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LU M.Sc FAQs
Ques. Which M.Sc specialisations at LU are rare and hard to find at other UP state universities?
Ans. Specialisations like Forensic Science, Biostatistics, Food Processing and Food Technology, and Geology are offered at LU as full 2-year M.Sc programmes with dedicated lab infrastructure. These applied tracks are not commonly available at most UP state universities. For students with a B.Sc background in life sciences or physical sciences who want a career in food science, forensics, or geological survey, LU is one of the few state institutions in the region that provides these as separate postgraduate streams.
Ques. How does CUET PG work for LU M.Sc and what score is typically competitive for popular subjects?
Ans. CUET PG is conducted by NTA. Candidates register, choose their science domain, and take the test. After results, they apply to LU through the university portal and participate in counselling. LU publishes subject-wise merit lists. Popular specialisations like Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Mathematics tend to have more competition. There are no officially declared cutoffs in advance. Candidates scoring in the top 30 to 40 percentile in their CUET PG subject generally stand a strong chance for these popular streams at LU.
Ques. Can LU M.Sc students do dissertation projects with faculty research groups on campus?
Ans. Yes. The Faculty of Science at LU has active research labs in Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Physics, and Biochemistry with ongoing PhD and postdoctoral research. M.Sc students in most departments complete a dissertation in the final semester, which is typically supervised by a faculty member from within the department. Students interested in doctoral research can use this dissertation experience to build a research profile and relationships with supervisors before applying for PhD through LUCRET or CSIR-NET.
Ques. What career paths do LU M.Sc graduates typically pursue, especially in applied science tracks?
Ans. M.Sc graduates from LU take varied paths depending on specialisation. Biotechnology and Biochemistry graduates often go into pharma companies, diagnostic labs, or quality control roles in Lucknow’s pharmaceutical sector. Chemistry and Physics graduates appear in competitive exams for DRDO, CSIR labs, and teaching. Forensic Science graduates target government forensic labs and law enforcement roles. Food Technology graduates find opportunities in food processing industries. PhD is a common next step for pure science specialisations. Campus placement for M.Sc is available but limited compared to management programmes.
Ques. How does LU M.Sc compare with BBAU Lucknow and University of Allahabad for a science PG student?
Ans. BBAU Lucknow is a central university with lower fees at INR 3,000 to 1 Lakh and CUET PG-based admission. BBAU’s 2-year PG median salary was INR 9.52 LPA in 2024, though that covers all PG programmes, not just M.Sc. University of Allahabad offers among the lowest M.Sc fees in UP at INR 2,200 total through its own PGAT entrance. LU’s advantage is a wider range of specialisations, stronger applied science infrastructure, and the Lucknow city location. BHU Varanasi is a step up in research prestige if CUET PG score allows.
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Admission to the M.Sc. Food Science and Technology program at LU is based on an entrance exam conducted by the university. It's called the LU Food Processing and Technology Entrance Test. Your performance in the entrance exam and your academic merit in the last qualifying exam which will be considered for the final selection.
Lucknow University does not offer BA in Social Science. Instead of this, the university offers BA in Social Work.
The total course fee for the B.Tech Artificial Intelligence program of Lucknow Univesity is INR 4.87 lakhs. The annual course fee for this program is INR 1.20 lakhs, but in the first year students are required to pay a sum of INR 1.26 lakhs. The hostel and mess fees are to paid separately. The university offers single and double occupancy rooms and the hostel fees are paid accordingly. The mess fee is around INR 25000 for six months.
The RET of Lucknow University is conducted for 100 marks. There will be 100 MCQs which consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific. The total time allotted for the exam is 90 minutes.
The Ph.D admission notice for the 2022-23 academic session is yet to be released. To get admission to the said course you must have a master’s degree in the relevant field with at least 55% marks. Admission will be granted based on RET scores and personal interview.
Lucknow University does not offer MSc in Economics course. This university offers an MSc course in various other specializations. These specializations are Statistics, Biostatistics, Geology, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Plant Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Processing & Food Technology, and more.
To apply for the BSc in Computer Science, you need to visit the official website of Lucknow University. You need to fill up the application form by entering the necessary details on the registration portal. After uploading the documents and paying the fee you can submit the form.
For more information, refer to this link: Lucknow University B.Sc Admission Guidelines