The M.Sc. Zoology programme at Central University of Jammu is a two-year postgraduate course offered by the Department of Zoology at the university’s Rahya-Suchani campus in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir. The four-semester programme covers animal physiology, genetics, ecology, cell biology, and wildlife management, equipping graduates for careers in research, wildlife conservation, teaching, and government science services. Total fees for the programme are INR 42,860, with admission through CUET-PG 2026. CU Jammu ranks 186 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Universities list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to M.Sc programmes at CU Jammu for 2026-27 are conducted through CUET-PG 2026. The exam concluded in March 2026 and results were declared on April 24, 2026; the CU Jammu application window and counselling are expected by May-July 2026.
Key Points
- 2-year, 4-semester M.Sc. programme offered by the Department of Zoology, CU Jammu
- Admission through CUET-PG 2026 merit-based counselling
- Total course fee INR 42,860 for the full 2-year programme
CU Jammu M.Sc. Zoology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Semester I (Tuition + Admission + Other fees) | INR 13,878 |
| Semester II | INR 9,052 |
| Semester III | INR 9,215 |
| Semester IV (includes Dissertation fee) | INR 10,715 |
| Total Fees (2 years) | INR 42,860 |
- Tuition fee is INR 1,500 per semester (INR 2,500 in Semester I including admission registration).
- Semester I includes a one-time Mark-sheet fee of INR 1,000 and Alumni Membership fee of INR 1,000.
- Semester II includes a Training and Placement fee of INR 1,000.
- Semester IV includes a Minor Project or Dissertation fee of INR 3,000.
- Other fees include Campus Development and Maintenance, Students Welfare Activities, Library, Primary Health Care, Convocation, and ICT charges.
- Optional hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 18,000 per semester (on campus); mess charges are extra.
CU Jammu M.Sc. Zoology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 Registration | December 14, 2025 to January 25, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Admit Card | March 3, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam | March 6 to March 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| CU Jammu PG Application Window | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Counselling and Seat Allotment | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 | December 14, 2025 | March 6 to March 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
- Apply for CUET-PG 2026 at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in and select Central University of Jammu as a preferred institution.
- After CUET-PG results, register on the CU Jammu PG admissions portal at cujammucuet.samarth.edu.in and complete the application for seat allotment.
- Seat allotment is merit-based on CUET-PG score; category-wise seats are reserved as per Central Government norms.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree of at least three years in the relevant science subject from a recognised university with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks (55 percent for SC/ST/PwD) or an equivalent CGPA.
- Admission is based on a valid CUET-PG 2026 score in the relevant domain paper; candidates must apply to CU Jammu through the centralised PG admissions portal.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates are eligible for category-based relaxation in minimum marks as per Central Government norms.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-PG 2026 for the relevant science domain paper conducted by NTA.
- After the result, register on the CU Jammu PG admissions portal at cujammucuet.samarth.edu.in during the application window.
- Fill in the online application form, select the M.Sc programme, and upload qualifying degree certificates and category documents.
- Participate in the merit-based seat allotment process; the allotment is based on CUET-PG score and category.
- Accept the allotted seat online, pay the admission fee, and report for document verification at the university campus.
- Complete enrolment formalities on the SAMARTH portal and attend the induction programme before classes begin.
✓ Opt for this if
- Students targeting UGC-NET or CSIR-NET and teaching or research careers in life sciences
- J&K candidates interested in wildlife conservation or Himalayan biodiversity research
- Graduates seeking affordable centrally funded PG education in zoological sciences
- Candidates planning Ph.D. in ecology, wildlife biology, or animal physiology
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking strong industry placement in biotech or pharmaceutical sectors
- Candidates preferring IISc or IIT life sciences programmes for research prestige
- Students needing a campus with metro proximity or a large private-sector alumni network
- Candidates requiring specialised marine biology or fisheries science labs
CU Jammu M.Sc. Zoology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per Central Government norms | SC/ST students enrolled full-time; income criteria apply |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship (Minority) | As per UGC norms | Minority community students pursuing PG/research |
| PM YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT) | As per GoI norms | OBC/EBC/DNT students via National Scholarship Portal |
| J&K State Scholarship | As per J&K government norms | Domicile of J&K; family income below prescribed limit |
| Inspire Scholarship (DST) | INR 80,000 per year | Top 1% in Class 12 (science stream); renewable on merit |
- CU Jammu is a centrally funded institution; students may apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
- The DST-Inspire scholarship is available for M.Sc science students who ranked in the top 1% of their Class 12 board examination.
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