B.Sc. in Physics and M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance at School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University

If you are looking at B.Sc. in Physics and M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University runs it as a 3-5 year, full-time postgraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹18.65 lakh – ₹30.96 lakh.

At its core, the programme covers corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis.

School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis. Typical first jobs: financial analyst, banking or investment roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University for the current semester-wise plan.

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 School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Sc. in Physics and M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad 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 School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University 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.

For B.Sc. in Physics and M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.2 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.

School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University runs 7 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science
• Integrated M.Sc. in Life Sciences
• B.Sc. in Computer Science and M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematical and Computational Sciences
• B.Sc. in Mathematical and Computational Sciences and M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance

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

• Are you genuinely interested in corporate finance? You will spend 3-5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹18.65 lakh – ₹30.96 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc?