Are you planning to appear for CUET PG 2027 MSc courses offered by the CUET PG participating universities? Check out the CUET PG 2027 Science Stream eligibility criteria for the various courses offered through the CUET PG exam for the academic session 2027-2028.
Around 2.5 lakh candidates appear for CUET PG MSc courses every year, out of a total of four lakh applicants. MSc courses are one of the most preferred courses among the CUET PG aspirants. Candidates planning to take CUET PG 2027 MSc courses must be aware of the minimal eligibility criteria that one needs to satisfy in order to get admission to the CUET PG 2027 participating universities.
The CUET PG MSc courses eligibility criteria 2027 refer to the minimum qualifications, typically a bachelor's degree with a specified percentage of marks or equivalent qualifying exams. These specifications ensure a baseline level of academic preparedness among entrants, thereby safeguarding the quality of postgraduate education. NTA will conduct the CUET PG exam for upcoming session in March 2027, for a window of around 17 days. The tentative dates are March 01 and March 25, 2027. NTA may change the exam dates and the same will be shared on official website. Candidates need to start their CUET PG 2027 preparation soon to get the desired seat in the participating universities.
Read this Shiksha article to learn about the CUET PG 2027 eligibility criteria, such as minimum education qualification, age limit, nationality, etc., for Science domain courses offered by around 200 participating universities.
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- CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2027 for Science Stream
- CUET PG 2027 MSc Course-Specific Eligibility Criteria
- CUET PG 2027 Syllabus for Science Stream
CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2027 for Science Stream
Commonly asked questions
Age limit criteria for PU CET UG exam is as follows:
- Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31 of the year of admission.
- There is no upper age limit for the exam.
To apply to universities for admission based on your CUET PG scores, you need to follow the process given below.
- Check the eligibility criteria for the universities and courses you are interested in.
- Visit the university website and register for the admission process.
- Upload your CUET PG scorecard and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
In case the students are shortlisted for admission, they have to visit the campus to verify their documents and pay the admission fee. The participating universities conduct the admission process separately. Students also need to apply separately for each course, even for the same university. After the declaration of the CUET PG result, students should check the university websites separately to track the counselling dates and events.
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
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| MSc Chemistry | BSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. |
| MSc Computer Science | BSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Honos subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. |
| MSc Mathematics | BSc (Hons)/B A (Hons)/BSc/B A under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate considering all the three years of BSc/B A Courses). The candidate must have studied Mathematics Hons. or studied subject Mathematics in the all the three years at Graduate level. For BSc (Hons)/BSc only Science subjects and for BA (Hons)/B A all subjects except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) mark sheet. |
| MSc Physics | BSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. |
| MSc Environmental Sciences | A minimum of 50 percent marks (equivalent GPA) in BSc (Hons)/BSc (10 2 3) as well as at 10 & 10 2 examinations. |
| MSc Botany | BSc (Hons) Botany |
| MSc Zoology | BSc (Hons) Zoology |
CUET PG cutoff marks are not declared by single authority, but the universities set their own cutoff for specific courses right after the results are declared.
CUET PG 2027 MSc Course-Specific Eligibility Criteria
Candidates preparing for various MSc courses offered by the CUET PG 2027 exam can find the minimal eligibility criteria here. Candidates must note that merely satisfying the CUET PG MSc courses eligibility criteria will not give them admission to colleges. Candidates also need to secure the required CUET PG cut-off mentioned by the participating universities.
NOTE: The below-mentioned eligibility criteria for MSc courses are taken from some of the popular universities. The CUET PG Eligibility Criteria for Science Stream is subject to change from university to university.
