Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 99,170
full course, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5 LPA
student review figure
Cutoff
45%
B.Sc honours marks route
Placement rate
60%
student review estimate

About Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries

Purnea University offers Master of Science [M.Sc] Fisheries as a two-year, full-time on-campus course for science graduates. The university is a UGC state university with NAAC B grade and its main campus is in Purnea, Bihar. The full course fee without hostel is INR 99,170. Admission is merit based through the university PG admission process and the Samarth portal. Students need graduation in a relevant science stream. The marks rule is 45% in Honours or 55% in a pass, subsidiary or allied subject. The page uses 45% as the marks check because no clean seat count is published for this course. Student reviews put the average pay at INR 5 LPA and placement at 60%.

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Fees

The total fees with PG and living is INR 2.19 Lakhs while the fees without it is INR 99,170. The tuition and university fee is INR 99,170. You pay the course fee for the full programme, as printed on the course page. PG rent and food are not part of the university fee and matter only if you stay near campus.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition and university feeINR 99,170Full course, as published
PG and living estimateINR 1.20 LakhsPer month × 20, INR 6,000 a month
Total, no hostelINR 99,170Course fee only
Total with PG and livingINR 2.19 LakhsFee plus living estimate

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Admission Dates

The 2026 form is expected in Oct 2026 and classes are expected in Dec 2026. The university used the Samarth portal for the last PG cycle. You should watch the admission notice first, then the merit list and reporting notice. Missing the document check can stop the seat.

EventDateStatus
PG application, last date to applyOct 2026Tentative
Application screeningOct 2026Tentative
Merit list resultNov 2026Tentative
Round 1 allotmentNov 2026Tentative
Admission fee paymentNov 2026Tentative
Round 2 allotmentDec 2026Tentative
Reporting and document checkDec 2026Tentative
Classes startDec 2026Tentative

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Eligibility

The Honours route needs 45% marks and the pass or allied route needs 55% marks. These are the marks printed in the PG admission notice. You need a relevant B.Sc subject because this is an M.Sc course. If your marks are lower, the university can reject the form.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Sc or a relevant graduation degree
Honours marks45% in the respective Honours subject
Pass or allied marks55% in subsidiary, pass or allied subject
DocumentsGraduation marksheet, certificates and category papers if used

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Admission Process

Samarth takes the online form and Purnea University checks the marks. You fill the form, upload papers, pay the application fee and wait for the merit list. The university then calls students for document check. If you miss fee payment, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
Online formFill the PG form on the Samarth portal
Fee paymentPay the application and counselling fee
Merit listCheck the subject list released by the university
Document checkBring marksheets, certificates and ID proof
JoiningPay the course fee and join classes

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Cutoff

The published rule is 45% for Honours students and 55% for pass, subsidiary or allied students. Purnea University does not publish a clean closing score for this exact course. Use the marks rule first, then check the merit list for the subject name before paying the fee.

RouteClosing rank or scoreRound and year
Honours route45% marksPG admission rule
Pass or allied route55% marksPG admission rule
Merit list closeNot publishedSubject list not clean

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Placements

Student reviews put the average pay at INR 5 LPA and the placement rate at 60%. These are not branch-wise official figures, so treat them as a rough guide. Fisheries students should also plan for field work, labs, government exams and private aquaculture jobs.

MetricValue
Average payINR 5 LPA
Placement rate60%
Highest offerNot published
Recruiter list for this courseNot published
Likely work areasFish farms, hatcheries, labs and state projects

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Scholarships

The largest listed waiver here is INR 25,000 and the Central Sector Scheme shows INR 20,000. Bihar post-matric schemes depend on category and family income. You need income and category papers where the scheme asks for them. Apply only through the official scholarship portals.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Bihar post-matric SC/STSC or ST students with income proofINR 25,000
Central Sector SchemeEligible merit students on NSPINR 20,000
Bihar post-matric OBCOBC-NCL students with income proofINR 10,000
EWS supportEWS students with certificateINR 15,000

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Ranking

Purnea University has NAAC B grade and is a UGC state university. The course page does not carry a Collegedunia rank for M.Sc Fisheries. The rank table is so about approval and grade, not a subject rank. Use it only to judge basic recognition.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
UGCCurrentState university
NAACCurrentB grade
Collegedunia course rankNot publishedNo subject rank on the course page

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Course Structure

The course takes two years and four semesters. It is an on-campus M.Sc programme, so lab work and field topics matter. The university syllabus page did not list a fresh Fisheries PDF in the visible set. Ask the department for the latest paper list before admission.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Core fisheries science and supporting biology papers
Year 2Applied papers, practical work and project work
ModeOn-campus classes and lab work

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Hostel and Campus

The living estimate in the fee block is INR 1.20 Lakhs for the course period. The university site does not publish a clean hostel fee for this course. If you need a room, check the campus office first and keep private PG cost ready.

