The Government Science College, Bangalore, popularly known as GSC, was established in 1921. The college offers courses in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. These programs include B.C.A., B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. Admission to all these courses is based on the merit in the qualifying examinations. The interested students may apply online for admission.

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Government Science College Highlights

Established | Institute type 1921 | Public (Autonomous)
Also known as GSC, Bangalore
Affiliated to Bangalore University
Accredited to NAAC “A+”
Courses Offered B.Sc, M.Sc, BCA, and Ph.D.
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Application Mode Online
Facilities Available Library, Laboratories, Canteen, Sports, Hostel,
Official Website | Contact https://gfgc.kar.nic.in/gsc/ | +9180 22212924

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Government Science College Ranking

  • Education World ranked Government Science College, Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore 4th among Autonomous College Rankings 2020-21 with a score of 510 in a list of 47 autonomous colleges in India.

Government Science College Courses

The college provides courses in UG and PG which includes B.Sc, M.Sc, BCA, and Ph.D. This section provides detailed information regarding these courses:

Courses

Details

BCA

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with Mathematics as a compulsory subject

Selection Criteria: Merit-based

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B.Sc.

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board

Selection Criteria: Merit-based

Subjects offered: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Genetics, Geology, Electronics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Economics.

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M.Sc.

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: Candidate must be a graduate with 40% marks in the aggregate of all subjects and 50% marks in specialization subject and studied Biology/ Mathematics/ Physics at PUC or 10+2 level

Selection Criteria: Merit-based

Subjects offered: Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, and Zoology.

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Ph.D.

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Candidate must have passed Post Graduation in a relevant stream from a recognized board or university.

Selection Criteria: Merit-based

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Government Science College Admission 2024

  • Admission to all the courses is done strictly on the basis of merit of the qualifying examinations
  • Candidates can fill the application form by visiting the college official website
  • The selected candidates are required to submit the documents (with originals) for verification and also pay the college fees within the stipulated time

How to Apply?

The application form can be filled online from the website.

  • Visit the website
  • Tab on Application Form
  • Fill the application form with the required information
  • Scan and upload the documents.

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Government Science College Facility

  • Hostels: The college offers one hostel for the students coming from places far away from Bangalore. The hostel fees are very nominal.
  • Library: The Library has 76122 number of books, 45 National and International journals along with 30 computers for browsing the internet, e-learning packages, and full-text e-resources for the students.
  • Sports: Indoor and outdoor sports facilities are made available for most of the games. The students of the college have represented the college at the university, state, and national level events. A well-equipped 12 station gymnasium is also established.
  • The college conducts an Annual Sports meet during the even semester of every academic year to encourage and identify students who excel in sports.
  • Interclass sports events namely, Chess, Kabaddi, Cricket, Throwball, Volleyball, and Badminton are held every year.
  • Club: To make students’ life in the campus experiential and filled with fun, GSC has various clubs. These club activities help students to pursue their interests and develop their potential and make learning a joyous process. Clubs provide students an enjoyable break from the rigors of academics and make learning experiential and fun.
  • Health Centre: The health center offers 24*7 medical facilities to students as well and teachers.
  • Laboratories: There are 23 well-equipped laboratories along with anti- preparation rooms. The PG laboratories are suitably equipped and also conducive for research activities.
  • Auditorium: The institution has two auditoriums for conducting seminars, workshops, symposia, and conferences. The main auditorium has a seating capacity of 800 and the common seminar hall has a seating capacity of 300. The audiovisual room with LCD projector, surround audio, EDUSAT receiver and TV facilities, is used for educational audiovisual shows.
  • Other facilities include NCC, NSS, Internet Facility, Canteen, Transport, parking.

Government Science College FAQ

Ques. How is the faculty of the college?

Ans. The faculties of the college are highly qualified with diverse industry experience. Each department has a head along with its team. The team members have the following designations: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor.

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Ques. Does the college provide scholarship programs?

Ans. Yes. The college offers scholarship programs to provide financial aid to economically and socially weaker candidates. SC, ST, OBC, and minority class students can apply for the scholarship scheme online. The college website mentions a link to the State Scholarship Portal granted by the Government of Karnataka. Candidates have to submit the following information to apply for the scholarship:

  • Student’s SATS identification number/College registration number
  • Aadhar number of student and parent
  • Student’s mobile number
  • Caste and Income certificate numbers in the name of the student which starts with RD
  • e-Attestation number
  • Disability card number issued by GoI for differently-abled students

Ques. How is the placement in the college?

Ans. The college placement cell is not directly involved in recruitment practices. The cell offers training programs to students to train and groom them and enhance their employability.

Ques. What documents are to be produced by the candidates at the time of admission?

Ans. Following are the documents that the candidates need to produce at the time of admission:

  • Attested photocopy of 10th Provisional Certificate (Date of Birth)
  • Attested photocopy of 10th Marksheet
  • Attested photocopy of 10+2 or Intermediate Passing Certificate
  • Original Marksheet of qualifying examination.
  • Original College Leaving Certificate or School Leaving Certificate
  • Original Migration Certificate
  • Cast Certificate – if belonging to SC, ST or OBC
  • Physical Disability certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport Size Photograph

Ques. Does the college provide reservation quota seats at the time of admission?

Ans. Yes. The college follows the following practices to ensure equality during the admission process:

  • Students from the disadvantaged communities: Students from SC/ST and other backward classes are allotted seats as per the roster system of the state policy. 
  • Women: As a policy, 50% of the available seats are reserved for girls. The tuition fee is waived off for girl students.
  • Differently-abled: Differently-abled students will be provided reservations as per the state rules. The physically challenged students will be assisted with scholarships and fee concessions.
  • Sports personnel: The students who have excelled in the field of sports are given due consideration for admissions.