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33 Best Science Universities in India

Manipal University leads the 33 Science universities in India on research impact (1,670,609 citations). National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 122 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Manipal University has the largest research record in this group, with 1,670,609 citations and an h-index of 311. 6 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 33 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Manipal University, founded in 1953. Manipal University is the largest, with 35,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 55 master's, 47 bachelor's, 17 phd / doctorate and 2 diploma. Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (36), Chemistry (27), Mathematics (23) and Physics (21). The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). University College, Thiruvananthapuram offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for Science?

Manipal University (#34 in India), National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Science in India?

33 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Science course take in India?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Science courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Science courses in India?

University College, Thiruvananthapuram, with 17, ahead of Shivaji University (8).

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