Is it valuable doing MA after Bsc from IGNOU?

No, it’s not valuable for someone to go for an MA after graduating from science. Unless you have a specific target or reason behind pursuing PG in arts it’s not recommended at all. The course you are opting for should have a direct connection with the industry you are planning to enter. Focus on your goal and pursue the program related to that specific field. People with no specific goals regarding the industry or profession are much more likely to come across such questions. Redefine and recognise your goals and then if it still suits you best, go for PG in arts.

IGNOU B.Sc : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Programme Fee - BSCM (per year)	6,300
Programme Fee - BSCG (per year)	5,900
Registration Fee (one-time, non-refundable)	300
University Development Fee (one-time)	200
Examination Fee (per subject, per TEE)	As decided by the University (approx. Rs. 200 per subject)
Total Programme Fee - BSCM (3 years)	18,900
First Year Total - BSCM (Programme + Registration + Development Fee)	6,800

IGNOU B.Sc Admission 2026

Admissions to IGNOU's B.Sc programme are conducted twice a year - in the July session (May to August) and the January session (November to February). The January 2026 admission cycle is currently active with the last date extended to 30th March 2026. No entrance exam is required; admission is based on eligibility criteria. Students must apply online through the IGNOU Admission Portal (ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in). It is important to choose a Study Centre with proper science laboratory facilities at the time of admission, especially if opting for lab-based disciplines.

IGNOU B.Sc Admission and Academic Dates

Event	Date
January 2026 Admission Cycle Opens	November 2025
Last Date for Fresh Admission (January 2026 Cycle)	30th March 2026
Assignment Submission Deadline (for June 2026 TEE)	31st March 2026
TEE Exam Form Submission Last Date (June 2026)	10th April 2026
June 2026 Term-End Examination Begins	1st June 2026
June 2026 Term-End Examination Ends	15th July 2026
Declaration of Results (June TEE)	August 2026 (tentative)
July 2026 Admission Cycle Opens	May 2026 (tentative)

Relevant Exam Dates

No external entrance exam is required for admission to IGNOU B.Sc. The programme follows IGNOU's own Term-End Examination (TEE) system conducted twice a year (June and December). There is no national-level entrance exam applicable for this programme.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Class 12) with Science subjects or its equivalent qualification from a recognised board.
There is no minimum percentage requirement specified for admission.
Students who have passed the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (Class 12) from NIOS or any State Open School with Science subjects are also eligible.

Admission Process

Visit the official IGNOU Admission Portal: https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in
Click on New Registration and create a login with a valid email ID and mobile number (OTP verification required).
Select the BSCM programme and choose your preferred combination of three disciplines.
Carefully check the list of Study Centres with laboratory facilities in your region if opting for lab-based disciplines.
Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and address details.
Upload scanned copies of: Photograph (less than 100 KB), Signature (less than 100 KB), Class 12 Marksheet/Certificate with Science subjects (less than 200 KB), Category Certificate if SC/ST/OBC (less than 200 KB).
Keep your APAAR ID ready before starting the application (mandatory from January 2026 cycle).
Pay the programme fee and registration fee online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
Save/print the filled application form for future reference.
After confirmation of admission, students are allotted a Study Centre based on their preferred region.

Scholarship / Scheme	Eligibility	Benefit	How to Apply
IGNOU SC/ST Fee Support	SC/ST students; Annual family income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh; Not availing any other scholarship	50% waiver on programme fee (Rs. 3,150 per year instead of Rs. 6,300 for BSCM)	Apply at the time of admission; upload income and caste certificate
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Central Schemes	SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS students	Varies by scheme (up to full fee reimbursement)	Apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission confirmation
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (Delhi)	SC/ST/OBC students; Merit-based	Up to Rs. 24,000 per year	Apply through Delhi government portal; deadline 31st May 2026
State Government Scholarships	Varies by state	Varies by state	Apply through respective state government portals

IGNOU B.Sc FAQs

Ques. Which discipline combination should I choose for IGNOU B.Sc?

Ans. The choice depends on your career goals. For students interested in engineering or competitive exams like GATE, Chemistry-Mathematics-Physics is the most popular combination. For biology-oriented careers (medicine, research), Botany-Chemistry-Zoology works well. For geography and environmental science, Geography-Geology-Zoology or Geography-Mathematics-Physics is recommended. Choose based on your 12th subjects and future plans.

Ques. Is lab attendance mandatory for all disciplines in IGNOU B.Sc?

Ans. Lab attendance is mandatory for disciplines that have practical components: Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Zoology. For these subjects, a 6-credit course is split into a 4-credit theory course and a 2-credit lab course, both of which must be taken together. Mathematics courses do not require lab work. Geography has a mix - some courses require lab work (e.g., Cartography) while others do not.

Ques. What is the difference between BSCG and BSCM at IGNOU?

Ans. BSCG is the older B.Sc (General) programme, while BSCM is the newer B.Sc (Multi-Disciplinary) programme aligned with NEP 2020 under the FYUP framework. BSCM is the current programme for new admissions and offers more flexibility in discipline combinations. The fee for BSCM is Rs. 6,300 per year. New students should apply for BSCM.

Ques. Can I pursue IGNOU B.Sc while preparing for competitive exams like UPSC or SSC?

Ans. Yes, this is one of the most common use cases for IGNOU B.Sc. Since the programme is in ODL mode with no mandatory daily attendance (except for lab sessions), students can simultaneously prepare for UPSC, SSC, banking exams, or other competitive exams. The flexible schedule allows you to manage your study time effectively.

Ques. What are the career options after IGNOU B.Sc?

Ans. After completing IGNOU B.Sc, graduates can pursue M.Sc. in their chosen discipline (including IGNOU's own M.Sc. programmes), B.Ed. for teaching careers, or apply for government jobs requiring a science graduate degree. Career options include roles in government research organisations, teaching, laboratory work, environmental science, and more. Many students also use the degree as a qualification for competitive exams that require a graduation degree.

Ques. Is the IGNOU B.Sc degree accepted for M.Sc. admissions and government jobs?

Ans. Yes, the IGNOU B.Sc degree is recognised by all member institutions of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is accepted for M.Sc. admissions at central universities, state universities, and other UGC-recognised institutions. It is also accepted for government job applications that require a science graduation degree. However, for M.Sc. admissions, some universities may have specific percentage requirements, so check the eligibility criteria of the target university.

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Shiva kumar

B.Sc

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026(Enrolled 2025)

Best study centre of ignou

Fees and Financial Aid:

The course fees is only 6500? and the 1500? is for printed books i.e- 8000? this yearly fees the course is of minimum 3years and maximum 6 years the exam fees and lab practical fees is excluded from this 8000?.

satyam jha

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Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025(Enrolled 2020)

IGNOU BSCG Course Review: Know yearly fee, course details, eligibility and more

yearly fee(general candidate): upto 4000 course fee(Bsc): 12000 admission fee: around 300 exam registration fee: 200 per subject fee is increasing for the course i have selected, that is Bachelors of Science(general) or BSCG.

Vikesh Naagar

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025(Enrolled 2017)

BSc in IGNOU

1) Year-wise fees i've paid 1st Year - INR 8000, 2nd Year - INR 8000, 3rd Year - INR 9000. 2) Tuition Fees - INR 6000, Registration Fees - INR 200, Exam Fees - INR 1800 and for SC/ST Tuition Fees - INR 3000 Registration Fees - INR 0, Exam Fees - INR 1000. 3) Fees of my batchmates for different categories - SC/ST - INR 4000, Management - INR 10000 4) No Financial aid available

College Ninja

2.3

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

THE COLLEGE REVIEW

Likes

Provide six years maximum duration to complete bachelor.
Flexible course period , flexible exam,books are so details.
Give study materials In under course fees.

Dislikes

Not proper classes provided. Even not online class, study materials are so long and descriptive books.

The total course fees 16500 And the per year course fees is 5500 IGNOU offers the scholarship for students but I am but use avail this because their have very long offline process. The name of scholarship scheme is POST METRIC SCHOLARSHIP.

Adithya V

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Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

IGNOU: the smarter choice

labs are not maintained well in some centres and Quite tough exam, question papers

I am doing BSC course, here, which comes around 6000 per year, excluding exam fees and lab fees, their exam and lab fees will cost you ?200-?300. Per subject. They also provide scholarship for SC ST based on annual income, so for undergraduate courses. The total fee would be less than 25000

prachi bisht

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Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

My journey

total course fees 5900 per year plan, first year, second year third year multiply by 5900 category wise fee structure measurement Kota 5900 per year, SCST category 5000 per year journal category 5900 per year scholarship and financial aid returns of financial aid are available first scholarship, second government scholarship, third institutional scholarship, fourth Private NNG

MANISH PATEL

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Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

my review is honest review

always change to give exam in every year no back tension
study material are very good and you to chance to fill nearest examination centre

study material service and class service is not good

the fees structure for the bachelor of science programme at ignou is 5900 in rupees per year minimum program is 36 month and maximum is 72 month. practical fees is 300 rs per course for up to 4 credit and 500 rs per more than 5 credit and examination fess per subject 200 rs

Sahdev

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Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

Ignou the affordable collage

Paper conducted are on time .there is no delay .

The first sem fees is 6000 and second sem fees is nil. After it odd sem fees is 6000 and even sem fees is zero There are scholarship available for only obc and bc students. I don't about the amount of scholarship.

Vikas kumar

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Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025(Enrolled 2012)

IGNOU - AT A GLANCE

First thing i liked in ignou that all courses are available at very affordable price...due to open course once not need to daily attend colleges
Secondly...for married women...and for working women ...aur any other professional can join the course and can persue theur degree...no age boundation

Its hectic and unmanaged practical time schedule for bsc and msc students...

I hv paid the fees of 2800+2800+3000 approx....in three year...this is total fee structure when i hv taken admission in sc category General category admission fee charges in my year is approximately same...there is not so much difference Bt in present time there is different fee structure for different courses eg....Ba economics- 5000+ reg fee+ development fee ..... Bt sc st candidate are exempted from fee if their family income is less than 2.5 lakh All in all i can say that ignou is providing courses in very affordable prices...all books and material will be given by ignou

Anjali Kumari

5.0

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Best open university ever

Best open university ever in affordable price my personal experience is very well with it the fees structure is also very good best facility is all the support material is provided by this university and delivered by home.

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