Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (per year)

INR 24,000

Total Fees (2 years)

INR 48,000

MAHGU Pauri M.Sc Zoology Admission 2026

Event	Date
CUET-PG Registration End	January 25, 2026
CUET-PG Exam	Mar 6 to Mar 27, 2026
CUET-PG Result	April 24, 2026
MAHGU Application Window	As notified by the university
Merit List / Seat Allotment	As per MAHGU counselling schedule
Admission Confirmation	On receipt of offer letter

MAHGU admits M.Sc students through CUET-PG or merit-based selection.

Counselling and seat allotment are conducted by MAHGU.

Apply through the MAHGU official website at hgu.ac.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry (ZBC combination) or a related science from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.

Candidates with a Zoology/Botany/Chemistry combination at UG level are preferred.

A valid CUET-PG score is accepted for shortlisting.

Reserved category candidates may be eligible for relaxation in minimum marks as per applicable norms.

Admission Process

Visit the MAHGU website and check the 2026-27 M.Sc admission notification.

Submit the MAHGU application form with B.Sc marksheets and CUET-PG score.

Alternatively, apply under direct merit-based admission as notified by MAHGU.

Participate in MAHGU counselling for M.Sc seat allotment.

Verify documents, receive the offer letter, and pay the first-year programme fee.

Complete joining formalities at the MAHGU campus in Pauri, Uttarakhand.

✓ Opt for this if

Zoology graduates from Uttarakhand or adjacent hill states
Students interested in Himalayan ecology and wildlife biology
Aspirants targeting CSIR-NET, DBT-JRF, or UPSC Forest Service
Candidates valuing field learning in a Himalayan setting
Students from hill regions seeking accessible M.Sc Zoology

✗ Skip if

Candidates targeting top-ranked life-science departments
Students needing molecular biology or genomics labs
Those requiring pharma company placement drives on campus
Candidates targeting IIT/NIT or central university M.Sc biology

MAHGU Pauri M.Sc Zoology Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships	As per central norms	SC, ST, OBC, and minority students with family income within prescribed limits
Uttarakhand State Scholarships	As per state government norms	Domicile students from economically weaker sections per Uttarakhand scholarship rules
Merit-Based Scholarships (MAHGU)	As announced by the university	Students with outstanding academic performance as per MAHGU scholarship policy

Confirm scholarship eligibility with MAHGU’s admissions office.

Central scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal.

State and university merit scholarships are subject to annual review.

MAHGU Pauri M.Sc Zoology FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Zoology at MAHGU?

Ans. The M.Sc Zoology at MAHGU is a 2-year full-time programme. The fee is INR 24,000 per year, totalling INR 48,000, as confirmed in the official MAHGU fee structure for 2025-26. Hostel and mess charges, if availed, are billed separately.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc Zoology at MAHGU?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc with Zoology, Botany, Chemistry (ZBC combination) or a related science discipline from a recognised university with at least 50 percent aggregate marks. A valid CUET-PG score is accepted for shortlisting at MAHGU.

Ques. Is CUET-PG required for M.Sc Zoology admission at MAHGU?

Ans. MAHGU accepts CUET-PG scores for merit-based shortlisting. Direct merit-based admission is also available subject to the annual notification published by the university. Candidates should check hgu.ac.in for the 2026-27 M.Sc Zoology admission schedule.

Ques. What career options are there after M.Sc Zoology from MAHGU?

Ans. Graduates may pursue careers in wildlife conservation agencies, the Zoological Survey of India, pharmaceutical testing laboratories, CSIR and DBT-funded research institutions, environmental consulting firms, and college teaching in Zoology after qualifying UGC-NET or SET.

Ques. Does the Himalayan campus benefit Zoology students at MAHGU?

Ans. Yes. Pauri Garhwal’s rich biodiversity and proximity to Himalayan forest ecosystems provide opportunities for ecological field surveys, bird and mammal observation, riparian ecology studies, and wildlife population assessments relevant to the programme curriculum.

Ques. What subjects are covered in the M.Sc Zoology curriculum at MAHGU?

Ans. The M.Sc Zoology programme at MAHGU typically covers cell biology and genetics, animal physiology, ecology and environmental biology, developmental biology, parasitology, wildlife biology, molecular biology, and biostatistics. Field components and laboratory practicals form an integral part of the programme, making use of the campus environment.

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