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JNU M.Sc Life Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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M.Sc Life Science at JNU is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 38 seats.

The total fees for the M.Sc Life Science program at JNU is ₹ 677.
Students need to pay ₹ 407 in the first year.

Admissions to M.Sc Life Science at JNU are primarily based on CUET-PG. Candidates must have completed Graduation with 55% + CUET PG to be eligible for admission. The overall CUET-PG cutoff for the M.Sc Life Science program is 34 - 71 across all categories. Check JNU Admission

Times Higher Education Science ranking 2020, ranks JNU at 601-800 out of 801 in India.

Find detailed JNU M.Sc Life Science fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 692
eligibility	Graduation with 55% + CUET PG
entrance test	CUET PG

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15 Apr, 2026 CUET PG 2026 Results are expected to be released by First week of May @exams.nta.nic.in. To know more, click here.

12 Apr, 2026 JNU Admissions 2026 are expected to begin around mid-May, following the release of CUET UG and CUET PG 2026 results. Read news.

07 Jan, 2026 JNU M.Sc Life Science Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 692 . Read more.

JNU M.Sc Life Science Fees

JNU M.Sc Life Science fees 2025 is ₹ 677 for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 432, Caution Fees of ₹ 40, Other Fees of ₹ 205.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 407 in the first year.

Earlier, M.Sc Life Science fees at JNU was ₹ 645 (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 32 over the year.

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹432
caution fee*	₹40
other fee	₹220
total academic fee	₹692
hostel fee	₹3,720
total fee	₹4,412

* Fees is refundable

Important Dates for M.Sc Life Science at JNU

Important Events

Events	Dates
CUET PG 2026 Result	May 06, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date	Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026
CUET- PG Admit Card Date	Mar 09, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Form Correction	Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
CUET PG 2026 Result	May 06, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date	Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026
CUET- PG Admit Card Date	Mar 09, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Form Correction	Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

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JNU: Students' Opinion

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The college does not offer placement opportunities or internships for MSc students in life sciences. Students are encouraged to pursue higher studies or find private sector opportunities independently, as no college-supported internships are available during the course. The tuition fee for one year is Rs 106, making it highly affordable.

The hostel fee is Rs 1500, along with a refundable security deposit. Additionally, hostel food costs up to Rs 3000 per month. Overall, the cost of studying at this college is considered very affordable.

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