B.Sc. in Science Colleges in Ahmedabad

Bachelors in Science (BSc) is an undergraduate degree course popular among Science students after Class 12. The duration of the programme is three years. The course is considered as a foundation course for students who want to make their career in the field of Sciences. It is offered in a variety of Science subjects at a majority of universities across the city of Ahmedabad. Some of the popular BSc courses that students usually choose to pursue after Class 12 are BSc Physics, BSc Chemistry, BSc Mathematics, BSc Computer Science, BSc Microbiology, etc. The course is available in full-time and distance/correspondence mode. The programme also offers lucrative job opportunities to its degree holders. This page focuses on colleges offering full-time BSc programme in Science Colleges in Ahmedabad.

Some of the top colleges/universities offering BSc degree in Science colleges in Ahmedabad are, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), Ahmedabad University, Indrashil University, GSFC University, Parul University, Navrachana University, etc.

There are approximately 30 colleges/universities across the city of Ahmedabad that offer full-time BSc programme.

In terms of ownership of these colleges/ universities, 11 are privately owned, one of them comes under public/government ownership while ownership of another one is public private.

Here’s the list of some of the top BSc in Science colleges in Ahmedabad:

Private Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
Indrashil University	1.18L
Indus University	1.5L - 1.8L
School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University	7.6L
St. Xavier’s College	13.8K
CEPT University	15.1L

 

Public/Government Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
Gujarat University	-

 

Public Private	Course Fee (in Rs)
Swami Hirapuri Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya	-

The full-time BSc course in Science colleges in Ahmedabad is offered in various specialisations. These include:

• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Agriculture
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Biochemistry
• Zoology
• Electronics
• Geology
• Biology
• Fire & Safety Engineering
• Big Data & Analytics
• Interior Design
• Yoga
• Construction
• Mobile App Development

BSc Skillset Requirement

Studying BSc requires a number of skills. Basic skills and traits that a candidate should possess to pursue this course are:

• Observation skills
• Research skills
• Logical skills
• Analytical skills
• Scientific skills
• Experimental skills
• Problem-solving skills

BSc Admission Eligibility Criteria

BSc aspirants need to meet certain eligibility criteria in order to secure admission in full-time BSc programme in science Colleges in the city.

• The basic eligibility is to have 50-60% in Class 12 from any recognized board of school education.
• The minimum age requirement to take admission in BSc courses is 18 years.
• The students must have studied subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology in their Class 12.

Study options after BSc

After completing the BSc course, it is advisable that students go on to pursue their higher education by pursuing MSc. A student pursuing BSc General course can pursue Master’s in any Science or non-Science discipline. Apart from MSc, one can also opt to pursue MBA, MCA, etc. Thereafter, students can opt for PhD.

BSc Placement Trends

Students can explore several job options after completing their BSc degree from Ahmedabad. BSc graduates are highly valued professionals in various areas of the industry. They can seek employment in:

• Space Research Institutes
• Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Industry
• Educational Institutes
• Chemical Industry
• Wastewater Plants
• Forest Services
• Research Firms
• Geological Survey Departments
• Testing Laboratories
• Petrochemicals Industry
• Forensic Crime Research
• Health Care Organizations/Institutes
• Environmental Management & Conservation, to name a few

Mentioned below are popular job profiles that BSc graduates can take up after completing the course:

• Market Research Analyst: A market research analyst researches and gathers data to help a company market its products or services. An analyst helps an organisation determine its position in the market by researching its competitors and analysing its sales, prices, etc.
• Teacher: A Science teacher is involved in tasks such as preparing lesson-plans, evaluating student performances and teaching through lectures and technology. Quality Control Manager: A quality control manager ensures that products of a particular company meet set quality and efficiency standards. The manager plans, directs and coordinates quality assurance programmes and also formulates various quality control policies.
• Scientific Assistant: A scientific assistant is a professional who provides complete support to the scientist in research. A scientific assistant is also responsible for performing and managing various administrative tasks.
• Research Scientist: A research scientist is responsible for undertaking as well as analysing information obtained from laboratory-based experiments and investigations. A research scientist may work for government labs, specialist research organisations and environmental organisations.
• Lab Chemist: A lab chemist analyses chemicals and creates new compounds that are useful in different aspects of human life. Testing and research are two crucial job responsibilities of a lab chemist.
• Statistician: A statistician gathers different numerical data of a company and then displays it, thereby helping them to analyse quantitative data and spot trends.
• Treasury Specialist: A treasury specialist is responsible for helping organisations increase profitability by assessing their periodic liquidity needs and investing excess cash in capital markets.
• Technical Writer: A technical writer writes articles and prepares instruction manuals and other supporting documents to communicate technical information easily.

