Bhavan’s Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities and Commerce (BVCSHC), Secunderabad began on 2 August 1993 under the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan trust. This autonomous degree college is affiliated with Osmania University and recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and was placed in the 151-200 band of the NIRF College Rankings 2025.

The college operates from Sainikpuri in Secunderabad, Telangana. Its 11 academic departments serve 3,854 students enrolled in UG, PG and Ph.D programmes, with teaching support from 139 faculty members.

  • Students can choose from B.Sc combinations in MPC, MSCS, Electronics-Maths-CS, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics, Chemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, and B.Sc Hons in Data Science.
  • The B.Com options cover Computer Applications, Finance and B.Com Hons in Business Analytics.
  • The BA programme includes Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Mass Communication.
  • The college runs BBA courses in Business Administration and Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.
  • A BCA programme in Computer Applications is available.
  • At the PG level, students may study MBA, M.Com or M.Sc, with M.Sc offered in Biochemistry, Computer Science and Microbiology.
  • Research programmes leading to a Ph.D are available in Biochemistry, Management, Microbiology and Physics.

Convener-quota students pay total fees of INR 21,780 for a three-year B.Sc, INR 61,710 for BCA and INR 58,050 for BBA. The two-year MBA costs INR 70,000. Eligible SC, ST, BC, EWS and PwD students may receive full or partial fee assistance through Telangana’s TS e-Pass scholarship after admission. The Career Guidance and Placement Cell handles recruitment, and NIRF 2025 data records median packages of INR 5 LPA for MBA and INR 3.44 LPA for BCA. During the 2024-25 placement season, 31 companies joined the college’s recruitment drives.

Admission Update: The 2027-28 admission cycle is expected to begin with TS DOST registration in April 2027. Applications can be submitted through dost.cgg.gov.in.

BVCSHC Admission Dates 2027

The next BVCSHC admission cycle is expected to start through TS DOST Phase I in April 2027.

EventDate
TS DOST Phase I for the 2027-28 session, tentative scheduleApril 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Convener-quota admission to B.Sc, B.Com, BA, BBA and BCA is handled through TS DOST. The college fills management-quota seats directly during the admission period. None of the BVCSHC programmes requires an entrance examination.

BVCSHC Courses and Fees

Across science, commerce, humanities and management, BVCSHC provides UG, PG and Ph.D education through 11 departments. The amounts shown below apply to convener-quota seats. For most courses, management-quota fees are double the convener-quota amount.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fee (Convener Quota)
B.Sc in Science combinations3 yearsClass 12 with the relevant Science subjects and 50%INR 21,780
B.Sc Hons in Data Science3 yearsClass 12 with Mathematics and 50%INR 21,780
B.Com or B.Com Hons3 yearsClass 12 Commerce or an equivalent qualification with 50%INR 18,150
BA in Economics, Political Science or Psychology3 yearsClass 12 in any stream with 50%INR 14,520
BA in Mass Communication3 yearsClass 12 in any stream with 50%INR 42,000
BBA3 yearsClass 12 in any stream with 50%INR 58,050
BCA3 yearsClass 12 in any stream with 50%; Mathematics is preferredINR 61,710
MBA2 yearsA bachelor’s degree in any streamINR 70,000
M.Com2 yearsB.Com or an equivalent degreeINR 60,000
M.Sc in Biochemistry, Computer Science or Microbiology2 yearsB.Sc in the relevant subjectINR 40,980

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The 10 B.Sc choices are Mathematics-Physics-CS, Mathematics-Statistics-CS, Electronics-Mathematics-CS, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics, Chemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, and B.Sc Hons in Data Science. B.Com students can select Computer Applications, Finance or Business Analytics. Business Intelligence and Data Analytics is also offered as a BBA specialisation.

BVCSHC Admission Process

Class 12 merit and the applicable category-reservation rules decide allotment for all UG programmes. Applicants use the Telangana Government’s centralised TS DOST system, and no entrance test is needed.

B.Sc Admission

  • Applicants must have completed Class 12 Intermediate with the relevant Science subjects and at least 50% aggregate. BiPC is required for life-science combinations, while MPC or MSCS applies to physical-science combinations.
  • Register at dost.cgg.gov.in by paying the INR 200 registration fee. Enter the preferred colleges and subject combinations, accept the allotment letter, and visit BVCSHC within the assigned reporting period. Students must carry their original Class 12 marksheets, caste certificate and Aadhaar.
  • For a management-quota seat, contact the college directly at +91-40-27111611.

B.Com, BA, BBA and BCA Admission

  • A minimum of 50% aggregate in Class 12 Intermediate is required. Commerce is the relevant stream for B.Com, while students from any stream may apply for BA, BBA and BCA.
  • Use the same TS DOST portal, select the required programme and add BVCSHC to the preferred-college list.
  • SC and ST applicants may receive a relaxation in the required percentage under Telangana Government rules.

PG Admission for MBA, M.Com and M.Sc

  • MBA applicants need a bachelor’s degree in any stream with pass marks.
  • M.Com admission requires B.Com or an equivalent qualification.
  • For M.Sc in Biochemistry, Computer Science or Microbiology, applicants must hold a B.Sc in the relevant subject.
  • Depending on the programme, PG applications are handled either directly by BVCSHC or through TSCAP, the Telangana State Common Admission Process.

As an autonomous institution under Osmania University, BVCSHC prepares its own syllabus and conducts semester examinations. Osmania University awards the final degree. Its autonomous curriculum and industry links in science and commerce are factors students may consider when comparing the college with other affiliated institutions in the region.

