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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

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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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Currently, Central University of Rajasthan offers an integrated M.Sc+B.Ed in Biotechnology. To get into this program, you need to appear for CUET-PG and the total academic fee for this 5 year programme will be around INR 1,84,750.

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No, the specified total tuition fees explicitly exclude refundable institutional deposits and mandatory semester examination charges. Students secure admission by paying the base tuition amount.

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Rashmi Karan

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The least expensive option is the regular aided B.Sc. track for home-state reserved category candidates, keeping the total fees minimal. The most expensive programme listed by Fergusson College, Pune is the self-financed B.Sc. Animation tailored for Foreign and NRI students due to premium internatio

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Rashmi Karan

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The structural fees vary because traditional Science courses receive government financial aid, making them highly subsidised for regional students. Conversely, specialised self-financed programs like Animation, Biotechnology, and Data Science do not enjoy state funding and thus cost higher.

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Rashmi Karan

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Alternative intake pathways for BSc courses at PES University Bangalore bypass the standard merit fee charts entirely. Applicants looking for seats under specialised buckets, such as Management, NRI, or Foreign placements, have to pay higher fees. These alternative categories follow independent stru

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Rashmi Karan

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The tuition fee at PES University Bangalore for BSc courses is between INR 4.80 - 12 Lakh. Shorter three-year programs or foundational laboratory courses represent the most affordable entry tier for Science aspirants. On the other end, highly specialised four-year configurations like Medical Science

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Rashmi Karan

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LPU offers B.Sc. (Health and Physical Education) students access to many sports facilities, including well-kept grounds, indoor stadiums, fitness centers, gymnasiums, and courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, football, and athletics. Students stay active and learn through hands-on experience

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Answered 4 days ago

OP Jindal Global University has not mentioned any rules regarding provisional admission to candidates for BSc (hons) admission. Appearing in SAT, ACT, LNAT-UK or JSAT is allowed before Class 12 board exams even begin. However, whether admission is granted to such candidates can be confirmed only by

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, BSc (hons) course fees at OP Jindal Global University can be increased annually upto 10% during course duration. Both tuition fees and hostel fees are subject to this rule. However, this increase in annual fees may not happen if Jindal University chooses not to do so.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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OP Jindal Global University has not mentioned whether processing charges have been deducted from BSc fees which is refunded. However, this institute charges INR 5,000 processing charges from refundable amounts of other UG level courses. Thus, candidates can expect these charges to be deducted from t

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, SAT is not a mandatory entrance exam for candidates fulfilling OP Jindal Global University BSc (hons) eligibility criteria to apply for admission.

Aside from SAT, this institute also selects candidates based on ACT and JSAT as welll for BSc course. LNAT-UK score is also accepted for BSc (hons) in

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, OP Jindal Global University does not accept direct admission to any BSc (hons) course. If a candidate wishes to apply for BSc, they need to appear ineither SAT/ACT or JSAT in order to qualify for admission. Evaluation will be done based on combined performance in qualifying exam score, personal

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, under Delhi University's Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) based on the National Education Policy (NEP), the BSc programme at St. Stephen's includes mandatory additional subjects alongside your core discipline.

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No, internships are not mandatory in the core BSc curriculum. However, under the NEP, students can voluntarily opt for internships or research projects as elective components.

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Admission to BSc at St. Stephen's College relies on the CUET UG score via Delhi University's CSAS portal. General category selection is 100% merit-based on CUET scores. Christian minority seats are evaluated using 85% CUET score + 15% interview.

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Christ University Kengeri BSc tuition fee is INR 6.6 lakh. The fee structure inlcudes other components also. The total fee may differ at the time of payemnt due to the variables of the fee structure. The fee information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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To get admisison in Christ University Kengeri BSc, students must have 50% in Class 12. The selection for all the BSc courses is subject to Online entrance test conducted by the university, Micro Presentation (MP), Personal Interview (PI) conducted with the candidates along with their performance in

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Gaurika Chhabra

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IISER Kolkata cutoff 2026 has been released for round 1. For the General AI category, the closing rank was 171 for BS+MS course across multiple specialisations and 188 for B.S. in Computational and Data Sciences + M.S. in Computational and Data Sciences. For the other categories and rounds, students

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Riya Jeet

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, Vishwakarma Institute Pune BSc admissions are open for academic year 2026. Candidates are required to apply from official website of this institute by either filling online application or printing it after registration. Deadline for BSc admissions has not been revealed yet.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, Vishwakarma Institute Pune BSc fees increases by a fixed amount every subsequent year during course duration. The amount by which BSc fees increases is different between BSc specialisations but it is either INR 5,000 or INR 10,000 annually.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, processing charges are deducted for offering refunds in instances of BSc admission cancellation at Vishwakarma Institute Pune. This processing charge is deducted from the provisional admission fees which is paid when submitting provisional admission form. Candidates will be refunded the remaini

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Vishwakarma Institute Pune BSc provisional admission fees is INR 25,000 in academic year 2026. This fees must be paid to submit provisional admission form during application stage of BSc admissions. Submitting this form grants candidates provisional admission into their chosen BSc specialisation.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

Requirement of Science stream in Class 12th is depandant on which specialisation a candidate chooses for BSc at Vishwakarma Institute Pune. Candidates who are applying for BSc in Computer Science or Statistics must have Science in Class 12th. Other two specialisations do not require Science stream.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, candidates can take direct admission into BSc course at Vishwakarma Institute Pune after passing Class 12 board exams. Selection will be based on last qualifying exam score for candidates who fulfill VIT Pune campus BSc eligibility criteria.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

Aspirants pursuing BSc from Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, New Gen Degree have plenty of career opportunities available for them. They can opt for below profiles after completing the course:

  • Data Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Executive
  • AI Tools Specialist
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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 6 days ago

Aspirants can apply for BSc at Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, New Gen Degree after completing Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum aggregate required is 50% in Class 12.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 6 days ago

The course fees for BSc is INR 3.20 lakh at Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, New Gen Degree. Aspirants shortlisted for admission need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat. Candidates can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes.

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Nishtha Shukla

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The minimum score needed by  SC AI category for admission to this institute would depend on the course. For the BSc (Hons) in Computer Science programme, the Round 1 cutoff varied from 159.07 to 582.02. So, the minimum score required for this course was 159.07.

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Neerja Rohatgi

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The total tuition fee of BSc at BBAU Lucknow is INR 1.2 lakh. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change. Admission is offered based on CUET scores.

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Raj Priya

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No, entrance test is not required for admission in BSc at Madras Christian College. Admission is offered based on merit in Class 12. Students must pass Class 12 to be eligible for admission.

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