Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Genomics on campus through the Samarth PG admission route. The state university was set up in 2018 and has UGC approval, NAAC B and #9 in Collegedunia's Genomics ranking 2026. The full course fee without hostel is INR 55,800, and the city living estimate takes the total to INR 1.76 Lakhs. You apply with a B.Sc marksheet; 45% in honours or 55% in an allied subject is the published mark rule. The student-review average package is INR 5 LPA, and the user score is 68% from 46 reviews.
The total fees with hostel and living is INR 1.76 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 55,800. The tuition fee is the full course fee. You pay the main course fee for the two-year PG course, and the university fee page prints it as a full-course amount. The Samarth form fee is paid at application, and city living cost is separate.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Total course fee | INR 55,800 | Full course, as published |
| Application and counselling fee | INR 750 | One time, General, BC, EBC and EWS |
| SC and ST form fee | INR 500 | One time, SC and ST |
| PG and living estimate | INR 1.20 Lakhs | Per month × 20, INR 6,000 a month |
| Total, no hostel | INR 55,800 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.76 Lakhs | Full course |
The PG application form is expected from Mar 2027 to Jun 2027, and classes start in Sep 2027. Every row is tentative because the 2027 notice is not out yet. You should watch the university notice page and the Samarth portal, because the merit list and reporting dates decide when you pay.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG application form, last date to apply | Mar 2027 to Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Department screening or entrance test | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list result | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling and seat allotment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Spot round for empty seats | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
The honours route needs 45%, and the allied route needs 55%. You must have a B.Sc marksheet in Genomics, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany or another allied science subject. The department checks the subject match before the merit list. Keep marksheets, caste papers and income papers ready before the form opens.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Honours route | B.Sc with 45% in the related honours subject |
| Allied subject route | Bachelor degree with 55% in a subsidiary, pass or allied subject |
| Course link | A science subject linked to Genomics or Biotechnology |
| Documents | Marksheets, caste certificate and income paper if used |
Samarth takes the form, the department checks marks, and the university lists students for admission. You fill the PG form, upload papers, pay the form fee and wait for the merit list. If your name appears, you pay the admission fee and report for document check before the date printed in the notice.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Fill Samarth form | Choose M.Sc Genomics and upload marksheets |
| Merit screening | The department checks marks and subject match |
| Merit list | Check your name, category and reporting note |
| Fee payment | Pay the fee by the date in the notice |
| Reporting | Bring original papers for document check |
The published mark rule is 45% for honours and 55% for allied subjects. A separate closing score for M.Sc Genomics is not cleanly published. You should treat the minimum marks as the first check only, because the merit list can close higher when more students apply.
| Route | Minimum mark | Use in admission |
|---|---|---|
| Related honours subject | 45% | First check for the merit list |
| Allied or pass subject | 55% | First check for the merit list |
| Category list | Not published | Check the merit notice |
| Closing score | Not published | Use the marks checker above only as a guide |
The student-review average package is INR 5 LPA, and the placement rate is not published for this course. The user score is 68% from 46 reviews. You should read this as a broad student-reported pay figure, not as a department placement report. For lab jobs, check the department projects and internship help before you join.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average package | INR 5 LPA |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| User score | 68% |
| User reviews | 46 |
| Likely roles | Lab assistant, research project work, data support and higher study route |
Four fee supports can cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 45,800 over the course. Bihar Post Matric Scholarship can cover the biggest amount for eligible category students. You need the income paper, caste paper or EWS paper before you apply, and renewal depends on passing the next year.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar Post Matric Scholarship | SC, ST, BC or EBC with income proof | INR 45,800 |
| Central Sector Scheme | High-scoring student with income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 10,000 |
| Purnea University fee concession | Student with need and college approval | INR 20,000 |
| OBC post-matric support | OBC-NCL student with income proof | INR 25,000 |
Collegedunia lists Purnea University at #9 for Genomics in 2026, and the university carries NAAC B. The university also has UGC approval. These tags help you check recognition, but they do not replace a department visit, because this course depends on labs and project work.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Genomics ranking | 2026 | #9 |
| NAAC | Latest listed grade | B |
| UGC | University status | Approved |
| Student reviews | Latest listed count | 46 |
The course takes two years, and the table moves from core life-science work to project work. Year 1 builds genetics, molecular biology and lab methods. Year 2 adds genomics, data use and a project. You should ask the department how many wet-lab sessions and projects are active for the batch you join.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Genetics, molecular biology, cell biology and lab basics |
| Year 2 | Genomics methods, data use, electives and project work |
| Project work | Department-guided project or dissertation |
| Skill focus | Lab records, analysis and research reading |
The campus has separate hostel facilities, and living cost is estimated at INR 1.20 Lakhs for the two-year course. Hostel allotment is checked after admission, not before the merit list. If you need a room, ask the office about the hostel form and keep a local stay option ready for reporting week.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus city | Purnea, Bihar |
| Hostel | Separate facilities listed for students |
| Living estimate | INR 1.20 Lakhs for two years |
| Room check | Ask after admission and before fee payment |
This course suits students who want genetics study near home and can work for lab skills outside class.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: Purnea University PG admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living cost.
Source: Purnea University PG admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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