Some of the top recruiters that hire BSc graduates are:

Top Companies that hire BSc graduates
Google	IBM
Yahoo	HCL Technologies
Capgemini	Amazon
Infosys	Gharda Chemicals
Accenture	L&T Infotech
TCS	Verizon
Reliance Industries Limited	SRF Limited
Cipla	Ahmedabad Fluorochemicals
Wipro	Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

Given below are some of the job profiles after certain BSc specialisations and the salary offered:

BSc Programme	Jobs	Salary Offered
BSc (Agriculture)	Assistant Manager-Tea Plantation	Rs 23,000-40,000 per month
	Assistant Manager-Rubber Plantation	Rs 25,000-45,000 per month
	Teak Plantation Manager	Rs 30,000-65,000 per month
	Assistant Manager-Coffee Plantation	Rs 21,000-35,000 per month
	Assistant Manager-Cocoa Plantation	Rs 24,000-45,000 per month
	Assistant Manager-Indigo Plantation	Rs 20,000-40,000 per month
	Assistant Manager-Tobacco Cultivation	Rs 25,000-40,000 per month
	Assistant Manager-Cardmum Plantation	Rs 25,000-43,000 per month
	Assistant Manager-Pepper Farm	Rs.20,000-36,000 per month
	Manager-Jute plantation	Rs 27,000-48,000 per month
	Social Forestry Officer	Rs 23,000-45,000 per month
	Assistant Manager-Commercial Wood Plantation	Rs 28,000-56,000 per month
	Land Geomatics Surveyor	Rs 20,000-45,000 per month
	Soil Quality Officer	Rs 22,000-35,000 per month
	Plant Breeder/Grafting Expert	Rs 26,000-46,000 per month
	Budding/Tissue Culture Expert	Rs 20,000-40,000 per month
	Seed/Nursery Manager	Rs 30,000-50,000 per month
	Assistant Manager – Horticulture	Rs 25,000-45,000 per month
BSc (Aquaculture)	Biological Technician	Rs 1.80-10.35 lakh per annum
	Aquaculture Manager
	Aquaculture Consultant
	Wildlife Biologist
	Assistant Technical Manager- Genetics
BSc (Biochemistry)	Biochemist	Freshers: Rs 15,000-25,000 per month With 1 to 3 years’ experience:  Rs 25,000-80,000 per month
	Healthcare scientist, clinical biochemistry
	Clinical research associate
	Forensic scientist
	Physician associate
	Research scientist (life sciences)
	Scientific laboratory technician
	Clinical Scientist
	Pharmacologist
	Biomedical scientist
BSc (Bioinformatics)	Biochemist	Freshers: Rs 2.5-3.4 Lakh per annum With experience: 5.6-8.9 Lakh per annum
	Biophysicist
	Bioinformatics Scientist
	Actuary
	Research Scientist
BSc (Computer Science)	Software Developer	Freshers: Rs 8,000-25,000 per month With experience: Rs 25,000-50,000 per month
	Computer Systems Analysts
	Network Administrators
	Computer Programmers
	Hardware Developer
BSc Dietetics	Dietitians	Freshers: Rs 10,000-25,000 per month With experience: Rs 25,000-45,000 per month
	Food Scientists
	Food Service Managers
BSc (Electronic)	Software testing	Freshers: Rs 20,000-30,000 per month With experience: Rs 30,000-67,000 per month
	Electronic design engineer
	Technical support associate
	Software developer
BSc (Food Technology)	Laboratory Technician	Freshers: Rs 25,000-45,000 per month With experience: Rs 5.4-8.6 Lakh per annum
	Food Handler
	Food Processing Operator
	Food Inspector
	Bacteriologist
	Toxicologists
	Organic Chemists
	Analytical Chemists
	Research Scientists
	Production Supervisor
	Quality Controller
BSc (Forensic Science)	Forensic Pathologists	Freshers: Rs 30,000-40,000 per month With experience: Rs 3.4-8 Lakhs per annum
	Forensic Anthropologists
	Forensic Psychologists
	Clinical Forensic Medicine Experts
	Forensic Serology Experts
	Forensic Chemists
	Dactyloscopists
	Toxicologist
	Forensic Linguists
BSc (Forestry)	Forester	Freshers: Rs 10,000-20,000 per month With experience: Rs 3.4-7.5 Lakh per annum
	Mycologist
	Ecologist
	Field Investigator
	Fruit Growers
	Plant Biochemist
	Researcher
BSc (Medical Technology)	Medical Technologist	Rs 1.17-5.32 lakh per annum
	Lab Technician
	Laboratory Manager
	Research Assistant
BSc (Microbiology)	Bacteriologists	Freshers: Rs 3-3.4 Lakh per annum With experience: Rs 5.6 Lakh-15 Lakh per annum
	Industrial Microbiologists
	Medical Microbiologists
	Biotechnologist
	Biomedical Scientist
	Cell Biologists
	Geneticists
	Mycologists
	Biochemist
	Immunologists
	Parasitologists
	Virologists
	Environmental Microbiologists
	Food Microbiologists
	Marine Microbiologists
	Las Assistant
BSc (Nautical Science)	Deck Officer	Freshers: Rs 35,000-50,000 per month With experience: Rs 6-10 Lakh per annum
	Scuba Diver
	Nautical Surveyors
	Oceanographer
	Radio Officer
BSc (Nursing)	Nurse	Freshers: Rs 35,000-55,000 per month With experience: Rs 75,000 and onward per month
BSc (Nutrition)	Nutritionists	Fresher/Trainee: Rs 10,000-20,00 per month With experience: Rs 35,000-55,000 per month
BSc (Physiotherapy)	Assistant Physiotherapist	Freshers: Rs 25,000-35,000 per month With experience: Rs 4.20-9 Lakh per annum
	Rehabilitation specialist
	Sports physiotherapist
	Research Assistant
BSc (Psychology)	Psychotherapist	Freshers: Rs 25,000-45,000 per month With experience: Rs 5.40-9.6 Lakh per annum
	Counsellor
	Assistant Clinical Psychologist
	Psychiatrist
	Social Worker
BSc (Genetics)	Assistant Geneticist	Freshers: Rs 2.8-3.4 Lakh per annum With experience: Rs 5.6-16 Lakh per annum
	Research Assistant
	Assistant Professor
	Lab Assistant
BSc (Information Technology)	Programmer	Freshers: Rs 2.5-4 Lakh per annum With Experience: Rs 4.5-9.6 Lakh per annum
	Database Administrator
	Tester
	System Analyst
	Computer Support Specialist
	Hardware and Network Expert
BSc (Biotechnology)	Lab Assistant	Freshers: Rs 30,000-45,000 per month With experience: Rs 5.4-9 Lakh per annum
	Teacher
	Biostatistician

