How do I prepare for the JNU life sciences MSc entrance examination?

You can crack the JNU Entrance examination for a master's using an appropriate study strategy and consistency. The competition level is a bit high, so you need to put in be extra effort during the preparation. Initially, you should have a clear have knowledge of all the basics and theories. It is better to get a fair idea of the previous year's question pattern. Some of the broad topics include Mendelian Genetics. Developmental Biology Classification of the living world. Bergey’s Manual. Immunology Transcription, Translation, and Replication Biology Biotechnology Environmental Science Bioinformatics Genetic Engineering Cell Biology Microbiology They follow an objective question pattern, so practice the papers both online and offline.

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	JNUEE

JNU Latest Updates and News

05 Feb, 2026 CUET PG 2026 exam will be held in March 2026. The exam date will be announced soon @nta.nic.in. Read more.

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.

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

Fee structure as per the official website

Important Dates for M.Sc Life Science at JNU

Important Events

Events	Dates
CUET- PG Admit Card Date	Mar 09, 2026 Tentative
CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date	Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026 Tentative
CUET PG 2026 Result	May 06, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CUET- PG 2026 Form Correction	Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Registration	Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
Correction in Particulars in Application Form for CUET PG 2026 [M.Sc]	Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
CUET- PG Admit Card Date	Mar 09, 2026 Tentative
CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date	Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026 Tentative
CUET PG 2026 Result	May 06, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CUET- PG 2026 Form Correction	Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Registration	Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026

Check entrance exam dates for admission in M.Sc Life Science at JNU -

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JNU: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 1 Reviews

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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