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Compare B.Sc. and B.Des: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
B.Sc. and B.Des show similar average salaries (around ₹ 37.0 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
B.Des is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 23.6 L vs ₹ 34.0 L for B.Sc.). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 13.0 L.
One year of average salary for B.Des covers about 1.5× its average fees, compared with 1.1× for B.Sc.
B.Sc. admits via CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam and 8+ more; B.Des admits via NID DAT, NIFTEE and 8+ more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
B.Des leads on lower average fees (₹ 23.6 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (1.5×). None of the compared parameters favour B.Sc., though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Eligibility
10+2
Eligibility
10+2
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 37.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 38.2 L
Average Fees
₹ 432.0 - ₹ 68.0 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 36.2 L
Median Salary
₹ 30.8 L
Average Fees
₹ 2.0 K - ₹ 47.2 L
Top Recruiters
For B.Sc., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, JEE Main, KCET, NID DAT, LPUNEST, NEET, NIFTEE, IIHM eCHAT, MAH HM CET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For B.Des, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: NID DAT, NIFTEE, UCEED, CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, CEED, MITID DAT, JEE Main, CAT, WUD Aptitude Test. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
B.Sc. shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹37,00,000) than B.Des (₹36,17,000).
B.Des has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹2,026 – ₹47,22,000) than B.Sc. (₹432 – ₹68,00,000).
The most common duration shown is 3 years for B.Sc. and 4 years for B.Des.
