List of Best Science Colleges in India: A Guide (2023 Updated)

Science is one of the most viable career paths for people interested in academic disciplines like biology, chemistry, and physics which require students to have good observation skills and be detail-oriented. We have mentioned the list of best science colleges in India for study.

Students who plan to pursue science after completing their schooling will surely benefit since there is a wide range of opportunities not only in India but also worldwide for science students. The science stream provides a vibrant work environment with many specialities and chances to explore, as well as enormous research potential and innovation and technology opportunities.

Top Sciences Universities in India (based on NIRF Ranking)

Check the top science universities in India, based on NIRF rankings 2023, where you can pursue science courses.

No	Name of the university	City	State	NIRF Ranking
1	Indian Institute of Science	Bangalore	Karnataka	1
2	Jawaharlal Nehru University	New Delhi	Delhi	2
3	Jamia Millia Islamia	New Delhi	Delhi	3
4	Jadavpur University	Kolkata	West Bengal	4
5	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	5
6	Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh	6
7	Manipal Academy of Higher Education	Manipal	Karnataka	7
8	Calcutta University	Kolkata	West Bengal	8
9	Vellore Institute of Technology	Vellore	Tamil Nadu	9
10	University of Hyderabad	Hyderabad	Telangana	10
11	Aligarh Muslim University	Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh	11
12	Savitribai Phule Pune University	Pune	Maharashtra	12
13	University of Delhi	Delhi	Delhi	13
14	Institute of Chemical Technology	Mumbai	Maharashtra	14
15	Bharathiar University	Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	15

Top Science Colleges in India

The subjects available to students who pick the science stream include physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, physiology, biotechnology, etc. Students who do well in these subjects can also explore the possibility of going into the research field. 

The first step for students hoping to follow the job of their dreams is selecting a good institution. The top science colleges in India are listed below.

Rank	Name of the College	Address	Phone No
1	St. Stephen’s College	University of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi	011-27667271
2	Loyola College	Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai	044-2817 8490
3	St. Xavier’s College	5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai	022-22620661
4	Christ College	Hosur Road, Bangalore	080-40129100/ 40129600
5	Ramjas College	University Enclave, New Delhi-110007	011-27667706
6	Madras Christian College	East Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600059	044-2239 0675
7	Miranda House	University of Delhi, Delhi	011-27666983/ 27667437/ 27667367
8	Hansraj College	Mahatma Hans Raj Marg Malkaganj, Delhi	011-27667747/ 27667458
9	Fergusson College	F.C. Road, Pune	020-66866000
10	Hindu College	University of Delhi, University Enclave, Delhi	011-27667184

Hindu College 

UG and PG programmes in the arts, commerce, and science are offered at Hindu College in Delhi. Hindu University offers several degrees apart from the ones in science, such as BA (Hons) in Political Science, B.Com, and BA (Hons) in Economics. The following table gives a brief overview of Hindu College science courses, including information on eligibility and fees:

Programs	Eligibility	Fees
B.Sc	CUET	INR 55,680 to INR 61,380 approximately
M.Sc	DUET Graduation- 50% minimum	INR 36,220 to INR 39,420 approximately

Miranda House

Miranda House is an excellent choice if you are looking for a science degree. The placement session for 2020–21 was successful in maintaining its excellent placement rates. Market leaders such as McKinsey, DE Shaw, Wipro, Dell Technologies, and Accenture are just a few of the names that participated in the placement drive. 

The following table gives a brief overview of Miranda House science courses, including information on eligibility and fees:

Programs	Eligibility	Fees
B.Sc	CUET Graduation- 45% minimum	INR 51,380 to INR 59,400 approximately
M.Sc	DUET Graduation- 50% minimum	INR  29,100 to INR 32,340 approximately

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Madras Christian College

The institute offers a well-equipped library, hostels for boys and girls, a convenience store, and other housing options in keeping with its curriculum and teaching standards. The following table gives a brief overview of Madras Christian College science courses, including information on eligibility and fees:

Programs	Eligibility	Fees
B.Sc	Class 12 in Science Stream	INR 71,240 approximately
M.Sc	BSc in a relevant subject	INR 37,100 approximately

Hansraj College

On the north campus, Hansraj College has the best placements. The highest package in 2022 was around 30 LPA with the average package going up to 8 LPA. The following table gives a brief overview of Hansraj College science courses, including information on eligibility and fees:

Programs	Eligibility	Fees
B.Sc	CUET	INR 540 to INR 45000
M.Sc	DUET Graduation- 50% minimum	INR 432

St. Xavier’s College

St. Xavier’s College, one of India’s oldest and most prominent colleges, also offers education in the arts and sciences. The college has produced several notable alumni throughout the years. The following table gives a brief overview of St. Xavier’s College science courses, including information on eligibility and fees:

Programs	Eligibility	Fees
B.Sc	CUET	INR 13,800
M.Sc	DUET Graduation- 50% minimum	INR 80,000

Loyola College

One of the oldest and most famous universities, Loyola College has produced numerous outstanding graduates. In the year 1978, it also received the designation of autonomous college. The following table gives a brief overview of Loyola College science courses, including information on eligibility and fees:

Programs	Eligibility	Fees
B.Sc	CUET	INR 74,000 to INR 3,24,000
M.Sc	DUET Graduation- 50% minimum	INR 46,000 to INR 3,45,000

Eligibility Criteria

Because the scientific course is available for UG, PG, and PhD degrees, the qualification standards differ for each category. The following are the prerequisites for UG and PG Science courses:

Graduate Programs

• Students must have completed Class 12 or another competitive examination with a combination of PCB, PCM, and PCMB science credits.
• Students should have overall marks ranging from 50 to 60%.

Postgraduate Programs

• The candidates must have earned their bachelor’s degrees in the subjects in which they intend to pursue master’s degrees.
• Students should have overall marks ranging from 50 to 60%.
  
  Note: In the absence of an official update, merit-based eligibility for all courses has been mentioned and may vary.

How Much Does it Cost to Study Science in India?

It is considered that studying science in India is inexpensive. Fee ranges for popular Science college courses in India are shown in the table below:

Fee Range	College Name
< INR 1 lakh	BHU, JMI, DU, etc.
1-2 lakh INR	VIT Vellore, Amity University Noida, LPU, etc.
2-3 lakh INR	SOA University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, CU, etc.
3-5 lakh INR	SRM IST, Punjab University, P.P. Savini University, etc.
>INR 5 lakh	SK Somaiya College, BITS Pilani, KIIT, etc.

ROI of Best Science Courses in India

ROI is essentially the return on investment, and it is an important component to examine while evaluating the institute’s ability to provide academic value to the candidate. Especially when compared to the return on investment that students receive from the calibre of placements secured by the college for holding recruitment activities.

In this case, we compare the expense of education to the normal placements available to students. Check out the chart below for the best science colleges in India after the 12th, along with total course expenses and typical income packages:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Salary Package
Hindu College, University of Delhi	INR 61,380	INR 7.88 LPA
Miranda House, University of Delhi	INR 58,470	INR 6 LPA
Hansraj College, University of Delhi	INR 45,000	INR 7 LPA
Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi	INR 55,740	INR 5.50 LPA
Loyola College	INR 74,640	INR 4.10 LPA

FAQs 

In this blog, we have mentioned the list of best science colleges in India including the relevant details. We hope candidates found the blog informative and can use this blog to shortlist the colleges they wish to chase for further studies. 

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