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- Fees: ₹ 12,500
Sciences
Degrees offered: B.A.(Hons), B.B.A, B.Lib.Sc., B.S.M.S., B.Sc B.Ed, B.Sc M.Sc, B.Sc MBA
What is Sciences
Science is a multidisciplinary course having different subjects’ combinations in class 12th. These combinations can be PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) and PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology).
Having a good career in science, the student has a wide range of options to go ahead. It starts with bachelor’s degree (B.Sc), master’s degree (M.Sc) and then Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in a variety of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology among others.
Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Sciences
Since the science course can be pursued as UG, PG and PhD, the eligibility criteria are different for each category. Below are the criteria’s for UG and PG Science course –
For Undergraduate –
- Students should have cleared the 12th exam or any competitive exam with the combination of Science subjects of PCB, PCM, and PCMB.
- Students should have at least 50-60% aggregate marks.
For Postgraduate –
- Students should have cleared their graduation with the subjects in which they wish to pursue their masters.
- Students should have at least 50-60% aggregate marks.
Science Entrance Exam
Science Entrance exams are held to help students get admission in their preferred colleges.
For UG –
Colleges mostly give admission for a bachelor’s degree based on merit, which is prepared based on the candidate’s 12th class exams.
For PG and PhD the following entrance exams are carried out –
1) IIT JAM –
IIT JAM – IIT Joint Admission Test.
This exam includes 7 different subjects, i.e., Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics. It is a 3 hours online exam during February. It enables the students to be eligible for admission in PG and PhD courses.
2) ICAR AIEEA –
ICAR AIEEA stands for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICA is responsible for conducting All India Entrance Examination for admissions to UG, PG and PhD. Courses.
The age limit for the students is minimum 16 years old. He/she must have passed 10+2 with at least three subjects out of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The exam has questions on subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Exam duration is 2.5 hours and it is conducted online during June.
3) MCAER CET –
MCAER CET – Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research Common Entrance Test.
The exam is a state-level exam conducted by Maharashtra. It is a 2 hours exam conducted offline during March. It enables the students to get admission in PG courses in Maharashtra. The students to be eligible for appearing in the exam would have to have a minimum of 55% marks in the Bachelor’s degree.
4) NEST –
NEST – National Entrance Screening Test.
It is a national level exam conducted for admission to PG Science courses. The student appearing for this exam should have a minimum of 60% marks. It is a 3.5 hours long exam conducted offline during June. They would get admission in integrated MSc programmes of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
5) JEST –
JEST – Joint Entrance Screening Exam
It is a national level exam conducted for admission to integrated MSc, PhD and integrated PhD courses. The student appearing for this exam should have a minimum of 55% marks. It is a 3 hours long exam conducted offline during February.
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Scope of Sciences in India and Abroad
Science Scope in India
Students can pursue a bachelor’s degree in science, then choose the subject of their interest and pursue a Masters course and a PhD. Each course has its benefits. After the bachelor’s degree, one can pursue Masters or start a job. The various number of jobs available after completing a bachelor’s degree is also huge, like professors, Research Assistants, Technical Writers, and others.
The master’s degree in a particular field helps the student to research in that field. Getting employed as a research scientist, assisting scientists in research is also a good job in the field of Science.
