SCIENCE
The word science has originated from the Latin word ‘scientia’ that translates to knowledge. The study of science is majorly concerned with the natural and physical world through analysis, observation, and experiments. Therefore, while pursuing higher education in any subject of the science discipline, students develop the ability to ask queries, collect information/data and put ideas to solve problems.
...In the modern world, science is generally divided into three categories namely, formal sciences (computer science, statistics, mathematics, information science etc), natural sciences (including biology, chemistry, physics, etc), and social sciences (including economics, psychology, sociology, etc). On a broad level, these three categories incorporate a description of a phenomenon and the formulation of a hypothesis to explain it.
Program Levels:
The Study in India partner institutes offers science courses across 3 program levels, namely - Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD. The choice of the subject within each of these levels depends on students and eligibility set by different institutes.
1) Undergraduate (UG)
A bachelor’s degree in science is a full-time course with a duration of 3 years and students can pursue it after completing their 10+2.
2) Post-graduate (PG)
A master’s degree in science is a full-time course with a duration of 2 years and students can pursue it after completing their undergraduate degree in any subject of science.
3) PhD
PhD is a doctorate level degree and the students can pursue it after their post-graduation in the science discipline.
Please note, the eligibility for various courses under the science discipline differs across institutes. Therefore, before applying students can confirm the same through the Institute Search page.
Branches of Science:
Science discipline is vast when it comes to branches and a variety of options provided by Study in partner institutes are mentioned below.
Analytical Chemistry |
Bio-Sciences |
Genetics |
Anatomy |
Biochemistry |
Geophysics |
Animal Biology and Biotechnology |
Biomedical Genetics |
Health Sciences |
Applied Chemistry |
Chemical Sciences |
Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
Applied Mathematics |
Digital Forensic and Information Security |
Applied Physics |
Life Sciences |
Electronics and Instrumentation |
Mathematics and Statistics |
Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences |
Food Sciences |
Nano Physics |
Nutrition and Dietetics |
Earth Sciences |
Radiology |
Stem Cell Sciences and Technology |
Biotechnology |
Toxicology |
However, some popular subject choices under the science discipline include:
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Mathematics
In today’s time, mathematics is one of the most popular subject choices under the science discipline involving the study of quantity, shapes, order, quantitative calculations, and logical reasoning. There is no denying that mathematics as a subject is a building block for most of the things we access or use in our daily lives. Some of the specializations related to it are mathematical sciences, mathematics, applied statistics and informatics, mathematics and computing, etc.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is the subject of science concerned with the study of properties, structure, and composition of matter. It involves the explanation of how different substances interact with other substances and how they undergo transformation. Some of the specializations related to it include chemical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry research, etc.
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Physics
Physics is the subject under science discipline that involves the study of how gravitational, nuclear force and electromagnetic fields originated and how objects behave under the influence of different types of forces. In a nutshell, it incorporates the understanding of the inorganic world. Some of the specializations related to it include physical chemistry, physician assistant, physics research, medical physics, etc.
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Biology
In simple terms, biology is the subject concerned with the study of life and structure, origin, evolution, growth as well as distribution of various living organisms. It helps to understand how living organisms function and interact on multiple levels. Some of the specializations related to it include bioscience, biotechnology, biomedical genetics, botany, zoology, microbiology, etc.
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Nursing
Nurses play an exemplary role in the healthcare sector because they take care of the patients. Students choosing nursing courses are trained in skills required of all the nurses such as how to administer medicines to the patients, decent bedside manners, and how to observe the patient’s response to medications.
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Computer Science
Computer Science involves the study of data structures, algorithms, computers, network designs, hardware, and software. A few fundamentals of computer science are drawn from mathematics and engineering as well. Some of the specializations related to it include computer applications, computational science, computer technology, information technology, etc.
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Geology
Geology is the subject involving the study of the structure of Earth, its constituent materials, and the organisms that have existed on the planet. The work of geologists revolves around understanding the history of Earth and then trying to estimate how events of the past could influence the future.
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Environmental Science
Environmental Science is concerned with understanding a wide range of topics such as alternative energies, pollution control, management of natural resources, and the effects of global climate change. Therefore, the main area of study revolves around the analysis of environmental problems and solutions.
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Forensic Science
Forensic Science, also called, is related to the study of applying scientific methods or processes to criminal or civil matters. The work of forensic scientists to find, preserve and investigate the scientific evidence during an ongoing investigation. Most of their work is done in laboratories but they might have to go to the crime scene to collect evidence.
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Data Science
Data Science is a fast-growing interdisciplinary subject field that focuses on collection of data, concluding useful insight out of it and finally use for business growth. The subject curriculum generally consists of three fields of study namely, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Modelling in Data Science covering topics like business intelligence, data structures, mathematics, statistics, algorithms, etc.
Career Options:
Since there are many subjects of science discipline, students have a multitude of career options to pick from. Some of them are mentioned in the table below.
Nurse |
Chemist |
Lab Assistant |
Cyber Security |
Geologist |
Safety Health and Environment Specialist |
Data Scientist |
Ecologist |
Data Analyst |
Teacher/Professor |
Physicist |
Statistician |
Entrepreneur |
Biologist |
Researcher |
Frequently Asked Questions:
1) What is the eligibility for taking admission in Science courses?
The minimum requirement for pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science is 10+2 (higher secondary), for pursuing a postgraduate degree it is graduation, and for pursuing a PhD degree, it is a master degree(in Science stream). However, you should check the specific eligibility criteria for different science courses at the time of applying.
2) Top 10 career options after pursuing a Science course?
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Scientist
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Physicist
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Data Analyst
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Teachers / Lecturers
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Chemist
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Nutritionist
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Researcher
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Nurse
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Ecologist
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Laboratory Technician
3) How can I get admitted to a science course in India?
International students looking to apply for science courses in India can register themselves with the Study in India Programme and follow the application process.
4) What are some popular Science branches?
Some of the popular branches of Science include:
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Mathematics
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Biology
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Computer Science
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Nursing
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Geology
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Environmental Science
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Data Science
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Biotechnology
5) Do I need to be from the Science stream to apply for a B.Sc degree?
Yes, you need to be from the Science stream to apply for a B.Sc degree.
6) Are the Science courses theoretical in nature?
No, most of the science courses are both theoretical and practical in nature.
7) I like Science, what career should I pick?
The choice of science career depends on the subject you choose for pursuing your undergraduate degree. For instance, if you do your bachelor's in biotechnology then you have multiple career options to choose from the pharmaceutical industry like Biomedical Engineer, Biochemist, Medical Scientist, Clinical Technician, Microbiologist, Biopharma, Biotechnological Technician, Microbiologist, etc.
Study in India Partner Institute for SCIENCE COURSES.
No. of Institute :


Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Location: Noida ,Uttar Pradesh
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 180


Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Location: Coimbatore ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 2456


Andhra University
Location: Visakhapatnam ,Andhra Pradesh
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 591


Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College(Autonomous)
Location: Sivakasi ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 57


Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER)
Location: Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 5340


Bharathiar University,
Location: Coimbatore ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.11
No.of Seats: 249


Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Location: Pune ,Maharashtra
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 468


C V Raman Global University
Location: Bhubaneswar ,Odisha
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 2250


Career College
Location: Bhopal ,Madhya Pradesh
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.28
No.of Seats: 581


Chandigarh University
Location: GREATER MOHALI ,Punjab
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.28
No.of Seats: 8798


Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University)
Location: Wardha ,Maharashtra
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 478


Farook College (Autonomous)
Location: Kozhikode ,Kerala
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 57


GITAM (Deemed to be University) - Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru and Hyderabad
Location: Visakhapatnam ,Andhra Pradesh
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 8598


Godavari Institute of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous)
Location: Rajahmundry ,Andhra Pradesh
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.37
No.of Seats: 184


Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Location: New Delhi ,Delhi
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 1974


Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab
Location: Amritsar ,Punjab
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 634


Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)
Location: chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.30
No.of Seats: 865


IISER Kolkata
Location: Mohanpur ,West Bengal
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 30


Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur
Location: Jabalpur ,Madhya Pradesh
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 60


Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati
Location: Guwahati ,Assam
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 31


Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram
Location: chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 40


Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
Location: Bhopal ,Madhya Pradesh
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 38


Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
Location: Pune ,Maharashtra
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 10


Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
Location: Varanasi ,Uttar Pradesh
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 48


Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai
Location: Raipur ,Chhattisgarh
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: NO
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 32


Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
Location: Bhubaneswar ,Odisha
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 157


Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Location: Mumbai ,Maharashtra
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 595


Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Location: Gandhinagar ,Gujarat
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 130


Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Location: Guwahati ,Assam
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 104


Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Location: Indore ,Madhya Pradesh
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 158


Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
Location: Jodhpur ,Rajasthan
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 175


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Location: Kanpur ,Uttar Pradesh
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 180


Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Location: Kharagpur ,West Bengal
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 370


Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Location: Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 995


Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
Location: Mandi ,Himachal Pradesh
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 66


Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
Location: Kozhippara ,Kerala
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: NO
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 40


Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Location: Patna ,Bihar
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 27


Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Location: Roorkee ,Uttarakhand
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 680


Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
Location: Rupnagar ,Punjab
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 242


INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUPATI
Location: Tirupati ,Andhra Pradesh
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: NO
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 150

