BSc Entrance Exam: Important Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Colleges

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BSc also known as Bachelor of Science is a 3- 4 year undergraduate program and is one of the most demanded courses. Many universities and colleges are offering BSc courses. 

For admission to BSc Colleges to pursue BSc courses, the candidates need to appear for the entrance exam. Some of the important entrance exams include NPAT, CUET, SET, CUCET, TS EAMCET, KCET, BHU UET etc. Admission to BSc courses is also done based on merit scored in the class 12th board exam. 

BSc Eligibility Criteria are that students must pass class 12 with PCM subjects. Various colleges also mentioned their marks cut off in class 12 for admission. The average cut off for BSc Admission is 45-50%.

BSc Entrance Exam Dates 2023 

Registration for BSc courses has already begun for the year 2023 - 24. The below table shows the top entrance exams along with the application period and exam date for your reference, 

Exam Name Application Period Exam Date
CUET February 27 to March 27, 2024 May 15 to May 31, 2024
SET December 15, 2023 to April 12, 2024

Test 01 - May 05, 2024  

Test 02 - May 11, 2024 

IPU CET February 1 to March 24, 2024     April 27 – May 14, 2024

BSc Entrance Exam in Top Colleges 

Many colleges are offering BSc Courses in various areas of specialization. To get admission into these colleges, admission is done based on merit as well as an entrance exam. Some of the top colleges along with the entrance exam are tabulated below for your reference, 

Colleges Entrance Exam Name
Mithibai College of Arts MNCET
Hindu College CUET
Miranda House CUET
Chandigarh University CUCET
Dayanand Sagar University DSAT
NMIMS NPAT
Symbiosis International University SET
SSLA Pune SET

BSc Entrance Exam Eligibility 

Admission to BSc Courses is done on merit as well as entrance exams. This depends upon the criteria followed by the college. However, certain eligibility criteria need to be fulfilled. Some of the important eligibility criteria are discussed below for your reference, 

  • Candidates must have completed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% or above from a recognized board. 
  • Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Biology, and computer science as compulsory subjects. 
  • The minimum age is 17 years and the maximum is 23 years. 

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BSc Entrance Exam Syllabus 

The syllabus of the BSc entrance exam consists of basic knowledge that the candidates learn while studying classes 11th and 12th. The syllabus of the Bsc Entrance exam is no different. Candidates must possess basic knowledge of quantitative aptitude, reasoning, English language in addition to science. The syllabus is tabulated below for your reference, 

Section 1A Section 1B
Assamese Kashmiri
Kannada French
Bengali Konkani
Malayalam Spanish
English Boda
Marathi German
Gujarat Dogri
Odia Nepali
Hindi Maithili
Tamil Persian
Telugu Mainpuri
Urdu Italian
- Santhali
- Arabic
- Tibetian
- Sindhi
- Japanese
- Russian
- Chinese
- Sanskrit
Section II - Domain Specific Subjects Section III- General Aptitude
Depends upon the specialization which the candidate is going to opt for. There will be a total of 27 questions for which candidates will be given a time period of 45 minutes. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- General Mental Ability
- Numerical Ability
- Quantitative Reasoning including simple application of basic mathematical concepts such as arithmetic , algebra, geometry, mensuration, statistics
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning

BSc Entrance Exam Pattern 

The BSc Exam pattern is no different from other entrance tests. The exam pattern of Bsc Entrance for CUET is tabulated below for your reference, 

Particulars Details
Conducting Body National Testing Agency
Number of Sections 4
Number of questions 175
Types of Question Multiple choice Questions
Duration 2 hours
Topics Section IA and IB - 50 Questions
Section II - 50 Domain Specific Questions
Section III - 75 General test Questions

Top BSc Entrance Exams 

Admission to the BSc Program depends upon merit as well as the entrance exam. Some of the top entrance exams are tabulated below for your reference, 

CUET 

CUET is conducted by the National Testing Agency. Some of the basic details of the CUET exam are tabulated below for your reference. 

Particulars Details
Application Fees Unreserved - INR 650
OBC - INR 600
SC/ST - INR 550
International applicants - INR 3000
Entrance Syllabus Language Test
Domain Specific Subjects
General Subjects
Negative Marking 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer

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SET

SET exam is conducted by Symbiosis university. Some of the basic details of the SET exam are tabulated below for your reference. 

Particulars Details
Application Fees INR 1950
Entrance Syllabus General English
Quantitative Analysis
General Awareness
Analytical Reasoning
Negative Marking NO Negative Marking
Total No. of Questions 60
Total Marks 60

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CUCET

CUCET exam is conducted by Chandigarh University. Some of the basic details of the CUCET exam are tabulated below for your reference. 

Particulars Details
Application Fees INR 1000
Entrance Syllabus English
Physics
Computer Mathematics
Negative Marking No negative Marking
Total No. of Questions 100
Total Marks 100

NPAT

NPAT is conducted by Narsee Monjee College. Some of the basic details of the NPAT exam are tabulated below for your reference. 

