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M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Research) 

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  • Estd. 1969

M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Research)
 at 
JNU 
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Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Research)
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JNU 
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432
1,065
50
1,547
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M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Research)
 at 
JNU 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Which courses of JNU are under CUET?
A: 

Admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University BA (Hons) in Foreign Languages, BSc-MSc Integrated Programme in Ayurveda Biology and Certificate of Proficiencey (COP) courses is through CUET (UG). Only the aspirants with a valid score of CUET are eligible to take admission in these courses. Moreover, the application for the same has to be submitted by visiting the JNU admission portal. 

Q:   How are the placements at JNU?
A: 

The key highlights of JNU placements for UG and PG programs in 2024 are presented below:

Particulars  

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

Total students

357

78

1432

Students placed

30

17

188

Students selected for higher studies

327

61

1244

Q:   What is JNU famous for?
A: 

Jawaharlal Nehru University is very widely known for its path-breaking research in the field of Sciences and encourages students towards transformation and innovation in various sectors corresponding to different schools such as the School of Physical Sciences (SPS), the School of Life Sciences (SLS) and the Special Centre for Microbiology among others. JNU is renowned for producing members of various committees of National and International organisations.

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Q:   Can I get admission to JNU without CUET?
A: 

No, candidates can get admission to JNU without CUET if applying for UG and PG courses. To get admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University, candidates must appear for th CUET exam. JNU admission to most of the UG, PG and Diploma courses are based on candidates' performance in the CUET-UG & CUET-PG scores. For JNU MBA admission 2025, CUET-PG is not valid and is dependent on CAT scores.  Also, PhD admissions do not require CUET. 

Q:   What is the highest package offered during JNU placements?
A: 

The overall the highest package offered during JNU placements is not released. However, the highest package offered during JNU BTech placements 2023 is presented below:

Particulars

BTech Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package (Overall)

INR 33 LPA

Highest package (On-campus)

INR 16 LPA

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M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Research)
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JNU 
Entry Requirements

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M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Research)
 at 
JNU 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    COURSE
    CUET-PG
    Aug 14, 2025
    (CUET PG based) Deadline for Admission/Registration
    Aug 14, 2025
    (Biotechnology/Computational and Integrative Sciences) Deadline for Admission/Registration (tentative)
    Aug 22, 2025
    (CUET PG based) Last and Final call- Admission process deadline

    M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Research)
     at 
    JNU 
    Cutoffs

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    CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round2025
    161.67
    260.33
    360.33
    CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round2025
    156.67
    256
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    Students also asked

    Q:   What is the last date for JNU admission?
    A: 

    Jawaharlal Nehru University accepts CUET-UG and CUET-PG entrance test scores for admission to several undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate and PG Diploma courses. The University also accepts a few national-level entrance exam scores for admission to courses such as BTech, MBA, etc. For admission to BA (Hons.) in Foreign Languages, BSc-MSc Integrated programme in Ayurveda Biology and Certificate of Proficiency courses, JNU accepts CUET-UG scores. 

    • The registration window for CUET UG for Jawaharlal Nehru University admission UG courses usually open by February. Further, the CUET UG is held between May and June.
    Q:   How many students are placed during JNU placements?
    A: 

    The number of students placed during JNU placement 2024 for UG and PG programs is presented below:

    Particulars  

    UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)

    UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)

    PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total students

    357

    78

    1432

    Students placed

    30

    17

    188

    Students selected for higher studies

    327

    61

    1244

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    Q:   Does JNU accept CAT score?
    A: 

    Yes, JNU accepts CAT scores for admission in the MBA course. Candidates must appear for this exam and achieve a valid aggregate in the same. They must also appear for a PI round. Based on these, the merit list is released and selected candidates must appear for verification and pay the tuition fees for admission confirmation. 

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    01126741236

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