University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen admission requirements for Indian students are as follows:

1) Undergraduate Course:

Higher Secondary School Certificate

Arts: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 75% overall. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or the university's regular English language requirements. 

Science: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 75% overall, including 75% or more in two Science subjects, or Mathematics and a Science subject. A minimum grade of 75% is required where the prospectus specifies good performance in a particular subject. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or the university's regular English language requirements.

Biomedical sciences: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 80% overall, including 80% or more in two Science subjects, or Mathematics and a Science subject. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or the university's regular English language requirements.

Engineering: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 75% overall, including 75% or more in Mathematics and Physics. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or the university's regular English language requirements.

Law: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 80% overall. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or the university's regular English language requirements.

2) Postgraduate Course:

Requirements will vary dependant on the ranking of the institution.

For State and Central Universities, a minimum of 60% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree, whereas programmes requiring a 2.1 would need a minimum of 65% overall.

For Private and Deemed Universities, a minimum of 65% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree, whereas programmes requiring a 2.1 would need a minimum of 70% overall.

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