Science Scope in Abroad
In the USA the BSc course is a 4-year program. They teach all types of subjects which are related to science. The USA is most preferred for STEM, i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
For getting admission in B.Sc. Abroad –
- The student should complete 15 years of education
- A personal statement/research proposal would be helpful
- 2 references from universities or organizations
- The student should have work experience for 1-2 years
- The student should have English Proficiency certificates like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Except for just doing the above courses, one can also go for –
1) Research-based jobs
2) MSc
3) MBA
4) Professional Diploma Courses
Course Fees Sciences
| Minimum Fees | Maximum Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private | Government | Private | Government | |
| UG |
814
B.Sc.(Hons) in Sciences at Jagdish Nandan College, Madhubani
|
5
B.Sc. in Sciences at Shri Gulab Singh Government Degree College, Chakrata
|
16.12 Lakhs
B.Sc. in Sciences at School of Liberal Studies, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun
|
11.00 Lakhs
Dual Degree in Sciences at National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar
|
| PG |
2.00 K
B.Sc. in Sciences at Gour Mohan Sachin Mandal Mahavidyalaya, 24 Parganas
|
1.63 K
M.Sc. in Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair
|
6.60 Lakhs
B.Sc. in Sciences at Xavier University, Bhubaneswar
|
9.40 Lakhs
M.V.Sc. in Sciences at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
|
| DOCTORAL |
8.55 K
Ph.D in Sciences at Lajpat Rai College, Sahibabad
|
18.15 K
Ph.D in Sciences at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore
|
8.70 Lakhs
Ph.D in Sciences at Seacom Skills University, Birbhum
|
22.08 Lakhs
Ph.D in Sciences at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
|
| DIPLOMA |
2.25 K
M.Sc. in Sciences at South Travancore Hindu College, Nagercoil
|
3.30 K
Diploma in Sciences at Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani
|
4.50 Lakhs
Diploma in Sciences at Amity University, Noida
|
2.00 Lakhs
M.Sc. in Sciences at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Wayanad
|
Course Subjects
All colleges offer different subjects for the UG and PG course. Below mentioned are the most common subjects taught all over India –
For UG course – (Physics)
1) Mathematical Physics
2) Mechanics
3) Waves and Optics
4) Digital Electronics
5) Electricity and Magnetism
6) Thermal Physics
For UG Course – (Computer Science)
1) Arrays
2) Functions
3) Data Structures
4) Advanced java
5) C++ Programming
6) DBMS
For PG Course – (Physics)
1) Electronics
2) Relativity and Cosmology
3) Astrophysics
4) Advanced optics
5) Radiation Theory
6) Mathematical Methods
For PG Course – (Computer Science)
1) Organic Chemistry
2) Inorganic Chemistry
3) Physical Chemistry
4) Analytical Chemistry
5) Computational Chemistry
6) Nuclear and Radiochemistry
For PhD course –
Students will select their subject of interest and pursue a PhD in them.
Careers in Sciences
Students have a wide variety of job prospects in this field either science or non-science. But the jobs would mainly depend on the course and the specialization which they have done. For example, if a student has done a physics course in UG and PG, he/she can go for space/astronomy, healthcare, meteorology, and geophysics.
While, if a student has done a chemistry course in UG and PG, he/she can become a chemical engineer, analytical chemist, forensic scientist, and nanotechnologist.
After the BSc education, the student can either go for masters in a particular subject or start with a job; the various job opportunities for them in the field of Science are – Teacher, Consultant, Research analyst, Drug Safety Associate, Analyst.
Upcoming trends
The course of science is an ever-rising course. Research in this field is increasing every day due to innovations or new diseases. Many new fields are also coming up in this field. New trends are given below –
1) 3D printing in healthcare – 3D printing has helped the doctors create prosthetics for handicapped patients. One can also make a wide variety of formulations from tablets to inhalers.
2) E-health and E- healthcare – Since we are now living in a digital world connecting over digital media is now the new trend. Connecting with doctors online is also trending. Ordering medicines online is again a new trend.
3) Grow meat in laboratories – To save the chickens, science has started growing meat in laboratories. Another reason would be to fulfil the global shortage of food.
4) Biosimilar – Biosimilar are highly cost-saving methods.
5) Self-Diagnosis – There are direct-to-consumer DNA testing kits available with which the patients diagnose their diseases on their own sitting at home.
6) Cell and Gene Therapy – For treating deadly diseases, science is now coming up with the new trend of curing the diseases by manipulating the cell and gene. The latest one being the CRISPER babies.
