Maharashtra BSc Admission 2026: Eligibility, Top Colleges, Fees

Maharashtra BSc Admission 2026 depends on the marks obtained by you in Class 12, your performance in the entrance exam and personal interview. Know about colleges offering BSc in Maharashtra, courses offered, course duration, eligibility criteria and the fees for enrollment!

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Maharashtra BSc Admission 2026: Highlights
Maharashtra BSc Admission Process 2026
Maharashtra BSc Eligibility Criteria 2026
Maharashtra BSc Admission 2026: Colleges, Courses and Fees
Maharashtra BSc Syllabus 2026
Faqs

Maharashtra BSc Admission 2026 is conducted through a centralized admission process known as the CAP that involves online registration, document verification, publication of merit list, filling out option form, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college. Specializations are offered in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Geology, Statistics, Biochemistry, and more.

A Bachelor of Science is opted for by a significant number of students in Maharashtra since there are a wide range of eminent colleges offering this programme. To become eligible for Maharashtra BSc Admission 2026 , you must have successfully completed your higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board and met the minimum percentage requirements in relevant subjects that will depend on the specialization.

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Maharashtra BSc Admission 2026: Highlights

BSc is conducted as an undergraduate-level programme in Maharashtra and all over India over a duration of 3 to 4 years. The major highlights of the Maharashtra BSc admission 2026 have been provided in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Course Level	Undergraduate
BSc Duration	3-4 years
BSc Examination Type	Semester system
BSc Eligibility Criteria	Passed Class 12 with minimum aggregate score of 45%-60%
BSc Admission Process	Qualifying Exam + Entrance Exams like CUET UG/NPAT/others + Personal Interview
Accepted Boards	CBSE 12th/ Maharashtra HSC/ ISC/ GSEB HSC/ MPBSE 12th/ HPBOSE 12th/ BSEB 12th/ BIEAP/ Karnataka 2nd PUC/ PSEB 12th
Specializations	Finance, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Information Technology
Average BSc Course Fee	INR 2,00,000 - 6,00,000

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Maharashtra BSc Admission Process 2026

A centralized admission process known as the CAP is conducted for admission to BSc programmes in Maharashtra. It is crucial for students to meet the eligibility criteria for a particular BSc programme he/she aspires to take admission in. Candidates must pass Class 12 with an aggregate score ranging from 45-60% to secure admission to the BSc colleges in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra BSc admission process 2026 involves the following stages:

Eligible candidates must register, appear, and qualify for entrance exams conducted for admission to undergraduate courses like NPAT by NMIMS and ACET by Ajeenkya DY Patil University .
The marks obtained by the candidates in class 12 and their performance in the entrance exam will determine if they will be shortlisted for the personal interview.
After this, the shortlisted candidates must appear for counselling and personal interview conducted at the college campus.
A document verification process will also be conducted in which candidates must submit their original documents along with the photocopies for verification.
The final merit list will be created based on various factors such as marks obtained in the qualifying examination (12th standard), personal interview, category of the candidate, etc.

Maharashtra BSc Eligibility Criteria 2026

The factors that determine the eligibility for BSc admission in Maharashtra include academic qualifications, minimum marks obtained in Class 12th, and scores from qualifying exams, such as the JEE Main/ CUET-UG, etc. The eligibility criteria can vary slightly depending on the college and the specific stream within BSc that a candidate is interested to enrol in (e.g., BSc in Physics, BSc in Chemistry, BSc in Computer Science, etc.). However, candidates must meet the following common eligibility requirements in order to be considered for admission to BSc in Maharashtra:

