Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Zoology at its Tapesia campus near Guwahati, with 40 seats. The course has four semesters and ADBU holds a NAAC A grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.02 Lakhs, and INR 2.59 Lakhs with a hostel room. There is no national entrance exam. ADBU holds its own test and interview on the same day, and you need 60% in a life science degree with Chemistry. In the third semester you pick one of four specialisations, such as Fishery Science or Wildlife Biology. ADBU's two-year PG graduates of 2024-25 had a median pay of INR 3.36 LPA, and 108 of 742 were placed.
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 2.59 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.02 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 1.42 Lakhs for the course. You pay in four parts, in July and January of each year. ADBU fixes the fee. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you finish the course. The hostel fee covers only the room; food is extra.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 1.42 Lakhs
INR 35,500 a semester, 4 semesters
Annual fee
INR 42,000
INR 21,000 a year, 2 years
Admission fee
INR 18,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel room, Tapesia
INR 56,000
INR 14,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Hostel admission fee
INR 1,000
One time
Total, no hostel
INR 2.02 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 2.59 Lakhs
Full course
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 3 Aug 2026. The form for the next batch is expected in Mar 2027, and classes in Aug 2027. Admission is on a rolling basis, so the test, the offer and the fee can all fall on one day. The form closes when the seats fill.
Event
Date
Status
Online application form opens
Mar 2027
Tentative
Entrance test and interview, same day
Apr 2027
Tentative
Result and offer of admission
Apr 2027
Tentative
Admission fee, before 5 pm on offer day
Apr 2027
Tentative
Original marksheets checked
Apr 2027
Tentative
Online form, last date to apply
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Eligibility
You need 60% in graduation in a life science subject, with Chemistry as one subject. The 60% rule is the same for every category. A Zoology honours degree gives you an advantage. If your final-year result is not out, you can still apply.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Graduation in any life science subject
Subject
Chemistry as one subject in graduation
Marks
60% aggregate, same for all categories
Advantage
Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Microbiology degree
Final-year students
Provisional seat; show 60% within 3 months of classes
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Admission Process
You apply online and pay the INR 600 form fee. The Admission Office then sets your test and interview, both on one day. Your past marks and that day decide the seat. You must pay the admission fee before 5 pm that day, or you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Register on the ADBU portal and fill the M.Sc Zoology form
2. Pay the form fee
INR 600 by UPI, net banking or NEFT
3. Test and interview
Both on the same day, on a date the Admission Office gives you
4. Pay the admission fee
Before 5 pm on the offer day; the rest within 7 days
5. Document check
Original marksheets, birth proof, caste certificate if any, health form
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Cutoff
There is no closing rank, because there is no common exam. The minimum is 60% in graduation for every category in 2026. Above that, your marks and your test and interview decide the seat. Apply early, because the seats go as students take them.
Category
Minimum marks in graduation
Year
General
60%
2026
OBC, SC and ST
60%, no relaxation
2026
Final-year students
60%, shown within 3 months
2026
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Placements
ADBU's two-year PG graduates of 2024-25 had a median pay of INR 3.36 LPA, and 108 of 742 were placed. Another 30 went on to higher studies. These are figures for all two-year PG courses, not only Zoology. Many Zoology students aim for CSIR NET, SLET and research instead of a campus job.
Metric
Value
Median pay, all 2-year PG
INR 3.36 LPA, 2024-25
Graduates placed
108 of 742
Higher studies
30 students
Median pay, 2022-23
INR 1.92 LPA
Median pay, 2023-24
INR 2.76 LPA
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Scholarships
The merit scholarship gives INR 80,000 over the course to students with 90%% or more, and INR 52,000 to those with 80%%. The means scholarship gives INR 40,000 to families earning below INR 2 Lakhs. ADBU gives merit awards at admission, first come, first served. You must keep your SGPA up to keep them.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Merit, 90% or more
90% in graduation; keep 8.5 SGPA
INR 80,000 over the course
Merit, 80% or more
80% in graduation; keep 8.0 SGPA
INR 52,000 over the course
Merit, sports
Played for a North East state
INR 32,000 over the course
Means scholarship
Family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 40,000 over the course
Progression scholarship
ADBU graduates, 2 seats a PG course
INR 18,000, the admission fee
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Ranking
ADBU holds a NAAC A grade from 2021. NIRF placed it in the 151 to 300 group of its innovation ranking in 2023. NAAC grades the whole university on teaching, research and campus. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2021
A grade
NIRF Innovation
2023
151 to 300
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Course Structure
Semesters 1 and 2 cover core papers such as cell biology, genetics and animal physiology. In semester 3 you pick one of four specialisations and start your dissertation. Semester 4 finishes the dissertation and adds a teaching paper.
