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Research

Research is the careful study of a question or problem using scientific methods. Students can join five-year integrated M.Sc. (Master of Science) courses after Class 12 Science with 60%, through the NEST (National Entrance Screening Test), and it leads to work as a scientist or researcher in medicine, life sciences, agriculture, psychology, physics, chemistry or maths.

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INTRODUCTION

Research is defined as a careful consideration of study regarding a particular concern or a problem using scientific methods. According to the American sociologist Earl Robert Babbie, “Research is a systematic inquiry to describe, explain, predict and control the observed phenomenon. Research involves inductive and deductive methods.”

SKILL SET

  • Logical
  • Communication.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Technical skills.
  • Data collection.
  • Data analysis.
  • Planning and scheduling.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.

TOP INSTITUTES

National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar

  • Course: 5-year integrated M.Sc. Programme in basic sciences
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 60% marks and regular science stream in classes XI and XII.

Admission Mode:

  • NEST (National Entrance Screening Test)

University of Mumbai by the Department of Atomic Energy

  • Course: 5-year integrated M.Sc. Programme in basic sciences
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 60% marks and regular science stream in classes XI and XII.

Admission Mode:

  • NEST (National Entrance Screening Test)
  • Qualified KVPY (KISHORE VAIGYANIK PROTSAHAN YOJNA)
  • Medalists of Science Olympiads

Panjab University, Chandigarh

  • Course: Bachelor of Science (H) in Biophysics
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST) with PCM/B
  • Admission Mode: PU-CET Rank+ 12th marks

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

Behrampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati

Course:

  • BS Four year
  • BS-MS dual degree Five year

Eligibility: 10+2 in PCB/PCM/PCMB

Admission Mode:

  • KVPY
  • IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)
  • JEE(Advanced)

Chennai Mathematical Institute, Chennai

Course:

  • B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics and Physics

Eligibility Criteria: 12th standard or equivalent
Admission Mode: Entrance Test

Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata & Bangalore

Course:

  • B. Math. (Hons) at Bangalore
  • B. Stats. (Hons) at Kolkata

Eligibility: 10+2 with Mathematics & English
Admission Mode: Entrance Based

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  • Course: B.Sc. (Research)
  • Eligibility: Only PCM/PCMB, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science, etc. securing a minimum of 60%

Admission Mode:

  • KVPY
  • JEE Main
  • JEE Advanced
  • NEET

Institute of Mathematics and Applications, Bhubaneswar

  • Course: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Computing
  • Eligibility: 12th Class from any stream with Mathematics and English as a subject
  • Admission Mode: Entrance Test (IMA)

Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan

  • Course: 5-year integrated M.Sc. Programme in basic sciences
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 60% marks PCB/ PCM
  • Admission Mode: Through NEST (National Entrance Screening Test)

IIIT Hyderabad

Course: 5-year integrated B.Tech-MS program

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

Master of Science (MS) by Research

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science

Computational Linguistics

Computer Science

Computational Natural Sciences

Computer Science

Computing and Human Sciences

  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 60% marks PCM
  • Admission Mode: Through Entrance (UGEE)

This exam has two sections:

a) SUPR – Subject Proficiency test for 60 minutes.
b) REAP – Research Aptitude Test for 120 minutes.

JOB PROSPECTS

  • Medical Research Scientist
  • Life or Biological Science Researchers
  • Agricultural Researchers
  • Research Psychologist
  • Physical Scientist Researchers
  • Mathematician Researchers
  • Program Researcher
  • Gravity Researcher
  • Research in Chemistry

Disclaimer: The information provided here is best to our knowledge. It is highly recommended that you should cross-check the source of information through the specific Colleges and Institutes. WonderSkool (CareerPrabhu Education Private Limited) is in no way responsible for the decisions made solely on the basis of this document.