Passing Class 12th: It is mandatory for candidates to have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or its equivalent. However, enrolling in a specific BSc programme you're interested in depends directly on the stream in which you pursued your higher secondary education. For example, to become eligible to pursue a BSc in Biology, you must have passed Class 12th in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects.
Obtaining the Minimum Marks Specified by the Institute: Candidates must obtain a minimum percentage of marks in their higher secondary examination to secure BSc admission to their desired colleges or universities. This minimum percentage of marks can differ in different institutions and may also depend on the different subject specializations offered by the institutes. Typically, the minimum qualifying marks range from 45-60%.
Passing Qualifying Exams (if applicable): Some of the exams accepted by BSc colleges in Maharashtra include CBSE 12th/ Maharashtra HSC/ ISC/ GSEB HSC/ MPBSE 12th/ HPBOSE 12th/ BSEB 12th/ BIEAP/ Karnataka 2nd PUC/ PSEB 12th. Apart from these, some universities or colleges may conduct entrance exams for admission to their BSc programmes to assess your knowledge in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology. For example, NMIMS conducts the NPAT exam to provide admission to BSc programmes. These entrance exams will be completely dependent on the stream chosen by you.

Entrance Exams for Maharashtra BSc Admission 2026

For Domain Specific Subjects, there will be a total of 27 questions depending upon the specialization for which candidates have applied and they will be given a time period of 45 minutes. For General Aptitude, questions will be based on General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (arithmetic, algebra, mensuration, geometry, statistics), and Logical and Analytical Reasoning. The entrance exams that are accepted by BSc colleges in Maharashtra include the following:

Common University Entrance Test (CUET)

Conducted by the National Testing Agency, CUET-UG exam is administered as a Multiple choice Question (MCQ) type exam over a duration of 2 hours. There will be 4 sections and a total of 175 questions in the question paper. The exam will include a Language Test, Domain Specific Subjects, and General Subjects. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)

The SET exam is conducted as an undergraduate entrance exam by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). A total of 60 questions will be asked from General English, Quantitative Analysis, General Awareness, and Analytical Reasoning. The total marks of the exam is 60 and there is no negative marking.

NMIMS-NPAT (National Test for Programs After Twelth)

It is the official entrance exam for securing admissions to Undergraduate Degree Programs offered by NMIMS after 12th. A total of 120 questions will be asked from English Language, Quantitative & Numerical Ability, and Reasoning & General Intelligence. There exists no negative marking for incorrect answers or unattempted questions.

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Maharashtra BSc Admission 2026: Colleges, Courses and Fees

BSc is offered by a range of public/government and private institutions in Maharashtra. Check the table below to know about the colleges offering BSc, courses offered by them, course duration, eligibility criteria and the course fees.

