BSc Hons: Full Form, Subjects, Syllabus, Eligibility, Colleges, Jobs 2023

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BSc Hons or Bachelor of Science Honours is a 3-year undergraduate program that covers a wide range of disciplines in science such as Biology, Agriculture, Computer Science, Geography, Chemistry, etc.

Anyone from the science stream can pursue this course with a minimum aggregate of 45-50% in Class 12 from a recognized board.

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BSc Hons Admission is mainly based on merit in esteemed colleges such as Mumbai University, but some universities conduct Common Entrance Tests for the selection process like Christ University, among others. The Delhi University will conduct BCom Admission 2023 on the basis of marks scored by candidates in the CUET entrance exams and marks scored in 10+2.

Table of Content

BSc Hons Course Details
BSc Hons Admission Process

2.1 Eligibility

2.2 Entrance Exams

2.3 How to get Admission in a Good College?

BSc Hons Syllanus
BSc Hons Colleges

4.1 College comparison

BSc Hons Specializations
BSc Hons vs BSc Course
What after BSc Hons?
BSc Hons: FAQs

BSc Hons: Course Highlights

Some essential course details of the BSc Hons course are as below.

Eligibility	A minimum of 50% in Class 12 with Science stream
Admission Process	Merit Based or Entrance Examination
Top Colleges	Delhi University, Mumbai University, Christ University, etc.
Average Course Fees	INR 50,000
Average Salary	INR 3-6 LPA
Job Positions	Research Assistant, Research Associate, Admin Executives, Lecturer, Teacher, Statistician, Counsellor, Consultant, JRF/SRF, etc.
Top Recruiting Companies	TCS, HGS, Nestle, Apollo, Horizon India limited, HP India private limited, CSS corporation, Genpact, Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture, Research Institutes, Government Agencies, etc.
Bsc Scope	MSc/ MBA/PGDM

What is BSc Hons Admission Process?

BSc Honours admission usually involves the selection of candidates based on merit, but some colleges take admission on the basis of performance in the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by universities.

The common BSc Hons admission process is mentioned below:

Merit Based Admission Process:

In Merit-Based Admissions, students are selected for admission if they have cleared the cut-off set by different colleges like Miranda House, and Gargi College in their courses. The college usually releases 2 to 3 cut off lists for its BSc Hons courses, and students who clear the mentioned percentage are considered for admission.

Entrance Exam Based Admission Process:

Many reputed universities like Christ University, BHU, IGAU, etc conduct a Common Entrance examination to select the interested students. They also consider the marks scored in Class 12. After clearing the entrance examination, the students are usually called for a Group Discussion Round or Personal Interview Round or both.

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Miranda House Admission	Hindu College Admission

What is the BSc Hons Eligibility?

Following are some of the BSc eligibility criteria to be fulfilled by the candidates:

The basic eligibility to take admission in BSc Honours course is 50% in Class XII in Science stream from a recognized board.
The students must have core subjects like Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in their Higher Secondary level.
The age limit to take admission in BSc Hons courses is minimum or above 18 years.

Eligibility for BSc Hons

B.Sc Hons Eligibility in St Francis College For Women, Hyderabad	B.Sc Hons Eligibility in RV University, Bangalore
B.Sc Hons Eligibility in RKDF University, Ranchi	B.Sc Hons Eligibility in Swami Vivekanand University, Sagar

What are the Top BSc Hons Entrance Exams?

Some of the BSc Hons entrance exams are tabulated below:

Name of the Exams	Registration Dates	Exam Dates
NPAT	December 01, 2022 – May 21, 2023	January 04, 2023 – May 31, 2023
CUET	April 2023	May 21 – 31, 2023
CUCET	November 28 - May 29, 2023	November 28 - May 30, 2023
SET	December 10 – April 12, 2023	May 06, 2023 (Test 1) May 14, 2023 (Test 2)

Check More: Top BSc Entrance Examinations 2023

How to get admission in a good BSc Hons College?

