BSc: Admission 2025, Top Colleges, Entrance Exam, Cutoff, Scholarships, Jobs, Salary

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BSc stands for Bachelor of Science is a 3 to 4-year UG degree program that provides the knowledge of scientific concepts, theories, and real-world applications within their chosen field of study, preparing them for diverse career paths in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Healthcare, and Research. BSc course offers more than 114 specializations like BSc Statistics, BSc Geography, BSc Physics, BSc Zoology, BSc Agriculture, BSc Horticulture, BSc Botany, BSc Geology, BSc Psychology.

More than 8000 colleges offer BSc courses. Some of the top colleges are Banaras Hindu University, VIT Vellore, IIT Madras, Jadavpur University, etc. Among these 8000, public colleges are 2000 and around 7000 is private colleges.

While many colleges offer admission to BSc courses on a merit basis, some colleges conduct BSc entrance exams such as CUET, ICAR AIEEA, CG PAT, KCET, MHT CET, AP EAMCET, etc. Most India's public and private universities accept the CUET, one of the most common entrance exams. CUET exam will be conducted by the month of May 2025.

After completing BSc course, you can get jobs in various sectors like Information Technology, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Research, Agriculture, etc. Some of the popular BSc jobs profiles are Financial Analyst, Data Analyst, Financial Accountant, Analyst- Broking, Application Developer, Software Tester, Project Manager, Researcher with an average salary ranges between INR 8 LPA- INR 26 LPA.

Why BSc?

You can get numerous benefits for studying BSc in India. The major reasons for choosing BSc in India are as follows:

After an BSc in India, you can find great employment opportunities in various job portals. LinkedIn offers 26,000+, and Naukri has around 1,67,600 BSc jobs in India for recent graduates.
You will have a promising career in various job positions, such as Biochemist, Epidemiologist, Lab Technician, Research Scientist, Application Developer, Software Tester, Project Manager, Researcher, etc.
You will earn high salary between INR 7-12 lakhs, and it can rise to INR 100 LPA based on your experience.
After BSc, you can get job offer from several top companies like Agnitio, Deloitte, ISB, GSI, RMS, Infosys, Applied Research International, State Bank of India

BSc Entrance Exam

For admission to a BSc degree, many universities and colleges, including Jadavpur University, IIT Madras, VIT Vellore, and IGNOU, conducted their own university entrance exams. Most India's public and private universities accept the CUET, one of the most common entrance exams. The table below brings the list of other top entrance exams for BSc courses along with their registration and examination dates:

Entrance Exam	Cutoff	Registration Deadline
CUET	98 percentiles	March 31, 2025 (Tentative)
ICAR AIEEA	General: 80% SC/ST/ PWD: 60%	May 11, 2025 (Tentative)
MHT CET	General: 45% SC/ST/PWD: 40% EWS: 40%	March 2025 (Tentative)
KCET	Varies University wise	February 2025 (Tentative)

BSc Specialization

BSc offers more than 114 specializations. Some of the popular and demanding specialization are mentioned below:

List of BSc Specializations
BSc Geology	BSc Computer Science
BSc Software Engineering	BSc Mathematics
BSc Food Sciences	BSc Physics
BSc Data Science	BSc Microbiology
BSc Geography	BSc Environmental Science
BSc Statistics	BSc Biotechnology
BSc Nutrition	BSc Chemistry
BSc Economics	BSc Nursing
BSc Botany	BSc Biochemistry
BSc Biology	BSc Zoology
BSc Agriculture	BSc Psychology
BSc Fashion Design	BSc Forensic Science

College wise BSc specialization

BSc courses have various specializations. Also, colleges offer various BSc specialization like Banaras Hindu University offer several specializations like BSc Statistics, BSc Geography, BSc Physics, BSc Zoology, BSc Agriculture, BSc Horticulture, BSc Botany, BSc Geology, BSc Psychology. And Jamia Millia Islamia offers a variety of BSc specializations. Some of colleges with their BSc specializations are mentioned below:

University Names	BSc Specialization
Banaras Hindu University	BSc Statistics BSc Geography BSc Physics BSc Zoology BSc Agriculture BSc Horticulture BSc Botany BSc Geology BSc Psychology
Jamia Millia Islamia	BSc Life Sc with Computer Applications BSc Aeronautics BSc (Bioscience) BSc (Applied Mathematics) BSc (Physics) BSc Chemistry BSc (Instrumentation)
VIT Vellore	BSc Computer Science BSc Computer Science with spl. in Data Analytics BSc Multimedia & Animation BSc Catering & Hotel Management BSc Fashion Design BSc Agriculture (Hons)
Amity University, Noida	BSc (Actuarial Science) BSc (Agriculture) BSc (Anthropology) BSc (Mathematics) BSc (Chemistry) BSc (Physics) BSc (AI and Data Science) BSc (Biochemistry) BSc (Biotechnology) BSc (IT) BSc (Enviromental Science) BSc (Forensic Science)
Chandigarh University	BSc (Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics) BSc (Forensic Science) BSc (Medical Lab Technology) BSc (Medical Lab Technology) - Lateral Entry BSc Mathematics BSc (Microbiology) BSc (Nutrition & Dietetics)