Name of the College	Type of College	B.Sc. Courses Offered	Course Duration	Course Fee
Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune	Private	B.Sc Culinary Arts B.Sc Animation and VFX B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration B.Sc Sports B.Sc Biomedical Engineering B.Sc Fashion Design B.Sc Mechatronics Engineering B.Sc Computer Science Engineering B.Sc Biotechnology Engineering B.Sc Robotics Engineering B.Sc International Business	3 years	INR 5,30,000 - 6,00,000
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai	Private	B.Sc. in Finance B.Sc. in Data Science B.Sc. in Applied Psychology B.Sc. in Applied Statistics and Analytics B.Sc. in Animation and VFX B.Sc. in Biomedical Science B.Sc. (Hons.) in Artificial Intelligence B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture B.Sc. (Hons) in Economics	3 years	INR 4,50,000 - 9,60,000
Savitribai Phule Pune University	Public/Govt	B.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. Physics B.Sc. in Computer Science B.Sc. Environmental Sciences B.Sc. Earth Science B.Sc. in Aviation B.Sc. in Aeronautics B.Sc. in Information Technology B.Sc. in Biotechnology B.Sc. in Cyber and Digital Science	3 years	INR 3,60,000
Symbiosis International University, Pune	Private	B.Sc. in Nursing B.Sc. in Culinary Arts B.Sc. in Radiotherapy B.Sc. (Hons.) in Liberal Arts B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mental Health B.Sc. in Medical Technology B.Sc. (Hons.) in Applied Statistics and Data Science B.Sc. (Hons.) in Sports and Exercise B.Sc. in Hospitality and Culinary Management	4 years	INR 6,64,000
Fergusson College, Pune	Public-private	B.Sc. Botany B.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. Electronics B.Sc. Geology B.Sc. Mathematics B.Sc. Photography B.Sc. Physics B.Sc. Statistics B.Sc. Zoology B.Sc. Microbiology B.Sc. Vocational Biotechnology B.Sc. Electronic Equipment Maintenance B.Sc. Environmental Science	3 years	INR 10,300 - 4,40,000
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai	Private	B.Sc in Biology B.Sc in Chemistry B.Sc in Computer Science B.Sc in Economics B.Sc in French B.Sc in Geology B.Sc in Hindi B.Sc in Environment Education B.Sc. in Information Technology	3 years	INR 25,300 - 1,50,000
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay	Public/Government	B.Sc in Chemistry B.Sc in Economics B.Sc in Mathematics	4 years	INR 8,00,000
TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences	Private	BS Analytics and Sustainability Studies	4 years	INR 12,30,000
Amity University, Mumbai	Private	B.Sc Animation and Visual Effects B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry B.Sc Information Technology B.Sc Clinical Psychology Hons B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology	3 years	INR 2,60,000 - 5,00,000
Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune	Private	B.Sc Nursing B.Sc. Radiography B.Sc. Lab Sciences B.Sc Biotechnology B.Sc. Respiratory Care Technology B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology B.Sc. Neuro Electrophysiology Technology B.Sc. Anesthesia and OT Technology B.Sc Perfusion Technology B.Sc. Clinical Research	3 years + One Year of internship	INR 1,00,000 per year
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Navi Mumbai	Private	B.Sc Textile Design B.Sc Interior Design B.Sc Graphic Design B.Sc Fashion Design B.Sc Yoga B.Sc Computer Science B.Sc Information Technology B.Sc Hospitality Studies B.Sc-Zoology, Botany and Chemistry B.Sc-Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology B.Sc. (Hons.) in Bioinformatics B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology	3 years	INR 1,50,000 - 3,80,000
Shivaji University, Kolhapur	Public/Govt	B.Sc. in Agriculture B.Sc. in Chemistry B.Sc. in Biotechnology B.Sc. in Fisheries B.Sc. in Animation B.Sc. in Microbiology B.Sc. in Food Science B.Sc. in Sugar Technology B.Sc. in Forensic Science B.Sc. in Computer Science B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Nano Science and Technology	3 years	INR 5,800 - 47,400
SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai	Public/Govt	B.Sc. in Nutrition B.Sc. in Home Science B.Sc. in Foods Science and Nutrition B.Sc. in Clinical Laboratory Science B.Sc. in Information Technology B.Sc. in Human Ecology and Consumer Services B.Sc. in Fashion Leather and Accessory Design	3 years	INR 40,000
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha	Private	B.Sc Nursing B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology B.Sc. in Dialysis Therapy Technology B.Sc. in Information Technology B.Sc. in Clinical Psychology B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology B.Sc. Neuroscience Technology B.Sc. Cosmetology and Dermatology B.Sc. Medical Radiology Imaging Technology B.Sc. in Anesthesia Technology B.Sc in Endoscopy and Laparoscopy Technology B.Sc in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	3 years	INR 1,10,000 - 6,00,000
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad	Public/Government	B.Sc Computer Science B.Sc Forensic Science B.Sc. Biotechnology B.Sc. Computer Science B.Sc. Automobile Technology B.Sc. Information Technology B.Sc. Bioinformatics B.Sc. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	3 years	INR 30,785 per year for B.Sc Forensic Science
Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai	Private	B.Sc Nursing B.Sc Medical Lab Technology B.Sc Radio Imaging Technology B.Sc Physician Assistant B.Sc Kidney Dialysis and Transplantation Technology B.Sc Cardiac Perfusion Technology B.Sc Hospitality Studies B.Sc Culinary Studies B.Sc Optometry Technology B.Sc Anesthesia Technology B.Sc Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technology B.Sc Central Sterilization and Infection Control Technology	3 years	INR 2,00,000 - 6,00,000
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune	Private	B.Sc Nursing B.Sc Microbiology B.Sc Chemistry B.Sc Zoology	3 years	INR 5,80,000
Dr Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai	Public/Govt	B.Sc Botany B.Sc Zoology B.Sc Physics B.Sc Chemistry B.Sc Statistics B.Sc Biochemistry B.Sc Microbiology B.Sc Mathematics B.Sc Data Science B.Sc Biotechnology B.Sc Environmental Science B.Sc Information Technology	3 years	INR 3,14,000
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola	Public/Govt	B.Sc Agriculture B.Sc Forestry B.Sc Biotechnology B.Sc Horticulture Hons B.Sc Agriculture Hons	4 years	INR 1,90,000 - 2,00,000
MIT World Peace University, Pune	Private	B.Sc Physics B.Sc Chemistry B.Sc Data Science and Big Data Analytics B.Sc Computer Science B.Sc Applied Statistics and Data Analytics	3 years	INR 2,40,000 - 4,65,000
FLAME University, Pune	Private	B.Sc. Applied Mathematics B.Sc. Data Science and Economics B.Sc. Computer Science B.Sc. Computer Science and Design	3 years	INR 10,45,000 per year
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune	Private	B.Sc. in Economics	3 years	INR 3,42,000
Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Nagpur	Public/Government	B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies B.Sc. in Hospitality and Tourism B.Sc. (Hons.) in Fashion Design and Technology	3 years	INR 75,000 (1st Year Fees)
MIT Art Design and Technology, Pune	Private	B.Sc Nautical Science B.Sc. in Filmmaking – (Specialization in Direction & Screenplay Writing, Cinematography,VFX & Motion Graphics) B.Sc. in Filmmaking – (Specialization in Editing and Sound Recording & Designing)	3 years	INR 10,03,500-19,03,500

