M.Sc. in Mathematics 

at Kota University, Kota

Kota University provides a two-year, four-semester full-time Master of Science (MSc) programme. Admission to the MSc programme at Kota University is determined by the candidate's performance on their most recent qualifying exam. Except for Zoology and Wildlife Science, all specialisations have the same minimum score requirements. The university furthermore provides MSc programme through its affiliated colleges. Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to get admission to MSc course: 

Eligibility: B.Sc. In the relevant stream with a minimum 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for M.Sc. Zoology & Wild Life Science) for General category candidates of Rajasthan and 60% aggregate for other state candidates

Selection: Merit-based

The step-wise Kota University application process is given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the university.

Step 2: Select the Student Corner and click on Online Admission.

Step 3: In the next window that opens, click on the Fill Online Admission Form link.

Step 4: Enter your name, mobile number, and email address to create a login ID.

Step 5: Login and complete the application form. Step 6: Upload the required documents.

Step 7: Pay the application fee and submit the application.

Kota University has not released a course-wise placement report for 2023. However, the NIRF placement report for 2023 has been released. As per the report,  a total of 11 PG (2-year) students were placed during UOK placements in 2022. The median package offered to PG (2-year) students was INR 2.10 LPA during placements 2022. 

M.Sc in wildlife science is a two-year full-time curriculum having four semesters since its inception. There are about 20 seats in the University of Kota. The eligibility criteria for this course is as under: Eligibility criteria: Bachelor's degree in Science/ Medical Science/ Engineering/ Veterinary Science/ Agriculture/ Forestry/ Pharmacy/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications or a degree recognized as equivalent thereof should have studied in the science stream at higher secondary or other equivalent board. The minimum aggregate marks in Bachelor's degree recognized by UGC for unreserved category (UR/Gen) is 55% and for SC/ST/OBC/SOBC: Minimum Pass Marks. For other State: 60%. The admission is based on merit. Fee per annum: Rs 18000.

Yes, scholarships are offered by UOK Kota. Kota University does not offer any scholarships to the students. However, the office of the dean at UOK Kota makes sure of the processing /disbursement of the financial support provided by various agencies. The university students are eligible for the following scholarships:

• Post matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SOBC from the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Post Matric Scholarships for Students belonging to the Minority Communities from the Department of Minority Affairs.
• UGC-Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
• UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship
• UGC-Post Doctoral Fellowship for women
• UGC-Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
• UGC-Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders
• UGC-Post Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ST candidates
• UGC/CSIR-JRF/SRF/RA
• ICSSR fellowship for Post Graduate
• ICHR-Post Graduate Merit Scholarship
• DST-Inspire Fellowship

Kotak University offers numerous Diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses. Admission to all these levels is based on merit or entrance exams. Candidates can look at the information below to know about the eligibility and selection criteria for a few popular courses offered at Kotak University: 

Course	Eligibility and Selection Criteria
MBA/ PGDM	Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline Selection: XAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ CAT/ ATMA
MSc	Eligibility: BSc/ BCA or equivalent with 55% aggregate  (50% aggregate for MSc Zoology & Wild Life Science)  Selection: Merit
MCA	Eligibility: BCA/ Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate Selection: NIMCET
BPharma	Eligibility: Class 12 with 50% aggregate in the Science stream  Selection: Merit
M.P.Ed	Eligibility: Bachelor's degree Selection: Merit

Kotak University offers various certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD-level courses in Arts, Commerce and Management, Education, Law, Science and Social Science. The popular courses at Kota University are MBA, MSc, and BSc. The duration of the courses varies from 2 years to 3 years, depending upon the course chosen by the candidate. Admission to MBA course is based on entrance exams; however, for MSc and BSc courses it is merit-based.

Kota University offers good placements annually for its MBA, BBA, MCA and MSW courses. The placement details of the batch 2024 are yet to be released on the official website. Once it is released, it will be updated here. However, the placement details of PG 2-year batch 2023 is disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. Let’s take a look at the key highlights of UOK placements 2023 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package (PG 2 year) (MBA, MCA, MSW, etc.)	INR 2.20 LPA
Total students (PG 2 year) (MBA, MCA, MSW, etc.)	394
Total students placed (MBA)	12

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the University of Kota NIRF report 2024.

Yes, the placement and counselling cell of the University of Kota was formed with a vision to educate, enrich, empower, and enhance the employability of its students. The cell invites companies related to marketing, software, chemicals, builders, and other recruiters to be a part of the placement process. The placement cell has been constantly working in coordination with its faculties, external advisors, and recruiters. The placement office serves to bridge the gap between a job aspirant and a prospective employer and, at the same time, helps the students plan their careers by providing in-depth information about the industries that approach the university. The university provides an environment for holistic personality development.

Kota University has a decent record of placements for courses like MBA, MCA and MSW, etc. The placement details of the batch 2024 are yet to be released on the official website. Once it is released, it will be updated here. However, the placement details of PG 2-year batch 2023 is disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. Let’s take a look at the key highlights of UOK placements 2023 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package (PG 2 year) (MBA, MCA, MSW, etc.)	INR 2.20 LPA
Total students (PG 2 year) (MBA, MCA, MSW, etc.)	394
Total students placed (MBA)	12

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the University of Kota NIRF report 2024.

The average package offered during the 2024 placement drive at UOK is yet to be released on the official website. However, the median package offered in 2023 placement drive is disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. The following table showcases the median package offered during UOK placements 2023:

Course	Median Package (2023)
PG 2 year	INR 2.20 LPA

Note: The above data are gathered from the University of Kota NIRF report 2024. 

Coming to the median package trends, a rise of over 5% in the median package offered to PG 2-year students was observed between 2022 and 2023. For more clarity check out the infographic below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2020)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
PG 2 year	INR 2 LPA	INR 2 LPA	INR 2.10 LPA