Fergusson College Pune M.Sc Zoology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates with a B.Sc in Zoology or a life-science subject and at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) are eligible for M.Sc Zoology at Fergusson College. Admission is based on graduation merit and a department entrance test where applicable, and reservation applies as per Maharashtra government norms.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Zoology at Fergusson College is INR 1,11,658 (INR 55,829 per year) as reported for 2025-26. This is a self-financed programme, and other charges are payable separately. Maharashtra state, MahaDBT, and minority scholarships are available for eligible candidates.

Ans. The 2-year M.Sc Zoology at Fergusson College covers animal systematics and physiology, comparative anatomy, cell and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, ecology and wildlife biology, entomology and parasitology, and developmental biology across four semesters, with extensive laboratory and field work, a research project, and field tours.

Ans. M.Sc Zoology graduates from Fergusson College work as zoologists, research and laboratory associates, wildlife and fisheries officers, and quality and research analysts in research institutes, environmental organisations, pharmaceutical, and aquaculture sectors. The degree also supports PhD, UGC NET, and teaching, with roles in conservation and the life-sciences industry.

Ans. Yes. Fergusson College, established in 1885 and run by the Deccan Education Society, is an autonomous college affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University with strong science faculty and well-equipped laboratories on a historic central-Pune campus. Its M.Sc Zoology blends animal physiology, genetics, and ecology with field and laboratory study, preparing graduates for research, conservation, and life-sciences careers.