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MSc Admission is based on both the entrance and Class 12. Candidates who are interested in advanced studies in Science disciplines can apply for this course. Candidates should pass BSc with 50% to be eligible for the MSc courses. Exams that are accepted are IIT JAM, CPGET, AP PGCET, etc. Popular colleges for MSc are BHU, JMI, DU, etc. The average BCA fee can range around approx. INR 1 Lakh to INR 20 Lakh. 

MSc Eligibility Criteria 

General overview of the MSc eligibility is mentioned below -

  • BSc degree + 50% scores. 
  • 5% relaxation to SC/ST/OBC.
  • No age criteria

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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MSc Entrance Exams 2025

Major exams accepted for MSc courses are mentioned below -

MSc Entrance Exams

Exam Schedule

IIT JAM 2026

IIT JAM Exam Date 2025

CPGET 2025

CPGET Exam Date 2025

ICAR AIEEA 2025

ICAR AIEEA Exam Date 2025

CUET PG 2026

CUET PG Exam Date 2025

PU-CET (PG) 2025

PU-CET (PG) Exam Date 2025

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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MSc Top Entrance Exams Syllabus

Exam syllabus for MS courses are mentioned below -

Entrance Examinations

Syllabus Details

CUET PG

Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability

General Tests (GK, QA, Analytical Skills)

Domain knowledge

ICAR AIEEA

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biology

Agriculture

BHU PET

Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability

General Tests (GK, QA, Analytical Skills)

Domain knowledge

IIT JAM

Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability

General Tests (GK, QA, Analytical Skills)

Domain knowledge

AMU Entrance Exam

Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability

General Tests (GK, QA, Analytical Skills)

Domain knowledge

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MSc Colleges Accepting Different Scores

Exams accepted for MSc courses are mentioned below -

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MSc Admission 2025: Best Colleges in India

The list of best government and private colleges offering MSc courses are mentioned below -

MSc Admission 2025 in the Best Government Colleges

Some of the best government colleges offering MSc courses are mentioned below -

Best Government Colleges Admission Details

Tuition Fee

Jawaharlal Nehru University Admission INR 432
Delhi University Admission INR 480
Banaras Hindu University Admission INR 6,660 - INR 25,520
University of Hyderabad Admission INR 13,540 - INR 46,300
Jamia Millia Islamia Admission INR 14,400 - INR 1.8 Lakh
PSGCAS Coimbatore Admission INR 24,000 - INR 1.4 Lakh
Madras Christian College Admission INR 29,140 - INR 71,210
IISC Bangalore Admission INR 32,000 - INR 48,000
Jadavpur University Admission INR 48,000
Aligarh Muslim University Admission INR 1 Lakh

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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MSc Admission 2025 in the Best Private Colleges

List of best private colleges offering MSc courses are mentioned below -

Best Private Colleges Admission Details

Tuition Fee

Loyola College Admission INR 28,140 - INR 1.92 Lakh
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Admission INR 1 Lakh - INR 1.62 Lakh
VIT Vellore Admission INR 1.2 Lakh - INR 3.75 Lakh
Amity University Noida Admission INR 1.4 Lakh - INR 7.5 Lakh
Chandigarh University Admission INR 1.68 Lakh - INR 3.2 Lakh
SOA University Admission INR 1.8 Lakh - INR 5 Lakh
SIMTS Chennai Admission INR 2 Lakh - INR 2.5 Lakh
LPU Jalandhar Admission INR 2 Lakh - INR 4.8 Lakh
KIIT Bhubaneswar Admission INR 5.95 Lakh
St. Xavier's College Admission INR 6.48 Lakh

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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MSc Course Fee in India

Examples of MSc course fees for some top specializations are mentioned below -

MSc Specializations Tuition Fee
MSc Computer Science INR 700 - INR 33.85 Lakh
MSc Chemistry INR 432 - INR 60 Lakh
MSc Mathematics INR 432 - INR 20.76 Lakh
MSc Physics INR 432 - INR 60 Lakh
MSc Botany INR 432 - INR 4.84 Lakh
MSc Zoology INR 432 - INR 8.5 Lakh
MSc Biotechnology INR 432 - INR 7.5 Lakh

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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MSc Admission 2025: Best Colleges for Placements

Candidates can see the list of best colleges with high packages below:

Best MSc Colleges for Placements Average Package
Bharathi College Placement INR 30 LPA
SKUAST Jammu Placement INR 28.07 LPA
IIIT Bangalore Placement INR 24.94 LPA
AIIMS Rishikesh Placement INR 24.1 LPA
JIPMER Puducherry Placement INR 24 LPA
IIT Madras Placement INR 22 LPA
NMIMS Mumbai Placement INR 21.35 LPA
IIT Kharagpur Placement INR 21.28 LPA
IIT Tirupati Placement INR 20.57 LPA
IISER Bhopal Placement INR 19 LPA

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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Q:   What is the admission process for the MSc course?
A:

Candidates can check a general overview of the BSc Nursing admission process below
Make sure you meet the eligibility
Apply online by flling up the form
 Take entrance exam
 Wait for the merit list and result
 If selected, attend the counselling session
 Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

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Q:   Which are the best colleges for MSc Mathematics in India?
A:

There are many top MSc Mathematics colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below 

  • Aligarh Muslim University
  • University of Hyderabad
  • VIT Vellore
  • Jadavpur University
  • Jamia Millia Islamia
  • Banaras Hindu University
  • Delhi University
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Q:   What is the curriculum of M.Sc course?
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MSc or Master or Science course curriculum is divided into 4 equal semesters following the 2-year program. In these 4 semesters, along will classroom study, students get the chance to attend seminars, field work, internships, lab sessions and more, depending on their specialization.

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  • Popular MSc (Master of Science) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MSc (Master of Science) Colleges in India
  • Popular MSc (Master of Science) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular MSc (Master of Science) Colleges in India

Following are the most popular MSc (Master of Science) Colleges in India. Learn more about these MSc (Master of Science) colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
43 Courses
6.66 K - 1.7 L
9 LPA
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19.75 K - 1.13 L
9.25 LPA
19 Courses
480
11.9 - 16 LPA
10 Courses
432
9.5 LPA
6 Courses
32 K
4.3
1 L
7.2 - 20 LPA

Popular Private MSc (Master of Science) Colleges in India

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5.5 LPA

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3.64 L - 4.08 L
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Popular MSc (Master of Science) Specializations

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