Science Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Hi, the top Science colleges in India offering the best learning infrastructure are given below:

College Name	Location	Infrastructure Rating
Samundra Institute	Pune	5.0/5.0
Muthayammal College	Namakkal	5.0/5.0
NIPS Hotel Management	Kolkata	5.0/5.0
CMI	Chennai	5.0/5.0
Manipal College	Manipal	5.0/5.0

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Hi, you can refer below for the best colleges in India for Science students who don't want to be an engineer or doctor:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
JNU	INR 3,000 - INR 2.32 lakh	CUET PG, CUET, ICAR AIEEA, BHU PET, etc.
JMI	INR 9,850 - INR 3.9 lakh	CUET, JMI Entrance Exam
DU	INR 10,770 - INR 1.47 lakh	CUET PG, CUET, DUET
JNU	INR 432 - INR 5,850	CUET PG

There are about 16,000+ best Science colleges in India. Of these, 7,988 colleges are privately owned, 3,138 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 2,024 colleges. Students can secure admission after passing their Class 12 boards or through entrance exams like CUET, CUET PG, MHT CET, IIT JAM, etc. Some of the top Science colleges in India include BHU, JMI, DU, Hansraj College, Hindu College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Miranda House, University of Delhi, Indian Institute of Science, Amity University Noida, and many others.

Tabulated below are the key highlights for best colleges in India for 11th and12th science:

Particulars	Parameters
No. of Colleges	16,000+ colleges
Tuition Fee	Free of Cost: 13 colleges INR < 1 lakh: 4,083 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 986 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 615 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 463 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 299 colleges
Top Specialisations	Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Botany, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	CUET, CUET PG, MHT CET, IIT JAM, etc.

The eligibility criteria for CPGET admission -

• Meet the score of qualifying marks in the concerned subject(s)/course(s).
• Appear for the CPGET acc. to assigned date & venue.
• She entrance test may be conducted before the results of the qualifying exam are released.
• So make sure to apply for your candidature on the college website.
• Passing the entrance test alone does not guarantee admission.
• Make sure to pass other eligibility requirements as well like -age, merit, GD, PI, etc.
• During counselling, candidates need to submit the necessary documents listed in the instructions.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore is one of the reputed institute. The institute has been ranked by multiple eminent ranking bodies and some of the recent Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore rankings are mentioned in the table given below:

Ranking Body	Rank
QS World University Rankings 2026	1001-1200
NIRF Ranking 2025 - Universities	8
NIRF Ranking 2025 - Medical	9

Hi, you can refer to the table below for the best and inexpensive Science colleges in India that offer the best placement package to their students:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Placement	INR 14,000 - INR 52,000	INR 65 LPA
Sher E Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu Placement	INR 17,500 - INR 28,720	INR 28.07 LPA
JIPMER of Biological Sciences Placement	INR 40,000	INR 28 LPA
JIPMER Puducherry Placement	INR 2,400 - INR 3.600	INR 20 LPA - INR 24 LPA
Indian Institute of Science Placement	INR 32,000 - INR 48,000	INR 22.5 LPA

Hi, listed below are the top Science colleges that offer the best campus experience according to students' reviews:

College Name	Location	Campus Life Rating
NIPS Hotel Management, Kolkata	Kolkata	5.0/5.0
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University	Gujarat	5.0/5.0
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education	Kanyakumari	5.0/5.0

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Hindu College is the top ranked Science college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the colleges category. Listed below are some of the other colleges along with their NIRF rankings os past three years:

College Names	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Hindu College Ranking	2	1	1
Miranda House Ranking	1	2	2
Hansraj College Ranking	12	12	3
Kirori Mal College Ranking	9	9	4
St. Stephen's College Ranking	14	4	5
Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Ranking	8	3	6
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College Ranking	6	5	7
St. Xavier's College Ranking	5	6	8
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women Ranking	4	7	9
PSG College of Arts and Science Ranking	20	11	10

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, here are some popular Zoology specialisations you can study:

Ethology	Ethologists study the evolution of behaviour and the understanding of behaviour in terms of the theory of natural selection.
Biogeography	Biogeography is the specialisations of zoology. It studies the spatial distribution of organisms on the earth and focuses on topics like plate tectonics, climate change, dispersal and migration, and cladistics.
Physiology	This specialisation studies the mechanical, physical, and biochemical processes of living organisms by attempting to understand how all of the structures function as a whole.
Structure	The cell biology or structure studies the structural and physiological properties of cells. This includes cell behaviour, interactions, and environment. This is done on both the microscopic and molecular levels.
Evolution	Evolutionary research is concerned with the origin and descent of species and their change over time. It generally involves scientists who are trained in particular organisms such as mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, or entomology.

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

IIT Patna admissions to the courses are conducted on the basis of entrance exam scores of the candidates. The institute accepts several entrance exam scores for admission such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced,  GATE, JMET,  CAT, XAT,  MAT, ATMA, etc. 

