Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) at IGNOU

IGNOU, Delhi, Delhi, offers Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) as a 3-year undergraduate degree. The total fee on record is ₹17,100, which works out to about ₹6,000 a year.

IGNOU is a other institute, founded in 1985. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IGNOU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IGNOU before you pay anything.

To get into Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IGNOU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IGNOU on its website (ignou.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of Between 70% and 80%, an average package of ₹8 lakh and a highest package of ₹16 lakh at IGNOU. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IGNOU runs 8 B.Sc specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• BSc in Chemistry
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Anthropology
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Integrated B.Sc. + B.Ed. in Special Education
• Discontinued (Sep 2023) - B.Sc. in Zoology
• Discontinued (Sep 2023) - B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
• Discontinued (Sep 2023) - B.Sc. in Mathematics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹17,100 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IGNOU compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Delhi?