B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics at Aliah University

If you are looking at B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics, Aliah University in Kolkata runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 60 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹29,800 – ₹69,300, which works out to about ₹10,000 a year.

Aliah University is a other institute, founded in 1780. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Aliah University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Aliah University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Aliah University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Aliah University are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Aliah University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Aliah University on its website (www.aliah.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹4.5 lakh at Aliah University. 137 of 265 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.4 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Aliah University runs 10 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology
• B.Sc. in Nursing
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹29,800 – ₹69,300 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Aliah University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Kolkata?