Which BSc Courses Can You Do After 12th Without Science?
The letters BSc tell you the degree type. What decides your eligibility is each university's rule for that course. For arts and commerce students, these are the BSc options that commonly accept any stream:
| BSc course | What you learn | Stream needed (check each university) |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Multimedia and Animation | Design, video, motion graphics, web and digital marketing | Any stream |
| BSc Fashion Design | Garment design, illustration, styling | Usually any stream |
| BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration | Hotel operations, food service, front office | Usually any stream |
| BSc Media, Mass Communication or Visual Communication | Journalism, photography, design, video | Often any stream |
| BSc Psychology | Human behaviour, counselling basics | Some universities accept any stream |
| BSc Economics | Economic theory, statistics | Often needs maths in 12th |
Courses such as BSc Nursing, BSc Biotechnology or BSc Physics normally need science subjects in 12th. Always read the prospectus of the university you are applying to: two universities can run the same BSc with different rules.
How Many Years Does a BSc After 12th Take?
Under UGC's Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes, a bachelor's degree is awarded after three years and a bachelor's degree with honours or research after four years. The framework also allows exits with a certificate after one year or a diploma after two[1].
For most arts and commerce students the three-year BSc is enough to start a career, especially if the degree builds a skill each semester. The fourth year makes sense if you plan a master's degree or research later.
Which BSc After 12th Actually Leads to a Job?
A family's real question is simple: in three years, will my child earn? The answer depends less on the name of the degree and more on three checks.
- 1Is a paid skill taught every semester?
Design software, editing, coding, marketing tools or hotel operations, used on real work, not only in theory papers.
- 2Can you earn during the degree?
Look for internships or freelance projects from the first year, so you graduate with experience on your CV.
- 3Is the job record real?
Ask to see recent students' work and where they are working. A guarantee in writing is better than a brochure line.
Read degree courses after 12th for how general, professional and skill-based degrees compare across all streams.
BSc Multimedia and Animation: A BSc Built Around Jobs
A BSc in Multimedia and Animation is one of the few BSc courses that suits arts and commerce students as well as science students. No maths or science is needed. Students learn graphic design, video editing, motion graphics, web and digital marketing inside the degree, which means they can take paid work while still studying.
| Year | What students can do |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Design social posts, brochures and logos; start small paid projects from about month 6 |
| Year 2 | Edit videos and make motion graphics for brands; internships |
| Year 3 | Websites, digital marketing and a full portfolio; job-ready at graduation |
Pay grows fastest when skills are stacked. Students who combine design, motion, web and digital marketing can reach about ₹60,000 to ₹75,000 a month in around three years and all-rounders can reach ₹1.5 to 2 lakh a month in about five years. Many families compare this with a BTech; we do not quote BTech figures here, so compare these numbers with the offers you see around you.
If design is the part you like most, read graphic design course after 12th. Commerce students can also see graphic design for commerce students.
Real Jobs Open to Freshers With These Skills
From Internshala's fresher listings for Delhi NCR viewed on 23 October 2026, in our own words (company names left out)[2]:
- Typography designer, Delhi and Noida (no experience required). Talk to customers of a book publisher and finalise their design requirements. Skills listed: Photoshop, MS Word and InDesign. Pay shown: ₹2.64 to 3 lakh a year.
- Designer (graphic and video), Gurgaon (no experience required). Shoot and edit Reels and design social posts. Skills listed: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and Canva. Pay shown: ₹2.5 to 3.25 lakh a year.
- Junior video editor, AI and creative content, Delhi NCR (hybrid, no experience required). Edit AI and creative video content. Skills listed include Premiere Pro, After Effects and storyboarding. Pay shown: ₹4.8 to 8 lakh a year.
None of these asks for a science background. All of them ask for software skills and a portfolio. For the design side in detail, see graphic design jobs for freshers.
AI and Agentic AI in These Careers
Creative jobs now use AI every day: Generative Fill in Photoshop, Enhance Speech in Premiere Pro and AI assistants in Adobe apps that can carry out multi-step tasks from one request. What the human still decides is the idea, the story, the brand's look and whether the work is right for the client. CABA's courses and degree now teach AI and agentic AI workflows inside the curriculum, with a human check on every output.
The CABA BSc Multimedia and Animation Degree
Our BSc Multimedia and Animation degree is a UGC-approved three-year BSc awarded through Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, a Deemed University, with training at CABA Innovatives in Delhi. Any stream can join after 12th. Every class is taught 1-to-1, marks come from real work and students can earn from about month 6.
The degree comes with a 100% Job Guarantee from CABA; read the job guarantee terms. Not ready for three years? A shorter graphic design course is another way in. For a wider view, read best courses after 12th or see the semester plan on the BSc degree after 12th page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which BSc courses can I do after 12th arts?
Arts students can usually join BSc Multimedia and Animation, BSc Fashion Design, BSc Hospitality, BSc Media or Visual Communication and, at some universities, BSc Psychology. Check each university's eligibility rule.
Can a commerce student do BSc after 12th?
Yes. Commerce students can join the same any-stream BSc courses. Some, like BSc Economics, may need maths in 12th.
How many years is a BSc course after 12th?
Three years for a bachelor's degree, or four years with honours or research under the UGC framework.
Which BSc course has the best job chances after 12th?
The ones that teach a paid skill every semester and let you work during the degree, such as BSc Multimedia and Animation. Check the job record before you pay.
Can I do BSc nursing after 12th arts?
Usually not. BSc Nursing normally needs science with biology in 12th. Check the rules of the university and the nursing council before you apply.
References
- Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes- University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Graphic Design Fresher Jobs in Delhi (listings viewed 23 October 2026)- Internshala
