[asp.net-mvc] how to add script src inside a View when using Layout

If you are using Razor view engine then edit the _Layout.cshtml file. Move the @Scripts.Render("~/bundles/jquery") present in footer to the header section and write the javascript / jquery code as you want:

@Scripts.Render("~/bundles/jquery")
<script type="text/javascript">
    $(document).ready(function () {
        var divLength = $('div').length;
        alert(divLength);
    });
</script>