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M.Sc. in Marine Biology 

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  • Estd. 1971
M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Public/Government

M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
6,240
2,110
8,350
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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#32

M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology - Batch of 2022
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Good faculty members. Excellent infrastructure. Good placements.
Placements: About my course: I took marine Biology. Passed out in 2022. More than 50% of students got placements. We can do internships in central government institutes like CMFRI, CMLRE, CIFT, etc. Ph.D. is also available there. Most of the students will be there even after their course as project assistants or research scholars.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available. There is good infrastructure. Lab equipment is new and modern. Classrooms are excellent. All the facilities are available. In the hostel, too, all the facilities are good. In a library, there is a wide range of books. We can study them anytime we want.
Faculty: Teachers are qualified and knowledgeable. They are always willing to clear doubts. They teach with modern technology, like using presentations. Exams are moderate. The pass percentage will be greater than 95%. Teachers are very helpful, especially in labs.
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 4.94 Lakh
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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Admission Process

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    CUSAT CAT
    CUET-PG
    Jan 28 - 30, 2026
    CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Application Correction Window
    Jan 27 - Mar 5, 2026
    CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Form
    Feb 20, 2026
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    M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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    CUSAT CAT round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
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    1153426
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    11349
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    Students also asked

    Q:   How much rank is required to get into CUSAT BSc?
    A: 

    Candidates need to qualify CUSAT CAT to get admission to Integrated BSc-MSc programmes. The university releases course-wise cutoff rank list. As per the below 2023 closing rank for All India Category, the highest was 29 for Biological Science. The lowest rank was of 62 of Physical and Mathematics. Below is the latest cutoff rank for Integrated BSc-MSc:

    Course2023
    Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics62
    Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemistry55
    Integrated BSc + MSc in Mathematics62
    Integrated BSc + MSc in Biological Science29

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    Q:   Can I join CUSAT after Class 12?
    A: 

    Yes, students can join Cochin University of Science and Technology. It is mantary for students to qualify the Class 12 to appear for UG and PG courses. Aspiring canddidates must have to qualify the neligibility criteria set by the institute for thendesired course. 

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    Q:   What is CUSAT CAT exam?
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    CUSAT conducts CAT (Common Admission Test) for admissions to programmes like Law, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences, Humanities, Science, Medical Sciences & Technology, and Social Sciences and Technology. CUSAT CAT is a computer-based test. The multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked in the exam. Candidates can take this test by applying online through the university website. The CUSAT CAT 2025 exam date will be released along with the official brochure. Candidates who will appear for the exam must refer to the CUSAT 2025 syllabus and exam pattern for their preparations.

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    Q:   How much rank is needed for CUSAT?
    A: 

    CUSAT accepts various national entrance exams such as CAT, CMAT, KMAT, KMAT Kerala, rank requirement varies with the course. Below are the past year CUSAT CAT ranks for MBA course for the reference of the students:

    MBA

    Section202220232024
    Overall7683163

    Note:- This information is taken from the official website and might vary. 

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    Q:   Can I get admission in CUSAT without CAT exam?
    A: 

    CAT is one of the accepting exams for CUSAT MBA admission. There are two types of CAT accepted for MBA. One is CAT conducted by conducted by IIM for admission to MBA programme. The other is CUSAT CAT conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology. CUSAT CAT is accepted for MBA and other courses except PhD and Diploma programmes. Now the question is, if it is mandatory or not.

    No, it is not. Aspirants who have passed KMAT or CMAT can also take admission to MBA programme. Aspirants shortlisted based on the entrance exam score are further evaluated in group discussion and personal interview round.

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    M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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    Answered 3 years ago

    Yes. you can do marine biology even after completing MBBS as long as you have a BSc with minimum 55% in Marine Biology, zoology, botany, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, fisheries, or aquaculture or fields related to it. And as far as admissions into related universities are concerned, you

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    Shivangi Priya

    Beginner-Level 5

    Answered 6 years ago

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    Dr. Uma Sinha

    Scholar-Level 17

    Answered 6 years ago

    Hello, the eligibility to study Masters in marine biology is to have bachelors degree in chemistry, zoology, botany, geography, geology, physiology, biochemistry and microbiology. You need to have the basics of the subject that are taught in the above mentioned subjects.

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    neha trivedi

    Guide-Level 12

    Answered 6 years ago

    I think you are not eligible for this course because you should have graduation in the same field.

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    Shivam Chhirolya

    Scholar-Level 17

    Answered 7 years ago

    Unfortunately, Cochin University do not offer any undergraduate programme in marine biology. Please check the link for more info: http://cusat.ac.in/dept.php?deptcode=marinebio

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    Ishu Singhal

    Contributor-Level 8

    Answered 7 years ago

    TIFR GS 2018 for Ph.D & Integrated M.Sc admission they will give you admission according to entrance exam. There are many colleges and universities that offer the Master of sciences in biology programme in India. Some colleges offer admission on the basis of graduation marks while highly reputed col

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    Shabana Bee

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