Vijaygarh Jyotish Ray College Kolkata B.Sc Bioscience: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc Bioscience programme at Vijaygarh Jyotish Ray College is INR 12,315, which works out to INR 4,105 per year for general category students. VJRC is a government-aided college, making it one of the more affordable science college options in Kolkata. SC/ST/OBC-NCL students may be eligible for state and central government fee reimbursement schemes that reduce the net fee further.

Ans. B.Sc Bioscience at VJRC is offered as a General programme under the University of Calcutta. The course is a combination of Biology-related subjects and does not follow the single-subject Honours format. Students who want B.Sc Honours in a specific science subject like Zoology, Botany, or Microbiology should check whether those Honours programmes are available at VJRC or other CU-affiliated colleges for that specialisation.

Ans. B.Sc Bioscience (General) at VJRC under CU covers Zoology, Botany, and Physiology as the main biological sciences, along with ancillary papers in Chemistry and Mathematics or Statistics. The programme provides a broad foundation in life sciences, covering cellular biology, ecology, genetics, human physiology, and plant sciences across three years. This general combination is suitable for students planning further study in science teaching, allied health, or postgraduate entrance exams.

Ans. Admission to B.Sc Bioscience at VJRC is through the WBCAP portal at wbcap.in. No entrance exam is required. Merit is based on Class 12 marks, with Biology/Life Sciences as a mandatory subject at the 10+2 level. Phase 1 seat allotment was released on June 9, 2026. Phase 2 Mop-up applications open from July 7 to July 16, 2026, with the final admission deadline on July 29, 2026.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Bioscience from VJRC can pursue M.Sc in Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, or Environmental Science at CU or other universities. Other career paths include B.Ed followed by science teaching in schools, allied health courses, CSIR-NET for research fellowships, laboratory technician roles, and science journalism. Graduates are also eligible for government jobs in agriculture, forest service, and public health where a Biology background is valued.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) with Biology or Life Sciences as a subject from a recognised board and obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for general category. SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible with a relaxed threshold. English pass marks are mandatory for all VJRC admissions. Admission is entirely merit-based through WBCAP with no separate entrance exam or interview required for B.Sc Bioscience.