Why should you join the BSc Course for graduation?

Bachelor of Science or BSc is one of most popular undergraduate degree academic programme of science steam, which is offered by numerous universities and institutions across the India. After Engineering and MBBS, BSc course is opted by many students who have completed their class 12 in science stream. The course provides both theoretical and practical knowledge regarding Science subject. It broadens the academic horizons by offering a variety of specializations. Candidates, who have great appetite for scientific aptitude and research, can choose this course. The duration of BSc degree ranges from 3 to 4 years depending on the specialization.  Pursuing BSc unlocks various and numerous options for ones` higher education. The candidate can pursue the course full time, part time or in a distance-learning mode.

BSc Course Highlights

Aspirants of BSc can have a glance at the highlights of BS

Particulars	Details
Name of the Course	Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Courses offered	BSc Forensic Science , BSc Bioinformatics , BSc Physics, BSc Chemistry, BSc Mathematics, BSc Computer Science, BSc Zoology..etc
Duration of Programme	3 -4 Years
Admission Process	Merit Based Entrance Exams Based
Average Fee	INR 20, 000 – 2,00,00
Top Colleges	Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, University of Hyderabad, Madras Christian College, Presidency University, Stella Maris College, Christ University
Top Entrance Exams	CUET UG, IISER, ICAR AIEEA, NEST
Scope for Career	Scope for Master’s Degree Scope for Specialization Specific Job
Average Salary	INR 3- INR 8 LPA

 

The List of BSc Courses

Various BSc courses are listed in the table below.

BSc PCM	BSc Agriculture
BSc Physics	BSc Animation
BSc Chemistry	BSc Aquaculture
BSc Maths	BSc Aviation
BSc Zoology	BSc Biochemistry
BSc Statistics	BSc Bioinformatics
BSc Botany	BSc Computer Science
BSc Home Science	BSc Dietetics
BSc Food Technology	BSc Electronic
BSc Forensic Science	BSc Fashion Technology
BSc Forestry	BSc Psychology
BSc Medical Technology	BSc Genetics
BSc Microbiology	BSc Information Technology
BSc Multimedia	BSc Interior Design
BSc Nautical Science	BSc Nutrition
BSc Nursing	BSc Physiotherapy

 

Eligibility Criteria of Bachelor of Science

Candidates, who would like to pursue Bachelor of Science, should know the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for BSc are as follows

• Candidates must have qualified in Class 12/ Intermediate in science stream from a recognized board.
• Students should have obtained at least 50% of marks. Candidates must note that the minimum percentage of marks may differ from the institution to institution.
• Candidates must have studied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in their Class 12 or Intermediate.
• In general, the age limit is not prescribed for BSc programme.

Top Entrance Exams for Bachelor of Science

Among all the BSc entrances, the top entrance exams are listed down.

• CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test UG)
• NEST (National Entrance Screening Test)
• ICAR AIEEA (Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission)
• IISER Aptitude Test (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research)

Admission Process of Bachelor of Science

The admission process of Bachelor of Science is conducted in two modes viz Merit Based Admission and Entrance Exam Based Admission.

BSc Admission Process- Merit Based:

• Some of the Universities and Colleges offer BSc admission based on marks secured by the candidates in Class 12.
• Those Universities and Colleges release the notification and invite the application forms.
• After that, these institutions release the course-wise cutoff marks.
• Applicants, who fulfill the eligibility criteria and cut off criteria, are offered admissions into their desired courses.
• Candidates must pay the admission fee to confirm the admission into the institute.

BSc Admission Process- Entrance Test Based:

• There are various Universities, Colleges and different Organizations which conduct the entrance exam.
• These institutions release the official notification inviting the applications for the specific courses of Bachelor of Science.
• Interested candidates must apply and submit the application form and pay the requisite fee.
• As per the announced dates, the entrance exam will be conducted.
• Later on, the results of the exam will be declared along with Cutoff marks or the merit lists.
• Candidates who have been shortlisted will be offered the admission.

Skills Required

Candidates who are going to pursue to BSc and want to lay strong foundation for their career must possess the skills set and traits, which are provided in the table below.

 

Problem- Solving Skills	Observation Skills
Critical Thinking	Research Skills
Scientific Skills	Communication Skills
Mathematical and computational Skills	Interpersonal Skills
Logical Skills	Experimental Skills

 

BSc as a Career

BSc graduates can find a number of jobs in various sectors like Health Care Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Testing Laboratories, Space Research Institutes, Chemical Industry, Environmental Management and Conservation, Research Firms, Wastewater Plants, Forest Services, Oil Industry, Educational Institutions…etc. Some of the job profiles are listed down.

 

Job Profile	Average Salary
Forensic Pathologist	INR 4-6 LPA
Ecologist	INR 3-7 LPA
Scientist	INR 3-8 LPA
Scientific Assistant	INR 2-6 LPA
Research analyst	INR 3-6 LPA
Teachers	INR 3-6 LPA
Technical Writer/Editor	INR 3-5 LPA
Lecturers	INR 3-6 LPA
Chemist	INR 3-7 LPA
Enumerators	INR 2-4 LPA
Researcher	INR 3-8LPA
Biostatistician	INR 2-5LPA
Clinical Research Manager	INR 3-8 LPA
Consultant	INR 3-8 LPA
Software Developer	INR 3-7 LPA

 

Why should you join the BSc Course for graduation?

• Government offers various scholarships to the bright students opting for BSc courses, and takes care of all the studying expenses. Some of the scholarships also cover expenses for the Masters if the candidate is willing to opt for the higher education.
• Employment Opportunities in Research and Development Fields are great in number. The government encourages students to pursue to BSc courses.
• BSc degree offers a promising and an abundance of career prospects after completion of the course.
• The scope of earning higher remuneration is higher when compared with the other stream graduates.
• There is a lot of scope for the higher education after completion of Bachelor of Science.