Which Physics course is the best?

After class 12th science, someone interested in Physics can either go for tech courses like BTech or BSc in Physics. BSc in Physics is more inclined towards academia and research areas. BSc in Physics is more of a theoretical approach towards physics concepts, though it does consist of some lab work. BTech would be more practically extensive in that area. Read more - BSc in Physics

What requirements are needed to become a Physicist?

Complete your BSc, MSc and then join a PhD program. There are entrance exams that you will have to clear at every stage. For example, if you want to go abroad for your PhD then you will have to clear GRE. Other than that, the main requirement is interest in physics. There are different styles and types of intelligence which can all contribute to Physics. Physicists are broadly divided into experimentalists and theoreticians. Which path you want to choose is something you can decide when you join your PhD. Career as a Researcher can be stressful, comparatively low paying and carries higher risks of mental health problems. On the other hand it can be fun to do, rewarding and affords comparatively more freedom. Read more on - Physics courses

What is the difference between Theoretical Physics and Applied Physics courses?

By the name, the main difference is in their approach. Though some base concepts like Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism & Quantum Mechanics are similar. Theoretical Physics relies more on - Mathematical and conceptual frameworks. Applied physics often focuses on using practical principles to come up with new technologies and solve real-world problems. Read more on - Physics courses in India

What is the admission process for Ph.D in Physics?

Admission requirements for a Ph.D in Physics differ in universities. Admissions can be based on entrance exam scores and merit in a Masters. Colleges prefer students with research projects and letters of recommendation. One can apply for his/ her candidature on the official college website.

What are the basic topics in Physics courses?

Hi, if you had PCM in class 12 then you probably has an idea already. Some of the most fundamental topics covered in Physics specializations are mentioned in the list given below: Quantum Mechanics Electromagnetism Semiconductors Optics Statistics

What is the fee for pursuing Physics course in India?

Around 3,918 colleges are offer Physics courses on various levels. The fee structure depends on its rating, placement record, faculty, course structure, etc. So, the average Physics course fee (INR) starts from 432 and goes up to 20.76 Lakh.

Online Science Courses and Colleges in India

There are around 35 colleges in India offering online Science courses. Majority of these colleges, i.e. 90 per cent are of private ownership, whereas 10 per cent of the colleges are government or public owned colleges.

Online Science Courses and Colleges Highlights

The table below brings the key highlights of the online Science courses and colleges in India.

Parameters	Particulars/ Statistics
Number of Online Science Colleges in India	35
Fees	< Rs 1 lakh: 78 per cent >Rs 5 lakh: 3.5 per cent
Top specialisations	Computer Science, Statistics, Agriculture, Mathematics, Business Analytics
Admission Process	Merit-based

Science is one of the most sought after streams. Not every student aspires to pursue professional courses like Engineering or Medical. Science courses gives the key theoretical and practical knowledge on the basic subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and allied areas. Online Science courses are of three to four years duration. In order to be eligible for the online Science programmes, students should have completed Class 12 in Science stream.

While the majority of online Science colleges in India conduct merit-based

Online Science Courses and Colleges Highlights

The table below brings the key highlights of the online Science courses and colleges in India.

Parameters	Particulars/ Statistics
Number of Online Science Colleges in India	35
Fees	< Rs 1 lakh: 78 per cent >Rs 5 lakh: 3.5 per cent
Top specialisations	Computer Science, Statistics, Agriculture, Mathematics, Business Analytics
Admission Process	Merit-based

While the majority of online Science colleges in India conduct merit-based admission, few colleges accept scores of national-level entrance exams such as CAT and GATE. In terms of location, maximum colleges are located in Bangalore, followed by Mumbai and Pune.

Online Science Colleges in India Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of online Science colleges in India are as follows:

Candidates should pass Class 12 in Science stream
They must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and or Biology as core subjects
Some colleges have an eligibility percentage of 50 per cent

The eligibility criteria may vary from college to college.