Following are some of the points to keep in mind while seeking admission in a good BSc Hons college:

Admission for BSc Honours course is mainly done on the basis of marks scored in Class 12. Hence, if you want to get admission to a good university like Delhi University or so, the minimum aggregate score should be at least 90% or above.
You should check the last year’s cut off of the college in which you want to take admission to get an idea of how much you need to score in Class 12.
The higher the score, the better the chances of admission to an esteemed college.
In order to secure admission by cracking the entrances, keep the following points in mind:
The entrance examination is usually MCQ-based and may have some aptitude questions as well. The syllabus usually consists of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology sections at Class 10-12 level.
Hence, keep your concepts clear, and have strong subject knowledge.
Practice from many sample papers and previous question papers so that you can get a better idea about the exam pattern.
Time your test while solving questions papers or giving mock tests to create a real exam environment. In this way, students become trained and can perform better on the actual date of the exam.
Make revision notes while studying to go through the days before the actual exam.

Important Links:

BHU UET PRACTICE PAPERS	PU CET PRACTICE PAPERS

BSc Hons Syllabus

The syllabus of BSc Honours course is divided into 6 semesters spread over a span of three years with End Semester Exams being held after each semester.

A year wise detail regarding the syllabus and subjects included in the BSc Honours course are mentioned below:

Year I	Year II	Year III
Mathematics	Principles of Applied science	Report (Submission)
Physics	Computation and Analysis	Elective subject
Applied Chemistry	Biochemistry in daily life	Electronics circuit design
Mechanics	Research Report	Programming Fundamentals
Communicative English	Elective subject	Research-based study methodology
Basics of Computer Science	Practical Lab	Seminar
Environment Science	Viva Voce	Viva Voce
Practical Lab	-	-

The discipline wise syllabus of the BSc Hons course will have domain-specific subjects.

Check BSc Hons Syllabus & Structure for complete details.

BSc Hons Colleges

The table given below shows some of the top colleges offering BSc Honours in India

College Name	Location	Admission Process	Average Total Fees	Average Salary
Miranda House	New Delhi	Entrance-Based	INR 60,000	INR 4-7 LPA
Hindu College	New Delhi	Entrance-Based	INR 50,000	INR 5-7 LPA
St. Stephen’s College	New Delhi	Entrance-Based	INR 1,10,000	INR 4-8 LPA
Christ University	Bangalore	Entrance-Based	INR 65,000	INR 3-5 LPA
Stella Maris College	Chennai	Merit-Based	INR 68,000	INR 2-3 LPA
Sri Venkateswara College	New Delhi	Entrance-Based	INR 43,000	INR 5-8 LPA
Indraprastha College for Women	New Delhi	Entrance-Based	INR 45,000	INR 3-8 LPA
Gargi College	New Delhi	Entrance-Based	INR 42,000	INR 2.5-6 LPA
Goswami Ganesh Dutt Sanatan Dharma College (GGDSD)	Chandigarh	Merit-Based	INR 24,000	INR 2-4 LPA
NIMS	Jaipur	Entrance-Based	INR 40,000	INR 5-6 LPA

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BSc Hons Colleges in Ranchi	BSc Hons Colleges in Bhopal
BSc Hons Colleges in Kolkata	BSc Hons Colleges in Bhubaneswar

College Comparison

The table below shows some of the best universities considered for the BSc Honours course:

Parameters	Delhi University	Christ University	Amity University
College Overview	Delhi University is considered one of the best universities in India. It is majorly divided into North Campus and South campus. It has various departments and offers many credible courses in various disciplines science, commerce and arts.	Christ University is a private university situated in Bangalore. It is known for its UG programs and MBA. Apart from this, they offer many master's courses also in almost all disciplines including science.	Amity University is a private university, having campuses in cities such as Noida, Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow, etc. It offers many UG, PG and doctoral level courses in various disciplines.
Admission Process	Merit-Based	Merit + Christ University Entrance Examination	Written Test + Personal Interview
Specializations	BSc Hons in: Maths, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Microbiology, Electronics, Home Science, Biochemistry	BSc Hons in Psychology	BSc Hons in: Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Forensic Science, Biotechnology, Anthropology, Microbiology, Medical Biotechnology, Life Science, Agriculture.
Average Total Fees	INR 50,000	INR 65,000	INR 3,60,000
Average Salary	INR 5,00,000	INR 3,50,000	INR 4,00,000
Top Recruiting Companies	E&Y, British Telecom, Vistara, Wipro, Amazon, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, UnitedHealth Group, etc.	Deloitte, KPMG, E&Y, ICICI Bank, Accenture, Amazon, IDFC, Dell, Bajaj, Airtel, Tech Mahindra, etc.	Genpact, Cognizant, Deloitte, Accenture, Samsung, Microsoft, Sapient, Capgemini, Zycus, Infogain, BIS Research, etc.