ItemDetail
CampusPurnea University campus, Purnea
Hostel feeNot published for this course
PG and living estimateINR 1.20 Lakhs
What to checkRoom, mess, distance and transport before payment

Should you pick M.Sc Fisheries at Purnea University?

This course suits students who like fish farming, biology labs and a small-city public university.

Pick it if:
You want local fisheries work: Purnea sits near farm markets and ponds, so field visits can link learning with local work.
You have a B.Sc science base: the PG rule accepts 45% in Honours or 55% in allied subjects.
You need a lower course fee: the full university fee is INR 99,170, so loan pressure stays low.
You can follow merit notices: admission depends on the university list, so check the subject name before fee payment.
Skip it if:
You want big company hiring: the course does not publish a branch-wise recruiter list, so jobs need your own search.
You need a sure hostel fee: the university does not publish a clean hostel cost for this course.
You need verified placement proof: the page has INR 5 LPA from reviews, not an official course report.
Your marks are below the rule: keep another option ready because the merit list can reject the form.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if you want fisheries study at a public university and can manage job search yourself. If you need campus hiring, check placements before paying.
M.Sc Fisheries Eligibility▾
Degree needed: Graduation in a relevant science stream from a recognised university.
Honours marks: 45% marks in the respective Honours subject.
Allied route: 55% marks in subsidiary, pass course or allied subject.
Documents: Bring marksheets, certificates, ID proof and category papers if you use them.
Final check: The merit list decides the seat, so eligibility alone is not admission.
M.Sc Fisheries Admission Process▾
Fill the form: Use the Samarth portal when Purnea University opens PG admission.
Pay form fee: The last notice used INR 750 for most students and INR 500 for SC or ST.
Wait for merit: The university checks graduation marks and releases the subject list.
Report for check: Bring original papers when the department calls you.
Pay course fee: Pay by the given date, or you lose the seat.

M.Sc Fisheries Admission Dates 2026

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The 2026 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2025. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Oct 2026
PG application, last date to apply
The form is expected online; submit it before the last date.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Application screening
The university checks marks and uploaded papers after the form closes.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Merit list result
Check whether M.Sc Fisheries appears against your name.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 1 allotment
Allotted students get the first chance to accept the seat.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Round 2 allotment
Left seats can move to the next merit list.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers before the department accepts joining.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Classes start
The department starts the first semester after reporting ends.

Source: Purnea University PG admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living cost.

Tuition and university fee
Full course, as published
INR 99,170
Add PG + living
PG and living estimate
Per month × 20, INR 6,000 a month
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 99,170
2 years · tuition and university fee, living not added
Total course fee
INR 2.19 Lakhs
2 years · course fee plus PG and living estimate
Education loan EMI
INR 1,672
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
504%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,695
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
228%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Collegedunia course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you M.Sc Fisheries at Purnea University?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are the published PG marks rules for this course.

Category
Route
General · Honours route
45 and above: yes, you can apply. Keep this course in your list and wait for the merit list.
40 to 44: almost there. Ask the Admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 40: not this route. Use another eligible subject route if you have one.
General · Allied route
55 and above: yes, you can apply through the allied route. Keep documents ready.
50 to 54: almost there. Ask the Admission office before the last date.
Below 50: not this route. You need the published marks rule first.
OBC-NCL · Honours route
45 and above: yes, you can apply. Keep this course in your list and wait for the merit list.
40 to 44: almost there. Ask the Admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 40: not this route. Use another eligible subject route if you have one.
OBC-NCL · Allied route
55 and above: yes, you can apply through the allied route. Keep documents ready.
50 to 54: almost there. Ask the Admission office before the last date.
Below 50: not this route. You need the published marks rule first.
SC · Honours route
45 and above: yes, you can apply. Keep this course in your list and wait for the merit list.
40 to 44: almost there. Ask the Admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 40: not this route. Use another eligible subject route if you have one.
SC · Allied route
55 and above: yes, you can apply through the allied route. Keep documents ready.
50 to 54: almost there. Ask the Admission office before the last date.
Below 50: not this route. You need the published marks rule first.
ST · Honours route
45 and above: yes, you can apply. Keep this course in your list and wait for the merit list.
40 to 44: almost there. Ask the Admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 40: not this route. Use another eligible subject route if you have one.
ST · Allied route
55 and above: yes, you can apply through the allied route. Keep documents ready.
50 to 54: almost there. Ask the Admission office before the last date.
Below 50: not this route. You need the published marks rule first.
EWS · Honours route
45 and above: yes, you can apply. Keep this course in your list and wait for the merit list.
40 to 44: almost there. Ask the Admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 40: not this route. Use another eligible subject route if you have one.
EWS · Allied route
55 and above: yes, you can apply through the allied route. Keep documents ready.
50 to 54: almost there. Ask the Admission office before the last date.
Below 50: not this route. You need the published marks rule first.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The merit list is the real seat check. The marks rule only tells you whether the form can be considered.

