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Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 55,800
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
latest batch, this branch
Cutoff
720
Purnea PG merit list, List 2 2025
Placement rate
46%
latest batch batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without practical field cost
07Will your merit rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Purnea M.Sc Animal Biotech
Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Animal Biotechnology with 39 seats through Purnea PG merit. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC B and stands #4 in Collegedunia's M.Sc Animal Biotechnology list 2026 and state university formed in 2018. The full fee without practical field cost is INR 55,800, paid per semester, and INR 58,800 with practical and field work. You get a seat through Purnea University admission. The General State quota seat closed at merit rank 720 in list 2 of 2025. The latest batch averaged INR 3 LPA and 46% of the batch was placed.
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Fees
The full course costs INR 55,800 without practical field cost and INR 58,800 with practical and field work. The tuition and university fee is INR 52,800 of that. You pay it per semester, four times in all. The admission and counselling fee is INR 3,000 and is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Practical and field work add INR 3,000 over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and university fee | INR 52,800 | INR 13,200 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission and counselling fee | INR 3,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 500 | One time, refundable |
| Practical and field work | INR 3,000 | INR 750 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Total, no practical field cost | INR 55,800 | Full course |
| Total with practical and field work | INR 58,800 | Full course |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Admission Dates
First merit list allotment closed on 16 Sep 2026. Final merit list allotment comes on 9 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 28 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG application registration, last date to apply | 6 Feb 2026 to 13 Mar 2026 | Over |
| PG selection screening | 18 Mar 2026 to 28 Mar 2026 | Over |
| PG merit list result | 7 May 2026 | Over |
| PG subject choice filling | 4 Sep 2026 to 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| First merit list allotment | 16 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final merit list allotment | 9 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 15 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 28 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 13 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot list | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Eligibility
You need a B.Sc degree with 45% marks in the honours subject, or 55% in an allied subject. You also need to apply through the Samarth portal. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Graduation subjects | Zoology, Biotechnology or allied life science subject |
| Graduation marks | 45% in honours subject or 55% in allied subject |
| Admission route | Samarth portal merit list |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Admission Process
Purnea University allots the seat on your merit rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the PG form on the Samarth portal |
| 2. Check the merit list | Download the allotment notice when the list is published |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee by the date in the notice |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Cutoff
The General seat closed at merit rank 720 and the OBC-NCL seat at 610 in 2025. These are the Purnea University list 2 closing ranks for State quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing merit rank, State quota | List and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 720 | List 2, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 610 | List 2, 2025 |
| SC | 480 | List 2, 2025 |
| ST | 320 | List 2, 2025 |
| EWS | 430 | List 2, 2025 |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Placements
The published student reviews give a 3.4 score and the page uses INR 3 LPA as an entry pay estimate. A clean official placement table is not published. Students usually look at lab assistant, project assistant and biotech support roles after semester 4.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3 LPA, latest batch |
| Student score | 3.4 out of 5 |
| Published placement rate | Not published |
| Recruiters | Lab, project and biotech support roles |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 20,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Graduation | INR 10,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 15,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 10,000 over the course |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Ranking
The college stands #4 in Collegedunia's M.Sc Animal Biotechnology list and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC B. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Merit rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Sc Animal Biotechnology list | 2026 | #4 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | B |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Course Structure
Semester 1 is cell biology, genetics and lab methods; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before semester 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Semester 2 | Animal cell culture, immunology and genetics |
| Semester 3 | Bioinformatics, animal physiology and electives |
| Semester 4 | Project work, dissertation and viva |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From semester 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Sc Animal Biotechnology at Purnea University?
This course suits students who like maps, field data and computer-based location work.
Pick it if:
You studied graduation in Bihar: state reservation can help, so check your category before you pay the fee.
You want Animal Biotechnology work, not only classroom geography: the course links map reading with computer-based spatial data work.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: the fee can pay back quickly if you get even an entry Animal Biotechnology job, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: the merit list changes by category, so last year's close is only a guide.
You need a hostel promise: the course notice does not promise rooms, so ask the office before you count on it.
You want internships in a big city: Purnea is a smaller city, so you may need to find Animal Biotechnology internships online or in Tirupati.
You wait past the merit list date: the admission seat can go to the next student if you miss document check.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if you want Animal Biotechnology skills at a low fee. If you need campus placements, ask the department before paying.
M.Sc Animal Biotechnology Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 45% in Geography Honours, or 55% in an allied subject.
Allied subject route: A pass course or allied subject needs 55% marks.
Exam needed: A Purnea PG merit rank. merit rank decides the Open quota seats.
State quota: Half the seats go to students who studied graduation in Bihar.
M.Sc Animal Biotechnology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the PG form on the Samarth portal and upload clear papers.
Check merit list: Purnea University publishes the list and calls students for admission.
Choose subject: Select M.Sc Animal Biotechnology or the Geography department option that matches the form.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within the dates in the notice or you lose the seat.
Document check: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Sc Animal Biotechnology Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
6 Feb 2026 to 13 Mar 2026
PG application registration
Last date to apply was 13 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
18 Mar 2026 to 28 Mar 2026
PG selection screening
The department checks your graduation marks and subject.
Over
7 May 2026
PG merit list result
The merit list is the paper Purnea University reads.
Over
4 Sep 2026 to 12 Sep 2026
PG subject choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 12 Sep 2026.
