BSc Admission 2024 – Dates, Entrance Exams, Application Form, Eligibility, Merit List, Selection Process, Fees

BSc Admission 2024 occurs in two ways- through an entrance examination like CUET or on the basis of merit. BSc Course is one of the most sought-after programs after Class 12, opening up numerous opportunities. Candidates looking for admission to this course should shortlist their preferred institute. Depending on the admission process of the preferred institution, the application procedure may vary. Most BSc colleges provide an online application form to fill out after fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

Note: The registration for DU CSAS application portal for BSc admission 2024 has started . Only candidates with a registered CUET(UG)-2024 Application Number may access the CSAS Application portal. Candidates can use the direct link given below to fill out the CSAS application form.

CSAS Application Form - Direct Link (Activated)

The merit-based admissions involve scoring the minimum qualifying marks set by the university. For instance, a university may require a minimum score of 50% in Class 12 for admission to the BSc course. However, entrance-based exams may be conducted by institutions on different levels. For instance, CUET is a national-level test applicable to around 200+ universities. On the other hand, Rajasthan JET is a state-level joint entrance test. For admissions to the top BSc colleges in India 2024 , candidates must know the complete process and apply accordingly.

This article covers all the details about BSc admission 2024, including the application dates, exam dates, result dates, eligibility criteria, general admission procedure, and much more.

BSc Admission 2024 Highlights

The course highlights of the BSc admission are listed below.

BSc Admission Dates 2024

BSc Admission 2024 is currently underway in prestigious institutions such as IGNOU, IIT Madras, and others. Admission to BSc 2024 is based on both merit and an entrance exam. The CSAS will be used for Delhi University BSc Admissions based on a candidate's CUET scores. BHU Varanasi BSc admission is also based on CUET 2024. BSc degrees are available in a variety of specialisations, including Animation and Data Science. IIT Madras is currently offering BSc Admission 2024 for its online BSc in Data Science course. BSc Admission to Delhi University in 2024 will be entirely based on CUET scores via the Common Seat Allocation System.

Candidates can see the list of exams for UG admission as well as the important admission dates for BSc admission for the academic year 2024 here:

DU BSc Admission 2024

The registration for DU CSAS application portal for BSc admission 2024 has started . Only candidates with a registered CUET(UG)-2024 Application Number may access the CSAS Application portal. Candidates can check the DU BSc admission important events and details listed below.

Event	Date
Registration Begins	On-going
Correction Window for Already Registered Candidates	To Be Notified
Preference Filling for Programs & Colleges	To Be Notified
CSAS Auto Locks the Preferences	To Be Notified
Declaration of Simulated List	To Be Notified
Preference Change Window	To Be Notified
Declaration of First CSAS Allocation List	To Be Notified
Round I
First Merit List	To Be Notified
Reporting of Candidates (UR, OBC, NCL, EWS)	To Be Notified
Reporting of Candidates (SC, ST)	To Be Notified
Reporting of Candidates (PwD and Others)	To Be Notified
Last Date of Online Payment	To Be Notified
Window to Upgrade	To Be Notified
Round II
Second Merit List	To Be Notified
Reporting of Candidates (UR, OBC, NCL, EWS)	To Be Notified
Reporting of Candidates (SC, ST)	To Be Notified
Reporting of Candidates (PwD and Others)	To Be Notified
Last Date of Online Payment	To Be Notified
Window to Upgrade	To Be Notified
Round III
Third Merit List	To Be Notified
Reporting of Candidates (UR, OBC, NCL, EWS)	To Be Notified
Reporting of Candidates (SC, ST)	To Be Notified
Reporting of Candidates (PwD and Others)	To Be Notified
Last Date of Online Payment	To Be Notified

List of Popular BSc Specializations

Here is the list of some of the popular BSc specializations offered by various colleges & universities across the country –

• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Physics
• BSc Mathematics
• BSc Chemistry
• BSc Zoology
• BSc in Botany
• BSc Forensic Science
• BSc in Microbiology
• BSc Electronics
• BSc Agriculture
• BSc in Life Sciences
• BSc Analytical Chemistry
• BSc Genetics

Apart from the Honors courses mentioned above (where only one specialization is offered on BSc 2024), certain colleges offer combination specializations in BSc such as BSc PCM, BSc Computer Science, Electronics, Chemistry, BSc Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science etc.

