BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
This is a three-year programme of the Nagaland University which leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) A student has the option of taking his/her BSc degree either with Honours or as a General candidate. Currently the college offers Honours in 9 (Nine) subjects. The B.Sc. programme is a good launching pad for such students who wish to take an M.Sc. and/or a PhD degree. This course is also ideally suited for students who want to take up career opportunities in civil/administrative services.
COURSE DESIGN
Compulsory Subjects:
1. English [Literature & Language]
2. Environmental Science
Elective Subject Combinations:
Any one of the following may be opted. For an honours student one of the elective subjects, except Computer Science, will be the honours (main) subject.
Subject Combination for Mathematics Stream:
1. Physics Mathematics Chemistry 30 seats
2. Physics Mathematics Statistics 20 seats
3. Physics Mathematics Geology 20 seats
4. Physics Mathematics Computer Science 25 seat
Subject Combinations in Biology Stream Stream
1. Chemistry Geology Geography 60 seats
2. Chemistry Botany Zoology 60 seats
3. Botany Zoology Anthropology 60 seats
Conditions:
¨ For Botany/Zoology honours, Chemistry must be an elective subject.
¨ For Chemistry Honours, Mathematics and Physics must be elective subjects.
¨ Except in Mathematics and Statistics, the number of seats for honours shall not exceed 20.
Eligibility
12 passed or equivalent from a recognized Board with the following conditions if an applicant wishes to take up Honours subject:
i. 45% in the subject in which one desires to take up Honours.
i. 45% in Biology to take up Honours in Botany or Zoology
ii. 45% in the aggregate to take up honours in a subject not available at the + 2 or equivalent level.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE: B.Sc. I
Application
Prescribed application form along with the Prospectus and an Entrance Test sample question paper can be obtained from the college for Rs. 50/-. The completed application must contain the following:
i. One attested photocopy of Admit Card, Pass Certificate and Mark Sheet of HSSLC or equivalent examination.
ii. Gap Certificate for a candidate who is applying after a gap of one year or more after passing the last examination from the institution last attended or from a Gazetted Officer personally known to him/her in the manner of the given format.
Selection
The selection of students is based on the Entrance Test, the syllabus for which is the same as that of the Class 12 syllabus of NBSE The selection of students is done strictly on merit and is monitored by an independent Admission Committee. In order to ensure fairness the papers are coded and evaluation is centralized. Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate. The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding. Entrance Test The Test shall be held in 2 (two) Streams: Biology and Mathematics. A student may take the Test in one stream only. Separate merit list shall be released for each stream. List of selected candidates and candidates in the waiting list will be displayed in the college notice board. Students selected for admission shall be admitted strictly in accordance to the merit list. They will be eligible to exercise option from the combinations given above subject to availability of seats.
At the time of admission a candidate must produce the following documents in original of the last qualifying examination:
i. Mark sheet. (The Mark sheet shall be retained by the college for 6 months as per Govt. Order)
ii. Admit Card.
iii. Passed Certificate.
iv. Migration Certificate (For a candidate from another Board) for registration into Nagaland University.
N.B. If a candidate fails to get admitted on the specified dates and time his/her selection is forfeited.
* Special consideration will be given for differently abled applicant.