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Bihar post-matric SC/ST
INR 25,000
Bihar scholarship portal
Paid for eligible SC or ST students after document checks.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid to eligible merit students if they keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS support
INR 15,000
State scholarship support
Helps EWS students after income and certificate checks.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Bihar post-matric OBC
INR 10,000
Backward classes welfare portal
Paid to eligible OBC-NCL students after portal approval.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 79,170
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 99,170
Estimated total waiver
INR 30,000
Your net course fee: INR 69,170
Estimated total waiver
INR 45,000
Your net course fee: INR 54,170
Estimated total waiver
INR 35,000
Your net course fee: INR 64,170

Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Purnea University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Munger University
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Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 99,170
course fee only
INR 1.30 Lakhs
INR 30,830 more, published course fee
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INR 86,370
INR 12,800 less, published course fee
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Average paystudent review or published figure
INR 5 LPA
student review figure
INR 3.75 LPA
INR 1.25 LPA less, placement page
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Placement ratelatest student review figure
60%
student review estimate
Not published
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Minimum marksgraduation marks, science route
45%
Honours route
50%
5 points higher, graduation rule
45%
Same marks rule
50%
5 points higher, graduation rule
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Course durationfull-time PG course
2
years on campus
2
Same duration
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In short
If you need a published private university option, compare Seacom on fee first. If lower fee matters more, Purnea University stays lighter.
In short
If you want to stay in Bihar, compare the subject list first. Choose Purnea University only when M.Sc Fisheries appears in the merit notice.
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If fee is the main point, Vidyasagar University prints a lower course fee. If you need Bihar location, Purnea University is closer.
In short
If you cannot verify fee and pay, keep Sona Devi University as a backup. Take Purnea University only after the subject list is clear.
In short
If you want another Bihar public university, check whether Munger University lists this subject. Keep Purnea University only after its merit notice names Fisheries.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Purnea University M.Sc Fisheries

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Fisheries at Purnea University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a lower-fee public university course and can manage job search on your own. The full fee without living cost is INR 99,170, and student reviews show INR 5 LPA average pay. Before you decide, ask the department for the latest subject list and placement support.
Should I take this course if I want a government job?▾
It can suit you if you plan to prepare for fisheries, agriculture or state project work. The course gives a fisheries PG degree, but the page does not publish a government job record. Use the degree as a base, then check exam rules for the job you want.
Who should skip this M.Sc Fisheries course?▾
Skip it if you need strong campus hiring proof before joining. The course page has INR 5 LPA from reviews, but no official branch-wise placement report. You should also skip it if your graduation marks do not meet the 45% or 55% marks rule.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
Yes, the fee is light against the review pay figure. The full course fee is INR 99,170, and the average pay printed on this page is INR 5 LPA. Still, pay only after you confirm the fee and the subject list with the university.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you want a subject base for fisheries research or allied biology work. The course is a two-year full-time M.Sc, so it can support later research plans. Check the latest syllabus and lab access before you join, because the visible syllabus page did not show a fresh Fisheries PDF.
Should I wait a year for a better option?▾
Wait only if you need a course with published seats, hostel fee and branch-wise placement data. Purnea University has a lower fee, but some course facts are not cleanly published. If you want a simple local option and meet the marks rule, apply and compare after the merit list.
Will I get placed after M.Sc Fisheries here?▾
There is no official course-wise placement report on the page. Student reviews show INR 5 LPA average pay and 60% placement, so treat them as a guide, not a promise. Build a job list in fisheries labs, hatcheries, farms and state projects while studying.
Is Purnea a good city for this course?▾
It can work if you want a small-city campus and local field exposure. Fisheries study can connect with ponds, farm markets and nearby field work. If you need large corporate hiring around campus, check internships and recruiters before paying the fee.
Can I get admission with 45% marks?▾
Yes, if the 45% is in the respective Honours subject and your papers match the university rule. The allied or pass route needs 55% marks. Eligibility only lets your form be considered, so still wait for the merit list before planning travel.
How do I apply for M.Sc Fisheries admission?▾
Apply when Purnea University opens PG admission on the Samarth portal. Fill the form, upload marksheets and certificates, and pay the application fee. Then watch the merit list, reporting notice and fee deadline. If you miss document check, you can lose the seat.
Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾
Yes, but only if your category, income and documents match the scheme. The calculator shows waivers from INR 10,000 to INR 45,000. Use it as an estimate, then check the Bihar scholarship portal or NSP before you count the money in your fee plan.
Do I need hostel money for this course?▾
Keep living money ready unless the university confirms a room and fee. The course fee is INR 99,170, but the fee block adds INR 1.20 Lakhs as PG and living cost. Visit or call the campus office before you rely on a hostel seat.

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