Online Science Colleges in India with NIRF Ranking and Shiksha Rating

NIRF ranking refers to the National Institutional Ranking Framework which is conducted by the Ministry of Education of the Government of India. The factors which are considered for the NIRF ranking are as follows:

Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
Research and Professional Practice (RP)
Graduation Outcomes,(GO)
Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
Peer Perception

On the other hand, Shiksha Aggregate Rating is given to colleges on the basis of the factors like placements, infrastructure, faculty & course, curriculum, crowd & campus life and value for money.

The table below brings the list of online Science colleges which have been ranked by NIRF along with their Shiksha Aggregate Rating.

Name of the College	NIRF'20 Ranking	Shiksha Rating (Aggregate)
Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS), Pilani	15	4.4
SASTRA (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur	25	4.2
Satyabhama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	39	3.7

List of Government and Private Online Science Colleges in India

Majority of the online Science colleges in India are of private ownership. The top private online Science colleges in India along with their fee are given in the below table.

List of Top Private Online Science Colleges in India

There are around 20 private online Science colleges in India. Some top names are as follows:

Private Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai	15,000
BITS Pilani	2.3 lakh
SASTRA (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur	81,000
Parul University, Vadodara	15,000 – Rs 20,000
Satyabhama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	18,000
Avantika University, Ujjain	6.25 lakh

List of Top Government Online Science Colleges in India

There are two government colleges offering online Science courses in India. The colleges along with their fees are given in the below table:

Government Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
Periyar University, Salem	61,000
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore	67,100

Location-wise Online Science Colleges in India

The colleges offering online Science courses in India are located across the major cities of India. Maximum colleges are located in Bangalore followed by Mumbai, Pune and Delhi. The graph below brings the top cities where the online Science course colleges are located.

ROI of Top Online Science Colleges in India

ROI or the Return of Investment refers to a measure or a parameter to evaluate the profitability of an investment. In case of education, the ROI can be measured by tallying the college fees and the average salary.

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Top Recruiters for Online Science Colleges in India

Graduates of online Science courses are offered recruitment from the various top and mid-rung companies at a wide range of roles and designations. The average salary package offered to them ranges from Rs 2 lakh per annum to Rs 5 lakh per annum for freshers.

The table below presents the list of top recruiters at the online Science colleges in India along with their Shiksha rating.

Name of College	Top Recruiters
Jain Deemed to be University, Bangalore	Accenture, Amazon, CBRE, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Facebook, Flipkart, Godrej & Boyce
BITS Pilani	Absolut Data, Commvault Systems, Ericsson India Global, TCS, ZS Associates
SASTRA University, Thanjavur	Accenture, Oracle, Sterlite Technologies, VA Tech Wabag Ltd.
Periyar University, Salem	Hier, Beerana Consultancy Services, Wipro, TCS
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai	National Informatics Centre, Vedantu, ScienceABC

How Affordable is Studying Online Science Courses in India?

As per the fee range of the online Science colleges in India, majority of the online Science courses are offered below Rs 1 lakh, followed by Rs 1-2 lakh.

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the break-up of Online Science colleges in India based on fees:

The course fee of approximately 80 per cent colleges’ is below Rs 1 lakh. Some of these colleges are as follows:

Jain Deemed to be University
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
SASTRA Deemed to be University
Periyar University
KSOU
Parul University

Around 11 per cent of online Science colleges’ have course fees between Rs 1-2 lakh. These colleges are as follows:

Approximately 10 per cent of colleges have course fees in the range of Rs 2 lakh to above Rs 5 lakh. The online Science colleges are as follows:

BITS Pilani
upGrad Mumbai
Avantika University, Ujjain

Online Science Course Specialisations Offered in India

Some of the top specialisations offered in the online Science colleges in India include Computer Science, Statistics, Agriculture and Mathematics among others. The graph below brings the number of online Science colleges offering these specialisations.

Which are the Science Entrance Exams Accepted by Online Science Colleges in India

Most of the Online Science colleges in India conduct merit-based admission. Only one institute, upGrad Mumbai accepts two entrance exams, CAT and GATE for admission to its online Science courses of postgraduate level.

Sreetama Datta Roy06-01-2022 00:00