Job Profiles and Top Recruiters
Science Job Profile
Depending on the degree and specialization the student has done, the job profile would vary from student to student. Some of the job profiles are –
For UG Course –
Job Profile | Job Description |
Research Project Assistant | He/she is appointed as an assistant to the research project. He/she performs the experiments and does the research. |
Drug Safety Associate | He/she monitors, evaluates and prevents adverse reactions of drugs in the patient’s body. |
Clinical Research Associate | He/she collects and organizes data which is obtained from different field studies, also processes results of long term testing drugs. |
Technical Writer/Editor | He/she prepares instruction manuals, journal articles and other articles which help to communicate the results of complex studies. They also communicate with customers regarding information about technical information. |
He/she has to plan and prepare lectures to disseminate knowledge. Research workshops can also be conducted. | |
He/she develops data using different mathematical software. | |
Consultant | He/she helps the organization’s department like HR, Business, Management and Operations. |
Education Counsellor | He/she helps the students to choose their course of interest and also helps them to solve their queries related to subjects. |
For PG course -
Job Profile | Job Description |
Research Scientist | He/she works in the R&D department in the field. |
Research Associate | He/she works in coordination with a senior scientist and helps them in research. |
Research Assistant | He/she is at a low job position but helps the scientist in experiments or writing stuff. |
Senior Research Fellow | He/she is employed in government institutes and helps senior scientists in research and supervising staff. |
Assistant Professor | He/she not only teaches students but also helps in research work. |
Lecturer | He/she works in colleges either state or central level. |
Science Top Recruiters
Recruiting is the main process for a student to get placed. Each student has their own choice of course and specialization, so the companies would change from student to student. Some of the companies would be –
1) Google
2) Yahoo
3) ISM
4) Verizon
5) Infosys
6) L & T Infotech
7) SRF Limited
8) Gharda Chemicals
9) BAARC
10) TCS
11) GAIL
12) BHEL
13) Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
14) Gujarat Fluorochemicals
15) Cipla
16) Capgemini
17) Wipro
18) Accenture
19) HCL Technologies
20) Amazon
Average Salary
Each job will have a different average salary. A salary is, in turn, the investment they do in terms of education.
Some of the average salaries are –
For UG course –
Job Profile | Average Salary |
Research Project Assistant | Rs. 2.5-3 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Drug Safety Associate | Rs. 2-3 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Clinical Research Associate | Rs. 4-5 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Technical Writer/Editor | Rs. 3-5 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
School Teacher | Rs. 2-4 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Statistician | Rs. 6-7 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Consultant | Rs. 3.5-5 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Education Counsellor | Rs. 2-3 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
For PG Course -
Job Profile | Average Salary |
Research Scientist | Rs. 6.45 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Research Associate | Rs. 3.5 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Research Assistant | Rs. 3.08 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Senior Research Fellow | Rs. 3.95 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Assistant Professor | Rs. 3.4 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Lecturer | Rs. 3.42 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Required Skillset for Sciences
For a student to do a particular course, he/she should have an interest in that course. Some of the skills that student should have are –
1) Observation Skills
2) Analytical Skills
3) Scientific Skills
4) Experimental Skills
5) Problem-Solving Skills
6) Logical Skills
7) Research Skills
Course Curriculum for Sciences
Students can do several courses at UG, PG and PhD levels. They can do a degree, diploma, certificate, integrated and vocational courses in science. They also have the option to do these courses as full-time, part-time, distance/correspondence and online programmes.
Some course can be –
1) Degree Science Courses – This degree can be BSc, BSc (honours) or MSc done at UG and PG levels.
2) Diploma Science Courses – They are 1-year programmes done at UG or PG level.
3) Certificate Science Courses – They are certified and are of 4-6 months of course which can be as part-time or full-time.
Students can do courses in many science branches across India. These branches can be –
Mathematics, Biology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Zoology, Microbiology.
Popular Sciences Entrance Exams in India
NEET PG
Exam Date: 21 May, 2022
IISER Aptitude Test
Application Process: 29 Apr, 2022 - 29 May, 2022
CUET
Application Process: 06 Apr, 2022 - 22 May, 2022
Popular Sciences Colleges in India VIEW ALL
JMI New Delhi
- Fees: ₹ 23,400
- Exams: JMI Entrance Exam
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LPU Jalandhar
- Fees: ₹ 360,000
Christ University
- Fees: ₹ 245,000
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the difference between a B.Sc. degree and B.Sc. (Hons) degree?
Answer :
The main difference lies in the subjects that are taught. In the BSc Hons Degree, the subjects and courses are taught in more depth than the normal BSc degree. It also differs from universities to universities.
Question: What is tougher UPCATET or CUCET?
Answer :
Students who have given both of these exams have said that CUCET is more difficult than UPCATET since the latter is a state-level exam while the former is a national level exam conducted in 14 central universities.
Question: Which are the best colleges for BSc course along with fees?
