M.Sc. in Zoology 

at Kota University, Kota

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.

The admission form fee for Kota University is INR 500. Kota University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in various specialisations of Science, Pharmacy, Arts, Management, Commerce, Education, Law, and Physical Education. Apart from degree courses, Kota University also offers Diploma and Certificate courses. Admission to various courses is merit-based or entrance exam-based. Candidates should fulfil the basic eligibility criteria to be able to apply for various courses offered by Kota University. To submit an online application for admission to Kota University, go to the university's official website and fill it out properly. Submit the form and all necessary documentation, such as the score results from your most recent qualifying exam and a passport-size photo.

Kota University offers various courses at the UG, PG, and PhD level. Students are selected based on entrance exam or merit.. The application process is conducted online. Selected candidates for UG and PG courses must pay the admission fee to confirm their admission at the university.

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

Kota University charges a one-time hostel fee of INR 500 from all its students with an additional refundable security deposit of INR 2,000 for Indian students and INR 10,000 for foreign students. Nominal charges are also included in the hostel fee on a per-month basis, such as water (INR 100), electricity (INR 50), and hostel development (INR 100), etc. Mess charges are collected separately on the basis of actual expenditure with an annual advance of INR 5,000. The monthly hostel fee varies according to courses, such as

• For UG – INR 500 per month
• For PG – INR 750 per month
• For Ph.D – INR 1,000 per month

Kota University offers numerous facilities to its students. Some of the facilities are:

Central Library: The central library of UOK is currently subscribing to more than 90 printed journals and various electronic journals through the UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium, now known as E-Shodh Sindhu (INFLIBNET Centre), in different disciplines. The central library is also using SOUL (Software for University Libraries) for routine library work.

Medical and Health: The university has a Senior Medical Officer on a part-time basis. To give the students and employees of the university regular medical and health check-up facilities on the premises.

University Canteen: A spacious and well-maintained canteen has been designed to make dining comfortable and enjoyable.

Apart from hostels, library, and sports, UOK infrastructure includes a university canteen, shuttle service, computer labs, and a separate cell for the differently-abled students. The campus is ragging-free and promotes the holistic development of its students with NSS and a placement and counselling cell available at the university.

Kota University offers hostel accommodation for boys, named Saint Pipa. Facilities include, electric fan, a gymnasium, common rooms, mess services and a preference-based admission system prioritising SC/ST, differently-abled, sportspersons and research scholars.