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Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 55,800
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2.4 LPA
Latest batch, this course
Cutoff
724
Graduation merit, 2025 merit list
Placement rate
45%
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 hostel
07Will your marks get you in?Merit scores by category and seat type
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 University M.Sc Animal Science
Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Animal Science with 60 seats through Merit. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC B and has NAAC Grade B and is a state university set up in 2018. The full fee without hostel is INR 55,800, paid per semester, and INR 1.16 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Samarth admission portal. The General University Department seat closed at rank 724 in merit list of 2025. The Latest batch averaged INR 2.4 LPA and 45% of the batch was placed.
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Fees
The full course costs INR 55,800 without hostel and INR 1.16 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 55,050 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 60,000 over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 55,050 | INR 13,762.50 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 750 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 0 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 60,000 | INR 30,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 55,800 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.16 Lakhs | Full course |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Admission Dates
First merit list merit list closed on 1 Nov 2026. merit list merit list comes on 10 Nov 2026. Reporting starts on 20 Nov 2026. Keep the merit list letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG application, last date to apply | 1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Merit screening | 11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026 | Over |
| First merit list | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Counselling and admission against first list | 26 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Second merit list | 1 Oct 2026 | Over |
| Final merit list | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 15 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Department reporting and document check | 20 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 1 Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot admission | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Eligibility
You need Graduation with Zoology or Animal Science and 45% marks; 40% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a graduation marks from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Graduation subjects | Zoology or Animal Science |
| Graduation marks | 45% for General, 40% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | graduation marks from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Admission Process
Purnea University selects students on graduation marks and subject fit. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply on Samarth | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Pick subject on Samarth | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay admission fee within five days of merit list |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the merit list letter |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 724 and the OBC-NCL seat at 66 in 2025. These are the Samarth merit list merit scores for University Department seats. The General merit score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Merit score, University Department | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 724 | 2025 merit list |
| OBC-NCL | 66 | 2025 merit list |
| SC | 58 | 2025 merit list |
| ST | 55 | 2025 merit list |
| EWS | 60 | 2025 merit list |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Placements
The Latest batch placed 45% of its batch at an average of INR 2.4 LPA. The median is INR 2.2 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4.8 LPA. Labs, schools and local projects hire students after the course.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 2.4 LPA, Latest batch |
| Median pay | INR 2.2 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4.8 LPA |
| Batch placed | 45% |
| Recruiters | Labs, schools and local projects |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 55,800 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 35,800 over the course |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Graduation | INR 20,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 30,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 30,000 over the course |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Ranking
The Collegedunia profile shows a 3.4 rating and the college has NAAC Grade B. The state set up the university in 2018. Use the grade only as a basic quality check.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia profile | 2026 | 3.4 rating |
| NAAC | 2024 | Grade B |
| University type | 2018 | State university |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Course Structure
Year 1 covers animal diversity, physiology and lab work. Year 2 adds ecology, genetics and a project. You study one subject from the start.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Animal diversity, physiology and lab work |
| Year 2 | Ecology, genetics and research methods |
| Project term | Field work and dissertation planning |
| Final term | Dissertation, viva and practical file |
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and PG students ask the department about hostel rooms after admission. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Ask the department after admission |
| Single room | Not published for this course |
| Mess | Mess details are checked at admission |
| Campus | One campus in a district town |
Should you pick M.Sc Animal Science at Purnea University?
This course suits students who want a lab and research job and can live in a district town for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Graduation in this state: half the seats are University Department, so a marks that misses the College Centre list can still get in.
You want animal lab work and teaching: the course-wise placement table lists the same four science departments in each of the last three years.
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: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's merit score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe marks.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a district town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the PG admission result: the Samarth choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if Animal Science is your goal. If your marks are near the close, keep one safer subject on the form.
M.Sc Animal Science Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 45% in Zoology or Animal Science. 40% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board marks alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A graduation marks. graduation marks decides the College Centre seats.
University Department: Half the seats go to students who passed Graduation in this state.
M.Sc Animal Science Admission Process▾
Apply on Samarth: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Use Samarth portal: Samarth carries the PG admission form and merit list.
Pick subject: Choose Animal Science or Zoology group if it appears on the PG form.
Pay admission fee: Pay during the college window or you lose the seat.
Report to department: Bring graduation marksheets and category papers for checking.
M.Sc Animal Science Admission Dates 2026
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These are the expected 2026 PG 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
1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026
PG application
Last date to apply was 10 Sep 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026
Merit screening
Graduation marks were checked for the merit list.
