MSc Scope: Salary, Job Roles, Career after MSc

Diya NihalaniContent Author
MSc career options are huge, and the degree is one of India's popular higher education courses. You can do MSc in more than 300 specializations. Pick one based on your interests.
Continue reading the article for more details on the MSc career scope in India.
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Top Careers in MSc
MSc is the best choice for science graduates with several jobs to choose from. Some of the popular job profiles that you can pursue after MSc are -
| Job Profiles | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Web Developer | INR 4.3 LPA |
| Data Analyst | INR 6.2 LPA |
| Data Scientist | INR 14.2 LPA |
| Physicist | INR 7.2 LPA |
| Biochemist | INR 2.6 LPA |
| Research Scientist | INR 9.2 LPA |
| Data Engineer | INR 10.5 LPA |
| Nutritionist | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Ethical Hacker | INR 6.2 LPA |
Note - The salary is from Ambitionbox.com.
Employment Sectors for MSc Postgraduates
MSc scope is quite demanding, and you can earn a good position in any field, be it education, Research, PSUs, etc. Some of the fields where MSc graduates are in high demand are -
| MSc Employment Sectors | |
|---|---|
| Education | Defence |
| Automotive | Aerospace |
| Healthcare | Technology |
| Information Technology | Energy |
| Banking | - |
Note - The info is from external sites and can change.
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Many top-notch companies hire MSc postgraduates like,
| IT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Intel | |
| Wipro | IBM | Infosys |
| Healthcare | ||
| Fortis Healthcare | Max Healthcare | Apollo Hospitals |
| Dr Lal Path Labs | Practo | HealthifyMe |
| Pharmaceuticals | ||
| Sun Pharma | Dr Reddys Laboratories | Cipla |
| Lupin | Mankind Pharma | Divi's Laboratories |
| Cyber Security | ||
| Deloitte | Tata Consultancy Services | Quick Heal Technologies |
| Cisco | CrowdStrike | Ernst & Young |
| Research & Development | ||
| AIIMS | BARC | ICMR |
| ISRO | Biocon Ltd | Mahindra & Mahindra |
| Life Science | ||
| Bharat Biotech | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | IQVIA |
| Pfizer | AstraZeneca | Serum Institute of India |
Note - The info is from external sites and can change.
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Best MSc College for Placements in India
Here are some top MSc colleges in India offering great placement options to postgraduates -
| MSc Colleges in India | Average Package Offered |
|---|---|
| Bharathi College Placements | INR 30 LPA |
| IIIT Bangalore Placements | INR 21 - 24.94 LPA |
| JIPMER Placements | INR 24 LPA |
| IISc Bangalore Placements | INR 22.5 LPA |
| IIT Madras Placements | INR 6 - 22 LPA |
| IIT Kharagpur Placements | INR 12.5 - 21.28 LPA |
| AIIMS Delhi Placements | INR 20 LPA |
| IISER Bhopal Placements | INR 19 LPA |
| BITS Pilani Placements | INR 18 LPA |
| Mumbai University Placements | INR 18 LPA |
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Institute of Science, Nirma University eligibility criteria for MSc programme is to qualify Bachelors degree from any recognised university with 50% marks. It is mandatory for students to qualify the eligibility criteria.
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The course fees for MPharma and MS at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati are similar with both courses having total tuition fees of around INR 1.9 Lakhs. Though students should remember that this estimate change depending on the year, fee concessions, scholarships,
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Current year ranking is not available. In NIRF 2025 Pharmacy rankings, NIPER Ahmedabad was ranked 21 among pharmacy institutions in India, reflecting its academic quality and research environment for programmes including MS Pharma.
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During NIPER JEE counselling process, you can list your preferred MS Pharma disciplines at NIPER Ahmedabad based on the seat matrix (such as Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutics) where seats are available, and allotment will depend on your rank and seat availability in those specialisations.
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Besides regular seats listed for MS Pharma at NIPER Ahmedabad, there are supernumerary seats reserved over and above the sanctioned intake, including for Government-sponsored candidates, Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO categories, and PwBD candidates, which are added to the regular seat matrix.
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After the NIPER JEE results are out, a merit list is published. During the counselling process, you submit your programme and institute preferences (including MS Pharma at NIPER Ahmedabad). Seats are allotted based on your rank and availability, followed by document verification and fee payment to s
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Go to NIPER JEE registration website for MS Pharma admission at NIPER Ahmedabad. Create an account and complete online application with details. Mention institute and course you want to choose. Upload documents and pay application fee.
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For MS Pharma at NIPER Ahmedabad, candidates must hold a B.Pharm or equivalent degree with around 60% aggregate marks (relaxation as per norms) and qualify the NIPER JEE entrance examination.
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What is the eligibility criteria of MSc at Institute of Science, Nirma University?