Research methods, biostatistics, specialisation, dissertation part 1
Semester 4
Specialisation papers, dissertation part 2, classroom teaching
Specialisations
Entomology and Environmental Biology, Fishery Science, Animal Ecology and Wildlife Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Seats and Intake
The course has 40 seats at the Tapesia campus. ADBU keeps 10% of seats for Don Bosco institutions and 20% for the Christian minority community. It may admit 10 students over the notified seats.
Quota
Seats
Total seats
40
Don Bosco institutions
10% of seats
Christian minority
20% of seats
Extra seats allowed
Up to 10
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Hostel and Campus
The Tapesia hostel costs INR 14,000 a semester for the room only. You book it after you pay the first semester fee. Meals are sold at the campus food court and Bosco Cafe.
Item
Detail
Room fee
INR 14,000 a semester
Hostel admission fee
INR 1,000, one time
Hostel caution deposit
INR 5,000, refundable
Meals
Paid at the food court, not in the hostel fee
Should you pick M.Sc Zoology at ADBU?
This course suits students who like field work with animals and plan on research, teaching or wildlife and fishery work.
Pick it if:
You want wildlife or fishery work in the North East: you can pick Fishery Science or Wildlife Biology, and classes visit Kaziranga and Manas.
You like field work more than lab work: the department takes students to a sericulture farm, a fish feed farm and Guwahati Biotech Park.
You care about the pay trend: the median pay of ADBU's two-year PG graduates went up three years in a row, to INR 3.36 LPA.
Your family earns below INR 2 Lakhs a year: apply for the means scholarship early, because only four are given across all PG courses.
Skip it if:
You want a campus job right after the course: only 108 of 742 two-year PG graduates were placed in 2024-25, so plan for NET or research.
You want meals in the hostel fee: the Tapesia hostel fee covers only the room, so you pay for food at the food court.
You got below 60% in graduation: the 60% rule is the same for every category, so ask the Admission Office before you pay the form fee.
You want a big city college: the Tapesia campus is outside Guwahati, so most talks and visits come through the department.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 60% with Chemistry, apply early and ask for the merit scholarship on the offer day. Merit awards go first come, first served, so a late form can lose the money.
M.Sc Zoology Eligibility▾
Degree: Graduation in any life science subject, with Chemistry as one subject.
Marks: 60% aggregate in graduation. The rule is the same for all categories.
Advantage: A degree in Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Microbiology helps.
Final-year students: You can get a provisional seat. Show your 60% result within 3 months of classes starting.
M.Sc Zoology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the ADBU admission portal and fill the M.Sc Zoology form.
Pay the form fee: Pay INR 600 by UPI, net banking or NEFT. The Admission Office then gives you a test date.
Test and interview: Both happen on the same day. Your past marks and this day decide the seat.
Pay the admission fee: Pay before 5 pm on the offer day or you lose the seat. Pay the rest within 7 days.
Document check: Bring original marksheets, birth proof, a caste certificate if any and the health form.
M.Sc Zoology Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Online application form opens
Expected when the 2027 prospectus comes out. The form fee is INR 600.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Entrance test and interview, same day
The Admission Office sets your date after you pay the form fee.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Result and offer of admission
Expected on the same day as your test and interview.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission fee, before 5 pm on offer day
You lose the seat if this fee is not paid by 5 pm that day.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Balance first semester fee payment
Expected within 7 days of the offer, as in 2026.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Original marksheets checked at admission
Bring your marksheets, birth proof and the health form.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Online form, last date to apply
Expected to close when the 40 seats fill. Apply early.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel seat booking
Expected after you pay the first semester fee, as in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week of Aug 2027, as in 2026.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026, admission procedure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, from the 2026 fee table; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add the hostel room.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 35,500 a semester
INR 1.42 Lakhs
Annual fee
Per year × 2, INR 21,000 a year
INR 42,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 18,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel room, Tapesia
Hostel room
Per semester × 4, INR 14,000 a semester, room only
INR 56,000
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Total course fee
INR 2.02 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + annual + admission fee, hostel not added
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 fee and hostel tables. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a seat at ADBU?
