Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Environmental Science and Technology at its Purnea campus. The course is a PG degree for science graduates who want to study pollution, ecology, field study and environmental rules. Purnea University is a UGC-recognised state university in Bihar. The full course fee without hostel is INR 55,800, as shown on the course page. Admission is through the university and Samarth merit list route, not an entrance exam. The course page does not publish seats or placement rate. The last batch pay is not published in LPA. Students should ask the department for the latest class size and placement help before paying the fee.
The full course costs INR 55,800 without hostel and INR 1.76 Lakhs with living cost. The tuition fee is not split on the course page. You pay the published course fee through the admission route. Living cost is only an estimate for rent, food and travel. Ask the allotted office for the exact college fee before you pay.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Published course fee | INR 55,800 | Full course, as published |
| Estimated living cost | INR 1.20 Lakhs | Per month x 20, INR 6,000 a month |
| Total, no hostel | INR 55,800 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.76 Lakhs | Full course with living estimate |
The PG form is expected from Sep 2027 to Oct 2027 and classes are expected in Nov 2027. The exact 2027 notice is not out yet. The 2025 PG cycle used merit lists, admission rounds and a class-start notice, so keep checking the Samarth portal and the university notice page.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG registration, last date to apply | Sep 2027 to Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Application correction | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit screening round | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Subject merit list | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
| First merit list admission | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
| Empty seats after first round | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
| Second merit list admission | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
| Third merit list admission | Dec 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and document check | Dec 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Dec 2027 | Tentative |
The table needs graduation in a relevant stream from a recognised university. You should keep your marksheet and category paper ready. The course page does not print a minimum score, so the merit list decides the safe score each year.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Graduation in a relevant stream |
| University | A recognised university |
| Marks | Used for the merit list |
| Papers | Graduation marksheet, photo ID and category paper if used |
The registration step asks you to keep INR 500 ready. The process uses Samarth registration, subject choice, merit list and college reporting. You register online and upload papers first. If your name appears, you pay the fee and bring originals for the document check.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Register | Fill the Samarth admission form and keep INR 500 ready |
| Choose subject | Select M.Sc Environmental Science and Technology |
| Merit list | Check the subject list on the university site |
| Pay fee | Pay after allotment within the given dates |
| Report | Bring originals for document check |
The guide range starts at 70% for General and 55% for SC or ST. These are planning scores, not a fixed cutoff. A higher graduation score helps because the university fills seats through merit lists, not an entrance rank.
| Category | Score range | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70% and above | Guide range for 2027 |
| OBC or EWS | 65% and above | Guide range for 2027 |
| SC or ST | 55% and above | Guide range for 2027 |
The course page does not publish average pay or placement rate. The useful published fact is the course fee, INR 55,800, because it keeps the cost low. Students who want jobs should ask the department about projects, field visits and local environmental work before admission.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | Not published |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Recruiter list | Not published |
| Career areas | Environmental labs, local projects, NGOs and government-linked work |
The table shows INR 35,800 from the state post-matric scheme and INR 20,000 from the Central Sector Scheme. Together, aid can cover up to INR 55,800 for an eligible student. NSP and EWS-linked support need income papers and renewal each year.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST with low family income | Up to INR 35,800 |
| Central Sector Scheme | Merit students with income up to INR 8 Lakhs | Up to INR 20,000 |
| EWS support | EWS students with income paper | Up to INR 30,000 |
Purnea University is a state university and the course page shows no course rank. The useful identity marker is UGC recognition. Students should treat ranking as a background point and judge the course on fee, subject fit and local access.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| UGC | 2026 | Recognised state university |
| Collegedunia course rank | 2026 | Not published |
| NIRF course rank | 2026 | Not published |
The course takes 2 years and 4 semesters. The first year builds the base in ecology, pollution and environmental chemistry. The second year moves to field study, project work and applied environmental topics.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Ecology, pollution, chemistry and field basics |
| Year 2 | Environmental rules, project work and applied study |
The public course page does not print the seat count. Admission still moves through the subject merit list. You should check the final seat number on the Samarth portal before you lock the subject.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Seat count | Not published |
| Admission basis | Subject merit list |
| Class size check | Ask the department before fee payment |
This course suits students who want a low cost local science PG with a merit route.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2025. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: Purnea University PG admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.
Source: Purnea University admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and seat type. The cutoff ranges are guide ranges for a merit-list course.
Purnea University fills PG seats through merit lists. Treat last year's list as a guide only, because the safe score changes with applications and empty seats.
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