M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College Pune M.Sc Biodiversity & Conservation: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Garware College is one of the few institutions in Maharashtra with a dedicated Biodiversity Department. The programme combines classroom instruction with field surveys, biodiversity informatics, and conservation project work, providing practical exposure that goes beyond a standard life sciences postgraduate programme.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year programme is Rs 1,25,347, payable as Rs 61,145 in the first year and Rs 64,202 in the second year, as per the official 2026-27 prospectus of Abasaheb Garware College. Fee concessions apply for eligible SC, ST, OBC, and EBC students through the Maharashtra DBT portal.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree in Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, or an allied Life Sciences discipline from a recognised university. A department-level entrance test or interview may be part of the selection process, notified by the Biodiversity Department.

Ans. Graduates find roles in state and national forest departments, wildlife sanctuaries, conservation NGOs, National Biodiversity Authority, and international conservation projects. Opportunities also exist in environmental impact assessment, ecological consulting, and academic research with Ph.D programmes.

Ans. Candidates register on the Mastersoft portal at enrollonline.co.in/Registration/Apply/AGCP after graduation results. A merit list is displayed based on graduation aggregate marks. The Biodiversity Department may conduct an interview or entrance evaluation; candidates must follow departmental notices for exact dates.

Ans. The programme includes field surveys in forest and wetland ecosystems near Pune, species identification practicals, and biodiversity documentation projects. Students gain hands-on experience in ecological sampling and conservation assessment under faculty guidance, complementing classroom theory with real-world applications.