Answer :
Colleges | Average Fees |
Miranda House | Rs. 20000 |
Hindu College | Rs. 500-100 |
St. Stephen’s | Rs. 36000-40000 |
Loyola College | Rs. 50000 |
St Xavier’s College | Rs. 90000 |
Hansraj College | Rs. 20000-25000 |
Madras Christian College | Rs. 50000 |
Question: What are the top colleges abroad for BSc along with their fees?
Answer :
College | Fees |
MIT | Rs. 36,57,000 |
Harvard University | Rs. 35,54,730 |
Stanford University | Rs. 13,32,500 |
University of Cambridge | Rs. 25,71,500 |
University of Oxford | Rs. 33,27,800 |
Question: What are the best colleges for MSc along with their fees?
Answer :
Colleges | Fees |
IIT Madras | - |
IIT Delhi | Rs. 1.5-2 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
IIT Kanpur | Rs. 1-1.6 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
BITS | Rs. 4-8 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
IIIT | Rs. 3-3.5 Lakhs p.a. (Approx.) |
Questions related to Sciences
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how can we contact you because the number in your website is not reach. so we want to know the further details about course. so if you give you6 contact number that is so helpful to me. thankyou
6th Jan, 2022
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What level of general science questions are asked in HCS (Pre) exams. 10th level or 10+2 level?
30th Dec, 2021
Good morning ,
As per your question, i would like to tell you that generally the questions are from 10th level in HCS (pre) exams. And some topics are also from 10+2 level. I will tell you the concepts on which the questions will come. These are as follows :
- Chemistry - chemical properties of substances and their uses , chemical name of important substances like plaster of paris etc,chemical and physical change , properties of gases , surface chemistry , chemistry in everyday life, daily science.
- Physics - S.I units, motion,sound,light,wave , energy, electricity.
- Biology - important and interesting facts about human body parts,nutrition in animals and plants , diseases and their cause like bacteria.
I will give you the link where you can find the sample papers :
https://school.careers360.com/exams/maharashtra-hsc-board
Hope it helps.
Revert back if any query.
Good luck for your future.
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Recently notification released for APPSC Extension Officer Grade - 1 mentioning Degree of Sociology/ Social work as eligibility. I studied Urban Planning which is considered as a Social Sciences. How to know whether i am eligible or not?
Student Expert
11th Nov, 2021
Hello,
The eligibility criteria to apply for Extension Officer Grade-I (Supervisor) in A.P. is that you must have passed Bachelor's Degree in Home Science / Bachelor’s of Social Work from a recognized board. Here is the list of eligible Educational Qualifications for the post mentioned above
- Degree in Sociology,
2. B.Sc.,(Hons.) - Food Science and Nutrition,
3. B.Sc., - Food & Nutrition, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry,
4. B.Sc., -Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Botany/ Zoology & Chemistry,
5. B.Sc., - Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Botany /Zoology & Chemistry,
6. B.Sc., -Applied Nutrition, Botany / Zoology &Chemistry / Bio Chemistry,
7. B.Sc., - Food Sciences & Quality Control,Zoology / Botany & Chemistry / Biological Chemistry,
8. B.Sc., - Food Sciences & Management, Botany /Zoology & Chemistry /Biological Chemistry,
9. B.Sc., - Food Technology &Nutrition, Botany /Zoology & Chemistry
10. B.Sc., - Food Technology & Management, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry / Bio- Chemistry
You are not eligible for this post because you have passed Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning which is not equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in Home Science / Bachelor’s of Social Work
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I passed 12th general science with 87.17%and mhtcet percentile score is PCM is 20.6305511My cast catogary is OBC Am I eligible to get admission in SSGMCE college of engineering.
31st Oct, 2021
Hi,
According to your percentile you had very low chance to get admission in Sant Gajanan college of Engineering ,Shegaon. The cutoff of previous year are higher than your percentile. You cantry for other colleges.
You check out mhtcet College predictor link of which is given below.
https://www.careers360.com/mht-cet-college-predictor?icn=QnA&ici=qna_answer
Hope it helps you.
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how many salary after 20 year in pharma company
31st Aug, 2021
Hello,
The salary depends on the experience in a particular field and the skills they acquire. For a person having 20 years of experience in pharmacy, he or she should get an average salary of about 60,000 INR per month in India.
The skills may also affect your salary. Following are the skills required for a pharmacist:
1. Communication Skills
2. Management Skills
3. Accuracy
4. Analytical Skills
5. Computer literacy
Hope it helps.
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