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.

Amity University Punjab provides strong placement opportunities with 100% placement assistance supported by dedicated career resource center & corporate tie ups with major firms. University features high placement rate with many students securing positions in top multinational companies. Key sectors include IT, engineering & management.

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.

Some of the top recruiters for Amity University Kolkata placements are listed below:

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. 

With a 70% MAT, you can attempt to gain admission to Shoolini University. The MBA programme at Shoolini University admits students based on their performance on the GMAT, CAT, or MAT, or on their state admission exam. Faculty interaction comes next. The candidates' results on the pertinent admission exams are considered during the selection process. The 60–80 percentile CAT score is required for admission to MBA schools. Various circumstances may cause this qualifying cutoff to vary from year to year. The All India Management Association (AIMA) administers the Management Aptitude Test (MAT), a national entrance test, to candidates seeking admission to over 800 B-schools in India for PGDM and MBA programmes. The exam is administered in four phases, over several sessions, in February, May, and September.

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.

Amity Lucknow is a private university accredited by the BCI, CoA, National Council of Teachers Education, and DEC. Some of the top USPs of Amity University Lucknow are as follows:

• Amity LKO has been ranked 11th and 13th by The Week 2025 in the Design and Law categories, respectively. 
• The the highest and average package offered during the Amity University Lucknow placements were INR 45 LPA and INR 8 LPA.
• Amity Lucknow campus is approved by UGC, PCI, AICTE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA.

Therefore, we can conclude that Amity Lucknow is a good university.

Popular courses offered by the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) at Sharda University include: 

• The M.Sc. programme in food Science and nutrition is centred on research and development in these fields.
• Sharda University is a top option for students seeking the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT) degree.
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy: This is one of the programmes that Sharda University provides.

SAGE University, Indore admissions are based on merit in the last qualifying examination or entrance examination conducted by the university. SAGE University offers a range of UG, PG, and doctoral courses in a full-time mode. Some of the popular courses offered at the university are BTech, BSc, MBA, BBA, and MSc. SAGE University, Indore admission process for all the courses is the same. 

Unitedworld Institute of Design, GD Goenka University appoints experienced and trained faculty members. Unitedworld Institute of Design faculty are passionate and committed to helping the students in their career pathways. They engage the students with the latest activities and innovate teaching and quality research. 

Lords University is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the PCI, NCTE, RCI and BCI. Lords University is also a member of AIU.

Biyani Girls College admissions can be secured through merit based eligibility criteria. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 48% in Class 12 for UG level admissions. Whereas, for PG level admissions, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to secure the final admission to the College.

Uttaranchal University average package for 2025 and 2026 has not been released yet. However, the median package for 2025 is out. Below given is the course-wise median packages offered during Uttaranchal University placements 2025:

Anand Engineering College has been rated 3.87 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

 As per the latest report, SRMU University has a dedicated cell which helps the students to get good jobs according to their profile. As per the latest report, 194 recruiters participated in the Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University placement drive. The highest package offered is INR 30 LPA. The top recruiters of SRMU Lucknow are Cognizant, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Life, Plus Health, AU Bank and others.

Quantum University Hostel fee For Male is INR 80 k to INR 1.04 lakh

Fee Structure:
Hostel Security (Refundable, One time payable at the time of admission): INR 5000
Hostel Fee: INR 45,000 per semester
Hostel Fee with Air Conditioning: INR 55,000 per semester

Quantum University Hostel Fee For Female

Fee Structure:
Hostel Security (Refundable, One time payable at the time of admission): INR 5000
Hostel Fee: INR 45,000 per semester
Hostel Fee with Air Conditioning: INR 55,000 per semester

 

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences provides the flagship Bachelor of Science (BSc) program, which provides a solid Scientific foundation to students. The course is available in various specializations, and is geared towards the Agricultural fields. The SHUATS BSc programme is available in various relevant specializations like Nursing, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Community Science, among others.

UEM Jaipur is a private university established in 2011. The university is approved by the AICTE and UGC. UEM Jaipur admission 2024 is entrance-based for most of the courses. It offers  UG, PG and Diploma courses in multiple streams such as Management, Engineering, Humanities, Computer Applications, etc. For UEM Jaipur admissions, candidates are required to appear for IEMJEE exam, MAT, and others. for the respective courses. Candidates can apply for UEM Jaipur admission 2024 in an online mode on the institute's official website.

Yes, MIT-WPU, Pune offers various scholarships to its meritorious students. The scholarships are awarded on a First Come First Serve basis. At MIT-WPU, the scholarships are available under the following categories:

• Dr. Vishwanath Karad Merit Scholarship
• MIT-WPU Merit Scholarships
• Scholarships to Elite Sportspersons
• Scholarships awarded to the wards of MIT-WPU/ MAEER's staff members and alumni

To avail of the scholarships, students have to meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Students must have got minimum 8.5 CGPA across all semesters
• The minimum attendance should be 80% 
• Students must maintain good conduct, behaviour, and discipline as per the Code of Conduct of the university

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty St. Wilfreds P.G. College, Jaipur have rating of 3.75. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

MIT Arts Commerce and Science College offers courses in UG and PG-level. The Institute offers courses such as BSc, MSc, BBA, BCA and BCom in full-time mode in affiliation with UniPune. MIT ACSC fee structure includes courses with total tuition fees ranging from INR 2.25 Lacs to INR 3.92 Lakh. Considering the fee structure, the Institute offers these courses at an affordable price. 

Yes, Srinath University is a private university recognised by the UGC. The university is located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, and offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes in multiple streams such as Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Science, Commerce & Management, and Education, among others. Srinath University Jamshedpur also offers placement assistance to students.

Amity University Gwalior selects students based on academic merit or entrance exam scores, or performance in personal interview. Check the table below to know about the selection criteria for some popular Amity University Gwalior courses:

Course Name	Selection Criteria
BPharm	Merit-based
BTech	JEE Main/ State Engineering Entrance Exam/ AMCAT/ CUET-UG
MBA	MAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT or Amity Test + PI
BSc	Merit-based
MPharma	Personal Interview (PI)
MA	PI
MTech	PI