Burdwan University M.Sc. Admission 2023: Dates, Fees, Admission, Syllabus, Eligibility, Placement, Scholarship

Burdwan University MSc. Admission 2023 is going to begin soon. The MSc. program at Burdwan University is offered in 14 specializations for the duration of 2 years for undergraduate students. Burdwan University recognizes the candidates' academic merit when awarding access to M.Sc courses. B.Sc or equivalent degree from a recognized university is required to take admission.

Burdwan University M.Sc. Highlights

• The M.Sc. programs are only available in offline mode. 
• Burdwan University charges differently for its M.Sc. courses. 
• M.Sc students who receive a first and second place at the undergraduate level are given a scholarship of Rs 3,100 per month for a two-year term. 
• Placements are not available for all M.Sc. streams. 

Burdwan University M.Sc. Important Dates 2023

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Burdwan University M.Sc. Course Fees

The fee structure of M.Sc program at Burdwan University is given below: 

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Burdwan University M.Sc. Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have passed their Bachelor’s in the related subjects (Mathematics/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Chemistry/ Zoology/ Physics/ Geography/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science/ Geospatial Science/ Physiology/ Statistics) with at least 60% marks from a recognised university. 

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Burdwan University M.Sc. Admission Criteria

• Burdwan University considers their academic merit for admitting students to M.Sc courses. 
• To be admitted, candidates must have a B.Sc. or comparable degree from a recognized college or university.

How to Apply? 

Candidates who want to apply for Burdwan University M.Sc. courses should take the steps outlined below:

1. Visit the official website of Burdwan University. 
2. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link available on the home page.
3. Register themselves first by entering the details like date of birth, name, email ID, and mobile number in the application form.
4. Complete the application form by filling in other details like academic qualifications, address of communication, and guardian details.
5. Choose the exam center of their choice.
6. Upload the scanned copies of their signature and passport size picture in JPG/JPEG format (up to 50 kb)
7. Payment of the application fee is to be done through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
8. Take a printout of the completed application form for potential reference.

Documents Required: 

• Passport-size photograph
• Birth certificate
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Graduation mark sheets
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Category certificate (if applicable)

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Reservation Criteria:

The following reservation criteria will be made according to the guidelines outlined in Govt. Order No. 07-Edn (U)/1U-89/13.- dated January 2, 2014:

• For entry to M.Sc. courses, an SC or ST applicant must have obtained qualifying marks in the previous test that are not less than 25% of the marks obtained by the last candidate in the general category.
• For entry to M.Sc. courses, an OBCA or OBCB applicant must have obtained qualifying marks in the previous test that are not less than 10% of the marks obtained by the last candidate in the general category.

Burdwan University M.Sc. Course Details

Burdwan University offers M.Sc. Programme in 14 different areas/ streams. 

• In the first year of each M.Sc, there are 48 credits. 
• In the second year, students have to make a dissertation on any specific topic related to their subjects and it contains 4 credits.
• The total credit needed in 2nd year is 48 credits.

Courses Specializations: 

1. Geography
2. Environmental Science
3. Biotechnology
4. Chemistry
5. Microbiology
6. Physiology
7. Statistics
8. Geospatial Science
9. Mathematics
10. Botany
11.  Zoology
12. Computer Science
13. Geology
14. Physics

Burdwan University M.Sc Coursework

• Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
• Elective Courses: Students have to choose their elective courses from the list of courses but could not choose the subject which is a part of their department program.

Burdwan University M.Sc Syllabus

The following is the curriculum syllabus for M.Sc courses offered at Burdwan University:

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Burdwan University M.Sc Placements

• The University of Burdwan is one the best universities in India for the M.Sc. program. Apart from its studies, it also places its students at a reputed institution. Some of the top recruiter’s companies are TCS, Amazon, COGNIZANT, and Wipro where students get placed. 
• Placement opportunities are given in some M.Sc. courses. 

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Burdwan University M.Sc Scholarship 

• Students with first and second place at the UG level who are pursuing any M.Sc. courses at Burdwan University are given a scholarship of Rs 3100 per month for a duration of two years.
• A scholarship of Rs 2000-5000 per month is awarded to students following any M.Sc. courses at Burdwan University with at least a 55 percent composite in the best five subjects at the undergraduate level.
• Science students receive a merit-cum-means scholarship worth Rs 16,800 per year.
• SC and ST students are eligible for a 9,000-rupee grant, along with lodging expenses.

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