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Course & AffiliationProgram: M.Sc. in Life Science (2 years), and, more specifically, M.Sc. in Public Health Entomology (PHE) under VCRC of Pondicherry UniversityAffiliation: Pondicherry University, through ICMR? VCRC, Puducherry. Eligibility CriteriaA B.Sc. degree in subjects such as Zoology, Botany, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Medical Lab Technology, Veterinary Science, MBBS, or a B.E./B.Tech. with Biotechnology as a subject. Undergraduate students appearing at the final year may also be considered subject to conditionsFor M.Sc. Life Science (non? entomology), a minimum of ~55–60% aggregate is usually considered (relaxation for reserved categories)? Selection ProcedureCategory I (Open Competition): Selected on the basis of performance in a Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted in Puducherry (usually a 2? hour exam, no negative marking, cut-off at ~35–50%) followed by interviewCategory II (In? service / Sponsored): Entry based on merit, qualifying degree, work experience, and letters of recommendation or a "No Objection Certificate" from the sponsoring organization Fees & StipendM.Sc. Life Science: Total tuition approximately ?5,000 (?2,500/year).M.Sc. Public Health Entomology: ?20,200 total fee (?10k first year + ?10.2k second year)Stipend (during studies):?20,000/month for Open Competition category candidates.?10,000/month for in-service/sponsored Category II A candidates? How to Apply (Approx. Timeline)Watch out for the VCRC official website (vcrc.icmr.org.in) notification brochure and application form.Application procedures are generally offline by speed post, along with demand drafts (?500 application fee?250 for SC/ST)Deadlines have traditionally been in July (for example, July 2023) for academic year and CET in late August or early September, with interviews and counseling following.

Vector Control Research Centre offers Degree courses including 1 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Vector Control Research Centre has specializations such as Ph.D. specializations in Microbiology, Zoology.