Particulars Details
Application Fees INR 2000 (Additional INR 1000 for each school applied)
Entrance Syllabus English Language
Quantitative & Numerical Ability
Reasoning & General Intelligence
Negative Marking No Negative Marking
Total No. of Questions 120
Duration 120

How to prepare for the BSc Entrance Exam? 

To prepare for the entrance exam, candidates need to follow certain steps that will help clear the entrance exam. Some of the tips are discussed below for reference, 

  • Candidates need to go through the syllabus of class 12th and NCERTs to prepare for the entrance test as most of the questions are asked from that.
  • Candidates must also practice mathematics as basic mathematics is required and that comes in the entrance exam.
  • Prepare timetables.
  • Go through a series of Mock tests so that the candidates can understand the exam pattern.

BSc Entrance Exam: FAQs

Ques. Which entrance exam is best for BSc?

Ans. Some of the top entrance exams that are best for BSc courses are KCET, UPSEE, IISER, NPAT etc. Some of the other exams include CUCET, CUET UG, BHU UET. 

Ques. Does BSc need any entrance exam ?

Ans.. Yes, Some of the universities conduct entrance exams such as BHU, NMIMS, Delhi University etc. 

Ques. What are the entrance exams that need to be taken for admission to BSc courses?

Ans. The entrance exams that need to be taken for BSc courses are:

  • CUET
  • BHU UET
  • NPAT
  • UPSEE

Ques. How do I prepare for the BSc Entrance exam?

Ans.. Candidates must firstly go through the syllabus and understand the syllabus, solve mock tests and sample papers, prepare time tables etc. 

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for admission to BSc courses?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for admission to BSc courses is as follows:

  • The candidate must have completed their 10+2 from a recognized board.
  • They must have an aggregate of 60% in their qualifying exams.
  • They must have had Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology in their 10+2.
  • The candidates must qualify the required entrance exams.

Ques. Can I get admission at 70% in BSc ?

Ans. Yes, of course but one of the pre-conditions also includes to clear the entrance test and if admission is done on merit basis then the cut-off will be released.

Ques. Which BSc is best after 12th?

Ans. Some of the best courses are BSc Agriculture, BSc Biotechnology, BSc Zoology, BSc Forestry, BSc Nursing etc. 

Ques. Are there any government jobs for BSc graduates? 

Ans. Yes, there are many government jobs for BSc graduates. Jobs in the Agriculture department, hospitals, railways, research centers, PSUs, etc. 

Ques. Is BSc possible without NEET?

Ans. Yes, Ofcourse, BSc doesn’t require NEET. 

Ques. Can I do it at the age of 25?

Ans.. Yes, the minimum age of the candidate must be 17 years . The maximum age limit is 35 years. 

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] : 33 answered questions

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Ques. What happens in BSc IGNOU practicals?

● Top Answer By Shruti Singh on 13 Oct 22

Ans. Practicals for first-year B.Sc students are held in February for the July session. Practicals are usually held on Sundays at around 9 a.m. Boys and girls have their rooms. When the assistant finishes the distribution work, the teacher asks you to write two experiments with the aim, requirements, method, theory, and everything with tables. The teacher announces the student's name. He then asks a few questions regarding the same before concluding the practicals. You just have to keep the file handy and create a beautiful piece. Improve your writing abilities.Read more
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Ques. Does DU Offer B Tech Courses? What are the names of colleges under DU offering B Tech?

● Top Answer By Tanya Mehra on 06 Oct 22

Ans. Delhi University, one of the top universities in the country, of course, offers a B.Tech programme. The main campus of the institution itself offers the course. The colleges under DU offering the programme are as follows: Acharya Narendra Dev College Mata Sundri Devi College Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College Maitreyi College Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences Miranda House Daulat Ram College P.G.D.A.V College Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College Rajdhani College Gargi College Ram Lal Anand College Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences For Women Hans Raj College Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies Indraprastha College For Women S.G.G.S. College of Commerce. Institute of Home Economics S.G.T.B. Khalsa College Kalindi College Shivaji College Kamla Nehru Shyama Prasad Mukherji College Keshav Mahavidyalaya Sri Aurobindo College Lady Irwin College Sri Venkateswara College Lady Shri Ram College For Women St. Stephen's College Maharaja Agrasen College Swami Vivekananda College Swami Shraddhanand College Zakir Hussain College If you want to study B.Tech at CIC, you must first fill out an application form on the official DU website, and then you must perform exceptionally well in the entrance exam. If you are accepted, you must pay the admission fee online in order to confirm your admission. Following that, you must report to the reporting location (Room No. 308, Third Floor, Cluster Innovation Center University Stadium, G.C. Narang Road, University of Delhi) and have the necessary documents verified. Read more
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Ques. What is the scope after DU B.Sc Hons in Computer Science?

