Top Environmental Science Colleges in India with NIRF Ranking: Check Eligibility Criteria and Career Scope

Climate change has had an impact on every element of human life, causing mayhem in the form of wildfires, earthquakes, and flash floods, to name a few. There is a need and a demand for skilled professionals to combat climate change. Given that current environmental challenges affect both the industrial sector and governments, there is a clear demand for science-based training.

In this article, we provide a list of some of the leading colleges in India which offer various courses in the field of environmental sciences for students who aspire to pursue their academic qualification in environmental sciences.

Leading Colleges in India for Environmental Sciences

Many reputable colleges in India provide a diverse range of environmental science courses. These universities are public and private.Below is the list of some of the leading colleges in India which offer a wide range of courses in the field of environmental sciences, with their previous years' overall NIRF Rankings:-

Colleges Name	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2022
Banaras Hindu University	11	11	11
University of Delhi	15	22	23
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	2	2	2
Jawaharlal Nehru University	10	10	10
Jadavpur University	17	13	12
University of Hyderabad	25	20	20
TATA Institute of Social Sciences	98	-	99
Calcutta University	26	23	15
Amity University	49	57	42
Lovely Professional University	45	46	58
Osmania University	70	64	46
Andhra University	41	76	71

Environmental Science Courses Offered in India

Topics covered under the environmental science courses vary from simple concepts to more specific subjects like resource management, climate change and pollution. The courses often include multidisciplinary methods, including geology, biology, chemistry, and other sciences. Environmental Science courses are available at the undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and certification levels. 

Below is the list of some of the courses that are offered in different colleges in the field of environmental sciences:-

Banaras Hindu University

In keeping with the UN's goal of offering higher education in the area of sustainable development, Banaras Hindu University established an Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development. Both education for and about sustainable development will be covered by this institute.

 This institute under Banaras Hindu University offers postgraduate courses in the field of environmental science, and they are as follows:-

M.Sc. in Environmental Science (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Ecological Sciences) M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Environmental Biotechnology)

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Jawaharlal Nehru University

The School of Environmental Sciences at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute was founded in the year 1974 to start research and impart education on environmental sciences. The school at JNU has been offering master's and phd programs in environmental sciences since 1975. The school has been pursuing multidisciplinary research in subjects like ecology, pollution, earth sciences, environmental biology, atmospheric sciences, and environmental modelling and climate dynamics.

Below is the list of courses offered in the field of environmental sciences at the Jawaharlal Nehru University:-

PhD in Environmental Sciences Master of Science in Environmental Sciences

Jadavpur University

Jadavpur University was established in the year 1955 under the Jadavpur University Act. This university offers a wide range of courses in sciences, law, arts and engineering and technology. The university also offers master's and diploma courses in the field of environmental sciences.

Below is the list of the courses offered by Jadavpur University in the field of Environmental Sciences:-

Master of Technology in Environmental Science and Technology Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environmental Management

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Amity University

Amity University sets the bar for global education with a system that follows the most recent theories, techniques, and resources. The university provides online programs, part-time programs, distance learning, and full-time courses. Environmental science courses are available at Amity University at the undergraduate, graduate, and diploma levels.

Below is the list of the courses offered at the Amity University in the field of environmental sciences:-

B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences B.Sc. in Environmental Science with Honours, and Honours with Research PG Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing M.Sc. in Climate Change and Green Technology PG Diploma in Disaster Management M.Sc. in Environmental Health, Safety, and Management PG Diploma in Climate Change and Mitigation M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences M.Tech. in Water Technology and Management M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and Management M.Tech in Environmental Engineering M.Tech in Environmental Biotechnology

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Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Environmental Science Courses

Candidates who intend to pursue their academic qualification in the subject of environmental sciences must meet a set of eligibility criteria before they can study or seek admission to this course offered by various colleges in India.

Below is the list of eligibility criteria to seek admission to the environmental science courses offered by the various colleges in India:-

• A candidate must have cleared class 12th with subjects like biology, chemistry, physics amd mathematics from a recognised board.
• A candidate must have at least secured 50% of the marks in class 12th in the related subjects.
• A candidate must clear the entrance exams like CUET-UG, UGC NET, etc., as some colleges accept the scores of the entrance exams and some offer admission on merit basis.

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Careers to Pursue with an Environmental Science Course

After completing their degree in environmental sciences, individuals can pursue a wide range of professional opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Because the course covers topics such as physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and earth science, it opens up a myriad of job options for students.

Below are some of the careers an individual can pursue after completing their education in the field of environmental sciences:-

Envrionmental Sceintist Environmental Consultant Conservation Scientist Renewable Energy Specialist Wildlife Biologist  Climatologist Environmental Policy Analyst, etc.