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Purnea University M.Sc Forestry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
full course, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
latest batch
Cutoff
12,400
PG merit rank, General
Placement rate
92%
latest batch
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 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 University M.Sc Forestry
Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Forestry on campus through the PG admission route. The university is a Bihar state university set up in 2018 and holds NAAC Grade B. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid over four semesters, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the Samarth PG merit list based on graduation marks. The General merit rank is shown as 12,400 for the checker. The course has 120 seats. The latest placement figure used on this page is INR 8.5 LPA, with 92% of the batch placed.
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs 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 3.20 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 1.50 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 1.60 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Admission Dates
The first 2027 PG admission step is expected in Nov 2026. Classes are expected in Feb 2027. You should watch the Samarth PG notice, then keep your graduation marksheet ready for the merit list.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG admission notice | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Samarth PG registration, last date to apply | Nov 2026 to Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Form correction | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Merit-list selection | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Counselling and allotment list | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Second merit list admission | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee, last date | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Eligibility
You need B.Sc with 45% marks in the honours, major or core subject. An allied or pass course needs 55% marks. The university can also use PET or honours marks for admission. If you fall short, wait for the next notice instead of paying any fee.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.Sc in the related subject |
| Honours or major marks | 45% |
| Allied or pass course marks | 55% |
| Admission route | Graduation marks or PET, as notified |
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Admission Process
Samarth PG takes the form and the university publishes the merit list. You register, upload marksheets, choose the subject and pay the fee after selection. If you miss the reporting date, you can lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register online | Fill the Samarth PG form when the notice opens |
| 2. Upload papers | Give graduation marksheet, caste paper if needed and photo ID |
| 3. Check merit list | Find your name and subject on the university notice |
| 4. Report | Pay the fee and bring original papers for checking |
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Cutoff
The General merit rank shown for this page is 12,400 and OBC-NCL is 4,300. These ranges come from the checker. The later merit list can move, so use the category card before you decide.
| Category | Closing rank or score | List and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | PG merit, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | PG merit, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | PG merit, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | PG merit, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | PG merit, 2025 |
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Placements
The latest placement figure used here is INR 8.5 LPA and the batch placed figure is 92%. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer is INR 22 LPA. Forestry students should also prepare for forest, environment and research roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, latest batch |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Work areas | Forest, environment and research roles |
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. You need an income paper for state and central schemes, and 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 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Ranking
Purnea University has NAAC Grade B and was set up in 2018. Collegedunia shows a 3.4 student rating. NAAC checks teaching and systems, while the state university status tells you the admission and fee rules.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2026 | Grade B |
| State university | 2018 | Established |
| Collegedunia rating | 2026 | 3.4 |
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Course Structure
Semester 1 starts with forest ecology and basic methods, while Semester 4 ends with project work. You study four semesters. Field work and lab work matter as much as classroom notes.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Forest ecology, soil and basic field methods |
| Semester 2 | Silviculture, nursery work and forest products |
| Semester 3 | Wildlife, environment rules and research methods |
| Semester 4 | Dissertation, field report and viva |
Should you pick M.Sc Forestry at Purnea University?
This course suits students who want forest and environment study in a Bihar state university.
Pick it if:
You want a public university route: Samarth PG handles the form, so the merit list is easy to track.
You want field study near north Bihar: Purnea gives access to farms, wetlands and forest offices for local project work.
Your family wants planned fees: the fee block shows the full course cost before hostel, so plan before applying.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay, the course fee comes back inside the first working year.
Skip it if:
You are counting on one merit list: later lists can move, so last year's close is not a sure seat.
You need hostel proof early: ask the admission office first, because the notice does not promise a room.
You want only corporate hiring: forestry also leads to field, research and government exam paths after the degree.
You may miss reporting: Samarth PG admission moves by lists, and late document check can lose the seat.
Counsellor's advice
If you want forestry and can follow merit-list dates, apply here. If campus jobs come first, ask the department before paying.
M.Sc Forestry Eligibility▾
Degree needed: You need B.Sc in Forestry, Botany, Life Science or a related science subject.
Honours marks: B.Sc honours, major or core subject needs 45% marks.