List of Popular Entrance Exams for BSc Admission 2024

Here is the list of some of the popular BSc entrance exams for BSc admission 2024 and their conducting body–

Name of the Exam	Conducting Body
CUET	NTA
NEST	NISER
IISER Aptitude Test	IISERs
PUBDET	WBJEEB
Lucknow University UGET	Lucknow University

BSc Entrance Exams Syllabus

The syllabus for entrance exams for the BSc course varies depending on the exam, but the exam covers the following topics.

• Reading comprehension (based on various passage types, including factual, literary, and narrative texts, as well as vocabulary and literary aptitude tests)

• You can use input text for multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that are based solely on the NCERT Class XII syllabus

• Knowledge of general topics, current events General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of fundamental algebraic, geometric, and measurement concepts taught through grade eight), and Verbal Reasoning. Analytical and Logical Thinking

BSc Eligibility Criteria 2024

BSc specializations that fall under the Science stream are divided into two categories, PCM-based BSc specializations & PCB-based BSc specializations. Candidates who have passed Class 12 in PCM/ PCB stream are eligible to take up relevant BSc specializations. The specialization-wise BSc eligibility criteria can be checked below.

Stream (in Class 12)	List of Popular BSc Courses Available (Non-Medical)	Eligibility Criteria
PCM	BSc Physics BSc Chemistry BSc Mathematics BSc Computer Science BSc Electronics BSc Forensic Science BSc Organic Chemistry	A minimum of 40% or 45% marks required in Class 12 PCM to be eligible for admission in these courses.
PCB	BSc Chemistry BSc Physics BSc Biology BSc Zoology BSc Botany BSc Biotechnology Course BSc Ornithology BSc Agriculture BSc Horticulture BSc Forensic Science BSc Life Sciences	A minimum of 40% or 45% marks required in Class 12 PCB to be eligible for admission in these courses.
PCMB	Any of the courses mentioned above	A minimum of 40% or 45% marks is required in Class 12 PCMB to be eligible for admission in these courses.

Note: In India, the minimum age for BSc admission is 18 years old. Candidates must meet all criteria to be considered for BSc admission 2024 in top colleges offering BSc degrees; otherwise, their admission will be denied.

How to Apply for a BSc Course?

Admission to BSc is granted in two ways: merit-based or through an entrance examination. The application process for BSc varies depending on the admission procedure. However, applicants can apply to their preferred BSc colleges online. Students must fill out the required information in an online application form on the official website of their respective universities to apply for BSc courses online.

For Entrance Based BSc Admission

Candidates can apply for BSc courses by following the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Check into the BSc admission form requirements and deadlines listed by various colleges and universities if you want an admission to a BSc programme.

Step 2: Register for the entrance exams required for BSc admissions at the colleges and universities you want to attend

Step 3: Once confirmed, save the application process for future use. Also, for admission and other important notifications, keep an eye on the exam or the university's official website

Step 4: After appearing and passing the BSc entrance examination, candidates must fill out an application form for their desired university with personal information such as academic details, entrance examination results, and so on

Step 5: Candidates who successfully meet the university's eligibility requirements are shortlisted for the counselling round (if any) to finalise the admissions process

Step 6: After clearing the counselling session, candidates must pay the university's entrance fee in order to be confirm their admission to the BSc course

For Merit Based BSc Admission

Candidates can apply for BSc courses by following the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Fill out the online BSc admission application form

Step 2: Pay the registration fee and any additional fees if admission is granted based on merit

Step 3: The shortlisted applicants will receive invitations to the subsequent phases of the hiring process, such as individual interviews or counselling

Step 4: Candidates must submit all the required documents and fee in order to confirm their admission to BSc course

BSc Application Form 2024

As the BSc 2024 admission process for BSc courses across the country is diverse, the application process for the same can be categorized as follows –

• BSc 2024 Application Form through Centralized Admission Process
• BSc 2024 Application Form through Entrance Exam
• BSc Application Form 2024 for Direct Admission

BSc Application Form through Centralized Admission Process

Some states and universities conduct a centralized admission process for admission in BSc courses. Be it application form to seat allotment, the whole admission process is carried out online. Here are some of the states & universities that conduct centralized admission for BSc admission 2024. Eligible candidates aspiring to get admission in BSc will need to register for the centralized admission process.

