M.Sc. in India
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
In India, an integrated BSc MSc course has a duration of around 5 years. This course aims to integrate the aspects of both BSc and MSc degrees. This might lead to saving time and potentially money by acquiring knowledge worth both degrees in a shorter time frame. Generally, the scope of this programme in India can be vast. Especially in areas like
Research: As it provides a strong foundation and often leads candidates to pursue a PhD at later stages of their careers.
Academia: After the integrated course, one can pursue careers as a lecturer or professor in colleges and universities after clearing some required exams like UGC-NET, e
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
The value of an MSc or MA degree depends on the your interest in any field of study and the career path you desire.
Parameters | MSc | MA |
|---|---|---|
Focus | Technical, scientific and research-oriented fields. | Humanities, social sciences and the arts. |
Career Prospects | Research roles, academics, and industry, particularly in fields like data science, engineering, and medicine | Careers in education, journalism, media, creative industries, and fields that require analytical and critical thinking. |
Examples | Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics | Literature, History, Sociology, Philosophy, Art History, and Languages. |
Note | acts like a base for PhD studies and research careers | might be the highest level of education for some individuals. |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, Indian Agricultural Research Institute is the top MSc in Agriculture college in India according to NIRF for the year 2024 under the 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors' category. IARI is ranked 1 by NIRF 2024.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are more than 5,000 MSc colleges in India, out of which, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jadavpur University, etc., are some of the top universities you can seek admission to. These universities even top the list of NIRF ranking under "Top 100 Universities".
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, with a score of less than 50% in your Class 12, you still have several option available; you can go for colleges that have a high acceptance rate or go for distance / online courses offered by best MSc colleges in India:
| College Name | Courses Offered |
|---|---|
| Parul University Online | |
| Bharati Vidaypeeth |
For more information about online MSc courses in India: CLICK BELOW
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, it can be observed that pursuing distance MSc in India can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can surely do MSc in India without any entrance exams but it is advisable to do appear for entrance exams like CUET-PG, ICAR AIEEA, CPGET, etc. for increasing your chances of getting into the best MSc colleges in India. You can refer to the table below for the best MSc colleges in India that accept students on merit-basis:
| College Name | Tuition Fee | Eligibility / Exams |
|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore Admission | INR 3.75 lakh | Merit-Based |
| Amity University Admision | INR 7.5 lakh | Merit-Based |
| Alagappa University Admission | INR 28,200 | Merit-Based |
| Bharathidasan University Admission | INR 40,000 - INR 1.04 lakh | Merit-Based |
| Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission | INR 1.4 lakh | Merit-Based |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Studying MSc in India can be quite affordable. Most colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh. Some of the best MSc colleges in India in different fee ranges are mentioned below-
| Fee Range | No. of Colleges | Popular Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| >INR 1 lakh | 1,461 | BHU, JMI, JNU, etc. |
| INR 1-2 lakh | 516 | JMI, VIT Vellore, AMU, etc. |
| INR 2-3 lakh | 222 | VIT Vellore, SOA University, SIMTS, etc. |
| INR 3-5 lakh | 123 | VIT Vellore, SOA University, CU, etc. |
| >INR 5 lakh | 79 | SOA University, Amity University, KIIT, etc. |
Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, it can be observed that studying MSc Food and Nutriton in India can be quite cheap as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh:
| Fee Range | No. of Colleges | Popular Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| < INR 1 lakh | 113 colleges | BHU, Calcutta University, BBAU, etc. |
| INR 1-2 lakh | 45 colleges | MGU, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, BBAU, etc. |
| INR 2-3 lakh | 20 colleges | CU, Andhra University, Jamia Hamdard, etc. |
| INR 3-5 lakh | 9 colleges | VIT Vellore, Amity University, LPU, etc. |
| > INR 5 lakh | 3 colleges | Birla Institute of Technology, Amity University, National Institute of Management and Research Studies |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, given below are the best MSc in Food and Nutrition colleges in India according to popularity:
| College Name | Tuition Fee | Eligibility / Exams |
|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | INR 3.75 lakh | Merit-Based |
| Calcutta University | INR 12,000 | Merit-Based |
| CU | INR 2.34 lakh | CUCET |
| Amity University | INR 3.36 lakh | Merit-Based |
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