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.

Yes, students with humanities in class 12th can opt for a Science degree. But They can not study core Science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology. Degrees like Psychology, Sociology, Economics and some design courses are open to humanities students. 

Candidates must check the eligibility criteria of a particular course on the official website of the college they wish to apply to.

Yes, SGVU Jaipur gives hostel facilities to the students. The university has over six hostels, named after freedom fighters such as Surya Sen, Ashfakullah, Birsa Munda, Bismil, Panna Dhay, and Manikarnika. The hostels also offer mess facilities to students.

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, 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. 

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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That depends on the student and his/her interests. For example: A student with a PCM background might be interested in pursuing AI as a subject can opt for a BSc AI & Machine Learning degree. 
Whereas another student from PCB background might be interested in microbiology can do a BSc Microbiology degree. 

Here is the fee structure for various courses at Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University (MJRPU):
M.Sc: INR 52,000 (1st Year Fees), Graduation with 55%
B.P.T: INR 56,000 (1st Year Fees), 10+2
PhD in Home Science: INR 80,000 per year
MBA: Total tuition fees are around INR 2 L - 4 L
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering: INR 85,000 per year
PhD (Agriculture): 3 Years, INR 1.43 LPA
In the first year, there is a security fee of INR 1,000 that must be paid at check-in just once and is refundable.

 

First, a good score in class 12th board exams is important. Similarly, a good score in any competitive exam matters the most. The criteria of best depends on the student. 
Candidates should research the college and check if they offer the specialisation the student is interested in. Checking the eligibility criteria and fees is also an important step.

Instead of understanding the academics and placement opportunities offered by colleges, students often chase the popularity and fame of a college. Candidates should focus if the ROI is good enough.

According to Ambitionbox, the average salary of a staff nurse is around 2.9 LPA. An ICU nurse earns around 3.3 Lacs annually. An ICU nurse has more certifications and experience that's why they're paid higher than a regular staff nurse.

The career points university provides a variety of PG and UG courses the total no of courses provided in the university is 204 across 12 different academic departments following are some of the general popular courses offered by the university :

1) B.E. / B.Tech (15 COURSES)

2) MBA /PGDM (19 COURSES)

3) PG Diploma (5 COURSES)

4)BMRIT (1 COURSE)

5)MSC (26 COURSES)

6) LLB (1 COURSE)

7) BCA (3 COURSES)

8) B.Pharma (1 COURSE)

9) M.Pharma (1 COURSE)

10 ) M.A. (11 COURSES)

11) B.A . (17 COURSES)

So these are all the excellent courses offered by the institute, if you look forward to getting admission to the university you can opt for one of the courses above.  

No, Shri Khushal Das University is not expensive.

SKDU fees range from Rs 15,000 to Rs 1,50,000 per year, depending on the degree level, duration and specialisation of the course. The college offers 156 courses at Certificate, UG, Ph.D, Diploma and PG programmes. Furthermore, SKDU offers 13 courses in BSc, 6 courses in BA at the UG level. At the PG level, the students can choose a wide range of specializations - 21 courses in MA, 15 course in MSc. Admission to SKDU courses are open for the academic year 2024-25. For admission the college conducts CBSE 12th. In addition to this, scores of RBSE 12th are accepted by SKDU.

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. 

Shekhawati Group of Institutions has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have passed Bachelor degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category such as SC, ST and Non creamy layer OBC and Non creamy layer MBC, PWD category only for relaxation in minimum academic qualification) in the qualifying examination.
M.Sc.	The candidate should have passed Graduation with mentioned Marks in concerned Subject.
M.A.	Students who have passed 10+2+3 (Any Stream) with mentioned aggregate at UG level or 55% at UG level in the particular subject, in which student is seeking admission at PG level
M.Com	Candidate with 55% at UG level in the particular subject, in which student is seeking admission at PG level is also eligible to apply.
B.A.	Students from outside of Rajasthan must have 60% at Sr Sec Examination from a recognized Board are eligible for admission in BA
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com	Students from outside of Rajasthan must have 60% at Sr Sec Examination from a recognized Board are eligible for admission in B.Com
B.Sc.	The maximum age limit is 25 years as on 01.01.2023
UG Diploma	Students must have passed Senior Secondary with mandatory Subject OR as per Coordinator AHDP, RAJUVAS Bikaner.
B.Ed	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized university.
BNYS	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.M.C.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

Agriculture University, Jodhpur offers courses such as B.E. / B.Tech, M.Sc, B.Sc. The courses are available in full-time mode. Agriculture University, Jodhpur has specializations such as Agriculture & Farm Engineering, Agriculture, Dairy Technology, Food Technology.

Singhania University is a private university established in 2007. The university is recognised by UGC and AICTE. It has been approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for its Law programmes. Additionally, the university's architecture programmes are accredited by the Council of Architecture (COA).

Singhania University courses are available at undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate diploma, doctoral,  and online levels. In addition to this,  Singhania University Distance Education offers in Teaching, Management, Science, IT,  and Traditional courses, among others. Singhania University admission is both entrance and merit-based. According to the Singhania University placements, the the highest package and average package stood at INR 11 LPA and INR 6 LPA, respectively.

No Maharishi Arvind University does not accept CUET score as for MBA and B.Tech programs, valid scores in the CAT and JEE Mains entrance exams are considered, respectively. Admission to law courses is also offered through an entrance examination. The university releases the MAU Jaipur 2024 Application Form on its official website, maujaipur.org, where candidates can apply for various courses.

Lords University offers good placements annually for its various courses like MBA, MCA, BCA and BPharma, etc. 

The key highlights of Lords University placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 3.60 LPA	INR 3.60 LPA
Highest package	INR 12 LPA	NA
Total offers	80	27
Total students placed	35	NA
Total recruiters	7	NA

Note: The placements are going on for the academic year 2023-2024. The above-mentioned data may vary once the placement report 2024 is out.

The eligibility criteria for admission to Tantia University's BSc programme is 45% aggregate in 10+2. The university accepts the CBSE 12th and RBSE 12th exams.

The eligibility criteria for admission to Tantia University's BSc Agriculture programme is:

A minimum score of 50% on any examination that is comparable to the higher secondary school exam

Passing the BSc Agriculture exam

The eligibility criteria for BSc admission varies from college to college. Most universities or colleges require students to have a minimum score of 50–60% in their Class 12 exams to be eligible for undergraduate programs. However, some universities or colleges may have different percentage requirements for different courses.