🧪 Pure Sciences

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

Tuition for the full 3–4 years. Government science colleges are heavily subsidised; IISER and private university programmes cost considerably more, though IISER offers merit scholarships.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Stream Selection · 2 Years🔬 PUC — ScienceTwo years of pre-university study in the Science stream. This is where you prepare for the entrance exam.
3. 3Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 KCET / CUET / college meritEntry to B.Sc is through KCET / CUET / college merit. KCET is run by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and leads to Engineering, farm science, nursing and allied courses in Karnataka. CUET UG is run by National Testing Agency (NTA) and leads to Central and participating universities for BA, B.Sc, B.Com and more. Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
4. 4Degree · 3 Years (4 Years Honours under NEP 2020)📘 B.ScPure Sciences: 3 Years (4 Years Honours under NEP 2020). You can specialise in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics and more.
5. 5First Job · After graduating💼 Research ScientistCommon starting roles include Research Scientist, Data Analyst, Actuarial Analyst (Statistics).
6. 6Higher Studies · Optional🎯 M.Sc (2Y)You can continue with M.Sc (2Y), PhD (3–5Y), Post-Doctoral Research.
7. 7Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 CSIR-UGC NET / JRFCSIR-UGC NET / JRF · PhD at IISc / IISER · Post-doctoral fellowship · INSPIRE scholarship
8. 8Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ ISRO / DRDO / BARC ScientistISRO / DRDO / BARC Scientist · CSIR laboratory scientist · KPSC lecturer · Indian Statistical Service
9. 9Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 EdTech ventureEdTech venture · Analytics consultancy · Contract laboratory services
10. 10Leadership · Long term⭐ ProfessorProfessor · Principal Scientist · Laboratory Director

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

NEP 2020 four-year UG programme — exit with a 3-year degree or continue to a 4-year Honours/Research degree; admission via KCET / CUET