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Apart from the scores in the national-level entrance examinations, the candidates seeking admission to various courses at TERI University must keep a note of the following eligibility criteria:

1. Bachelor/Integrated Master Program: Students must have obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate in the Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2) from any recognised Board of Education. For 4-years B.Sc. in Economics, candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
2. Master's Program: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Students with good academic performance and prior work experience are given a preference.

For B.B.A. and MBA programs, eligible students are called for a Group Discussion followed by a personal interview round.

     3. Doctoral Program: Students must have a Master's degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade on a point scale.

    4. Diploma and Certificate: Students must have a graduation degree from a recognised university. A minimum experience of two years in any Government organization, Industry, Research/Academic Institution, etc. is needed in case of a PG Diploma in Public Policy and Sustainable Development.

The university provides 25 courses across 5 streams. The university accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, CLAT, TERI University Entrance Exam, entrance exam scores for admission to the various courses provided by the university.

The cut-off rank for different entrance examinations varies every year depending on the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the tests, and the number of seats available at various institutions. Therefore, candidates are advised to:

1. Check out the official website of TERI University for admission criteria once the results are published.
2. Keep an eye on Shiksh portal to get notified about the University's cut-off marks.

Based on the available information, the placement rate for M.Sc and MBA programs at Teri School of Advanced Studies (TSAS) can be compared. In 2023, the median package for PG (2-year) students was INR 6 LPA to INR 7 LPA, with a total of 205 students placed. The Department of Business and Sustainability at TSAS offers an MBA in Business Sustainability, while the Department of Natural Resources provides an M.Sc in Environmental Studies and Resource Management among other programs. The placement brochure highlights that TSAS has a strong focus on sustainability issues with a predominant focus on social and environmental aspects. The university boasts alumni working in sustainability-oriented corporates, agencies, consultancies, NGOs, and governments at various levels. Moreover, more than 400 companies visit the campus annually for placements, including reputed names like KPMG, TATA Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, and more. In conclusion, while both M.Sc and MBA programs at TSAS offer unique specializations related to sustainability and environmental studies, the specific placement rates for these programs are not explicitly mentioned in the provided sources. However, considering the strong emphasis on sustainability and the diverse range of companies visiting the campus for placements, both M.Sc and MBA students at TSAS seem to have good placement opportunities.

The placement records for both TERI University and DIT University are excellent. The highlights for the same are as follows:

1. At TERI University (the only deemed university that promotes Sustainable Development), 80% of students get placed every year from campus and 100% of students receive placement within 6 months of course completion. On the other hand, over 95% get placement opportunities from the campus of DIT University every year.
2. The top recruiters at TERI University are Godrej, TCS, HCL, KPMG, Ultratech Cement, Azure Power India Ltd., Deloitte etc., whereas, the foremost recruiting companies at DIT University are Google, Capgemini, Paypal, Samsung, Lenovo, Adobe, TCS, Infosys, Goldman Sachs etc.
3. The salary range offered from placement at TERI University is from 5 to 14 Lakhs per annum. On the contrary, in the year 2021-2022, 68% of students at DIT University could get a package of more than 5 LPA, 17% more than 10 LPA, 9% more than 15 LPA and 6% got an offer of more than 20 LPA. 'Amazon' offering a package of 30 LPA, Zscaler and Playsimple offering packages of 21 LPA and 20 LPA respectively are a few of the top placements at DIT University.

The basic eligibility criteria for admission to the Undergraduate programs at TERI University are as follows:

1. Students must have obtained their 10+2 certificate in any stream from a recognised Board of Education with at least 50% marks in aggregate
2. For courses like B.Sc. in Data Science and Environmental Studies, admission is based on the merit of marks secured in the Senior Secondary Examination in aggregate of the best of three subjects and one language.

To be eligible for admission to MBA, a candidate must possess a valid Bachelor's degree in any discipline from any recognised University. The candidates are then selected based on the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

For Bachelor's and Master's programs, CUET-UG and CUET-PG scores are accepted respectively. However, it cannot be surely said whether a range of 75-85 percentile is sufficient enough for selection at TERI University.

TERI University is the only deemed university in New Delhi which is noted for its emphasis on sustainable development. It has a good placement record with an annual median salary of 7 lakhs, a well-designed curriculum and state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities. However, the institute offers a limited number B.Sc. programs in Environmental Studies, Data Science and Economics.

On the other hand, DIT University, a private university in Dehradun, offers a B.Sc. degree in a myriad of courses like Environmental Science, Computer Science, Nursing, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics and others. Over the past three years, almost 68% of students got placed in IT companies, 15% in manufacturing, 6% in consulting, 5% in FMCG and the rest opted for Higher Studies.

Since the placement scenario is similar for both the Universities, one should choose the B.Sc. programme wisely based on their personal interests.

The reasons why B.Sc. is considered as one of the top courses at TERI University are as follows:

1. Apart from the niche B.Sc. Honours, the University offers a 4-year B.Sc.Honours with Research programme in Environmental studies, Data Science and Economics that opens up broader career prospects.
2. The course curricula are designed according to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 following the UGC guidelines.
3. The evaluation pattern is mostly application and skill-based.
4. Internship opportunities and constant grooming under the guidance of erudite lecturers and experts enable students to grab prominent positions in top companies like Vedanta, Godrej, TCS, Adani Green Energy Ltd, etc.

TERI University offers a 2-year MBA program in Sustainability Management. The University consists of a state-of-the-art infrastructure with well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, and well-stocked libraries. The course curriculum is so designed that it intrigues a student's critical thinking and reasoning abilities. Highly proficient faculty members implement innovative teaching pedagogies and conduct seminars, discussion forums, field visits, and tutorial classes on a frequent basis. 

When it comes to placement, TERI University always excels beyond doubt. Dalmia Bharat Group, Tata Consultancy Services, Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Microenergy Credits are a few of the top-notch recruiters. The placement rate is about 80% from campus with an average salary range of INR 5 to 14 Lakhs per annum. Therefore, TERI University is really good for pursuing an MBA. 

The return on investment (ROI) of a degree programme from a well-known institute is highly dependent on the course that the student has opted for, their overall grooming to tackle interviews and placement opportunities. M.B.A. in Sustainability Management offered by TERI University assists students in realising the necessity, obstacles, and strategies for achieving long-term business goals through resource management and optimisation without sacrificing profitability. 

Upon completion of the course, students develop good communication and leadership skills, and the ability to implement strategies with primary aspects of Finance, Marketing and Sustainability. The University also provides placement opportunities in top companies such as Adani Green Energy Ltd., UNESCO, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, Quality Council of India and others. This ensures a promising ROI if one completes an MBA from TERI University.