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BSc stands for Bachelor of Sciences, which is offered at an undergraduate level. It is an umbrella course that is further encompassed by multiple programmes, subjects and specialisations. BSc courses are offered in multiple formats such as full-time, part-time, distance/correspondence or certifications. This page brings the types of BSc courses and the details related to those.

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

FAQs Regarding BSc Courses

Q: What is the duration of BSc courses?

A: The duration of BSc courses is three to four years, depending on the branch, if pursued in a full-time classroom learning mode.  

Q: What is the fee structure of BSc courses?

A: The fee structure of BSc courses vary from subjects, specialisations and colleges. The average BSc course fees range from INR 20,000 to INR 2 lakh.

Q: What are some of the top colleges offering BSc courses?

A: Some of the top colleges in India offering BSc courses as per NIRF Ranking 2021 are Miranda House, Delhi, Lady Sriram College for Women, Delhi , Loyola College, Chennai , St. Xavier's College, Kolkata , to name a few.

Q: Is BSc course offered in IITs?

A: Majority of the IITs do not offer BSc but MSc courses. However few IITs such as IIT Kharagpur and IIT Kanpur offer BSc and integrated BSc courses to students.

Q: What are some of the popular BSc course specialisations?

A: Some of the popular BSc specialisations are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Geology, Agriculture, to name a few.

Q: Is there an age limit to pursue BSc courses?

A: In general, colleges do not have an age limit for admission to BSc courses. However, this criterion may be present in some colleges as per their admission policy.

Q: What are the various modes of BSc course?

A: The BSc courses are offered in full-time classroom mode or through part-time or correspondence mode.

Q: What is the difference between BSc Honours course and BSc General course?

A: BSc Honours course is taught in a particular branch or subject. BSc (Hons) is a degree programme that helps develop advanced research and theoretical skills. It also helps in the building of a cutting-edge academic or professional career. On the other hand, a BSc General course provides students with a sound foundation knowledge that is required for any career based on science. This program too opens several career options, though its special emphasis is multi-disciplinary.

Q: Do colleges provide placement support to students after the completion of BSc courses?

A: This depends from college to college. While some institutes offer placement assistance, others do not conduct placement process for the final year students.  

Q: What are the higher education options after completing BSc course?

A: After completing BSc, students can go for Msc, followed by MPhil and PhD.

Q: Is it possible to get a job after completing BSc?

A: Generally Science students tend to pursue Masters before starting a career. However, there are various professions or job role for which a BSc degree is the qualifying level.

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

Popular BSc Colleges in India

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