University of Lucknow M.Sc Zoology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Zoology at Lucknow University is INR 33,280 for the complete 2-year programme, structured as INR 8,320 per semester across four semesters. SC/ST/OBC students eligible for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship may receive fee reimbursement. Students should verify the final fee from the official LU fee portal or the admission offer letter before payment, as fees are revised each year.

Ans. No. Lucknow University conducts its own M.Sc entrance examination for Zoology admission. The exam consists of 100 MCQs covering the B.Sc Zoology syllabus from year one to the final semester with no negative marking. Applications were accepted from April 10 to May 30, 2026 and candidates who qualified the entrance test are being considered for merit-based seat allotment.

Ans. Graduates can appear for CSIR NET Life Sciences, GATE Biotechnology, and UPSC Indian Forest Service to pursue research, teaching, or conservation roles. Teaching positions at school and college level require qualifying UGC NET or completing a Ph.D. Other career options include wildlife biologist, ecologist, conservation officer in forest and wildlife departments, zoological survey researcher, and laboratory analyst in biological research institutes.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree with Zoology as a principal or elective subject from a recognised university. General and OBC candidates need at least 45% aggregate marks in B.Sc, while SC/ST candidates need at least 40%. Admission is through LU’s own M.Sc entrance test covering the B.Sc Zoology syllabus. No CUET-PG score is required for this programme.

Ans. Lucknow University offers 50 seats in its M.Sc Zoology programme. Seats are allocated based on entrance examination merit and the university’s category-wise reservation policy: 21% for SC, 2% for ST, 27% for OBC non-creamy layer, and 10% for EWS candidates. The remaining seats are open to general category candidates based on the entrance examination merit list.

Ans. Yes. The DST INSPIRE Scholarship is available for M.Sc Zoology students at LU who were among the top 1% in their Class 12 board examination and are pursuing basic or natural science at the postgraduate level. The scholarship provides INR 80,000 per year. Applications are submitted through the DST portal at online-inspire.gov.in before the annual deadline set by the Department of Science and Technology.