Some of the best BSc colleges in India apart from DU with their tuition fees and accepted entrance exams/eligibility are mentioned in the table given below -

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
BHU	INR 8,530 - INR 35,460	CUET
JMI	INR 23,400 - INR 3.9 lakh	CUET, JMI Entrance Exam
JNU	INR 5,050	Merit-Based
VIT Vellore	INR 1.65 Lacs - INR 4.4 lakh	Merit-Based

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

Hi, Listed below are the government Science colleges accepting CUET score in India along with their total tuition fee:

Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
BHU Admission	INR 2,000- INR 2 lakh
JMI Admission	INR 10,000 - INR 4 lakh
DU Admission	INR 480 - INR 1 lakh
JNU Admission	INR 432 - INR 6,000
Jadavpur University Admission	INR 48,000

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Hi, Listed below are the private Science colleges accepting CUET score in India along with their total tuition fee:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
VIT Vellore Admission	INR 1 lakh- INR 4 lakh
SOA University Admission	INR 2 lakh- INR 7 lakh
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Admission	INR 50,000- INR 11 lakh
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Admission	INR 1 lakh - INR 5 lakh
Chandigarh University Admission	INR 75,000 - INR 9 lakh

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A candidate who has passed Bachelor’s degree of 3 years duration (B.Sc. or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university can apply for this course. Apply for your candidature in the desired college. Also fill the registration form to appear in the said entrance exam. After the basics, make sure you're updated on the college/ exam guidelines. Make sure your documents are in place for a seamless counselling and seat allocation process.

Integral University Lucknow, through several departments, gives PG- postgraduate, UG- undergraduate, PhD, & various other.. These courses are available across Nursing, Law, Engineering, & various other streams.

 The placements given by the university & the infrastructure are also good. Candidates must have valid scores in various entrance examinations like IUET, MAT, CAT, CUET, CUET-PG, & others for admission.

You have a plethora of options

• Biomedical science
• Ecology and evolutionary biology
• Animal behavior and neurobiology
• Cell and developmental biology
• General zoology
• Genetics
• Marine biology

Source - Multiple external/ official sites on the web info may vary.

The participating universities in CPGET exam 

• Osmania University, Hyderabad
• Kakatiya University, Warangal
• Telangana University, Nizamabad
• Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda
• Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar
• Satavahana University, Karimnagar
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
• Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam Hyderabad 

Source - Multiple external/ official sites on the web, info may vary.

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.

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BSc in Physics

In the 'State Private University' category, the rankings of the institute have demonstrated an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, VGU Jaipur climbed 3 ranks to #30 rank in the 'State Private University' category by the Outlook ranking.

 

The fees structure for various courses offered at PUMBA are mentioned below: For MBA: MBA Executive Program Fee (per Annum) Amount For candidates holding Domicile of Maharastra INR 76,594 Candidates outside of Maharastra INR 77,094 For MBA (Pharma-Biotech): Program Fees for MBA (PBT) Amount Candidates of Maharastra State INR 66,194 Candidates outside the state of Maharashtra INR 66, 694 NRI, PIO and Foreign Candidates belonging to SAARC nations INR 1,21,544 Foreign Candidates from any other nation INR 1,76,394 PUMBA BBA HFM Fee Details: BBA HRM Program Fee (per Annum) Amount MH Candidates INR 52,944 Out of MH Candidates INR 53,444 Children of Indian Workers from the Gulf and South-East Asia & SAARC INR 1,03,944 Fees for NRI, PIO and Foreign Nationals INR 1,54,444

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

Guru Kashi University has tie-up with more than 200 companies for on-campus and off-campus placement for all streams. The major recruiters included Airtel, Apollo Tyres, Convergys, Genpact, Oracle, HCL, Mahindra, IBM, Axis Bank, Infosys, and more

Yes, University of Technology Jaipur is a good university. The University of Technology Jaipur is recognised by the UGC and is sponsored by the Deepshikha Kala Sansthan, Jaipur. The university is a member of the AIU and some of the courses and departments are approved by the AICTE,  the Pharmacy Council of India, and the Bar Council of India. The Special Education Courses are approved by the RCI. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes to students. These programmes are provided across the Mathematics, Physics,  Zoology, and various other streams. 

Yes, CAT scores are accepted by IIFM Bhopal for admission to its management programs. For admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) and Post Graduate Programme in Sustainability Management (PGDSM) at IIFM Bhopal, the minimum CAT percentile required is 85 percentile for General Category/Non-creamy OBC/Differently Abled Candidates and 75 percentile for SC/ST Candidates 2. For admission to its management programs, the institute also considers additional entrance exam scores such as XAT, MAT, CMAT, and GMAT.

So it is suggested that you should always check what scores are acceptable via the admission form of the institution which will be provided via its official website.

SunRise University is one of the eminnet university which offers quality education in UG and PG programmes. The university is recognised by the UGC and the member of AIU. SRU has top-notch infrastructure which is spread across 35+ acres of land. It has well-furnished classrooms, computer labs, a library, a sports complex, an auditorium, a hostel, a cafeteria and others. The university offers education under the guidance of experts. 

As per Shiksha verified reviews, SIES College of Management Studies has an impressive review rating of 3.46 by 186 students.

Career Point University offers scholarships to students pursuing UG course from the university. These scholarships are either based on Class 12 or CUET score. Below is the criteria to avail Career Point University scholarships:

BTech Scholarship Based on Performance in JEE Main/ State Entrance Test/ Class 12 Board Performance

% in Class 12	Scholarship in Tuition Fee
Above 95%	60%
90% to 94.99%	50%
85% to 89.99%	40%
80% to 84.99%	30%
70% to 79.99%	20%
60% to 69.99%	10%

 

Some of the top courses offered at TMV are as follows:-

• Bachelor of Parmacy (B.Pharma)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
• Masters of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Masters of Business and Administration (MBA/PGDCM)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Business and Administration (BBA)
• Master of Arts (MA)

These all course have the sub categories like BA in classical music, Japanese language, mass media, mass communication, etc. Thus a candidate can look for the subcategories that one is interested in for further admission process.

Khallikote University has a supportive faculty which tends to bridge gap between concept and theory for the students. The faculty actively participates in delivering practical understanding of any subject to each student. Moreover, by conducting events, workshops, field trips and various other activities as a part of the curriculum, Khallikote Unitary University provides experiences and practical understanding of the industry.