| QP Code | Subjects | Eligibility Criteria |
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| SCQP01 | Agricultural Science: Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology; Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agriculture Technology (Informatics) etc. | M. Sc. Agricultural Science: Admissions to BHU and Other Universities 1. Candidates with 4-year BSc (Ag..)/BSc (Hons.) Ag../BSc (Horticulture) Degree with credit-based course programme. |
| SCQP02 | Agro-forestry |
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| SCQP03 | Microbiology/Applied Microbiology |
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| SCQP04 | Architecture and Planning, Sustainable Architecture, Architecture and Design, Urban & Regional Planning |
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| SCQP05 | Biochemistry, Anatomy, Pharmacology, BioScience |
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| SCQP06 | Bioinformatics, Food Science and Nutrition, Science - Bioinformatics, |
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| SCQP07 | Botany, BioSciences |
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| SCQP08 | Chemistry, Anatomy, Pharmacology, BioScience | Chemistry: A minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade in Bachelors/UG degree with Chemistry for MSc (Chemistry) from a recognised University or an equivalent examination. B.Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of Science subjects with Chemistry as one of the subjects, preferably in combination with Physics and Mathematics. (For University of Hyderabad) Bachelor’s degree (with Chemistry as one of the subjects) under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with 55% marks in the aggregate (or in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics combined), or in Chemistry Honours. (For Jawahar Lal Nehru University) |
| SCQP09 | Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Big Data Analytics, Cyber, Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, etc. | Following degree holders from recognised Universities with a minimum score of 50% marks in graduation for the general category and a minimum of 45% marks for reserved categories are eligible: 1. BCA/B.Sc. Computer Science/B. Sc. IT/B. Tech. Comp Engg/B. Tech. IT/ or equivalent. 2. B. Sc. Computer Science as one of the subjects at the Graduation Level. 3. Graduation with Mathematics and 12th in the Science Stream. |
| SCQP10 | Criminology | Minimum 45- 55% in UG with respective or allied subjects |
| SCQP11 | Environmental Sciences/Studies, Ecology etc | The candidate must hold a B.Sc / B.Sc. (Hons.) degree from a recognised university with not less than 60% of total marks (55% in case of SC/ST and persons with disabilities) with relevant subjects as Zoology / Botany / Chemistry / Physics / Life Science/ Earth Sciences. |
| SCQP12 | Food Science and Technology, Nutrition, Food Processing and Management, Food Safety and Quality Control etc. | Bachelor’s degree in Basic Science / Agriculture Science or Applied Subjects, including Food Processing Technology, Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Process Engineering, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, Horticulture, Fisheries, etc. streams with 55% marks {50% in the case of SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognised Indian or foreign University. |
| SCQP13 | Forensic Science |
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| SCQP14 | Geology, Earth Sciences, Applied Geology |
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| SCQP15 | Geophysics | B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course)with Physics, Maths and one more Science subject. |
| SCQP16 | Horticulture,Forestry & Biodiversity,Seed Science & Technology,Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Genetics, Fruit Science, Floriculture, Vegetable Science etc |
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| SCQP17 | Life Science-Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Bioinformatics, Molecular Medicine, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering & Science, Virology and Immunology, Optometry, Bio-Physics, Genetics, Health Science. | Biotechnology: B.Sc. (Hons.) or B.Sc. in Botany/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Life Sciences/ Zoology from a recognised Indian or foreign University with 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/PWD). Biological Sciences: Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Allied Disciplines with a Minimum of 50% Marks (5% relaxation for reserved category candidates) Microbiology: B.Sc. (Hons.) or B.Sc. in Botany/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Biochemistry: B.Sc. (Hons.) /B.Sc. in Botany/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Zoology/ Life Sciences/ Chemistry or B.Voc. in Biomedical Sciences with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/ OBC (NonCreamy Layer) candidates). Life Sciences: B.Sc. from a recognised university under the +3 system with Honors. Or Major or one subject in all 3 years of study in Zoology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biosciences/ Biotechnology/ Biology/Genetics/ Agricultural Sciences/Plant Sciences/ Animal Sciences with minimum 55% marks for General Category and 50% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ PWD or equivalent. Human Genetics: Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences/M.B.B.S. or B.D.S. with 50% marks Plant Molecular Biology: B.Sc.(Majors) Botany /Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology /Chemistry (with Botany/Zoology/ Chemistry /Biochemistry as one of the papers). |
| SCQP18 | Material Science | B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics / Chemistry / Life Sciences / Material Science / Nanotechnology or any relevant subject with a minimum 60% marks at the qualifying degree level (55% in case of SC/ST and persons with disabilities) from the recognised University/ Institution OR B.E. / B.Tech. (in any relevant subject) with minimum 60% marks at the qualifying degree level (55% in case of SC/ST and persons with disabilities) from a recognised University / Institute. |
| SCQP19 | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Electronics | B.A/B.Sc.(Hons.) in Mathematics from any recognized Indian or Foreign University (foreign recognition to be as per AIU list) with 50% or above marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and 50% or above marks or equivalent grade in Mathematics. OR B.Sc./B.A. with Mathematics as one of the subjects of study with 55% or above marks or equivalent grade (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates). |