Maharashtra BSc Syllabus 2026

Computer Science and Chemistry are the most sought-after BSc specializations in Maharashtra. The syllabus for each specialization covered under the BSc programmes in Maharashtra has been provided below.

Specialization	Syllabus
Computer Science	Software Engineering Data Structures and Algorithms Database Management Systems Advanced ‘C’ Programming Relational Database Management Systems Data Structures and Algorithms Object Oriented Programming (Core Java) Python Programming / R Programming Problem Solving using Computer and ‘C’ Programming Array Operations - declaration, initialization, accessing array elements
Information Technology	Programming Principles with C Digital Logic and Applications Logic gates and Logic Circuits Web Applications Development Digital Systems and Binary numbers Object Oriented Programming with C++ Conceptual modelling and database design Computational Logic and Discrete Structure Boolean algebra and Gate level minimization Design of Combinational Circuits using K-maps Fundamentals of Database Management Systems Fundamentals of Micro-Processor and Microcontrollers Introduction to SQL , Complex queries, triggers, views, joining database tables and schema modification
Chemistry	Liquid States Ionic Equilibria Photochemistry Atomic structure Chemical Kinetics Acid Base Theories Chemical Calculations Aromatic Hydrocarbons Chemical Thermodynamics Periodic Table and periodicity Chemical Bond and Reactivity Oxidation Reduction Chemistry Chemistry of Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Bonding and Structure of organic compounds Fundamentals of organic reaction Mechanism Chemical Equilibria and Thermodynamic Parameters
Micro-Economics	Factor Pricing Production Analysis Consumer’s Behavior Cost & Revenue Analysis Markets, Demand and Supply Equilibrium in Different Market Structure
Macro Economics	Inflation Economic Policy Post Keynesian Economics Consumption and Investment Supply of Money and Demand for Money Banking: Multiple Credit Creation, Balance Sheet of Commercial Bank, Commercial Bank, Functions of Commercial Banks
Mathematics	Injective function, Surjective function, Bijective function Convergence of sequences, Divergent sequences, sandwich theorem Divisibility in integers, division algorithm Equivalence relation, Equivalence classes Algebra of polynomials, degree of polynomial Parametric Equation of Lines and Planes Algebra of continuous functions, discontinuous functions Real Number System, Cauchy-Schwarz inequality, Archimedean property, Supremum and infimum, Maximum and minimum scalar multiplication of matrices and types of matrices: zero matrix, identity matrix, scalar matrix, diagonal matrix, upper and lower triangular matrices, symmetric matrix, invertible matrix, skew symmetric matrix System of homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear equations
Biochemistry	Oxides, Salts, Acids, Bases Biodiversity and Cell Biology Food Biotechnology and Fermentation Technology Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Aromatic Compounds, Cyclic Hydrocarbons, Alcohols and Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones, Alkyl Halides and Heterocyclic Compounds Ionic Bond: Structure of NaCl, KCl and CsCl, factors influencing the formation of Ionic Bond. Covalent Bond: Structure of CH4, NH3, H2O, Shapes of BeCl2, BF3 Hydrogen Bond: Theory of Hydrogen Bonding and Types of Hydrogen Bonding (including examples of RCOOH, ROH, Salicylaldehyde, Amides and Polyamides) Interaction of Water with Solutes (Polar, Non-Polar, Charged) Solutions: Normality, Molarity, Mole fraction, Solubility, Weight ratio, Volume ratio, Weight to Volume ratio Constitutional Isomerism (Chain, Position and Functional) and Stereoisomerism, Chirality