BSc Colleges in India

There are more than 8,000 colleges in India that offer a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. Some of the top B.Sc. colleges in India include Banaras Hindu University, VIT Vellore, IIT Madras, etc. Among them 2000 colleges are governments and around 7000 colleges are private. To admission to this colleges, you need pay INR 2,25,000- INR 3167. Here some of the best colleges are mentioned below:

University Name	Accepted Entrance Exam	Course Fees	Eligibility
Banaras Hindu University	CUET	INR 3167 (per year)	10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks
Jamia Millia Islamia	CUET, JMI	INR 7,800 (per year)	10+2 or equivalent examination
Delhi University (DU)	CUET	Varies subjects and colleges wise Average ranges from INR 10,770 - INR 1.47 Lakh	60% or more marks in aggregate of four subjects including Mathematics, one language and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru University	CUET	INR 172,800 (total fees)	At least Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate.
VIT Vellore	Direct Admission	Varies Subject wise Average ranges from INR 55,000-INR 2,25,000	Pass 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or institute
Jadavpur University	JU university admission test	NA	Pass 10+2 board exam
Aligarh Muslim University	CUET-UG	NA	10+2 with science
PSG College of Arts and Science - PSGCAS	TANCET	Varies subject wise. Average ranges from INR 1834- INR 1535 (per year)	HSC Passed with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Amity University, Noida	Direct admission	INR 40,000 (per year)	Class XII with Science (agg.55%)
Chandigarh University	CUET-UG	Varies subject wise. Average ranges from INR 42000- INR 75000	candidate must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate.

Governments Colleges for BSc

India has over 2,000 government-owned colleges that offer a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. Some of the top BSc colleges in India include Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jadavpur University, Hindu College, etc. Here some of the top colleges are mentioned in the table:

Banaras Hindu University	Jamia Millia Islamia
Delhi University	Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jadavpur University	Calcutta University
Presidency University	Hindu College

Private Colleges for BSc

Around 7,056 private colleges in India that offers BSc courses including Amity University, Chandigarh University, Techno India University, etc. Here some of the top colleges are mentioned in the table:

Amity University	Chandigarh University
Mount Carmel College	St. Xavier's College
Techno India University	Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Rahara
Christ University	SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

BSc Syllabus

BSc subjects can vary widely depending on the specific field of study or specialization. The BSc subject list covers a diverse range of subjects across various scientific disciplines, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and more. Here some basic syllabus for BSc course are mentioned:

BSc Syllabus
Semester I
Basic Chemistry	Applied Physiology
Real Analysis I	Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Semester II
Chemistry Bonding	Research Methodology
Applied Biochemistry	Real Analysis II
Semester III
Cell Biology	Specialisation Elective I
Research Methodology II	Thermodynamics and Solutions
Semester IV
Applied Sciences	Specialisation Elective II
Professional Ethics	Dynamics
BSc Courses - Semester V
Advanced Analysis	Quantum Mechanics
Design Experiment	Communication and Networking
Semester VI
Viva Voce	Professional Ethics II
Dissertation	Project

BSc Subject wise Syllabus

BSc Subjects vary with each BSc Specialization, for example, BSc Chemistry deals with subjects like Organic Chemistry, Chemionfications, Polymer Chemistry, etc whereas BSc Mathematics deals with subjects such as Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Differential Equations, etc. In the table below some subjects of each BSc Specialization is provided:

BSc Course	Subjects
BSc Computer Science Syllabus	Introduction to Data Structures
	System Programming
	Introduction to Web Technology
	Mobile Applications
BSc Forensic Science Syllabus	Forensic Pathology
	Forensic Medicine
	Psychiatry
	Psychology
BSc Chemistry syllabus	Application of Computer in Chemistry
	Organic Chemistry
	Chemionfications
	Polymer Chemistry
BSc Mathematics Syllabus	Calculus
	Probability & Statistics
	Analytical Solid Geometry
	Differential Equations
BSc Biology Syllabus	Chemistry
	Biophysics
	Proteins & Enzymes
	System Physiology
BSc Botany syllabus	Cell Biology, Genetics
	Plant breeding
	Algae Anatomy
	Fungi Anatomy
BSc Economics Syllabus	Microeconomics I
	Law and Economics Theory
	Economic Journalism
	Portfolio Management

Admission Process for BSc

The admission to BSc, you need to take an entrance exam. Some of the colleges also offer direct admission based on your academic merit. Here step by admission process are mentioned below:

Merit-Based BSc Admission: Top colleges like Mumbai University, Madras Christian College, Amity University, Chandigarh University, Techno India University, etc colleges take admission based on your class 12 merit.
Entrance Exam Based Admission: Most of the government's colleges like Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, Jadavpur University, etc colleges take admission based on entrance exam CUET UG, state level entrance exam.
After taking the entrance exam, you need to wait for the merit list. After releasing merit list as per your entrance exam marks you will take admission.