Over
25 Sep 2026
First merit list
The first list was read with your uploaded marks.
Over
26 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026
Counselling and admission against first list
Selected students completed admission by 30 Sep 2026.
Over
1 Oct 2026
Second merit list
The next selected list was posted online.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Final merit list
The final list depends on seats left after first admission.
Confirmed
15 Nov 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 15 Nov 2026.
Confirmed
20 Nov 2026
Department reporting and document check
Bring original marksheets and category papers.
Confirmed
1 Dec 2026
Classes start
Departments share class notices before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Spot admission
Only if seats are left after document check.
Tentative
Sep 2027
PG application
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Merit screening
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
First merit list
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Admission against first list
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Round merit lists
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Department reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Samarth 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 13,762.50 a semester
INR 55,050
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 750
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 30,000 a year
INR 60,000
Education loan EMI
INR 941
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
430%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,952
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
207%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Purnea University fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you Animal Science at Purnea University?
Pick your category and seat type. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Samarth merit scores.
Category
Seat type
General · University Department
800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
725 to 724: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 724: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
General · College Centre
76 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
70.3 to 70.2: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 70.2: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
OBC-NCL · University Department
72 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
66.1 to 66: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 66: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
OBC-NCL · College Centre
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
64.1 to 64: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 64: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
SC · University Department
64 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
58.1 to 58: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 58: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
SC · College Centre
62 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
56.1 to 56: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 56: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
ST · University Department
600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
55.1 to 55: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
ST · College Centre
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
52.1 to 52: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 52: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
EWS · University Department
68 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
60.1 to 60: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
EWS · College Centre
67 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your form.
59.1 to 59: almost there. Later lists depend on empty seats.
Worse than 59: not this year. Try the spot list or another centre.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The The first list is the safe number. Later lists help only when seats are left after admission.
Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science 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 35,800
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 Scholarship
INR 20,000
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 30,000
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 30,000
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 Science 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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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 55,800
tuition + admission
INR 50,000
INR 5,800 less
INR 65,000
INR 9,200 more
INR 55,800
Same fee
INR 70,000
INR 14,200 more
INR 52,000
INR 3,800 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 2.4 LPA
Latest batch
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 2.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 2 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 2.3 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 2.1 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
45%
Latest batch
40%
5 points lower
50%
5 points higher
38%
7 points lower, Class of 2024
42%
3 points lower
41%
4 points lower
Closing rankMerit list, General
724
2025 merit list
680
44 places tougher
750
26 places easier
780
56 places easier
730
6 places easier
760
36 places easier
Seatsthis course
60
Merit
30
30 fewer
90
30 more
30
30 fewer
120
60 more
180
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
430%
on INR 2.4 LPA
560%
130 points higher
338%
92 points lower
300%
130 points lower
329%
101 points lower
404%
26 points lower
In short
Patna costs less and reports higher pay, but its merit rank is about 44 places tougher. If your marks clear both, take Patna; if it clears only Purnea University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Magadh reports a higher placed share but charges INR 9,200 more over two years and pays a little less. If its merit rank is what you need, keep it one place below Purnea University in your choice list as the safer seat.
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TMBU charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Purnea University gives you a seat in any round, take it; TMBU belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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BNMU costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier merit score. If your marks miss Purnea University in the early rounds, list Madhepura right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
LNMU is the lower fee seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Purnea University selects you a seat in any round, take it and keep LNMU only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Purnea University M.Sc Animal Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc Animal Science at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 55,800 and the last batch averaged INR 2.4 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 marks is just above the merit score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General University Department seat closed at rank 724 in merit list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a marks 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 checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get lab, teaching and research jobs with labs, schools and local projects that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Latest batch averaged INR 2.4 LPA, the median was INR 2.2 LPA and 45% of the batch was placed. If you want a field biology job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a district town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover animal physiology and ecology, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a teacher, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better marks?▾
Only if you can raise your marks by a lot, not a little. The General merit score 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 course change after year 1 if you want a nearby subject.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 45% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.2 LPA is lower than the average of INR 2.4 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your marks above the cutoff the companies set, set by the recruiter, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than Zoology at this college for me?▾
Pick Animal Science if you want a lab or teaching job and Zoology if you want a field biology job. Animal Science places a bigger share of its batch with science departments, and its merit score is the tougher of the two. If you get Zoology now and want Animal Science, the course change after year 1 needs a top marks, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Merit exam and fill this college in your Samarth choice list. A seat comes in the round your marks clear, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Samarth gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 55,800 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 1.16 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
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, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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