BVCSHC Placements

The Career Guidance and Placement Cell, established in 2004, coordinates recruitment at BVCSHC. Campus hiring is most active for MBA and BCA students. Many graduates from B.Sc and B.Com instead move into higher education, prepare for competitive examinations or seek jobs outside campus drives.

NIRF 2025 figures show an MBA median package of INR 5 LPA and a BCA median package of INR 3.44 LPA. The 2024-25 recruitment season included 31 companies. Final-year students also receive aptitude coaching, mock-interview practice and soft-skills training from the placement cell.

ProgrammeMedian Package in 2025Details
MBAINR 5 LPASelf-reported by BVCSHC for NIRF 2025
BCAINR 3.44 LPASelf-reported by BVCSHC for NIRF 2025
B.Sc, B.Com and BANot reportedMost students continue to PG study or prepare for government examinations
Note: BVCSHC submitted these placement figures as part of its NIRF 2025 data. The placement rates cover organised campus drives and do not represent every graduate’s employment result.

BVCSHC Rankings

In the 2025 NIRF College Rankings, BVCSHC appears in the 151-200 band. It has featured in the NIRF rankings from 2018 onward in the College and MBA categories. Among Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan colleges in Telangana, it is the only one accredited with NAAC Grade A.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 Rank
NIRFCollege151-200 band

BVCSHC Scholarships

After securing admission, BVCSHC students can apply for scholarship support offered by the Telangana and Central governments. The college helps eligible students complete the application process.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
TS e-Pass ScholarshipSC, ST, BC and EBC students who meet the parental-income conditionsFull tuition-fee assistance; applications are accepted at epass.telangana.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship through NSPSC, ST, OBC and Minority students who satisfy the parental-income conditionsSupport differs by course and category; applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in

Both schemes require Aadhaar, a valid caste certificate and an income certificate. Students must apply by the annual closing dates published on the respective portals.

BVCSHC Campus and Infrastructure

BVCSHC has its campus in the residential area of Sainikpuri, Neredmet, Secunderabad, with transport connections to central Hyderabad. Facilities for its 11 academic departments include separate laboratories for biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, genetics, computer science and electronics.

Students can use a central library, computer laboratories, a language laboratory and sports facilities. NSS, NCC, Youth Red Cross and the Bhavan’s Innovation and Incubation Council (BIIC) operate as student cells. BVCSHC is a day college and does not provide a residential hostel, so students travel from Secunderabad and nearby areas.

BVCSHC vs Nizam College vs St. Ann’s College

Students looking at degree colleges in Hyderabad and Secunderabad may compare BVCSHC with Nizam College in Hyderabad and St. Ann’s College for Women in Secunderabad. All three institutions are affiliated with Osmania University.

ParameterBVCSHC, SecunderabadNizam College, HyderabadSt. Ann’s College, Secunderabad
Established199318871947
TypeAutonomous and co-educationalGovernment and co-educationalPrivate women’s college
AffiliationOsmania UniversityOsmania UniversityOsmania University
NAAC GradeAA+A
NIRF Status151-200 band in 2025RankedNot included in the NIRF list
ProgrammesB.Sc, B.Com, BA, BBA, BCA, PG and Ph.DB.Sc, B.Com, BA, PG and Ph.DB.Sc, B.Com, BA and PG
B.Sc Fee for Three YearsINR 21,780Nominal government feeINR 18,000 to INR 24,000

Nizam College has the highest NAAC grade among the three and the longest institutional history. BVCSHC provides the wider course range, including BBA, BCA and MBA, while its autonomous position allows it to frame its curriculum. For women seeking a Secunderabad college with a similar mix of programmes, St. Ann’s College is another option.

BVCSHC FAQs

Ques. What does BVCSHC’s autonomous status mean?

Ans. BVCSHC is affiliated with Osmania University but functions as an autonomous college. It creates its syllabus and holds its examinations, while Osmania University issues the final degree.

Ques. Which NAAC accreditation has BVCSHC received?

Ans. The college has NAAC Grade A accreditation. No other Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan college in Telangana holds this grade.

Ques. What steps are needed for BVCSHC admission in 2027?

Ans. The 2027-28 process is expected to begin on the TS DOST portal at dost.cgg.gov.in in April 2027. Applicants must register, enter their college and programme choices, and report to BVCSHC after receiving an allotment. Applications for management-quota seats can be made directly to the college.

Ques. How much does the BVCSHC B.Sc programme cost?

Ans. Under the convener quota, the total B.Sc fee for three years is INR 21,780, equal to INR 7,260 per year. Management-quota charges are higher. Eligible SC, ST and BC students may use the TS e-Pass scholarship to reduce their fee burden.

Ques. Can students stay in a hostel at BVCSHC?

Ans. No residential hostel is run by BVCSHC because it operates as a day college. Students travel from Secunderabad and nearby places. Public transport connects the college with central Hyderabad and Secunderabad Railway Station.

Ques. Where does BVCSHC stand in the NIRF ranking?

Ans. NIRF placed BVCSHC in the 151-200 band under the College category in 2025. Since 2018, the institution has submitted annual NIRF information in the College, MBA, Overall and Innovation categories.

Ques. What are the reported placement packages at BVCSHC?

Ans. According to NIRF 2025 data, MBA students received a median package of INR 5 LPA, while the BCA median was INR 3.44 LPA. Campus drives in 2024-25 involved 31 companies. Most B.Sc and B.Com graduates choose higher studies or prepare for government competitive examinations.