M.Sc. in Zoology 

at CU Kerala, Kasargode

The MSc placements at the Central University of Kerala seem to be promising. Most of the students got placed with very good salary packages, and the university has a distinct placement cell that offers placements and internship opportunities to students. The median package offered to PG (2-year) students during the 2022 placements was INR 4.80 LPA, and the highest salary package offered was 10 LPA. The placement statistics for the academic years show a good number of students placed and a decent median salary offered. The university also conducts job fairs and trains and grooms students for their professional careers.

CU Kerala MSc seats are cumulative of the seats available for various MSc specialisations at the university. In total, there are 392 MSc seats at the university. These seats are available to suitable candidates who qualify based on course-specific selection criteria. However, the mentioned seat intake is sourced from the sanctioned body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The admission process to the MSc at the Central University of Kerala is not complete without the physical verification of documents needed to establish the eligibility of a candidate. The university has specified an entire list of original documents that need to be brought during reporting to the university. The same has been mentioned below:

• Scanned Class 10, Class 12 and graduation mark sheet
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Transfer Certificate
• Leaving Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature
• If Applicable (Cast certificate / Non Creamy layer for backward class / Fee free Ship card / Gap certificate)

ABSOLUTELY YES! HERE ARE THE VAROUS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESPECTIVE COURSES:-

1. M.Sc. ZOOLOGY : B.Sc. in Zoology (studied in 10+2+3 system) with Botany and Chemistry/Biochemistry as subsidiary subjects or any subject under Life Sciences with Zoology as a Major/Core/ Equal Optional subject with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in the concerned subject seperately, from a recognised University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates.The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as on 01.07.2022.
2. M.Sc. BIOCHEMISTRY : B.Sc. with Chemistry/Biochemistry/any subject under Life Sciences with Chemistry/Biochemistry as a Major/Core/ Equal Optional subject (studied in 10+2+3 system) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in the concerned subject seperately, from a recognised University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates.The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as on 01.07.2022.
3. M.Sc. CHEMISTRY : B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also for Science subjects, with Chemistry as the main or one of the main subjects (studied in 10 + 2 +3 system). Up to 5 % relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as on 01.07.2022.

Admissions to the Central University of Kerala MSc course are primarily based on the merit obtained in CUET-PG. The aspirants must initially register and appear for the CUET-PG entrance test. The candidates must thereafter register on the admission portal of the Central University of Kerala after the declaration of results and fill out the online application form. A merit list is prepared based on the CUET marks. Shortlisted candidates must also report for fee payment, documentation verification, and counseling to complete their admission.

To be eligible for the Master of Science (MSc) programme at the Central University of Kerala, the candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution/university with a minimum aggregate mark of 50%. The course admission will be based on performance in the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programmes (CUET-PG).

In terms of placements, the University has maintained a decent track record. The official placement report or brochure is yet to be released. As per the data gathered from the NIRF report 2024, 156 out of 818 PG (2-year) graduates were placed in 2023. Earlier, 234 out of 803 students were placed in the 2022 drive. Further, the median package offered in 2023 was INR 3.26 LPA, which was almost 32% less in comparison to 2022. Take a look at the below table for a detailed analysis of Central University of Kerala placement trends:

NOTE: The above data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

Central University of Kerala admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. The various entrance exams are prescribed as per the specific course choice. Students achieving 85% can certainly apply for admission at CU Kerala, however, they must note that they must still appear for the entrance exam. Accepted exams include CUET, CUET-PG, KMAT Kerala, etc.