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Purnea University M.Sc Geographical Information System: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
latest batch, this branch
Cutoff
12,400
Purnea PG merit list, List 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
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 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 University M.Sc GIS
Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc GIS with 60 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 NAAC Grade B state university in Bihar and state university formed in 2018. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Purnea University admission. The General State quota seat closed at merit rank 12,400 in list 6 of 2025. The latest batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
Purnea University M.Sc GIS 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 INR 15,000 and 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 GIS 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 GIS Eligibility
You need Graduation with Geography or allied science subject and 45% marks; 55% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Purnea PG merit rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Graduation subjects | Geography or allied science subject |
| Graduation marks | 45% for General, 55% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Purnea PG merit rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Purnea University M.Sc GIS 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. Write Purnea PG merit | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on Purnea University | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Purnea University M.Sc GIS Cutoff
The General seat closed at merit rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Purnea University list 6 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 | 12,400 | List 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | List 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | List 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | List 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | List 6, 2025 |
Purnea University M.Sc GIS Placements
The latest batch placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, latest batch |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
Purnea University M.Sc GIS Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs 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 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Graduation | 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 GIS Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's M.Sc ranking 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 ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | B |
Purnea University M.Sc GIS Course Structure
Semester 1 is maths, physics and programming; 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 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Semester 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Semester 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Purnea University M.Sc GIS 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 GIS 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 GIS 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 GIS 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 GIS internships online or in Patna.
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 GIS skills at a low fee. If you need campus placements, ask the department before paying.
M.Sc GIS 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 GIS 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 GIS 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 GIS 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
Your main merit rank comes from your best session.
Over
7 May 2026
PG merit list result
The merit list is the only 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 GIS Fees 2026
▾
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 semester 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 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you M.Sc GIS at Purnea University?
Pick your category and quota. The score ranges are guide ranges for merit-list admission.
Category
Quota
General · State quota
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · 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
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · 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
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · 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
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · Open quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · State quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · 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 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Purnea University M.Sc GIS 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 GraduationApply 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 GIS 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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Munger University
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Magadh University
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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
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
latest batch
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%
latest batch
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing merit rankPurnea PG merit list, General
12,400
List 6, 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 branch
60
Purnea PG merit
90
30 more
150
90 more
60
Same seats
180
120 more
240
180 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
192%
54 points higher
117%
21 points lower
60%
78 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
Madhepura has a lower fee and a higher printed pay figure, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your merit rank clears both, take Madhepura; if it clears only Purnea University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot list.
In short
Patna 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.
In short
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 list, take it; TMBU belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Munger costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your merit rank misses Purnea University in the early lists, list Munger right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Magadh University is the lowest-fee option in this table, but its average pay is lower than this page's. If Purnea University allots you a seat in any list, take it and keep Magadh University only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Purnea University M.Sc GIS
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc GIS at Purnea University worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 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 12,400 in list 6 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 GIS?▾
You can aim for GIS analyst, mapping assistant, survey data and remote-sensing support roles after this course. The page uses INR 8.5 LPA as the pay figure because a clean official placement report is not published. If you want a pure coding 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 Patna. 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 remote sensing, mapping or field-data work. The department page shows Geography seats, and the course name itself is GIS. Use semester projects to build a map portfolio. 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 GIS projects, internships and government data work. Keep your semester marks strong and build a portfolio with maps, QGIS work and field data.
Is M.Sc GIS better than a plain M.Sc Geography for me?▾
Pick GIS if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. GIS 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 GIS, 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 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and living cost it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle shows what living cost 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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