Pick your degree and your graduation marks. There is no cutoff list; the rule is 60% with Chemistry.
Your degree
Graduation marks
Yes, you can apply.
You meet the 60% rule with Chemistry. Your Zoology degree is an advantage. Apply early and sit the test and interview on the day given.
Almost there.
The prospectus sets 60% for every category. Ask the Admission Office in writing before you pay the INR 600 form fee.
Almost there.
You can get a provisional seat. Show 60% in your final result within 3 months of classes starting, or the seat is cancelled.
Yes, you can apply.
You meet the 60% rule with Chemistry. A Zoology background helps, but it is not a must. Apply early and sit the test and interview on the day given.
Almost there.
The prospectus sets 60% for every category. Ask the Admission Office in writing before you pay the INR 600 form fee.
Almost there.
You can get a provisional seat. Show 60% in your final result within 3 months of classes starting, or the seat is cancelled.
Not yet.
The prospectus asks for Chemistry as a subject in graduation. Without it, this course is not open to you this year.
Not yet.
The prospectus asks for Chemistry as a subject in graduation. Without it, this course is not open to you this year.
Not yet.
The prospectus asks for Chemistry as a subject in graduation. Without it, this course is not open to you this year.
EDITOR'S NOTE
There is no closing rank to chase here. Seats go as students take them, so a form sent in July can find the seats already filled.
ADBU M.Sc Zoology Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the Scholarship Committee.
Graduation marks
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Merit scholarship, 90% or more
INR 80,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 20,000 a semester for 4 semesters. Keep an 8.5 SGPA to keep it.
Who qualifies: 90% or more in graduationApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, 80% or more
INR 52,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 13,000 a semester for 4 semesters. Keep an 8.0 SGPA to keep it.
Who qualifies: 80% to 89% in graduationApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Means scholarship
INR 40,000
Assam Don Bosco University Scholarship Committee
INR 10,000 a semester. It stops if you get an F grade in two semesters.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 2 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 82,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.22 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 92,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 52,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.02 Lakhs
ADBU M.Sc Zoology vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to ADBU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, lower marks needed, higher pay.
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Guwahati
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.02 Lakhs
tuition + annual + admission
INR 2.30 Lakhs
INR 28,000 more
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 38,000 more
INR 1.69 Lakhs
INR 33,000 less
Not published
Admission feepaid once
INR 18,000
one time
INR 50,000
INR 32,000 more
INR 60,000
INR 42,000 more
INR 10,000
INR 8,000 less
Not published
Minimum marksgraduation, General
60%
every category
45%
15 points lower
45%
15 points lower
Not published
Not published
Median payall 2-year PG, NIRF
INR 3.36 LPA
2024-25 batch
INR 5 LPA
INR 1.64 LPA more, 2023-24 batch
INR 5 LPA
INR 1.64 LPA more
Not published
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 3.14 LPA more
Placement rate2-year PG graduates placed
15%
2024-25 batch
64%
49 points higher, 2023-24 batch
57%
42 points higher
Not published
78%
63 points higher
In short
USTM asks for only 45% but costs INR 28,000 more, and more of its PG batch got jobs. If you have 60% with Chemistry, ADBU is the cheaper seat; if not, keep USTM as your backup.
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RGU costs INR 38,000 more and asks for 45%, and its PG batch placed a bigger share. If a campus job matters most, look hard at RGU; if the fee matters most, take the ADBU seat.
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GCU is INR 33,000 cheaper but does not publish its pay or placement figures. If the lower fee decides it for you, ask GCU for its placement record in writing before you pay.