Allied marks: A subsidiary, pass course or allied subject needs 55% marks.
Selection route: Admission can use graduation marks or PET, as the university notice says.
Reservation: Bihar reservation rules apply to seats and category papers.
M.Sc Forestry Admission Process▾
Register online: Fill the Samarth PG form after Purnea University posts the notice.
Upload papers: Give graduation marksheet, caste paper if needed, photo ID and migration paper.
Check merit list: The university posts subject and category lists on its notice page.
Pay fee: Pay the admission fee only after your name appears on the list.
Report on time: Bring original papers for document check, or you can lose the seat.
M.Sc Forestry Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2025. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Nov 2026
PG admission notice
Watch the university notice page for the subject list.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Samarth PG registration, last date to apply
Fill the form and submit it before the last date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Form correction
Fix marksheet or category errors before merit checking.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Merit-list selection
Check your name, subject and category on the list.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Counselling and allotment list
Pay the fee only if your name is listed.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Second merit list admission
Use this list if seats are left after the first list.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Admission fee, last date
You can lose the seat if the fee is not paid.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original papers and the fee receipt to campus.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Classes start
Expected after admission and document check finish.
Source: Purnea University PG notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry Fees 2027
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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 1.50 Lakhs a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.60 Lakhs a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Purnea University fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your merit rank get you Forestry at Purnea University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges show the PG merit rank you need.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · Home State
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · Home State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 first list close is the safe number. The last list close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Purnea University M.Sc Forestry 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 2 Lakhs
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 40,000
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 Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
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 1 Lakh
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 Forestry 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 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
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INR 5.85 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankSamarth PG CRL, General
12,400
last list, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis course
120
Samarth PG
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
32 points higher
117%
21 points lower
120%
18 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
Patna University costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Patna University; if it clears only Purnea University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot list.
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Magadh University places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Purnea University in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour 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 list, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bhagalpur costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Purnea University in the early lists, list Bhagalpur right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Purnea University allots you a seat in any list, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Purnea University M.Sc Forestry
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc Forestry at Purnea University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a forestry degree through a state university route. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the pay figure used here is INR 8.5 LPA. If you need a loan, check the EMI tile first and ask the department about the latest placement support.
Should I take this course if my merit rank is near the cutoff?▾
Take it only if your category card says yes or almost there. The General merit rank shown here is 12,400, but later lists can move both ways. Keep your papers ready, follow each merit list, and do not pay any fee until your name appears.
What job can I get after M.Sc Forestry here?▾
You should plan for forest, environment, research and project roles. The page uses INR 8.5 LPA as the pay figure and 92% as the placement rate, but you should still ask the department for the latest recruiter list. Also prepare for government exams if you want a field post.
Who should pick M.Sc Forestry at this university?▾
Pick it if you want a public university course, local field work and a merit-list admission route. The course takes two years and has 120 seats on this page. It suits students who like plant science, ecology and field reports more than a desk-only course.
Who should skip this course here?▾
Skip it if you want only corporate hiring or a private campus setup. Forestry also points to field, research and government exam paths. If campus jobs are your first reason to join, ask for the latest placement list before you pay the admission fee.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you use the two years well. Forestry gives you ecology, silviculture, field methods and a final project. The project can help with research applications. Speak to a teacher in the first year and choose a topic that can become a dissertation or paper.
Should I wait a year for a better merit rank?▾
Wait only if your graduation marks can improve or if your papers were not ready. The admission route depends on the Samarth PG merit list, so a small change may not help. If your category card says almost there, apply and keep checking the next list.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The tuition fee is shown semester by semester, so you do not pay the whole INR 6 Lakhs tuition fee at once. Hostel and mess are separate in the toggle. Ask the fee office before admission if your family needs a smaller payment plan.
Can scholarships reduce the course fee?▾
Yes, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator shows state post-matric, Central Sector, EWS and OBC options, with awards from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs. Keep your income certificate, caste paper and bank details ready before the portal date.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the Samarth PG portal after Purnea University posts the PG notice. Upload graduation marks, choose M.Sc Forestry and watch the merit list. If selected, pay the fee and report with original papers for document check, or you can lose the seat.
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