admissions on the basis of Class 12 merit score.

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Bipasha Jha

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