Science

Science Eligibility & Entrance Exams

As indicated above, Science courses can be pursued at all – UG, PG and PhD levels. The eligibility criteria differ as per the course and branch chosen by a candidate. However, given below is a board eligibility criterion for UG and PG Science courses for the reference of candidates:

UG level: Candidates should clear class 12th with PCM, PCB or PCMB subject combinations and at least 50% - 60% aggregate marks.

PG level: Candidates should clear graduation preferably in the subject in which they wish to pursue their master’s with at least 50% - 60% aggregate marks.

Top Science Exams

Most of the colleges and universities across India offer admission to candidates in BSc courses based on merit. The merit list is prepared by authorities based on candidates’ marks in class 12th exams.

Science entrance exams are mostly conducted for admission in MSc and PhD courses. However, few higher education institutions also conduct entrance exams for BSc admissions. Given below are some of the top Science exams for the reference of candidates: -

Top Science Entrance Exams

Science Courses

Candidates can pursue degree, diploma, certificate, integrated, and vocational Science courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels. Candidates can pursue these courses as full-time, part-time, distance/ correspondence, and online programmes.

Degree Science courses: Candidates can obtain a BSc, BSc (Honors) or MSc degree at UG and PG levels.

Diploma Science courses: Diploma courses are typically one year duration Science programmes that can be pursued at both UG and PG levels.

Certificate Science courses: Certificate courses are basically short-term courses of typically four to six months duration. Such courses can be pursued as both full-time and part-time programmes.

Science Branches

Science courses in India are offered across a broad range of branches/ specializations. Some of the popular Science branches in India include: -

Popular Science Branches

Science Subjects & Syllabus 

Science subjects taught in a UG or PG course may vary from college to college. However, given below is Science syllabus that is usually taught in some of the popular UG and PG Science courses in India: -

Science syllabus for UG courses

BSc Physics Syllabus/ Subjects

BSc Computer Science Syllabus/ Subjects

Science Subjects & Syllabus Science syllabus for PG courses

MSc Physics Syllabus/ Subjects

MSc Chemistry Syllabus/ Subjects

Science Careers, Jobs & Companies

There are a wide variety of career prospects for students in both Science and non-Science areas. Job/ career prospects in the field of science, however, depend on the course and specialization of a candidate. For instance, a student with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physics can build his/her career in the fields of space & astronomy, healthcare, meteorology & geophysics, and so on. On the other hand, a student with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry can choose to become a chemical engineer, analytical chemist, forensic scientist, nanotechnologist, biotechnologist, etc.

Read: Careers in Physics: Courses & Specializations Nonetheless, given below are few popular job profiles that candidates can consider taking up after completing the education in their preferred branch of science: -

Popular Science Careers/ Job Profiles

Top Companies for Science Graduates

Some of the popular companies that hire candidates with a degree in science are: -

Top Companies that Hire Science Graduates