In short
AdtU's PG batch shows a higher median pay, but it does not publish its M.Sc Zoology fee. If you are weighing AdtU, get its fee in writing before you give up an ADBU seat.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on ADBU M.Sc Zoology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc Zoology at ADBU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you plan on research, teaching or wildlife and fishery work. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.02 Lakhs for two years, and the median pay of ADBU's two-year PG graduates was INR 3.36 LPA in 2024-25. If you need a quick campus job, check the placement figures in the compare block before you pay.
What job can I get after M.Sc Zoology here?▾
Most students go towards research, teaching, CSIR NET, SLET or wildlife and fishery work. The course trains you in fishery, wildlife, insect or cell biology, plus a teaching paper and a dissertation. Only 108 of 742 two-year PG graduates got campus jobs in 2024-25, so plan your own path from the first semester.
Should I take this course if I want to clear CSIR NET?▾
Yes, it fits that goal. The department lists recent M.Sc students who cleared CSIR UGC NET and SLET in Life Science. The core papers in semesters 1 and 2 cover cell biology, genetics and physiology, which NET asks about. Start NET practice in the second semester and do not wait for the final year.
Which specialisation should I choose in the third semester?▾
Pick the one that matches the job you want. Fishery Science suits fish farming and state fishery jobs, and Wildlife Biology suits conservation and forest work. Cell and Molecular Biology suits lab research and NET, and Entomology suits pest and environment work. Talk to the faculty in semester 2 before you decide.
Who should not take this course at ADBU?▾
Skip it if you have no Chemistry in graduation or less than 60%, because the prospectus rule is the same for every category. Also skip it if you want meals in the hostel fee, since the Tapesia hostel charges only for the room. If you want a sure campus job, look at the compare block first.
Is this course good for a PhD and research later?▾
Yes, it is built for it. Semester 3 adds research methods and biostatistics, and you write a dissertation across semesters 3 and 4. The department also has its own PhD scholars who present at conferences. If research is your goal, choose your dissertation topic with a faculty member early in semester 3.
Will I get a campus placement after this course?▾
Do not count on it. Only 108 of 742 two-year PG graduates were placed in 2024-25, at a median pay of INR 3.36 LPA, and that figure covers all PG courses. Many Zoology students go for NET, SLET or a PhD instead. Use the career talks the department holds and build your own plan early.
Should I wait a year for a government university seat instead?▾
Only if a government seat is likely for you. ADBU costs INR 2.02 Lakhs without hostel, and you get a seat with 60% and Chemistry, without a common exam. Waiting a year delays your NET and your first job. If you meet the 60% rule now, take the seat early and claim the merit scholarship.
How do I get admission to M.Sc Zoology at ADBU?▾
Apply online on the ADBU admission portal and pay the INR 600 form fee. The Admission Office then gives you a date for the test and interview, both on one day. If you get the offer, pay the admission fee before 5 pm that day, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 2.02 Lakhs without hostel. With a Tapesia hostel room it comes to INR 2.59 Lakhs. The INR 10,000 caution deposit is extra and comes back when you finish. The 2027 fee is not out yet, so these figures are from the 2026 fee table.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay in four parts, in July and January of each year, so the money is never due all at once. The first part includes the admission fee and the caution deposit. If you need a bank loan, ask the university, because it helps students apply for education loans.
Do I get the fee back if I leave?▾
Only if you leave before classes start. Then ADBU returns all fees minus INR 1,000. After classes start, it does not take refund requests. If you hold a provisional seat and cannot show 60% by 31 Oct, it returns the fees after cutting the tuition and annual fee for the time used.
Can I get admission before my final-year result?▾
Yes, you can get a provisional seat. You must show 60% in your final result within 3 months of classes starting. If you cannot show it, the seat is cancelled. Keep your final marksheet ready and hand it in as soon as it comes out.
Information about campus placements for M.Sc. Zoology students is not readily available, though opportunities exist for students in engineering and mass communication. Students are encouraged to contact the placement cell for detailed information. The college's fee structure is approximately 1 lakh for the first year and 80 thousand for the second year, which is lower compared to other private universities in Assam.
Scholarships are offered each semester to financially weak and highly meritorious students. Additionally, the top five students with an 85+ percentage in their bachelor's degree receive a one-time concession of 15,000 rupees during admission. Top scholars of each class per semester are also awarded 1,000 rupees.
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