List of Popular States Conducting Online Admissions for BSc

Here is the list of popular states that conduct an online (centralized) admission process for BSc 2024 Admissions -

Name of the State/ University	Admission Process
Odisha	SAMS +3 Admission
Andhra Pradesh	Degree Online Admission
Telangana	Telangana DOST
Madhya Pradesh	DHE MP UG Admission

List of Popular Universities Conducting Online Admissions for BSc

Here is the list of popular universities conducting BSc online admission 2024 process for BSc –

Delhi University	Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)
Jadavpur University	Patna University
Calcutta University	Kerala University
Calicut University	Maharshi Dayanand University
Jain University	Lovely Professional University
Gujarat University	-

BSc Application Form through Entrance Exam

While the BSc 2024 admission process in some of the universities is entrance-based, the candidates will have to fill the application form for the entrance exam. Only those candidates who filled the application form will be allowed to take the entrance exam and participate in the admission process.

Application Form for BSc Direct Admission

Apart from the entrance exam & centralized online admission process, you can go for direct admission in private degree colleges or deemed universities. For this purpose, the candidates will just need to visit the official website of the college or visit the college directly to fill/ obtain the application form.

List of Documents Required for BSc Admission 2024

Candidates aspiring for BSc admission 2024 will have to be ready with the following documents. The candidates will need to carry xerox and original documents at the time of admission. The candidates need not submit any of these original documents to the college.

• Class 10 Certificate or Marksheet
• Class 12 Certificate or Marksheet
• Transfer Certificate
• Study Certificate (up to Class 12)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable & required)
• Income Certificate (if applicable & required)

BSc Admission Process 2024

The BSc admission process 2024 in India can be categorized as follows –

• BSc Admission 2024 through Centralized Online Admission
• BSc Admission 2024 through Entrance Exam
• Direct Admission in BSc

BSc Admission through Centralized Online Admission

As some states and universities conduct an online admission process for BSc, the stages involved in the BSc admission 2024 process are as follows –

• Registration
• Document Upload
• Release of Merit List
• Choice Filling
• Seat Allotment
• Reporting

As a part of the online BSc admission process, students will have a chance to choose different colleges as options. The seat allotment will be processed on the basis of choices filled by the candidate and merit. Marks scored by candidates in Class 12 shall be considered for processing the seat allotment.

BSc Admission through Entrance Exam

Some universities conduct an entrance exam for BSc admission 2024, and the selection is purely based on the performance in the entrance test. The admission process through BSc entrance exam involves the following stages –

• Appearing for Entrance Exam
• Release of Merit List
• Counselling Process

Candidates who have cleared the entrance exam will have to mandatorily take part in the online counselling process for seat allotment.

Direct Admission in BSc

Eligible and interested aspirants can visit different private colleges or deemed universities for direct admission. Several deemed universities accept online application forms for direct admission. Class 12 marks shall be considered for confirming admission.

BSc Selection Process

The selection criteria for BSc Admissions may include written entrance exams, followed by group discussions and personal interviews about the college/university/course in which you wish to enrol, or being selected based on the marks secured in 12th class. The following additional information has been provided for your ease:

• The majority of universities, including Madras Christian College, Mumbai University, etc., choose their students based on their performance in their previous qualifying exams, making this selection method known as merit-based
• However, many universities and colleges, such as Chandigarh University, IIT Madras, Delhi University, and IGNOU, administer their own entrance exams. The CUET, one of the more well-known entrance exams, is accepted by the majority of India's public and private universities
• The applicable college or university may hold group discussions and personal interviews as a next step. The final selection of candidates is made in these two rounds only
• Following, candidates will be asked to complete the counselling process after being shortlisted, which includes submitting all the necessary documents required for the BSc admissions process, including identification documentation, a photo, exam certificates, a few other important documents, etc.

BSc Fees

BSc admission fees differ from college to college and institution to institution. The typical BSc course fee ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 1,95,000. However, we have compiled a list of BSc course fee for the top BSc specialisations:

Furthermore, in addition to the BSc course fee, every college/university provides some grant to candidates from reserved categories or quotas.

You can also fill the Common Application Form of CollegeDekho through which you can register for BSc admission in multiple colleges.

List of Popular BSc Colleges

Here is the list of some of the popular BSc colleges which offer direct admission in BSc on the basis of Class 12 merit.

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