Samhitha Degree College Rajahmundhry B.Sc Life Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc Life Sciences programme at Samhitha Degree College is INR 1,20,000, charged at INR 40,000 per year. Students from BC, SC, ST, EBC, and Minority categories in Andhra Pradesh can apply for the Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme, which reimburses the full tuition fee. The Central Sector Scholarship offers an additional INR 10,000 per year for students from families with income below INR 4.5 LPA, applied through the National Scholarship Portal.

Ans. Samhitha Degree College offers B.Sc Life Sciences in biology-focused subject combinations under Adikavi Nannaya University. The primary combinations include Microbiology, Biotechnology and Chemistry as well as Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry. These combinations train students in cellular biology, applied microbiology, fermentation technology, genetic engineering basics, and biochemical analysis. Students select their preferred combination at the time of applying through the AP-OAMDC portal and the fee is the same across combinations.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or Intermediate with Biology, Botany and Zoology as subjects from a recognised board. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is required. There is no separate entrance exam. Admission is conducted through the AP-OAMDC centralised portal managed by APSCHE, based entirely on Intermediate marks and the student’s college preference order.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Life Sciences can pursue careers in clinical labs, pharmaceutical quality control, hospital diagnostics, food and beverage testing, and environmental monitoring. Many graduates continue to M.Sc Microbiology, M.Sc Biotechnology, or M.Sc Biochemistry at universities in Andhra Pradesh or other states. Those qualifying CSIR-NET or UGC-NET after postgraduation can secure JRF fellowships or lectureship positions. APPSC and government health department exams are also common paths for graduates in Andhra Pradesh.

Ans. A B.Sc Life Sciences degree does not make graduates directly eligible for MBBS or BDS, which require 10+2 Biology as the qualifying criterion. However, graduates can pursue M.Sc in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Microbiology, after which they may qualify for PhD programmes in biomedical sciences. Some B.Sc Life Sciences graduates also pursue B.Sc Nursing or allied health science programmes, provided they meet the specific eligibility criteria of those courses.

Ans. The B.Sc Life Sciences degree is awarded by Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry, a UGC-recognised state university covering colleges in the East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh. The degree is valid for M.Sc admissions across the country and for government examinations conducted by APPSC, UPSC, and SSC. Graduates can also use this degree to apply for positions at government research organisations and public health institutions after qualifying the relevant entrance or competitive exams.