| SCQP20 | Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics etc | Candidate shall be eligible for admission to M.Voc. (Medical Laboratory Technology), if he/she has passedNSQFlevel7ORGraduation with 50% marks with one or two of the following subjects: Bachelor in Vocation in Medical Lab. Technology, or B.Sc. in Medical Lab. Technology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Zoology or B.Tech. (Biotech) or MBBS/BPT/BOT/BAMS/BNYS. |
| SCQP21 | MPT |
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| SCQP22 | Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences | UG degree in Physics/ Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Science /Nanoscience/Nanotechnology/ any area of Basic Sciences with 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC candidates) |
| SCQP23 | Pharmacy-Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Analysis etc. |
The candidate must have passed the B.Pharm. degree examination from any University or institution established by law in India, approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and has scored not less than 55% marks in aggregate (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer candidates). |
| SCQP24 | Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences, Electronics, Applied Physics, Applied Physics + Electronics Engineering |
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| SCQP25 | Plant Biotechnology | B.Sc. In Plant Biotechnology/B.Sc. In Biotechnology/B.Sc. Botany/ B.Sc. Biochemistry/ B.Sc. Microbiology/B.Sc in Bio-Informatics with a minimum of 50% marks aggregate |
| SCQP26 | Soil Science - Soil & Water Conservation | Passed 4-year B.Sc.(Ag)/B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag.. from a recognised University. Secured at least 6.0/10 or 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 OGPA for general category candidates and 2.0/4, 3.0/5, 3.5/6 and 5.5/10 OGPA for SC/ST/OBC/PWD category candidates under the Course Credit System in qualifying examination, as per |
| SCQP27 | Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Science and Applied Statistics etc | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of optional subjects with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects; OR with at least 55% of marks for those students who have done B.A. /B.Sc. (Hons) course in Maths / Statistics. |
| SCQP28 | Zoology, Sericulture, Human Genetics | A minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade in a Bachelor's/UG degree with Chemistry for MSc (Chemistry) / with Botany for MSc (Botany) / with Zoology for MSc (Zoology) as one of the subjects from a recognised University or an equivalent examination. |
| SCQP29 | Atmospheric Science | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in any discipline of Science (with Physics as one of the core subjects)/Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for the general category and 45% or equivalent grade for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates. |
| SCQP30 | Animal Science (Poultry) | UR: 60% marks or equivalent OGPA in B.V.Sc. & A.H./B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture/ B.Sc.(Zoology) Honours /B.F.Sc. / B.Sc. Fisheries OBC: 54% marks or equivalent OGPA in B.V.Sc. & A.H. /B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture /B.Sc.(Zoology) Honours /B.F.Sc. / B.Sc. Fisheries SC/ST: Passed in B.V.Sc. & A.H. /B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture /B.Sc.(Zoology) Honours /B.F.Sc. / B.Sc. Fisheries. |
Also Read:
CUET PG 2027 Syllabus for Science Stream
CUET PG syllabus consists of all the important subject-related topics that will be included from the CUET PG exam authorities' point of view. The syllabus is framed by the examination conducting authority for the UG pass out students to test their depth of knowledge in the particular domain in which they have taken the examination.
| CUET PG Subject Course | CUET PG Syllabus PDF |
|---|---|
| Zoology | CUET PG Zoology Syllabus PDF |
| Biochemistry | CUET PG Biochemistry Syllabus PDF |
| Chemistry | CUET PG Chemistry Syllabus PDF |
| Life Sciences | CUET PG Life Science Syllabus PDF |
| Mathematics | CUET PG Mathematics Syllabus PDF |
| Data Science | CUET PG Data Science Syllabus PDF |
| Food Technology | CUET PG Food Technology Syllabus PDF |
| Plant Biotechnology | CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus PDF |
| Physics | CUET PG Physics Syllabus PDF |
| Botany | CUET PG Botany Syllabus PDF |
| Environmental Science | CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus PDF |
| Horticulture | CUET PG Horticulture Syllabus PDF |
| Forensic Science and Criminology | CUET PG Forensic Science & Criminology Syllabus PDF |
CUET PG Syllabus 2027: Domain Wise
Candidates can find the CUET PG Syllabus- Domain Wise from below:
| Domain | PDF Download |
|---|---|
| Acharya | Download Here |
| Common | Download Here |
| Humanities | Download Here |
| Languages | Download Here |
| MTech | Download Here |
| Science | Download Here |
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Lucknow University does not accept CUET-PG scores for admission to its MCA program.
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After the challenge submission process is over, NTA will set up a panel of subject experts who will examine each and every challenge or objection and come up with the final answer keys. The CUET PG result will also be computed based on this.
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The payment of the processing fee for the CUET PG answer key challenge will have to be made through Debit card/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm/UPI. No challenge will be accepted without receipt of the processing fee. The Answer Key challenges will not be accepted through any other medium, i.e., fax, e
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After the CUET PG 2027 result is declared, the Participating Universities will separately release their merit list or shortlisted candidates' list who are selected to participate in the counselling process for that college. Candidates will then have to register and pay the requiste or asked registra
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Yes, the CUET-PG counselling and admission process for Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya has already started and advanced rounds, including spot/offline counselling, are currently underway. The university is conducting special offline and spot counselling sessions for remaining vacant seats till late Au
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