M.Sc. Zoology at 27 Central Universities 2027: Seats and Fees

M.Sc. Zoology: seats, fee and entrance at each university

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University	Programme	Seats	Fee as printed	Entrance
Allahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh	M.Sc. Zoology Eligibility A three-year bachelor's degree (B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com., pass or honours) from the University of Allahabad or a university recognised by the UGC. Final-year students can apply. The subject must have been one of the candidate's subjects in the final year of B.Sc., or the main subject of B.Sc. (Honours). Full details at Allahabad	235	Not printed	PGAT-I (university entrance test)
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, Uttarakhand	M.Sc. Zoology (2 Year)4 semesters Eligibility B.Sc. with a major or minor in Zoology with 45% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates. Full details at HNBGU	114	Tuition Rs. 1,800 a year	UET 2026
Manipur UniversityImphal, Manipur	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility Three-year bachelor's degree with 50% marks in Zoology as Honours, Major or Minor for UR and EWS candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. Minimum for all two-year programmes: 50% in aggregate for UR and EWS candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. Full details at Manipur Univ	80	Rs. 8,260 at admission	CUET (PG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	M.Sc. Zoology2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Zoology as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Zoology at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, and must have studied Chemistry during the Bachelor's programme. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Zoology or studied Zoology in all the semester/years of Bachelor of ... Full details at BHU	74	Rs. 2,000 per semester	CUET (PG) SCQP28
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshNIRF #37	M.Sc. (Zoology)2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility Graduation degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST /PwD/EWS candidates) in Life Sciences/ Zoology/Animal Science/Sericulture from a recognized University/Institution. Full details at BBAU	70	Rs. 1,500 tuition a semester	CUET (PG) SCQP17, SCQP28
Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaBilaspur, Chhattisgarh	M.Sc. Zoology2 years Eligibility B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Sc. or any graduate with Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Entomology, Biochemistry or any Science or relevant Engineering subject as one subject, under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern, with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent. Minimum age 19 years on 1 July 2026; no upper age limit. Full details at GGV	50	Rs. 7,750 in the first semester	CUET (PG) SCQP28
Central University of Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Himachal Pradesh	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with the minimum marks the prospectus gives for the programme, with relaxation for reserved categories. Full details at CUHP	38	Rs. 13,850 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Central University of OdishaKoraput, Odisha	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility As per the eligibility given for the programme in the prospectus; reserved categories get relaxation under Government of India rules. Full details at CUO	38	Rs. 7,750 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya Pradesh	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility Graduation with Zoology: at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved, EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 27 years for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 32 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU	37	Rs. 4,105 in the first semester	CUET (PG) SCQP28
Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabNIRF #77	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's degree in any branch of Life Sciences with 50% marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Full details at CUP	35	Rs. 20,475 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Rajiv Gandhi UniversityItanagar, Arunachal Pradesh	M.Sc. Zoology2 years Eligibility Graduates under 10+2+3 pattern of education from any recognized University in Zoology with 45% marks. Full details at RGU	35	Rs. 8,880 at admission	CUET (PG) SCQP28, SCQP17
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, Karnataka	M.Sc. Zoology2 years Eligibility Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). The exact subject requirement is printed in the prospectus. Full details at CUK	33	Rs. 35,720 in the first year	CUET (PG)
Mahatma Gandhi Central UniversityMotihari, Bihar	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility As per the eligibility criteria enclosed with the PG admission notification of the university for 2026-27. Full details at MGCU	33	Rs. 10,718 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Nagaland UniversityLumami, Nagaland	M.Sc. Zoology2 years Eligibility Bachelor's degree with Major or Honours in the subject concerned with 50% marks; 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Graduates of colleges affiliated to Nagaland University get a 10% weightage of bonus marks in the merit index. Full details at Nagaland University	33	Rs. 9,050 in the first semester	Admission test or interview by the department
Central University of KeralaKasaragod, Kerala	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility B.Sc. in Zoology with Botany and Chemistry or Biochemistry as subsidiary subjects, or any Life Sciences subject with Zoology as a major, core or equal optional subject, with at least 55% marks in aggregate and in the subject. Up to 5% relaxation in marks is given to SC and ST candidates. Full details at CUK	30	Rs. 43,800 for the full programme	CUET (PG) SCQP28, SCQP17
Mizoram UniversityAizawl, MizoramNIRF #82	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility A three-year degree course in the relevant subject is ordinarily required. Up to 10% of the seats may go to students from other disciplines. Graduates of colleges affiliated to Mizoram University get an added weightage of 2.5. Full details at MZU	30	Rs. 11,555 in the first semester	CUET (PG) 2026 or MZUET
North Eastern Hill UniversityShillong, Meghalaya	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility A three-year bachelor's degree (Major or Pass, 10+2+3) in Zoology. Subject to seats, up to 10% may be offered to students from allied or cognate disciplines. Full details at NEHU	30	Rs. 1,200 tuition and lab a semester	CUET (PG)
Tripura UniversityAgartala, Tripura	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility Passed B.Sc. (Hons. / Pass) in Zoology Or: appeared or appearing in final examination of B.Sc. (Hons. / Pass) in Zoology. Full details at Tripura University	29	Rs. 6,650 in the first semester	CUET (PG) SCQP28
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshNIRF #10	M.Sc. - Zoology2 Semesters Eligibility B.Sc. of 04-year duration (NSQF Level 6) or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent grade) in aggregate having studied Zoology as a Major or Minor subject with minimum 36 credits at the undergraduate level. Full details at AMU	28	Rs. 15,500 at admission	Departmental test
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, Uttarakhand	M.Sc. Zoology (1 Year)2 semesters Eligibility Four-year bachelor's (Hons.) degree with a major or minor in Zoology with 45% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates. Full details at HNBGU	28	Tuition Rs. 1,800 a year	UET 2026
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	M.Sc. Zoology2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	28	Rs. 8,525 in the first year	CUET (PG) SCQP28
Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityAmarkantak, Madhya Pradesh	M.Sc. Zoology2 years Eligibility Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at IGNTU	25	Rs. 3,800 in the first semester	CUET (PG) SCQP28
Sikkim UniversityGangtok, Sikkim	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility Honours graduate in Zoology with 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Full details at Sikkim Univ	22	Rs. 7,408 at admission	CUET (PG)
Central University of JammuJammu, Jammu and Kashmir	M.Sc. Zoology2 years Eligibility B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology or B.Sc. with Zoology as one of the subjects, with not less than 60% of total marks (55% for SC, ST and persons with disabilities) or equivalent CGPA. Full details at CUJ	20	Rs. 22,930 in the first year	CUET (PG)
Maulana Azad National Urdu UniversityHyderabad, Telangana	M.Sc. Zoology4 semesters Eligibility Urdu as a subject or language, or as the medium, at Class 10, Class 12 or graduation level, or an equivalent Madrasa course with Urdu as the medium of instruction approved by MANUU. At least 45% marks in aggregate in the bachelor's degree, which is the basic qualification for all P.G. programmes. The prospectus also lists a preference order by subject studied. Full details at MANUU	20	Rs. 6,200 in the first semester (Hyderabad, boys)	Merit
Central University of KashmirGanderbal, Jammu and Kashmir	M.Sc. Zoology Eligibility As notified by the Directorate of Admissions for the programme. Full details at CUK	Not printed	Not printed	CUET (PG)
University of DelhiNew DelhiNIRF #5	M.Sc. Zoology Eligibility Four-year Bachelor's Honours Degree with Research/ Entrepreneurship etc. in Zoology from the University of Delhi with at least 60% for candidates belonging to UR/OBC-NCL/EWS category and 55% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category. Full details at DU	Not printed	Not printed	CUET (PG)
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew Delhi	M.Sc. in Zoology2 years Eligibility • The candidate should have passed the B.Sc. (Hons.) / B.Sc. (Major) in Zoology OR • B.Sc. (General / CBCS) with Zoology as one of the subjects The reservation policy of GOI will be applicable. Full details at IGNOU	Not printed	Rs. 20,000 a year	Direct admission, no entrance test

