Sir Parashurambhau College Pune M.Sc Zoology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the two-year M.Sc Zoology is INR 91,940. SPPU examination fees and laboratory charges are billed separately each semester. The college may revise fees per DES and SPPU norms at the start of each academic session. Students from reserved categories can explore scholarship options through MahaDBT.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree with Zoology as a main subject from a recognised university. A minimum aggregate of 45 percent is required. Reserved category candidates are eligible for relaxation as per Maharashtra state norms. Applicants awaiting their final year results may apply provisionally.

Ans. Admission is merit-based on graduation aggregate marks. Candidates should confirm with the college whether an SPPU post-graduate entrance examination applies for 2026-27, as requirements can be updated before each session. Applications are submitted through the official SPPU or SP College online portal.

Ans. Graduates can work in pharmaceutical testing, environmental monitoring, wildlife conservation agencies, and zoological survey departments. Teaching at junior college or degree college level requires SET or NET qualification. Research fellowships at ICMR, DBT, or wildlife research organisations are accessible after qualifying CSIR NET Life Sciences.

Ans. Yes. CSIR NET Life Sciences is the principal competitive examination for M.Sc Zoology graduates. Qualifying opens PhD admissions at national universities and research fellowships at CSIR, ICMR, and DBT-funded laboratories, as well as teaching eligibility at degree colleges across India.

Ans. PG applications for M.Sc Zoology are expected to open in May 2026 through the SP College and SPPU online portals. The provisional merit list is published in June 2026, with document verification and enrolment typically completed by August 2026.