● Top Answer By Tejaswini Jha on 06 Oct 22

Ans. As explained by a B.Sc(Hons) Computer Science graduate from DU, there are the following scopes after the course: Job: If you are studying computer science at a college like Hansraj, KMC, or Venky, you may get a good job or your dream profile in a good company. If you believe and know that you will not be able to find work that is equivalent to your B.Sc Comp Sc, please do not apply.  Passion for Computers: If you want to go into research while still enjoying computer science, pursue an M.Sc in Comp Sc from DU or another reputable university such as Kolkata University or Bombay University. M.Sc. from DU is good, and you will be placed in good companies. Another possibility is an M.Sc. in Operational Research from DU.  MBA: MBA is also one of the best scopes for students to go ahead. There is an immense opportunity for good placements and better career options.  B.Sc (Hons.) in Computer Science has a much broader scope. The field of science and technology is ever-expanding, and the scopes it has to offer are based on research and development principles. When it comes to pursuing a degree such as Computer Science, graduates have numerous options. They may conduct field research or pursue careers in more financially lucrative fields. For BSc graduates, there are numerous job opportunities available.Read more
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Ques. Is IGNOU good for B.Sc?

● Top Answer By Shivangi Guha on 07 Apr 22

Ans. Yes, IGNOU offers decent BSc courses. Although it is a distance learning degree, the course work is heavy. You will have to submit assignments and attend practical classes regularly. IGNOU has a strict evaluation system. You need to go thoroughly through the study materials to score well. Pursuing the degree along with a full-time job or full-time degree will be hectic. So, if you are planning on pursuing a BSc degree, it will be better to do a regular degree instead. Read more
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Ques. What if I miss the IGNOU BSC practical exam?

● Top Answer By Tanvi Agarwal on 31 Oct 22

Ans. The duration of IGNOU BSc practical depends on the credits of the particular course you have opted for. For example, if your practical course is a 4 credit course, then you have to learn lab work in that particular course within a 13 days period.  Sign on the attendance sheet daily during this period Maintain observation record of your practical work in your practical record book At the end of the day evaluate your practical records with your professor. On the 14th day, appear for the practical examination and viva. Normally you get a minimum of 60% in the practical exam. You will lose these marks if you miss the practical exam.Read more
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Ques. How do I crack the BHU entrance exam on the first attempt for a B.Sc?

● Top Answer By Aditya Gupta on 18 Nov 22

Ans. Every competitive exam requires preparation in order to crack it. This preparation should be based on proper strategies and rules.  Some basic tips to crack the BHU entrance exam for BSc are: Study the previous year's papers thoroughly. You will get an idea about the important topics, the nature of questions asked, and a general pattern of the paper. BHU offers these papers on its own official website also. Go through the syllabus mentioned on the official website for the entrance exam. Buy additional books and solve them. Also, solving mocks will give you confidence. Your base should be clear and strong. Be well versed with numerical as well as basic formulae. These tips combined with your own confidence and determination will give you amazing results.Read more
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Ques. What are the future prospects of getting a BSc degree from DU? What are the best colleges in DU?

● Top Answer By Prashant Mathur on 12 Oct 22

Ans.  In today's world, getting a bachelor's degree from any college isn't worth much. DU has a brand name, but if your overall grades aren't good enough, having a degree from Delhi University is pointless. By providing many resources and an intellectual environment, Delhi University will assist you in exploring various aspects of your personality. However, if you have a bachelor's degree in any of the Science subjects or even Mathematics, you will need to do a master's or even a PhD to get a decent-paying job. However, if you are an SRCC or Stephens graduate, you may be able to get a good placement from the college itself if you have a degree in Arts or Commerce with above-average marks. The best colleges vary depending on your subject, such as SRCC for those interested in commerce. Stephen's is also regarded as one of the most prestigious universities. Other good colleges include Miranda House, Hindu, and Lady Shri Ram.Read more
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Ques. What is the procedure to calculate the percentage for B.Sc Honours from Patna University? Does it involve only the marks of honours papers or are papers of qualifying nature only involved?

● Top Answer By Shreya Rai, on 11 Nov 21

Ans. In Patna University you have to calculate the percentage from total marks you obtained in your honours.  If you have four honours papers of 100 marks each and you have got 320 out of 400. Your percentage will be 80%. In subsidiary papers you only need to pass as they are not included while calculating the percentage.Read more
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Ques. Which is better for a B.Sc. Deshbandhu College or ANDC College?

● Top Answer By Josephine Austin on 22 Jul 22

Ans. Deshbandhu Collge is better for B.Sc. It has excellent science faculty. The college also offers unique courses such as Industrial Chemistry. It offers best facilities and learning resources for Science subjects. The science labs are well-equipped with latest technology and instruments. Deshbandu offers a good campus life as well. Read more
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Ques. Is a BSc (general) distance learning IGNOU student eligible for giving the UPSC-CSE, IFoS, IIT-JAM and CAT?

● Top Answer By Deepak Kumar on 01 Nov 22

Ans. In order to get admission to the MSc program of IITs, you have to appear in the IIT JAM examination. This requires BSc Hons or a major in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics. IGNOUs BSc major program has an option of a Physics major(48 credits of physics course out of total 96 credit for major in physics), Chemistry major(40 credits for major), Mathematics major or a BSc (General). So you can apply for IIT-JAM only if you have a  BSc major degree in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics BSc General degree with combinations of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You are required to necessarily have a minimum 55% aggregate in the BSc program.Read more
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