How M.Sc. Zoology seats are filled

CUET (PG) paper named for this course: SCQP28 at 9 universities, SCQP17 at 3 universities. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus

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Questions about M.Sc. Zoology

How many Central Universities offer M.Sc. Zoology?

27 Central Universities offer M.Sc. Zoology in 2026-27: Allahabad, HNBGU, Manipur Univ, BHU, BBAU, GGV, CUHP, CUO, DHSGU, CUP, RGU, CUK, MGCU and Nagaland University and 13 more, all in the table above.

How many seats does M.Sc. Zoology have in Central Universities?

1,195 seats are printed for M.Sc. Zoology at 24 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at Allahabad (235), HNBGU (142), Manipur Univ (80), BHU (74) and BBAU (70). 3 more universities offer the course without printing an intake.

Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc. Zoology in Central Universities?

Admission to M.Sc. Zoology is through CUET (PG) (21 universities), the university's own entrance test (4 universities) and merit, interview or direct admission (2 universities). The CUET (PG) paper named is SCQP28 (9 universities) and SCQP17 (3 universities). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.

What is the fee of M.Sc. Zoology in Central Universities?

Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 25 of the 28 programmes here have a printed fee. Among the 3 that print a fee per semester, it runs from Rs. 1,200 at NEHU to Rs. 2,000 at BHU.

In which states can I study M.Sc. Zoology at a Central University?

M.Sc. Zoology is offered at Central Universities in 21 states and union territories. The most choices are in Uttar Pradesh (4), Madhya Pradesh (2), Jammu and Kashmir (2), Delhi (2), Uttarakhand (1) and Manipur (1).

What is the eligibility for M.Sc. Zoology?

Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.

How to read these figures

Seats are the intake the university has printed for the programme. Where a university prints none, the cell says so and the programme is left out of the totals.
Fee is shown exactly as printed, with its basis (a semester, a year, at admission, the whole programme or a credit). Two fees on different bases are not ranked against each other.
Entrance is the route the university names for that programme this year. The CUET (PG) paper code is shown where the university lists one.
Each row opens the programme's own page on this site, with its seat matrix, eligibility and the document the figures were read from.
Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet. Last data update: 14 November 2026.