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Patna University M.Sc Admission 2023 (Open): Application Form, Fees, Eligibility, Syllabus, Placements, Dates

Patna, BiharState University

Master of Science [M.Sc]


Course Fees

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

5.62 K

1 Year Fees

6.62 K

Total Fees

12.24 K

Detailed Fees

general
yearTuition FeesOther FeesTotal Fees
year 1₹ 5620₹ 1000₹ 6.62 K
year 2₹ 5620-₹ 5.62 K

Course Information

Course Description

Patna University M.Sc admission 2023 is open now. The last date to apply is June 15, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website – pup.ac.in. Admissions will be based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. Check: Patna University Admission 2023

Patna University (PU) Important Dates 2023

Events Dates
Registration Last date June 15, 2023
List of Vacancy To be notified
First Seat Allotment List To be notified
Commencement of Academic Session To be notified

Patna University (PU) M.Sc. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to M.Sc. course offered at Patna University (PU) shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must have a Bachelor’ degree in the relevant subject preferably a B.A. or B. Sc. degree with 55% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
  • Must have scored a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in a B.A. or B.Sc. Hons sub/Major sub/Core course.
  • For Admission to M.Sc. Botany: B.Sc. /B.Tech in Bio-tech / Environmental Science / Microbiology / Life Sc./ Bio-Chemistry
  • For Admission to M.Sc. Physics: B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc. Hons. In Maths, Chemistry, Zoology, Statistics, Computer Science with Physics as a mandatory subject.

Admission to all the M.Sc. programs offered at Patna University (PU) is granted on the basis of marks in Bachelor’s degree. The varsity creates a merit list on the basis of qualifying examination scores and candidates get admission seats based on their merit-rank.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of Patna University @patnauniversity.ac.in.
  • Click on ‘Apply Online’.
  • Go to New User/ Register Here.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 670 through online means such as credit card, debit card, UPI Wallet, Net-Banking.
  • Upload the documents such as a scanned copy of photograph and signature
  • Verify the details and submit the application form.
  • Candidates are also required to submit a copy of filled application form along with required documents and send it by speed/ registered post, marked as PGDAM to the respective department of Patna University.

Documents Required

  • Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate
  • Caste certificate
  • Transfer certificate
  • Identity proof
  • Birth certificate

Read morePatna University Admission 2023

Patna University (PU) M.Sc. Course Details

Patna University (PU) offers a full-time M.Sc. program in 14 specializations that are tabulated below:

Mathematics Microbiology Zoology Botany Environmental Science
Herbal Chemistry Geology Biotechnology Aquaculture Statistics
Chemistry Physics Biochemistry Biodiversity & Conservation -

Course Duration: The minimum duration of the M.Sc. program offered at Patna University is 2 years divided into 4 semesters. 

Prescribed Coursework

  • The M.Sc. program of PU consists of a number of courses such as:
  • Core Courses
  • Elective Courses
  • Discipline-Specific Elective Courses
  • Generic Elective Course
  • Ability Enhancement Course
  • Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
  • M.Sc. program also constitutes of a dissertation, filed work, industrial training & internship, and fieldwork. 
  • Each course is of 5 credits

Tabulated below is the course structure of M.Sc. program offered at Patna University (PU):

Semester No. of Courses Credits per Course Total Credits
I 5 5 25
II 6 5 30
III 6 5 30
IV 3 5 15

Award of Degree: Students who secure a minimum of 100 credits shall be eligible for M.Sc. degree award.

Check More: Patna University Courses & Fees

Patna University (PU) M.Sc. Placements

Patna University has a dedicated Placement and Training Cell aiming to provide the best placement opportunities to students. Various corporate bodies visit Patna University for recruiting students from different departments. Recently, Piramal Group visited the Patna University Campus for the recruitment of P.G. students for Gandhi Fellowship followed by placement.