Note: The salary packages mentioned above have been picked from Payscale.

Here are some of the universities offering full-time BSc in Science colleges in Ahmedabad alongwith their placement rating:

College	Placement Rating
Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University	2.8
Indrashil University	3.0
Rai University	3.1
Indus University	3.2
St. Xavier’s College	3.2
Gujarat University	3.6
CEPT University	3.8
M.G Science Institute	4.0

How affordable is studying full-time BSc in Science colleges in Ahmedabad?

Based on the below pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing BSc in full-time mode in Science colleges in Ahmedabad is highly affordable as 2 of 8 colleges/universities (25%) charge less than Rs 1 lakh as course fees. These colleges are:

• Xavier’s College
• Lakulish Yoga University

Around 3 colleges/universities (37.5%) in Ahmedabad charge between Rs 1 and 2 Lakh for the course. These are:

• Indus university
• Indrashil university
• Silver Oak University

Only one university (12.5%) charge between Rs 2 and 3 Lakh for the course in the city. These are:

• Rai university

Only two of 8 colleges/universities (25%) charge more than Rs 5 lakh for the programme. Their names are:

• CEPT University
• School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University

Popular BSc Entrance Exam in Ahmedabad

One of the popular entrance examination for admissions to full-time BSc programme in Science colleges in Ahmedabad is:

• CEPT Entrance Exam

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