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IGNOU BSc 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
IGNOU BSc is A 3-year science undergraduate degree across Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences specialisations.
Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) (maximum 72 months). Eligibility: 10+2 with Science stream (PCM / PCB / PCMB). Fee structure: ~₹4,800 per semester.
Fees vary year to year and by specialisation. Confirm the current prospectus at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or ask us on WhatsApp.
At a glance
Duration
3 years (6 sem)
Indicative fee
₹28,800
Eligibility
10+2 Science
Cycles
Jan + July
Common questions
How many years is IGNOU BSc?
IGNOU programmes are paced by the student. The minimum duration is 3 years across 6 semesters. The maximum allowed duration is 6 years — you can stretch if work or family commitments demand it, paying only for the semester you activate. Most of our community finishes in the minimum window.
What is the eligibility for IGNOU BSc?
10+2 with Science stream (PCM, PCB, or PCMB). The specific specialisations require corresponding 10+2 subjects — for example, BSc Mathematics needs 10+2 Maths.
Does IGNOU BSc have practicals?
Yes — practical components are conducted at IGNOU study centres during scheduled weekend sessions. Plan attendance for the practical weeks in advance; missing them blocks progression in lab papers.
What is the last date for BSc admission?
IGNOU runs two admission cycles per year. The July 2026 session typically closes mid-August (last seen 2026-08-15). The January 2027 session opens early November and closes mid-February. IGNOU regularly extends deadlines with late-fee windows — check ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or message us on WhatsApp for the live date.
Where to apply
Admission opens on IGNOU’s portal twice a year. Apply directly, or hop on WhatsApp and our admission concierge walks you through eligibility, fees, and documents for free.
This is a programme-overview guide. As we publish longer-form deep dives for individual IGNOU programmes, we’ll link them here. If you want help with a specific question this guide doesn’t answer, message us — we read every WhatsApp.
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