Kalyani University MSc. Admission 2023 is going to begin soon. Kalyani University offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in various specializations. The Faculty of Science at Kalyani University offers a four-semester programme for the degree of M.Sc. and a five-year Integrated Master of Science programme.

  • The M.Sc. course is specialized in various subjects namely Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Geography and Environmental Management. The duration of the M.Sc. course is two years.
  • The minimum criteria or requirement to apply for an M.Sc. degree at Kalyani University is an undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree under the 10+2+3 pattern of education in the relevant subject 
  • Admission to the M.Sc. course will be based on the percentage of marks/merit obtained in the Honours subject only.

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Kalyani University M.Sc. Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must have an undergraduate Honours degree under the 10+2+3 pattern of education in the relevant subject 

The candidates applying for admission to the M.Sc. Degree at Kalyani University need to satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements for the various specializations as tabulated below:

Courses Eligibility
M.Sc. in Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Zoology B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Science in respective subjects.
M. Sc. in Biochemistry B.Sc (Hons) in Biochemistry / Chemistry/ Zoology/ Physiology with Chemistry as a pass subject.
M.Sc. in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry/ Botany/ Physiology / Molecular Biology/ Microbiology and or Biotechnology / Zoology / Biochemistry.
M.Sc. in Biophysics B.Sc (Hons) in Physics / Chemistry
M.Sc. in Geography B.A.(Hons) or B.Sc. (Hons) in Geography
M.Sc. in Environmental Management Science stream in Higher Secondary Level (10+2) followed by B. Sc. (Hons.) in Nutrition/ Environmental Science/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Physiology/ / Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Science/ Microbiology/ Anthropology/ Physics.
OR
B.A.(Hons) in Geography/ Economics OR B.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture/ Agricultural Science /Sericulture, Aquaculture Management/ Fisheries Science/ Veterinary Science

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Kalyani University M.Sc. Admission Guidelines

For admission to the M.Sc. Degree at Kalyani University, every candidate needs to satisfy the Academic eligibility criteria and the cutoff/merit set by the University. 

Admission to the course will be based on the percentage of marks/merit obtained in the Honours subject only.

How to apply?

  • Visit the official website of Kalyani University. 
  • Click on the link ‘Online Admission 2023’. 
  • Register yourself with a valid E-mail ID. 
  • Once the registration is completed, password & login ID will be generated.
  • Login and fill the application form available on the website carefully
  • Upload the required documents 
  • Make the payment of application fee
  • The candidates can proceed for the final admission procedure once their name is published in the merit-list. 

Kalyani University M.Sc. Admissions Application fees 

The application fees must be paid in online mode only. The candidates need to pay the fees using the SBI payment portal. (https://www.onlinesbi.com)

Student Category Application Fees
General Category and Others Rs. 400
SC & STCategory Rs. 200
PWD Category Rs. 160

Documents required in original during admission

  • Graduation Degree / Marksheet / Certificate
  • Class 12th mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate
  • ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter‘s Identity Card/ Driving License)
  • Valid Caste certificate, sub-category certificate, if applicable
  • Passport size photographs

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Kalyani University M.Sc. Course Details

Kalyani University offers a four-semester programme for the Master Of Science (M.Sc.) degree specialized in various subjects namely Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Zoology, Statistics, Education, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Biophysics, Geography and Environmental Management.

The university also offers a five-year Integrated Master of Science programme comprising a total of 160 credits.

M.Sc. Course Structure 

Categories of Course

The M.Sc. programme involves the following components:

  • Core Courses (To give a broad base in the main field of study in the academic programme)
  • Elective Courses (Supportive to the discipline of study / Providing an expanded scope / Enabling an exposure to some other discipline) 
  • Foundation Courses
    • Compulsory Foundation courses (For Knowledge enhancement)
    • Elective Foundation courses (value-based and are aimed at man-making education)
  • Laboratory, experiment, case studies

Apart from these, the students shall choose at least three compulsory add-on courses for their curriculum. These courses are taken by the students at any time between the first three semesters.

List of Add-on Courses

  • Basic Communicative English and Soft Skills
  • Computer skill/Bioinformatics
  • Ethical Values, Human Rights, Environment Awareness
  • Advanced Communicative English and Soft Skill
  • Entrepreneurship Training
  • Skill and Techniques in Research
  • Self- Defense

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

The assessment for each course that a student undergoes is done in two ways:

  • Internal Assessment - 20%
  • Semester-End Examination - 80%

In order to qualify in a semester examination, students need to score a minimum aggregate 40% marks (D and above on grade point scale) in each paper.

M.Sc. Syllabus

The following table represents the syllabus of some of the top specialisations of M.Sc.:

Courses Specializations Syllabus
M.Sc. Botany Click here
Environmental Science Click here
Physics Click here
Physiology Click here
Zoology Click here
Biochemistry Click here
Biophysics Click here
Molecular Biology Click here
Geography Click here
Environmental Management Click here
Statistics Click here

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Kalyani University M.Sc. FAQs

Ques. What are the reservation criteria for seats in Kalyani University for the M.Sc. course?

Ans. There shall be a reservation of 80% seats in the Course for candidates who have done Graduation with Honours in the respective subject from Kalyani University and 20% seats will be for candidates from other universities. The reservation in seats and relaxation in the qualifying marks in favour of the reserved categories shall be as per the rules of West Bengal Government.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for M.Sc. in Education at Kalyani University?

Ans. For admission to the M.Sc. course in Education, the candidate must possess an Honours degree in Education or B.Ed. and Honours in any School Subject.

Ques. What is the fee structure of M.Sc. at Kalyani University for the session 2023-2025?

Ans. The tentative fee structure for M.Sc. programme at Kalyani University is tabulated below:

FEE CHARGES FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR
Admission Fee Rs. 150 Rs. 150
Tuition Fees Rs. 1200 Rs. 1200
Laboratory Fee Rs. 600 Rs. 600
Development Fee & other charges Rs. 2310 Rs. 1660
TOTAL Rs. 4260 Rs. 3610

Ques. What are the attendance norms for the M.Sc. course at Kalyani University?

Ans. Attendance in Theory and Practical classes shall be counted separately as per UGC guideline. A student can appear in an end?semester examination for a particular course only when he/she has a minimum attendance of 75% in that course. Else he/she will not be allowed to appear for the end?semester examination.

Ques. What are Add-on courses in the M.Sc. curriculum at Kalyani University?

Ans. The Add-on courses will help in enhancing the understanding of areas such as Human Rights, Environment, Ethical values. The students would be trained in soft skills including personality development. Students need to choose three add-on courses. The grades/credit points of add-on courses however shall not be included in the SGPA and CGPA.

Ques. Does the Kalyani University offer Lateral Entry to the M.Sc. course?

Ans. No, the University does not offer lateral entry to the course. The admission to the Programme shall only be in the first semester, at the beginning of each academic year.