BSc Courses: List of Top Courses, Eligibility and Admission Process

List of Popular BSc Courses

The popular BSc courses have been listed below:

• BSc Physics

• BSc Chemistry

• BSc Biology

• BSc Mathematics 

• BSc Information Technology (IT)

• BSc Computer Science

• BSc Microbiology 

• BSc Biotechnology 

• BSc Biochemistry

• BSc Botany

• BSc Zoology

• BSc Geography

• BSc Economics

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Specialised BSc Courses

Here, we have listed the specialised or niche BSc courses.

• BSc Fashion Design

• BSc Animation

• BSc Hospitality

• BSc Agriculture

• BSc Horticulture

• BSc Nursing

• BSc Geology

• BSc Nautical Science

• BSc Instrumentation

• BSc Polymer Science

• BSc Anthropology

• BSc Genetics
  

Note: The above list is comprehensive and not exhaustive

The duration of the BSc courses is three years for full-time courses. The duration may vary from four to five years in case students opt for a part-time or a distance learning/correspondence mode.

BSc Courses Admission Eligibility 

These are the basic eligibility rules for admission in BSc courses:

• Firstly, candidates should complete their 12th class from a recognised board in the science stream.
• As core subjects, you should have thoroughly studied physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
• There is no age limit for a BSc course.

Admission Process for BSc Courses 

The admission process for BSc courses can either be merit-based admission or entrance-based admission. The two modes are outlined below: 

• Merit-based Admission process, colleges shall release a cutoff aggregate to be achieved in the Class 12 Board exam. Applicants would need to achieve the eligibility criteria and the cutoff in order to secure admission to that particular college and the choice of BSc course. 
• Entrance-based Admission process – As is the nature of the mode, candidates need to appear for BSc entrance exams, conducted voluntarily for that particular course and college, as part of the admission process for successful candidates. Upon passing the exam, candidates who pass will be called for counselling or a final admission stage. 

Top BSc Entrance Exams 

The table below lists the top BSc entrance exams, the conducting organisation, and programmes offered:

What After Completing BSc Courses?

The most popular option after completing BSc course is going for the MSc courses. However, some also goes for professional courses such as MBA or MCA. There are students who starts their career after BSc in the following roles:

• Scientific Assistant

• Treasury Specialist

• Market Research Analyst

• Quality Control Manager

• Statistician

• Teacher

• Technical Writer

• Laboratory Assistant