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    Low-Cost Science Courses After 10+2

    By Piyush Chaudhary
    22 Mar'22  6 min read
    Low-Cost Science Courses After 10+2
    Synopsis

    Cost is a major factor that influences students’ decision on undergraduate programmes. Many look for good universities or colleges that offer low-cost courses in science after Class 12. Here’s a list of such institutes and low-cost science courses after  Class 12 that can be considered.

    Low-Cost Science Courses After 10+2
    Synopsis

    Cost is a major factor that influences students’ decision on undergraduate programmes. Many look for good universities or colleges that offer low-cost courses in science after Class 12. Here’s a list of such institutes and low-cost science courses after  Class 12 that can be considered.

    There is a wide array of options available for science students beyond Engineering and Medicine. The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) train students in the pure sciences; Indian Institute of Space Technology (IIST) and the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) are niche institutes set up with the idea of training students and conducting research in very specific fields of sciences.

    These institutes offer courses in Statistics, Maths, Sciences, Dairy Technology and more, most at low-cost but with promise of employment.

    List Of Low Cost Science Courses After 10+2

    Course

    Institute

    BS, BS-MS

    Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)

    BStat (Hons), BMath (Hons)

    Indian Statistical Institute

    BTech

    Indian Institute of Space Technology (IIST)

    BTech Dairy Technology

    National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)

    A more detailed look at the different low-cost science courses after Class 12 is given below.

    IISER BS And MS Programme

    The IISERs are autonomous institutions under the ministry of education. There are seven campuses – Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and Tirupati. The IISERs were set up to integrate and promote interdisciplinary science education and research. They offer courses on BS and BS-MS five-year dual degree programmes with varied fields of specialization.

    IISER BS-MS Overview

    Exam Name

    IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) **

    Exam Level

    National Level

    Mode of Entry

    Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) , Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Advanced), State or Central Boards Channel (SCB).

    Eligibility

    Students should have passed Class 12 with at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for GEN, OBC and OBC-NCL categories and 55% for SC, ST, PWD

    Programmes Offered

    • Biological Sciences

    • Chemical Sciences

    • Earth and Climate Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences

    • Economic Sciences

    • Engineering Sciences (Chemical Engineering, Data Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)

    • Geological Sciences

    • Integrated and Interdisciplinary Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Data Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences)

    • Mathematical Sciences

    • Physical Sciences

    Official Site

    www.iiseradmission.in

    ** Candidates applying on the basis of KVPY or JEE are exempt from the aptitude test.

    IISER Eligibility Criteria

    • For BS and BS-MS dual degree programmes, general and OBC candidates need to have passed Class 12 with at least 60% marks. For SC, ST, PWD candidates, it is 55%.
    • Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Channel: Candidates having a valid KVPY fellowship are eligible to apply for admissions.
    • Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Advanced) Channel: Candidates who have secured a rank less than 15000 in JEE Advanced. Reserved category students must have the requisite ranks in their respective category rank lists.
    • State and Central Boards (SCB) Channel: Students applying through this channel will have to appear in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT).

    IISER Application Fee

    Category

    Fee

    General, OC, and OBC-NCL Category

    Rs 2,000

    Others

    Rs 1,000

    IISER Institute-Wise BS-MS fees

    Campus

    Course Fee (In Rs Lakh)

    IISER Pune

    2.76

    IISER Bhopal

    4.51

    IISER Mohali

    3.92

    IISER Kolkata

    4.47

    IISER Berhampur

    3.92

    IISER Tirupati

    4.22

    IISER Thiruvananthapuram

    3.57

    Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Programmes

    Established in 1931 at Kolkata, the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) later received the status of an Institution of National Importance. ISI has four more centres, at Delhi, Bangalore, Tezpur, and Chennai. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree programmes.

    ISI Course Overview

    Exam Name

    ISI Admission Test

    Exam level

    National Level

    Mode of entry

    ISI Admission Test

    GATE

    Programmes offered

    Undergraduate

    • Bachelor of Statistics (Honors)

    • Bachelor of Mathematics (Honors)

    Official site

    www.isical.ac.in

    Indian Statistical Institute UG Eligibility Criteria

    Students must have completed Class 12 with Mathematics and English as subjects.

    ISI Application Fee

    Category

    Fee

    Male, General Category

    Rs 1,250

    Female, General Category

    Rs 750

    OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, EWS

    Rs 625

    ISI Course Fee

    No fees are charged by the Indian Statistical Institute for any of the academic programmes except for the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) course.

    Indian Institute of Space Technology (IIST) Courses

    The Indian Institute of Space Technology (IIST) is a deemed university in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. An autonomous institution under the Department of Space, it was set up to provide manpower for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The institute offers two BTech courses in Aerospace Engineering and Avionics and a Dual Degree (BTech – Master of Science or MTech) programme with BTech in Engineering Physics and MTech programmes in 15 specialisations.

    IIST Course Overview

    Degree Level

    Undergraduate

    Postgraduate

    UG Courses

    BTech in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) and more

    UG Course duration

    Four years BTech

    Five years BTech + MTech

    Eligibility criteria

    Aspirant must have passed Class 12

    Learning mode

    Offline

    Admission

    JEE Advanced

    Course fees (BTech)

    Rs 91,700 per semester

    Official website

    www.iist.ac.in

    IIST BTech Eligibility Criteria

    Citizenship

    Candidates must be Indian nationals

    Age Limit

    Unreserved, OBC and EWS candidates must be born on or after October 1, 1996

    SC, ST and PwD candidates should be born on or after October 1, 1991.

    Qualifying Examinations

    Class 12 or equivalent exam passed students conducted by a recognized Board or University in India or abroad

    Minimum Marks

    Applicants should have at least 75% marks in Class 12; 65% for SC, ST, PwD

    Minimum Marks in JEE Advanced

    General: Minimum 20% marks overall and minimum 5% marks in individual subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

    EWS, OBC-NCL: Minimum 18% marks overall and minimum 4.5% marks in individual subjects.

    SC, ST, PwD: Minimum 10% aggregate and minimum 2.5% marks in individual subjects

    IIST Course Fees

    Course

    Fees (In Rs Lakh)

    BTech

    7.40

    MTech

    2.75

    ICAR National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Courses

    Devoted exclusively to the dairy sector, the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) is located in Karnal, Haryana. Established in 1923, it offers undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctoral degree programmes in areas of dairy and agriculture research.

    NDRI Course Overview

    Degree Level

    Undergraduate

    Postgraduate

    Doctoral

    Courses

    BTech in Dairy Technology and more

    Eligibility criteria

    Candidate must have passed Class 12

    Admission criteria

    On the basis of ICAR AIEEA (UG) scores

    Official website

    ndri.res.in

    National Dairy Research Institute Eligibility Criteria

    Courses

    Eligibility Criteria

    BTech Dairy Technology

    Candidates must have passed Class 12 or its equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English and a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade. For SC, ST, PWD, the minimum marks is 40%

    NDRI Course fees

    Course

    Fees (Annual)

    BTech

    Rs 19,350

    These are some of the low-cost science courses at highly respected public institutions that can be considered . Despite being less known, these courses provide great job opportunities on completion. Some of the job profiles post course completion are Scientist, Engineer, Teacher, Researcher and Consultant.

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