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Here are some of the differences between the two Institutes:

• JSES offers a B.A (Hons.) in Environment and Sustainable Development, which is a unique and pioneering degree programme in India that focuses on policy making, environmentally sound management decisions, and environmental problem-solving through a multidisciplinary lens. While FLAME University offers a B.A degree in eight specializations, namely Economics, Psychology, Literary and Cultural Studies, International Studies, Environmental Studies, Journalism, Public Policy, and Sociology. FLAME also offers an optional four-year B.A (Hons.) degree in Economics.
• JSES has a Dean who is featured in the Stanford University’s 2023 List of the Top 2% of the World’s Most Influential Scientists. FLAME University has a liberal education approach that allows students to take courses across various disciplines and develop fundamental skills.
• JSES provides field exposure and corporate and NGO based internship opportunities for its students, while FLAME University has experiential learning programs such as the Development Activities Program, the Discover India Program, and the Summer Internship Program.

The B.Sc. (Hons.) Environment and Sustainable Development programme at Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES) is a unique and pioneering degree programme in India that combines natural and social sciences with humanities to equip students with a thorough understanding of sustainable development and its many facets.

The eligibility criteria for admission to this programme are as follows:

• Applicants must have completed the 10+2 level of schooling or an equivalent examination with either of the following subjects/subject combinations:
  • Any three STEM subjects OR
  • Any two STEM subjects with a combination of Geography/IT/Economics/Engg Graphics/EVS
• Applicants must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in the 10+2 level of schooling or an equivalent examination.

The programme has a total intake capacity of 60 students per year. The admission process involves filling an online application form, submitting the required documents, and appearing for a personal interview. The programme fee is INR 4,00,000 per annum.

The JSES website does not provide specific details about the placements of the B.Sc graduates, but it does mention that the programme prepares students for a variety of career options, such as:

• Environmental consultants, analysts, auditors, and managers
• Sustainability officers, coordinators, and consultants
• Environmental educators, journalists, and communicators
• Environmental policy makers, advocates, and activists
• Environmental researchers, scientists, and scholars
• Environmental entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders

The selection process for the B.Sc programme at JSES involves a two-stage procedure, starting with the CUET (Common University Entrance Test) score, followed by a personal interview. The minimum CUET score required for admission is not specified, but it is likely to be competitive given the high demand and limited seats for the programme.

Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES), Sonepat is one of the top colleges for candidates who wish to pursue studies in Environment and Sustainability. As per the admission process mentioned on the official college website of Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability, the entrances exams whose scores are accepted by them for admission to B.A. course are as follows :

1) Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT)

2) Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)

3) SAI Entrance Exam

4) ACT Exam

Apart from scoring in these entrance exams, the candidates must also ensure that they also fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the college for admission. The eligiblity criteria is that the applicant must have passed 12th board examination or any other equivalent 10+2 exam from any recognised education board of India.

There is no fixed minimum marks for the B.A. at Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability. The cutoff marks is different each year and the college does not publicly release the cutoff marks. So there is no data available regarding the cutoff marks in the public domain.

The complete admission procedure is as follows :

Step 1 :
The candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria that is the candidate must have passed 10+2 examination.

Step 2 :
The candidate need to apply for admission directly through the college website.

Step 3 :
Multiple rounds of selection process is conducted by the college which includes interview, supplemental questions, etc. Also the candidate's score in the JSAT, SAT and ACT exams are taken into consideration.

Step 4 :
On the basis of the assessment done in the selection rounds, the college officially releases the list of the selected students. 

You are eligible to get admission in the B.Sc course of Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability, Sonepat as the eligibility criteria is that the candidate must have passed 12th board examination or any other equivalent 10+2 exam from any recognised education board of India. But just meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't necessarily means that you'll get admitted in the college. For that you'll also have to perform well in the other rounds of the selection process like personal interview, supplemental questions, etc. Based on your performance in these rounds, you may get selected by the college and a seat will be allotted to you by Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability.

The complete admission procedure is as follows :

Step 1 : The eligibilty criteria :-
The candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria that is the candidate must have passed 12th board examination or any other equivalent 10+2 examination from any recognised education board of India

Step 2 :
The candidate need to apply for admission directly through the college website.

Step 3 :
Multiple rounds of selection process is conducted by the college which includes interview, supplemental questions, etc. Also the candidate's score in the JSAT, SAT and ACT exams are taken into consideration.

Step 4 :
On the basis of the assessment done in the selection rounds, the college officially releases the list of the selected students. 

