M.Sc. in Zoology colleges in Maharashtra

Microbiology focuses on the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. On the other hand, Zoology focuses on the scientific study of animals, including their behaviour, physiology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and conservation. Candidates can check the table below to compare the two courses.

Note: The information is sourced from external websites and may vary.

Listed below are some of the top considered factors while selecting an MSc Zoology course:

• Passion for Animals and Biology: If you have a deep interest in animals, their Behaviour, Physiology, Ecology, and Evolution, studying Zoology allows you to delve deeply into these subjects.

• Career Opportunities: Zoology graduates can pursue various career paths, including research, education, conservation, wildlife management, environmental consultancy, and pharmaceuticals. 

• Research Opportunities: Zoology offers abundant research opportunities in areas such as Animal Behaviour, Ecology, Genetics, Conservation Biology, and Physiology.

• Contribution to Conservation: With the increasing threat to biodiversity and ecosystems, there is a growing need for professionals who can contribute to conservation efforts. 

• Advancement Opportunities: An MSc in Zoology can open doors to advanced positions in academia, research institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and private companies.

The MSc Zoology full form is Master of Science in Zoology, which primarily concentrates on teaching theoretical and practical information about the animal kingdom and ways to conserve it. 

The MSc Zoology is a 2-year postgraduate degree study that examines cutting-edge ideas in Zoology and their application to human affairs. The MSc Zoology teaches the Biology, structure, and behaviour of animals. The study of animals of all types is the focus of Zoology, and the MSc degree corresponds to the discipline's scientific side. 

The highest package offered during MMS placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MMS Placement Statistics (2022)	MMS Placement Statistics (2023)	MMS Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 7.5 LPA	INR 9.75 LPA	INR 10 LPA

Note: The above details are from MU’s Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial and Management Studies.

SPPU admission for a majority of PG and UG courses, such as M.Sc. M.A. M.Tech, M.Com B.A. And BBA among others, is based on the Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University. Additionally, there are numerous courses, such as MCA MMM, Advanced Diploma, MPH E-MBA, LL. M. and M. Lib. ISC among others, where the admission process is completely based on merit in the previous qualifying exam (Class 12 for UG admission and UG degree for PG admission). Thus, students will not be able to get direct admissions to Pune University.

To get MSc admission in Shivaji University Kolhapur candidates must have bachelor's degree with minimum 45% aggregate. Find below the key highlights of the Shivaji University MSc course are given in the table below:

Particulars	MSc Highlights
Duration	2 years
No. of specialisations	20
Total tuition fee	INR 2,000 - INR 90,900
Accepted entrance exam	Entrance exam conducted by SU
Seat Intake	210

Admission to MSc programme at BAMU Aurangabad is done basis a Common Entrance Test (CET). 

Yes, Mithibai College conducts a Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to the MSc courses . Candidates seeking admission to Mithibai College MSccourses must appear for the entrance test. As per the latest notification released by the colleges, the entrance exam is likely to be held in the first week of May 2023. As for the UG programmes (BSc, BCom, BMS, BA, .etc..) candidates must qualify Common University Entrance Test also known as CUET UG,  a national level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to UG courses. 

KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce M.Sc. Seats 200 Total Seats Available KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce M.Sc

M.Sc Has nearly 15 Specialisations and approximately 20 seats each 

KJ Somaiya College of Science & Commerce offers various postgraduate programs, including M.Sc. in different fields such as Analytical Chemistry. The intake for the Master of Commerce programme is 20 students. However, the exact number of students pursuing M.Sc. at KJ Somaiya College of Science & Commerce is Unpredicatble .

Please contact for Accurate Seat Intake Notice and You can Check it on the Official Website

 

Yes, the college has an active placement cell. During 2025 placements, a total of 341 students were placed in reputed companies such as Lupin Ltd., Deloitte, etc. Check the course wise data tabulated below to know more:

Course	Total students (2025)	Students Placed (2025)	Median Package (2025)
UG 3-year	1,301	123	INR 3.80 LPA
PG 2-year	620	200	INR 4.20 LPA
PG 3-year	25	18	INR 4.60 LPA

NOTE: The above data has been taken from the NIRF Report 2026

To check the RTMNU cutoff 2026 go to university website that is nagpuruniversity.ac.in or affiliated college websites for merit lists which is usually released after 10+2 or qualifying exam results. For specific courses students can check admission notices or the state common entrance test like MHT CET portals for cutoffs. 

Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce has courses such as B.A., B.B.M., M.A., B.Sc., M.Sc., B.M.M., B.Com, M.Com which are primarily in the stream of Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management Studies, Science, Mass Communication & Media, Accounting & Commerce, IT & Software. Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce has specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, M.Sc. specializations in Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry.

SGBAU admission is conducted online. Candidates can visit the official website and apply through the centralised process—Common Admission Process (CAP).