Azim Premji Foundation also visited the PU campus for recruiting students for the job of Associates. 133 Postgraduate students from different departments participated in the written test and 39 students qualified for interview. 

Some of the top recruiters are:

  • ITC group,
  • Futures group
  • Swatantra Micro Finance
  • Insurance Sector
  • Wipro

Patna University (PU) M.Sc. FAQs

Ques. What is the seat intake of PU in its M.Sc. Physics program?

Ans. Patna University (PU) provides admission to 50 students in its M.Sc. Physics course. Students shall have minimum eligibility in the allied subject.

Ques. Does Patna University provide scholarship facilities?

Ans. Yes, Patna University (PU) provides scholarships to students with disabilities. About 2500 scholarships are awarded to eligible students with disabilities from PG and Technical courses. Also, the University has reserved 30% scholarship for girls.

Ques. Does B.A. (Hons.) will be given a preference during admission to the PU M.Sc. program?

Ans. Yes, a Hons degree in BA or B.Sc. will be given the first preference during the admission of candidates to Patna University M.Sc. program.

Ques. Where to send the copy of the filled application form for the M.Sc. program offered at Patna University?

Ans. Candidates are required to submit the printout of the filled application form along with documents that must be sent through speed post / registered post to the given address:

Registrar,

Patna University,

Patna-800005

Ques. Will I be able to select my preference for the M.Sc. specialization offered at Patna University?

Ans. Yes. After the release of the merit list by Patna University (PU), candidates will be called for an online counselling process wherein they can select their choice of M.Sc. specialization and college. Admission seats will be provided to candidates on the basis of their merit-rank and preference.

Course Details

Microbiology

Total Fees

11,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Zoology

Total Fees

12,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Chemistry

Total Fees

12,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Mathematics

Total Fees

12,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Physics

Total Fees

12,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Biotechnology

Total Fees

40,520
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Botany

Total Fees

12,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Environmental Science

Total Fees

36,320
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Geology

Total Fees

12,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Biochemistry

Total Fees

36,200
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Aquaculture

Total Fees

11,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Biodiversity & Conservation

Total Fees

11,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Statistics

Total Fees

12,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Herbal Chemistry

Total Fees

12,240
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus


Answered Questions

Patna University - [PU]: 17 answered questions

Ques

How do I prepare for entrance of Patna University for BA?

● Top Answer By Simran Upadhyay on 20 Oct 21

Ans
One of my friends appeared for the entrance test for BA at Patna University. According to him, questions asked in the entrance test are quite easy. You can score well even with 15-20 days of preparation. Here are some tips on how you can prepare for the examination. Focus mainly on your language subjects, Poultry, History, Geography, Sociology, Reasoning, and GK. Make sure that your concepts are clear.  Read any good books on GK like Lucent. Study your 10th and 12th textbooks on History, Geography, and Civics.  Hope this gives you an idea about how to prepare for the examination.
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How canI get Patna University’s previous year question papers for BSc entrance?

● Top Answer By Abhishek Banerjee on 11 Nov 21

Ans
It can be difficult to get your hands on the previous year’s question paper of Patna University. Since the university takes back the question paper after the examination. However, you can get these question papers from the book shops situated opposite the university. There are also a few websites created by the students of the university where you can find the question papers. 
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Is studying in Patna University better than Magadh University?

● Top Answer By Aditi Sinha on 15 Jul 22

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Patna University is comparably better than Magadh University. It maintains a fixed schedule. The classes and examinations are on time. Your course will be completed within the scheduled time. The results and degrees are delivered as per the timeline. The academics and teaching methodology used at Patna University are better than Magadh University.  It also has a locational benefit. Patna has many good coaching institutes for banking, SSC, etc.
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What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at Patna University?

