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27 Best Life Sciences Universities in India
Vellore Institute of Technology leads the 27 Life Sciences universities in India on research impact (2,233,363 citations). National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 74 courses to choose from.
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How these universities are ranked
The rest are ordered by research impact. Vellore Institute of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 2,233,363 citations and an h-index of 349. 4 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 27 public to 0 private institutions.
What the courses look like
By level: 34 bachelor's, 30 master's, 8 phd / doctorate and 1 diploma. Within the subject, the largest areas are Life Sciences (41), Botany (15), Zoology (14) and Biochemistry (3). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (89% of courses with a stated intake). Assam Down Town University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best university in India for Life Sciences?
Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 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 Life Sciences in India?
27 public and 0 private universities are on this list.
How long does a Life Sciences course take in India?
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.
When do Life Sciences courses start in India?
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in India?
Assam Down Town University, with 6, ahead of University College, Thiruvananthapuram (6).
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