BSc Eligibility

For admission to BSc course there are some requirements. You need to have some important eligibility criteria for admission to this course. Here in details eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

BSc Eligibility Criteria	Details
BSc Academic Qualifications	You should have completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification from any stream. OR You should have completed Class 10 and a 3-year Diploma course.
Marks Criteria	You must get 50% marks in your 12^th board exam.
Appearing Criteria	Those students appearing for Class 12 Board exams and those who have completed Class 12 are eligible.
Entrance Exam	CUET UG, State Level Entrance exam and University admission test

Scholarships For BSc

To study in this course, you can get scholarships based on your academic performance. Maximum colleges offer various scholarships like Delhi University (DU) college offer V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book-Grant Scholarships; Chandigarh University offer CUET UG exam scholarships,etc.Here some colleges with scholarships are mentioned below:

University Name	Eligibility	Awrad
Delhi University (DU), Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book-Grant Scholarships	1st year of 3-year degree course students are eligible.	INR 24, 600
Amity University, Merit Scholarship	Candidates need to get 90% - 94.99% Aggregate in (CBSE/ISC) Board of XII	50% tuition fees
Chandigarh University, CUET UG exam scholarships	Candidates need to get 85-89.99 on CUET UG entrance exam	30% of semester fees
Jadavpur University, Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship	All UG students from WB are eligible	INR 18000 (per year)

Placements After BSc

After Completing this course, you can get hire in a various position as per your specialization like Biochemist, Epidemiologist, Lab Technician, Research Scientist, Forester, Ecologist, Biological Technician, Botanist. Also, you can get job offers from top companies like Rivigo, Zomato, Honda, TCS, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Swiggy with high salary packages. Here some top recruiters with salary package are mentioned below:

University Name	Top Recruiters	Average Salary
Banaras Hindu University	ACC CEMENT, ACCENTURE, ACCOLITE, ADANI, ADITYA BIRLA, GLOBAL ANALYTICS, GOLDMAN SACHS, GOOGLE	Average package INR 8 LPA
Jamia Millia Islamia	Rivigo, Zomato, Honda, TCS, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Swiggy	NA
Delhi University (DU)	Agnitio, Deloitte, ISB, GSI, RMS, Infosys, Applied Research International, State Bank of India	Average package INR 11.78 LPA
VIT Vellore	NielsenIQ, paytm, Deloitte, Amazon, PWC, asianpzints, Indian Oil,	Highest package INR 26 LPA
Amity University, Noida	Airtel, HCL, EY, IBM, Cognizant, Yamaha, Wipro, Nokia,	Average Package INR 19 LPA

Jobs After BSc

After completing a BSc degree, candidates can choose from various BSc Jobs that include Doctors, Engineers, Nurses, Pilots etc. Each specialization has its own set of eligibility and salary prospects. Students can find detailed job prospects for each BSc Specialization.

BSc Courses	Jobs Profile
BSc Biotechnology Jobs	Biochemist, Epidemiologist, Lab Technician, Research Scientist
BSc Physics Jobs	Content developer, Lab supervisor, Radiologist assistant, Statistician, Senior physicist
BSc Botany Jobs	Forester, Ecologist, Biological Technician, Botanist
BSc Statistics Jobs	Financial Analyst, Data Analyst, Financial Accountant, Analyst- Broking
BSc Mathematics	Mathematician, Data Analyst, Numerical Analyst, Cryptanalyst
BSc Geology	Palaeontologists, Geologist, Petroleum Geologists, Mine Supervisors
BSc Software Engineering	Application Developer, Software Tester, Project Manager, Researcher
BSc Aeronautical Science	Airline Pilot, Air Traffic Controller, Flight Engineer, Airline Director
BSc Medical	Laboratory Assistant, Scientific Researcher, Zoologist, Botanist
BSc Anthropology	Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Field Investigator, Conservation Officer

BSc stands for Bachelor of Science, an undergraduate degree that focuses on scientific disciplines. BSc programs typically take three to four years to complete. These courses have 114 specializations. For admission to this course, 10+2 or equivalent qualification required from a recognized institute in science stream, Minimum marks requirement, which can vary between universities but often falls around 45-50%. some career paths after a BSc are Research Scientist, Clinical Research Specialist, Lab Technician, Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Biotechnologist, Journalism, Law, Computer programmer, Web developer, and Creative coder.