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Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate courses in India education is education conducted after secondary education and prior to postgraduate education. It typically includes all postsecondary programs up to the level of a bachelor’s degree.

Key Differences

Aspect Under graduate Post graduate Level Entry-level Advanced Focus Broad and foundational knowledge Specialized and focused knowledgeDuration3–4 years1–7 years (varies by program)Outcome Bachelor's degree, Master's, Ph.D., diploma, or certificate

Age range for Admission in Undergraduate Course

While the plurality of students at both four-year and public two-year institutions are between the ages of 18 and 24, students at for-profit institutions tend to be older: almost half are age 30 or older. Nonetheless, more than 20 percent of undergraduate students at four-year institutions are over the age of 24.

Let’s look at the list of specialized undergraduate/bachelor’s degrees programs offered in India:

1. Arts and Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Specializations include:
- English
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Includes painting, sculpture, applied arts, etc.

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Focuses on areas like:
- Fashion Design
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design

2. Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Common specializations:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Science
- Microbiology
BSc (Nursing)
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc Agriculture)
Bachelor of Science in Home Science

3. Commerce and Management

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Variants:
- General
- Honors (BCom Hons.)
- Banking & Insurance
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis (BFIA)
Chartered Accountancy (CA)
Though not a degree, it's a professional course pursued alongside graduation.

4. Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) / Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
Specializations include:
- Computer Science
- Mechanical
- Civil
- Electrical
- Electronics and Communication
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
Bachelor of Planning (BPlan)

5. Medical and Allied Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)

6. Law

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Usually integrated courses such as:
- BA LLB
- BBA LLB
- BCom LLB
- BSc LLB

7. Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

For graduates, but some universities offer integrated programs (BA/BSc/BCom + B.Ed).

8. Hotel Management and Tourism

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM)

9. Vocational Courses

Bachelor of Vocation (BVoc)
Fields like:
- Retail Management
- Software Development
- Healthcare
- Food Processing

10. Other Specialized Courses

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
Bachelor of Event Management (BEM)
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
Bachelor of Sports Management (BSM)
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFT)