B.Sc

Undergraduate science degree

A science degree in a subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science or Statistics. It is usually three years, with a four-year Honours or Honours-with-Research option at many universities under the NEP. It leads to jobs, an M.Sc, teaching (via B.Ed) or research.

3 years

Course length

4-year Honours / Honours with Research under NEP

~47–53 lakh1

Students enrolled

All modes; the higher figure includes B.Sc (Hons)

~11.5–13 lakh1

Graduates a year

Slightly more than half are women

Pick a branch

15 branches · in A–Z order, never ranked

Biology / Life Sciences

Living systems — biotech, research, health.

3 to explore · 7 roles

Biotechnology

Biology applied to medicines, food and lab processes.

3 to explore · 5 roles

Chemistry

Matter and reactions — pharma, materials, labs.

3 to explore · 6 roles

Computer Science

Software and data, the science track.

3 to explore · 6 roles

Data Science

Statistics, programming and machine learning on data

3 to explore · 5 roles

Electronics

Circuits, devices and embedded systems at B.Sc level.

3 to explore · 5 roles

Environmental Science

Ecology, pollution, natural resources and the law.

3 to explore · 5 roles

Forensic Science

Science applied to crime evidence and investigation.

3 to explore · 6 roles

How you get in

Class 12 with science. Central and many other universities admit through CUET-UG; others admit on Class 12 marks or a state process.

At a glance

Your subject (major) shapes most options more than the degree name does.
Common next steps are an M.Sc, a B.Ed for teaching, or research.
Regular-mode enrolment has stayed around 44–47 lakh for five years.

In numbers

Who studies B.Sc1

in lakh students

Women (53%)Men (47%)

All modes, excluding B.Sc (Hons).

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