● Top Answer By Anushua Banerjee on 20 Oct 21

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A friend of mine graduated from Patna University. Here are some of the tips she shared from her experience at the university. Try not to engage in elections. If you do, you will end up spending a lot of time preparing for lectures, and meetings. Which will affect your attendance as well as studies. Panta University has a central library. You will get the library card after your admission. Take full advantage of it. They have a huge collection of magazines, books, and different newspapers.  Don’t miss lectures. 75% attendance is mandatory at Patna University. Get to know your professors. Interact with them, ask them about your doubts. Make a good friends circle with whom you can discuss your quarries. Google about the university and get to know its history and culture. This will give you confidence. Patna University also offers decent extracurricular activities. You can engage in it.  These are just a few of the things that you need to know about Patna University. 
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How is Patna university?

● Top Answer By Saurav Patel on 29 Apr 22

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Patna University is considered among the best in Bihar and Jharkhand area. The university offers decent academics and completes the courses in time. It also gives students the freedom to explore their talents, be it in academics or sports.  Patna University offers a wide range of courses for undergraduate and postgraduate. There are courses on Marine life and Dolphine Research.  The college produced many IAS and IPS officers. Patna University notable alumni list includes names like Lalu Prasad, Ramananda Prasad, Dr. H.C. Verma, Tathagat Avatar Tulsi. 
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What is the procedure to calculate the percentage for B.Sc Honours from Patna University? Does it involve only the marks of honours papers or are papers of qualifying nature only involved?

● Top Answer By Shreya Rai, on 11 Nov 21

Ans
In Patna University you have to calculate the percentage from total marks you obtained in your honours.  If you have four honours papers of 100 marks each and you have got 320 out of 400. Your percentage will be 80%. In subsidiary papers you only need to pass as they are not included while calculating the percentage.
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How many marks do I need to obtain in the BA entrance test to qualify for Patna University?

● Top Answer By Jiraya Sen, on 11 Nov 21

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Every college has their own cut offs presented by them. The cut off marks tend to decrease with consecutive lists. If you are a General category student 55-65 marks out of 100 would be enough to get you through. The reserved categories like OBC, SC or ST get a relaxation of 5-10%. Patna University also considers students from sports quota and other extra curricular achievements.
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Which is better Patna University or Patliputra University?

● Top Answer By Anushua Mukharjee on 20 May 22

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Patna University has better colleges compared to Patilputra University. Most colleges associated to Patilputra University don’t take regular classes. Often sessions are late at Patilputra University as well. At Patna University classes are regular.  However, PPU colleges like A N College and College of Commerce are good and can be compared to Panta University colleges. 
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How do I get admission into Patna university?

● Top Answer By Bansita Guha on 20 Oct 21

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Patna University conducts an entrance examination for admission. If you want to get admission to any college under Patna University, you will have to fill out the college form and appear on the entrance test.  After the result is declared, the university will publish the cutoff list. Check whether you are qualifying the cutoff according to your caste section. After that, you can go ahead with your admission procedure. So, try to perform well and secure a good score on the entrance test. 
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Which university is better Patna University or Ranchi University?

● Top Answer By Shreya Yadav on 06 Oct 21

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There are not many differences between the two universities. Patna Women’s College has a good reputation as well as a good infrastructure. The answer is very subjective as the answer will vary from person to person. Colleges under Patna University such as Magadh Mahila College, P Women’s College are for women which tell us that Patna University takes the education of women seriously.  B.N. College under Patna University offers science. Some students get placed and also get placement opportunities in Save the Children, World Vision, Care India, etc. In the case of Ranchi University, the highest package offered to the students is INR 3.47 LPA.  The students of the fourth semester are eligible for the campus placements.  The top companies that visit the campus for recruitment are HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Infosys, etc. Categories Patna University Ranchi University Placement Percentage 60% 80% Highest CTC 6 LPA 8 LPA Average CTC 3 LPA 4.5 LPA Internship opportunities at NIT Rourkela, ICAR, Sun Pharma, IICB Kolkata are also provided to the students of the end semester at Ranchi University. Both these colleges are quite similar, so choose the one that meets your requirements.
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