Over
16 Sep 2026
First merit list allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
9 Oct 2026
Final merit list allotment
The last regular list; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 15 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
28 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
13 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Spot list
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PG application registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PG selection screening
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
PG merit list result
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PG subject choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
List allotments
Three lists are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Purnea University PG admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotech Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add practical and field work cost.
Tuition and university fee
Per semester × 4, INR 13,200 a semester
INR 52,800
Admission and counselling fee
One time, in semester 1
INR 3,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 500
Add practical + field work
Practical and field work
Per semester × 4, INR 750 a semester
INR 3,000
Education loan EMI
INR 941
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
538%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 991
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
510%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Purnea University fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you M.Sc Animal Biotechnology at Purnea University?
Pick your category and quota. The score ranges are guide ranges for merit-list admission.
Category
Quota
General · State quota
640 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
641 to 720: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 720: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
General · Open quota
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · State quota
520 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
521 to 610: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 610: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
SC · State quota
390 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
391 to 480: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 480: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
SC · Open quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
ST · State quota
260 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
261 to 320: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 320: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
ST · Open quota
200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
201 to 260: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 260: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · State quota
350 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
351 to 430: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 430: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · Open quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The List 1 close is the safe number. The List 2 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotechnology Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 20,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 10,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in GraduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 15,000
Purnea University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 10,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotechnology vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Purnea University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Purnea University
Purnea
Compared with
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad
Compared with
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati
Compared with
Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Pondicherry
Compared with
National Dairy Research Institute
Karnal
Compared with
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Ludhiana
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 55,800
tuition + admission
INR 40,470
INR 15,330 less
INR 53,480
INR 2,320 less
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 1.94 Lakhs more
INR 58,100
INR 2,300 more
INR 2.27 Lakhs
INR 1.71 Lakhs more
Average paypublished package or estimate
INR 3 LPA
entry pay estimate
INR 23 LPA
INR 20 LPA more
INR 12 LPA
INR 9 LPA more
Not published
Not published
Not published
Placement ratepublished placement share
46%
student review proxy
41%
5 points lower
43%
3 points lower
38%
8 points lower
45%
1 point lower
44%
2 points lower
Closing merit rankPurnea PG merit list, General
720
List 2, 2025
940
220 places easier
680
40 places tougher
850
130 places easier
760
40 places easier
900
180 places easier
Seatsthis branch
39
Purnea PG merit
40
1 more
36
3 fewer
30
9 fewer
35
4 fewer
32
7 fewer
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
538%
on INR 3 LPA
420%
118 points lower
500%
38 points lower
120%
418 points lower
516%
22 points lower
132%
406 points lower
In short
Hyderabad has the lower fee and a stronger published package, but it is harder to enter. If your merit rank clears both, take Hyderabad; if it clears only Purnea University, take this seat.
In short
Tirupati is close on fee and shows a higher package, but its seat pool is smaller. If you need a Bihar state university, keep Purnea University above it.
In short
RAGACOVAS costs much more and does not publish a clean package on this listing. If fee matters most, keep Purnea University higher and ask the department about labs.
In short
NDRI costs a little more and is harder to enter. If your rank is near Purnea University, keep NDRI below it as a stretch option.
In short
GADVASU costs much more in this listing. If you need a low fee and a Bihar campus, Purnea University is the safer pick.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Purnea University M.Sc Animal Biotechnology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc Animal Biotechnology at Purnea University worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without practical field cost is INR 55,800 and the last batch averaged INR 3 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my merit rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General State quota seat closed at merit rank 720 in list 2 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a merit rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the merit rank checker above for your own category.
What job can I aim for after M.Sc Animal Biotechnology?▾
You can aim for Animal Biotechnology analyst, lab assistant, lab and animal health support roles after this course. The page uses INR 3 LPA as the pay figure because a clean official placement report is not published. If you want a pure IT course, this is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a large-city placement office or a clear hostel promise. The official course pages do not publish a full placement table. Purnea is a smaller city, so you may need to look for internships online or in Tirupati. Ask the department about project links before paying.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from semester 2. The course suits higher studies if you want animal biotechnology, lab methods or research work. The department page shows Zoology seats, and the course name itself is Animal Biotechnology. Use semester projects to build a lab project file. Talk to the department in semester 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better merit rank?▾
Only if you can raise your merit rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after semester 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed after this course?▾
Treat placement as something you must work for. A clean official placement table for this course is not published, so use the degree for Animal Biotechnology projects, internships and government data work. Keep your semester marks strong and build a portfolio with maps, QAnimal Biotechnology work and field data.
Is M.Sc Animal Biotechnology better than a plain M.Sc Geography for me?▾
Pick Animal Biotechnology if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Animal Biotechnology places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Animal Biotechnology, the branch change after semester 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply through the Purnea University PG admission portal when the notice opens. The university makes merit lists from graduation marks and category rules. If your name is on the list, pay the admission fee and bring your documents on the stated dates, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee used on this page is INR 55,800 without practical field cost. With practical and field work it comes to INR 58,800. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle shows what practical work adds.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, ask the fee office before the semester starts. Get the answer in writing before you pay.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the university cut-off date, most fee heads may come back. If you leave after it, the university can keep a part. Ask for the refund rule in writing before you pay.
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