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M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Research) 

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

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Type of University

Public/Government

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

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
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:   What is the median package received during JNU placements?
A: 

Candidates can check the table below to know course-wise median package offered to UG 3-year, UG 4-year and PG 2-year:

Course  

Median Package (2022)

Median Package (2023)

Median Package (2024)

UG 3-year

INR 6 LPA

INR 8 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

UG 4-year

0

INR 10 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG 2-year

INR 7.95 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 9.5 LPA

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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 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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Q:   Who is eligible for BSc at JNU?
A: 

For JNU BSc course admission, the course aspirant should have passed Class 12 or any equivalent examination with a minimum 45% aggregate from a recognised board. Candidate should have passed the qualifying exam from a recognised board. It is also necessary that the student carry the educational document at the time of form filling and admission. The documents are required for verification purposes.

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

    Important Dates

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    COURSE
    CUET-PG
    Feb 25, 2026
    CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation SlipTentative
    Feb 28, 2026
    CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Admit CardTentative
    Mar 6 - 27, 2026
    CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Exam Date

    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:   What is the average package offered during JNU placements?
    A: 

    The average package received by School of Engineering students during the placement drive 2023 stood at INR 11 LPA.

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    Q:   How are the Engineering department placements at JNU?
    A: 

    The key highlights of JNU School of Engineering placements 2023 are presented below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    the highest package

    INR 33 LPA

    the highest package (Off-Campus)

    INR 16 LPA

    Average package

    INR 11 LPA

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    Q:   What is the JNU CUET counselling process?
    A: 

    Only the students who appeared for CUET-UG can apply for JNU UG & Certificate of To be eligible to apply for JNU UG & Certificate of Proficiency (COP) courses, students need to first appear for the CUET-UG exam and qualify on the basics of the cutoff list released, as the selection is according to the CUET score and deprivation points. More information is given below:

    ·       You need to first apply through the JNU official website.

    ·       Fill out the application and upload all the required documents. Keep your CUET scorecard handy.

    ·       A merit list will be released online, which you can access by entering your application no. & password.

    ·       If you are selected, you would need to choose your seat.

    ·        If you accept the admission offer, a fee is to be paid; the details for the same are below:

    Type of Course

    Fee

    Undergraduate

    INR 268

    Certifiate of Proficiency

    INR 219

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    Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru University admission?
    A: 

    Jawaharlal Nehru University eleigibility criteria varies as per each programme. Students must qualify Class 10+2 from the recognised board with 45% marks for general category for UG programmes. For PG programmes students must qualify Bachelors degree with 45%- 50% marks from the recognised university. While some of the programmes accepts national entrance exams for admission. 

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