Top Bsc Hons Colleges Alon with Average Fees

Source: Official College Websites

BSc Hons Specializations

As we know, a BSc Hons degree is provided in many specializations such as Physics, Agriculture, Life Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, etc.

Below are mentioned some of the famous BSc Hons specializations that are widely pursued by the students:

BSc Specialisations	Description	Top Colleges	Average Fees (INR)	Average Starting Salary (INR)
BSc Hons Physics	This physics honors course provides a foundation to the students about the knowledge in the fields of physics.	Check Colleges	INR 60,000	5 LPA to 6 LPA
BSc Zoology Hons	BSc Zoology Honours is an undergraduate degree that covers different aspects of animal science study. The primary subjects included in BSc Hons Zoology are Animal diversity, Cell Biology, Animal Genetics, Ecology, development Biology, etc.	Top Colleges	INR 50,000 - INR 60,000	5.5 LPA to 6.7 LPA
BSc Hons Economics	BSc Hons Economics provides knowledge and practical skills in Theoretical Economics, Differential Calculus, System of Equations, etc.	Check Colleges	INR 60,000 to INR 70,000	7 LPA to 8 LPA
BSc Hons Chemistry	BSc Hons Chemistry degree provides knowledge in the different fields of chemistry and its applications in the real world.	Check Colleges	INR 65,000 to INR 80,000	6 LPA to 7 LPA
BSc Hons Biology	BSc Honours Biology is a common course in the field of biology providing theoretical knowledge in various biology subjects, ranging from animal science to plant science. The major BSc Hons Biology subjects include Biochemistry, Ecology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, etc.	Check Colleges	INR 50,000 to INR 75,000	5 LPA to 6 LPA
BSc Hons Agriculture	BSc Hons Agriculture involves the study of agriculture sciences and use of modern scientific equipment and techniques in agriculture, land surveying, etc.	Check Colleges	INR 20,000 to INR 35,000	4.5 LPA to 5 LPA

Other BSc Hons Specializations

BSc Hons Mathematics	BSc Hons Computer Science	BSc Hons Statistics
BSc Hons Botany	BSc Hons Psychology	BSc Hons Biotechnology
BSc Hons Electronics	BSc Hons Environmental Science	BSc Hons Geography
BSc Hons Microbiology	BSc Hons Geology	BSc Hons Home Science

BSc Hons vs BSc: What is the Difference?

Many students consider both these degrees as the same, but BSc Gen is different from a BSc Honours degree and the table below shows some of the major differences between them:

Parameters	BSc Honours	BSc
Specialization	BSc Hons is done in a specific specialization like biology, chemistry, geography, economics, etc.	BSc can be pursued in either one specific specialization or can be pursued in general as well which consists of such subjects.
Course Structure	Most of the BSc Hons courses impart knowledge to the students through classroom training, project work, seminars, assignments, research work, and a compulsory submission of minor project work or dissertation at the end of 3 years.	BSc also uses classroom training along with practicals, but there is no compulsory project work or dissertation at the end of the year.
Subject Knowledge	In one specific domain	Foundation course in Science
Average Fees	INR 60,000	INR 50,000
Average Salary	INR 3-7 LPA	INR 3-6 LPA

Source: University website and Payscale

What after BSc Hons?

BSc Honours degree holders have plenty of options to choose from in terms of their careers. They can choose their career depending upon the specialization pursued.

One can easily find employment in different companies in roles as an Associate, or work as an Executive. You can also go for research jobs in the government sector or private sector.

