First things first. For all those who don’t know, Botany is the study of plants. If you think you love plants and don’t care much about the details, then please don’t go for it. The course is much more than just loving the flowers. To give you an insight into the course, some of the important topics it covers are micro-biology, plant resource utilization, ecology, genetics, plant metabolism, plant bio-tech. The course is not a very specialized one and it gives you a good knowledge about the subject. Many students go in for masters after this and few even go on to pursue Ph.D.

The course is very similar to computer engineering but more theoretical. The course concentrates on the hardware as well software part of the computer. The students will learn about managing data, designing algorithms for the problems, and the concept of operating system. On the hardware part you will learn about microprocessor and architecture of the computer. Apart from this you learn about security of networks and information. Other interesting stuff covered is the graphics and artificial intelligence. Sounds great? Here's the catch - the course does sounds very interesting but students have to concentrate on many aspects behind the scenes. There is always a lot of math and analysis involved in all the subjects. Coding is also an aspect which should not be ignored.

If you think being a foodie entitles you to do well in this course, think again. The course starts with giving you an in depth knowledge of all kinds of food with their characteristics and nutritional values. You learn from food safety, food quality measurements to physio-chemical study of food. The course will also acquaint you with the food regulations and laws. Students have to intern for some period after the 4th semester. Basically, it has nothing to do with what you watch on Travel and Living.

Now home science is something which will give a professional touch to your housekeeping. You may say home science is a conglomeration of sciences from various backgrounds, all of which are used in daily life. The course will give you some knowledge about materials used in daily life, about cooking, about computers, about stitching, about culture and society and just about everything really, without going into the depths of anything. You also learn about pregnancy and infancy development, if that interests you. Managing personal finance is also something you can expect to learn here, and that's why a number of to-be-housewives apply for this course.

If you loved biology at school and want more of it, you should opt for this (if you fail to get into medical, of course). You would have to live with genetics, toxicology, immunology, bio-chemistry and many other awful and intelligent sounding subjects.

If love chemistry and you're willing to let chemical formulae, reactions and huge chains torture you for three years, B.Sc Chem is the thing for you. This is one of the pure sciences, so be ready to learn the real chemistry full on.

This is a course where you would be dealing with subjects like Cell biology, molecular biology, bioenergetics, amino acids, DNA and a lot more fancy sounding . The course is more concentrated towards the working of the cells and all very detailed. The course is a specialized one and only those interested in it should go for it.

Now as the name suggests it is a course which deals with the study of earth, rather the study of substances that make up the earth. You are taught about the crystal structure, mineral components of the rocks, their physical and chemical component. You would learn about soil profile and soil formation too. Expect a lot of chemistry and geography that you learnt in school (albeit in far greater detail) to come up here. You would be doing an in depth analysis of all these things so be ready to literally get your hands dirty.

The subject, as the name suggests, is totally based on electronics. If you have been fascinated by electronics in your house then please don’t go for it!! The subject is much more than it. In electronics you would be studying a lot about semi-conductors. You need to be open to a lot of math. Analyzing signals, learning about microprocessors and micro controllers. Waves and networks would be your friends for life here. So be sure that you are ready for the hardwork and a lot of smartwork.

The name of the subject is self explanatory. You need to be nice to calculus and statistics. They would form a major chunk of the curriculum. Series’ and sequences would be always be there to make your life despicable.

If B.Sc Maths was not enough to scare you, there's also a Honours degree in math. In Maths (Hons.) you would have 4 credits more during the course. The course is similar to Maths but some more subjects and in depth. Calculus, algebra, numerical methods form the important part of the subject. You are also supposed to take an elective subject you want to specialize in. Theory of games, number theory mathematical finance are a few more subjects.