Graduates in BSc from Maharashtra can opt for a wide range of career opportunities available to them. They may find it feasible to pursue any one of the two options: pursuing higher education by enrolling in postgraduate programs such as MSc, or, seeking employment in industries, government agencies, research organizations, educational institutions, and other sectors that are relevant to their field of specialization.

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FAQs

What is the eligibility criteria for BSc admission at TISS Mumbai?

The eligibility criteria for BSc admission at TISS Mumbai includes passing the 12th standard examination in Science stream with an aggregate score of 45-50%. The exams accepted by the institute include CBSE 12th, Maharashtra HSC, and CUET. The institute offers BS Analytics and Sustainability Studies over a duration of 4 years.

What is the eligibility criteria for BSc admission at IIT Bombay?

The eligibility criteria for BSc admission at IIT Bombay includes passing the 12th standard examination in Science stream with an aggregate score of 75%. The entrance exams accepted by the institute include JEE Main and JEE Advanced. The institute offers B.Sc in Chemistry, B.Sc in Economics, and B.Sc in Mathematics over a duration of 4 years.

What is the admission process for BSc in Maharashtra?

The admission process for BSc in Maharashtra includes passing the qualifying exam, entrance exam conducted by the institute, and qualifying the Personal Interview round. The final merit list will be created based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (12th standard), personal interview, category of the candidate, etc.

What are the most popular BSc programmes in Maharashtra?

The most popular BSc programmes in Maharashtra are Computer Science and Chemistry. The syllabus for Computer Science covers Software Engineering, Data Structures and Algorithms, Advanced ‘C’ Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (Core Java), Python Programming / R Programming, etc. BSc Chemistry covers topics like Ionic Equilibria, Photochemistry, Atomic structure, Chemical Kinetics, Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Chemical Thermodynamics, and Periodic Table and periodicity, etc.

What are the entrance exams accepted by BSc colleges in Maharashtra?

The entrance exams accepted by BSc colleges in Maharashtra Common University Entrance Test (CUET), Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), NMIMS-NPAT (National Test for Programs After Twelth), and ACET by Ajeenkya DY Patil University. There will be a total of 27 questions for domain-specific subjects depending upon the specialization for which candidates have applied. For General Aptitude, questions will be based on General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (arithmetic, algebra, mensuration, geometry, statistics), and Logical and Analytical Reasoning.

What are the qualifying exams accepted by BSc colleges in Maharashtra?

Some of the exams accepted by BSc colleges in Maharashtra include CBSE 12th/ Maharashtra HSC/ ISC/ GSEB HSC/ MPBSE 12th/ HPBOSE 12th/ BSEB 12th/ BIEAP/ Karnataka 2nd PUC/ PSEB 12th. Apart from this, candidates must have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate ranging from 45-60%.

What is the duration of the BSc course in Maharashtra?

The duration of the BSc course in Maharashtra varies from 3 to 4 years. BSc is conducted as an undergraduate-level exam. The exam will be conducted in semesters.

Which CET is required for BSc Nursing in Maharashtra?

The MH-NURSING CET 2024 is required for BSc Nursing in Maharashtra. The exam will be conducted in online mode (Computer Based Test). There will be 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.