M.Sc. in Library and Information Science 

at Berhampur University, Orissa - Other

Berhampur University accepts Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) score for admission to MSc programmes. Once the exam is conducted, CPET-2024 subject wise state provisional merit rank is prepared by combining the career marks out of 20 and entrance marks out of 80. For MSc Biotechnology, the university considers GAT-B score. Selected candidates are offered seat in Berhampur University based on their entrance exam score.

Candidate seeking admission must have completed graduation in Science/Arts stream with Mathematics and Maths & Computing as Core/ Hons and Elective with at least 45% aggregate from any recognised University/ Institute. In addition, candidate must hold the original documents for verification purposes as well.

Berhampur University MSc placement data 2024 is not released. However, as per the NIRF report 2024 available on the official website of Berhampur University, the key highlights of Berhampur University MSc 2-year placements over the past three years are presented below:

Berhampur University offers MSc across different specialisations. Its MSc in Home Science course is focused on MA/MSc in Home Science, available only for women candidates. Some other specialisations in which the course is available are:

• Biotechnology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Marine Sciences
• Electronic Science & Technology, etc.

Candidates need to fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria for admission to Berhampur University. The minimum eligibility for UG courses is Class 12 whereas graduation is required for PG programmes. Below is the course-wise eligibility for Berhampur University:

Students pursuing a course from Berhampur University can access scholarships offered via different agencies. Students must fulfil the criteria to avail the scholarship benefits. Below are the agencies offering scholarships to students:

• Medhabruti, Govt. of Odisha, Higher Education Department
• Prerana Scholarship
• UGC PG Merit Scholarship

No, Berhampur University does not offer direct admission. Candidates are first required to apply for the course of their choice and then participate in the selection rounds. The university considers CPET score for admission to PG courses. For MPharm, OJEE score is considered for admission. Besides, the selection for MSc Biotechnology is based on GAT-B score. Aspirants qualifying any of the accepted entrance exams are offered admission in the university.

Berhampur University offers PG courses across various streams such as Science, Engineering, Arts, and others. The fee structure is the combination of a number of components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc. The below-mentioned are Mansarovar Global University fees has been discussed below: 

Students opting for hostel facility have to pay an hostel fee. The total hostel fee is a sum of multiple components such as admission, maintenance, mess, caution, etc. Some of the fee components such as hostel caution money and mess advance are refundable. All other components are non-refundable.

Berhampur University admissions are a multi-step procedure. It begins with the release of the application form. Admission to most of the university PG programmes is entrance-based. In addition, it is necessary that candidates applying for admission meet the respective course eligibility criteria. More details around each of the admission stage are provided below:

STEP 1: Eligible students can apply for the desired course by completing the application process. Berhampur University admission form can be downloaded from the university's official website or a printout can be taken from the brochure as well. Aspirants should fill in all the details carefully. The application fee payment can further be done online through the SAMS portal.

STEP 2: Admission to the UG courses is mostly merit-based. For PG courses, admission is through the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET). For MBA, MCA and MPharm, OJEE score is accepted. Additionally, Berhampur University admission to the MSc Biotechnology course is based on a GAT-B score. Candidates who are shortlisted are informed through an intimation letter.

STEP 3: Selected students are required to appear for the Berhampur University counselling. On completion of counselling, seats are allotted to the candidates after verification.