Read More: BSc Jobs & Scope

The table below shows some of the common jobs that honours students go for after pursuing BSc Honours course:

Job Positions	Job Description	Average Salary
Research Associate	A Research Associate is responsible for gathering data, designing tests and helping ensure that information is being properly recorded and assessed.	INR 3.5 LPA
Research Assistant	A Research Assistant is employed in either private companies or government institutions assisting the supervisor in his/her research work in various aspects such as data collection, specimens studies, writing literature review, etc.	INR 2.6 LPA
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	JRF are the entry level jobs in the field of research which is usually provided to students who have qualified national exams such as ICAR, UGC, ICMR, etc.	As per Govt. standards
Biotechnologist	A Biotechnologist is a research professional which is usually employed in research labs and helps the team or the company with the ongoing research.	INR 4.11 LPA
Economist	An Economist is an expert in analysing and advising businesses in the different aspects of economics, and helping them generate tax rates, energy facts, etc.	INR 8.28 LPA
Mathematician	A Mathematician usually performs advanced mathematical equations with the help of computer softwares to theorize and understand mathematical principles and helps in the research studies in the field of maths.	INR 8.30 LPA
Research Chemist	A Research Chemist uses their knowledge, skills and background to discover and develop new technologies in the various segments of chemistry to apply in the real world.	INR 4.20 LPA

Source: Payscale & Glassdoor

After finishing this honours course, students can go for employment or vacancies that are most suitable for them. You can go either for the openings in the private sector or the public sector. If you desire to be employed in the private sector, employment opportunities are available in:

Pharmaceutical industry
Food industry
Research labs
Technical Consultancy firms
Schools and Colleges
Banking and finance companies
MNCs
Public sector through Bank PO (Probationary Officer) Exams, GATE, Civil Service Exam, and other relevant government exams.

The majority of students go for various MSc (Master of Science) courses in a relevant discipline. Some of the popular master courses are: MSc Computer Science, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Maths, MSc Physics, etc.

If you want to go into teaching, you can clear the requirements like a B.Ed degree or some other national qualifying examination and get into both government and private schools, and get compensation according to the government standards.

If you are interested in going for management, you can go for an MBA degree or PGDM. There are many many professional certificate courses in business and management studies. The average salary of a Manager is around INR 4-10 LPA.

If you want to go into programming, you can go for many certificate courses in popular programming languages such as Java, Python, etc. which will prepare you for the entry level programming jobs with an average salary of around INR 3-5 LPA.

In short, the opportunities after doing BSc Honours are endless, and you have a variety of options to choose from for your career in various fields as per your interest.

BSc Hons: FAQs

Ques. What is the BSc Hons Full Form?

Ans. BSc Hons Full-Form stands for Bachelor of Science Honours.

Ques. What is the BSc Hons meaning?

Ans. BSc Hons meaning denotes a Bachelor course in the field of a particular disciple of science such as Biology, Computer Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, Maths, etc. The course is for students who want to make a career in the R&D industry and lay a firm foundation for higher studies in the field of science.

Ques. Which is better BSc or BSc Hons?

Ans. Although both these degrees provide the same qualification, the academic industry prefers candidates with a BSc Hons degree since it provides deep study and knowledge in a particular subject or discipline, whereas a simple BSc degree includes all the necessary science subjects which opens a path for the graduates to choose their field of work.

Ques. Which Hons is better in BSc?

Ans. Some of the most common Hons Bachelor of Science courses are:

BSc (Hons) Biology
BSc (Hons) Nursing
BSc (Hons) Agriculture
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Zoology, etc.

Among these courses, BSc Computer Science can be called a better course in terms of average annual salary, i.e. around INR 3-6 LPA, while after doing other honours courses the average salary can be around INR 2-4 LPA. It may be higher based on your skills and relevant industry experience.

Ques. What are the subjects in BSc Hons?

Ans. BSc Hons is provided in a specific discipline such as Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science. The subjects included in those specialized courses will be different. But the common BSc Hons subjects can be Research Report, English, Elective subjects, Core Subjects and Skill Development Electives.

Ques. Is Bsc Hons equivalent to Masters?

Ans. No, BSc Hons degree of 3 years is not equivalent to a Master degree.

Ques. What is BSc Hons duration?

Ans. BSc Hons course duration is 3 years.

Ques. Is Delhi University still going forward with the application process despite COVID 19?

Ans. For now, the authorities at Delhi University have extended admission registration on hold until further notice because of the nationwide lockdown due to COVID 19. They will notify as soon as something is decided.