The discipline of science includes various subjects like, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, etc.
College education in sciences (Physics, /Chemistry, /Biology, Mathematics, etc) paves the way for
pursuing researches.
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics) is an optional stream besides arts and commerce
is offered at the 10+2 or the Higher Secondary level also which paves the way for further higher
studies in related subjects. Science education is offered at University departments and colleges
starting from Under Graduate level of education. Specializations are offered at post graduate
and at research levels.
There are few entrance examination conducted by institutes for admission to undergraduate
and post graduate programs in basic sciences. These are:
- National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)
- IIT- Joint Admission Test to MSc
- JNU - Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination