Bagnan College Howrah B.Sc Physics: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bachelor of Science in Physics, popularly known as B.Sc in physics is a 3 yearunder-graduateprogramme. Physics is a natural science that involves study of matter and its motion through space, timealong with similar concepts of energy or force.

The duration of the course is minimum 3 years and maximum 6 years.

The basic eligibility for this is an intermediate 10+2 in sciencewith physics, chemistry, mathematics/biology and English as compulsory subjects.

The average tuition fees for this course is around Rs.30, 000/- and may vary according to the criteria of universities. 

After completing this course students can work as content developer, treasury management specialist, quality control manager, statistician etc.

What is B.Sc Physics about?

It deals in developing creative thinking skills amongst the students and the power of imagination to enable graduates to work in research industry for broader academic application. It provides skills required to gather information from resources and to use them appropriately.

What is the difference between B.Sc and B.Sc (Hons)?

B.Sc in Physics is an under-graduate course which takes 3 years of duration. The objective is to provide the students with foundation knowledge possible for a science based career. There is no such specialization in this course. Graduates from this course can find jobs in business, teaching, marketing, research.

B.Sc (Hons) in Physicsis an under-graduate three years degree program which develops advanced theoretical and research skills. It helps in building an advanced professional or academic career. There are several specializations in this course which the students can opt for, after completion.

Duration

The duration of this course is 3 years in most of the universities which is divided into 6 semesters. The maximum duration to which the course can extend in distance learning mode is 6 years.

Those universities that do not follow the semester system, have 3 terms which carry out examination in the end of each year.

Who should opt for B.Sc Physics?

Students who are interested in learning fundamentals of Physics and understand mathematical concepts easily can opt for this course, and those who have an analytical approach towards problem solving arenas can also opt for B.Sc Physics.

Academic Options after B.Sc Physics?

After completing B.Sc Physics successfully, students are eligible for pursuing a number of courses, some of which are M.Sc Physics/Applied Physics, MBA, M.Phil Physics, M.Sc. + Ph.D(Physics and Astrophysics) etc.

Where to study?

B.Sc Physics being a popular course is offered by Many Science Colleges InIndia, that provide great infrastructure and excellent faculty. Some of the best colleges are:

IGNOU offers B.Sc Physics (distance mode) of 3 years minimum and 6 years maximum.

BSc general and BSc Hons. is of 3 years. BSc Hons. can be done in 4 subjects whereas BSc General is offered in Pure Science and Biological Science category. Subjects are as given in the below table.

BSc course is provided in the Day Shift only. Candidates passed in 10+2 from a recognized board with minimum 50% aggregate in four subjects and 45% in the subject sought for Hons. are eligible to apply for BSc. College selects candidates based on the merit in the qualifying examination.

The application process is online. Interested candidates can apply online through college’s official website followed by online payment and form submission. The minimum eligibility for admission in BSc program:

• There is a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate marks for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates.
• Candidates must have passed English paper of 100 marks in the qualifying examination
• For BSc (Hons.) – Candidates who do not fulfill the percentage requirements as above can also apply if they score a minimum of 55% in the subject sought for Hons.
• For BSc Hons. in Economics, passing in mathematics is a mandatory requirement.