Jain University Bangalore
Location: Bengaluru ,Karnataka
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 28413


JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Location: Mysuru ,Karnataka
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 394


K. L. E. University
Location: Belagavi ,Karnataka
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 38


KALASALINGAM ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Location: Srivilliputhur ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 1015


Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
Location: Bhubaneswar ,Odisha
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.48
No.of Seats: 19305


KARPAGAM ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Location: COIMBATORE ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: NO
NAAC Rating: 3.33
No.of Seats: 248


Koneru Lakshamaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University)
Location: Vaddeswaram ,Andhra Pradesh
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 5386


Kongunadu Arts and Science College
Location: Coimbatore ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 55


LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY
Location: Phagwara ,Punjab
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 72959


M. E. S. Keveeyam College
Location: Valanchery ,Kerala
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.44
No.of Seats: 23


Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)
Location: Mullana - Ambala ,Haryana
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 2112


MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY
Location: Rohtak ,Haryana
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 245


Marwadi Education Foundation's Group of Institutions
Location: Rajkot ,Gujarat
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: NO
NAAC Rating: 3.51
No.of Seats: 7157


Nalanda University,Bihar
Location: Nalanda ,Bihar
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: NO
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 160


Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Location: Mumbai ,Maharashtra
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.59
No.of Seats: 233


National Forensic Sciences University
Location: Gandhinagar ,Gujarat
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 250


National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Location: Durgapur ,West Bengal
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 59


National Institute of Technology Calicut
Location: Calicut ,Kerala
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 49


National Institute of Technology Meghalaya
Location: Shillong ,Meghalaya
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 65


National Institute of Technology Rourkela Odisha
Location: Rourkela ,Orissa
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 285


NIRMALA COLLEGE ,MUVATTUPUZHA
Location: MUVATTUPUZHA ,Kerala
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: NO
NAAC Rating: 3.73
No.of Seats: 12


Nitte (Deemed to be University)
Location: Mangalore ,Karnataka
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.4
No.of Seats: 32


Osmania University
Location: Hyderabad ,Telangana
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.52
No.of Seats: 762


P. D. PATEL INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Location: CHANGA ,Gujarat
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 32


Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)
Location: Gandhinagar ,Gujarat
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.39
No.of Seats: 480


Presidency College
Location: Bangalore ,Karnataka
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.52
No.of Seats: 200


PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
Location: Coimbatore ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 188


Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab
Location: Patiala ,Punjab
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.34
No.of Seats: 224

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous)
Location: Kochi ,Kerala
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.83
No.of Seats: 97


RASHTRIYA RAKSHA UNIVERSITY
Location: GANDHINAGAR ,Gujarat
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: NO
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 365


Rathinam College of Arts and Science
Location: Coimbatore ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.60
No.of Seats: 495


Regional Centre for Biotechnology
Location: Faridabad ,Haryana
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 5


Sacred Heart College Kochi
Location: Ernakulam ,Kerala
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 126


Sadguru Gadage Maharaj College, Karad
Location: Karad ,Maharashtra
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.63
No.of Seats: 299


Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
Location: Pune ,Maharashtra
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 192


Shiv Nadar University
Location: Greater Noida ,Uttar Pradesh
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 57


Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
Location: Solan ,Himachal Pradesh
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 1512


SIKSHA 'O' ANUSANDHAN
Location: BHUBANESWAR ,Odisha
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 1035


Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)
Location: Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 275


SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Location: Chengalpattu ( Chennai Area) ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 1441


St. Berchmans College (Autonomous)
Location: Kottayam ,Kerala
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 71


St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Location: Ernakulam ,Kerala
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 32


St. Xavier`s College
Location: Kolkata ,West Bengal
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 51


Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Location: Pune ,Maharashtra
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 1583


Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-University)
Location: Patiala ,Punjab
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 331


University of Hyderabad
Location: Hyderabad ,Telangana
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 140


UPES
Location: Dehradun ,Uttarakhand
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 1470


Uttaranchal University
Location: Dehradun ,Uttarakhand
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: NO
NAAC Rating: 3.30
No.of Seats: 1600


V.O.CHIDAMBARAM COLLEGE
Location: THOOTHUKUDI ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 19


Vellore Institute of Technology
Location: Vellore ,Tamil Nadu
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.66
No.of Seats: 1309


Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology& Research (VFSTR) University
Location: GUNTUR ,Andhra Pradesh
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 404


VIGNAN'S INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Location: Visakhapatnam ,Andhra Pradesh
Type: Private
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating: 3.41
No.of Seats: 213


Visvesvaraya National institute of Technology,Nagpur
Location: Nagpur ,Maharashtra
Type: Public
NIRF Ranking: Yes
NAAC Rating:
No.of Seats: 43

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