Science
B.Sc programmes in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and related subjects run three years (four with honours). Central universities admit through CUET-UG; IISERs and similar institutes run research-focused BS-MS programmes with their own entrance.
The usual admission route
- Class 12 with science
- CUET-UG, IAT or university process
- Counselling or merit list
- Admission
Courses and how long they take
| Course | Level | Duration | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc / B.Sc (Hons) | Undergraduate | 3 years (4 with honours or research) | Class 12 with science |
| BS-MS (integrated) | Integrated | 5 years | Class 12 with science; at IISERs and similar institutes |
| BS at IITs | Undergraduate | 4 years | Class 12 with science, through JEE Advanced |
| M.Sc | Postgraduate | 2 years | B.Sc; IIT JAM for the IITs and IISc |
| PhD | Doctoral | 3–5 years | M.Sc, often with a NET or GATE qualification |
Entrance exams
- CUET-UGUG at Delhi University, JNU, BHU and many others
- CUET-PGPG at central and participating universities
- JEE AdvancedB.Tech and BS at the IITs
Also used: IISER Aptitude Test (IAT); IIT JAM (M.Sc at IITs); NEST (NISER and CEBS).
Eligibility
- Class 12 with the relevant science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology.
- Central universities set the CUET-UG subject combination for each programme.
Where it can lead
- Research and academia
- Data science and analytics
- Pharmaceutical and biotech industry
- Teaching
- Government scientific services
Science colleges in our directory
30 institutions offer science programmes.
IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Type
- Government, est. 1958
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
- Management
IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1961
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
- Management
J.C. Bose University (YMCA)
J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Type
- Government, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
- Computer applications
BITS Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
- Location
- Pilani, Rajasthan
- Type
- Private, est. 1964
- Main entrance
- BITSAT
- Engineering
- Science
- Pharmacy
- Management
Delhi University
University of Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1922
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Commerce
- Science
- Management
- +1 more
Amity Noida
Amity University, Noida
- Location
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2005
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Commerce
- +7 more
IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government, est. 1959
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1959
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Location
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Type
- Government, est. 1951
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Architecture
- Management
IIT Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Location
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Type
- Government, est. 1847
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Architecture
- Management
IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Type
- Government, est. 1994
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
NIT Warangal
National Institute of Technology Warangal
- Location
- Warangal, Telangana
- Type
- Government, est. 1959
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
- Computer applications
Science: common questions
Is B.Sc a good option if I miss out on JEE or NEET?
Yes. A strong B.Sc leads to research, an M.Sc, data science and many other careers, and you can still prepare for postgraduate entrance exams.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.