First of all, Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability is not located in Delhi. It is located in Sonipat, Haryana. Yes, Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability is one of the best college in north India for someone who wants to pursue their career in the field of Environment and Sustainability. Some of the reasons for that are :

1) It has great modern infrastructure. The campus is clean and well maintained.

2) The campus life is awesone for students.

3) The college provides decent placement opportunities to its students. Big MNCs visit the campus for recruiting students.

4) O.P Jindal University is ranked 52 in the latest NIRF ranking for universities. 

No, Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability is not more expensive than FLAME University. The total tuition fees for both B.A. and B.Sc. courses (1 branch each) in Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability is INR 9 Lacs whereas the total tuition fees of B.Sc. course (1 branch) at FLAME University is INR 22.2 Lacs and the total fees of B.A. course (2 branches) at FLAME University ranges between INR 22.2 Lacs and INR 29.6 lakhs. Therefore in terms of fees FLAME University is a lot more expensive than Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability. 

Note : The tuition fees changes every year so candidates are requested to regularly check the official college websites of both Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability and FLAME University to remain updated with any changes made in the fee structure.

The selection process for B.Sc. course at Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability, Sonepat has many steps. Those steps are as follows :

Step 1 : The candidates must ensure that they successfully meet the eligibility criteria which says that the candidate must have passed 12th board examination or any other equivalent 10+2 examination from any of the recognised education board of India.

Step 2 : Apply for admission through the official website of Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability.

Step 3 : Sit in the further more selection rounds conducted by Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability. It also includes personal interview and supplemental question. During this round the candidate's score in CUET, JSAT, SAT and ACT will also be taken into consideration. The minimum CUET score that is required is not fixed and it changes every year. Neither the college releases the CUET cutoff data publically. 

Step 4 : The result is announced by the college. The list of selected students is released.

Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability offers two courses to the candidates who are interested to take admission. The courses available and their total tuition fees are as follows :
1) B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environment & Sustainable Development. The total tuition fees of this B.Sc. course is INR 9 lakhs.
2) B.A. (Hons.) in  Environment & Sustainable Development. The total tuition fees of this B.A. course is INR 9 lakhs.

Overall the fees of B.A. (Hons.) Environment & Sustainable Development is little bit on the upper side. The students who wish to take admission here can directly apply for admission through the official college website.

According to the official website of Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES), the cutoff marks for B.Sc (Hons.) in Environment and Sustainable Development are based on the following criteria:

• Applicants must have a valid score in the CUET (Common University Entrance Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College Testing) or JSAT (Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test)
• Applicants must have completed the 10+2 level of schooling or an equivalent examination with either of the following subjects/subject combinations: (a) Any three STEM subjects or (b) Any two STEM subject/S with a combination of Geography/IT/Economics/Engg Graphics/EVS
• Applicants must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in the above subjects.

According to the official website of Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES), the cutoff marks for B.Sc (Hons.) in Environment and Sustainable Development are based on the following criteria:

• Applicants must have completed the 10+2 level of schooling or an equivalent examination with either of the following subjects/subject combinations: (a) Any three STEM subjects or (b) Any two STEM subject/S with a combination of Geography/IT/Economics/Engg Graphics/EVS
• Applicants must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in the above subjects
• Applicants must have a valid score in the CUET (Christ University Entrance Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College Testing) or JSAT (Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test)

The exact cutoff marks for each entrance test may vary depending on the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the test, and the availability of seats. However, based on the previous year’s data, the approximate cutoff marks for CUET were around 75 percentile, for SAT were around 1200, for ACT were around 24, and for JSAT were around 55 percentile.

The admission criteria for Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES) are based on a holistic process that considers your annual family income, XII board score, JSAT or standardized examination results, and faculty interview score. Weightage will also be given to curricular and non-curricular achievements.

The minimum eligibility for applying to the B.A. (Hons.) or B.Sc. (Hons.) programmes at JSES is to have successfully passed the examination at the 10+2 level of schooling or its equivalent.

Therefore, your 70% score in class 12th may not be sufficient to secure admission to JSES, unless you have other outstanding achievements or qualifications that can boost your profile. You may also want to improve your JSAT or standardized examination scores to increase your chances of getting admitted.

A candidate can check the Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES) cutoff 2023 on the official website of the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU). The cutoff is the minimum score required to be eligible for admission to the B.A. (Hons.) or B.Sc. (Hons.) programmes in Environment and Sustainable Development offered by JSES. The cutoff is based on the performance of the candidates in the Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT)/SAT/ACT, the personal statement, the supplemental question, the X and XII grade marks, and the faculty interview. The cutoff for the 2023 intake has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be similar to the previous year’s cutoff, which was around 80% for both the programmes. Candidates who meet the cutoff criteria will be notified by email and offered a provisional admission letter.