M.Sc. in Zoology 

at Hansraj College, Malka Ganj

Admission to all the courses provided by Hans Raj College is entrance-based. While this Delhi University-affiliated college accepts CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses, such as BA, BA (Hons), BSc (Hons) and BCom, admission to all the postgraduate courses will be subject to the CUET- PG exam starting admission 2025. The institute along with DU started accepting CUET UG starting 2022 and the CUET PG from 2024 session onward. Before this, admission to UG was based on merit in Class 12 and PG admission was mostly subject to DUET exam previously conducted by DU.

The mode of Hansraj College admission are online and offline. Admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. Students willing to appear for admission to various courses will be required to pass the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). CUET stands for Central University Entrance Test. It is an all-India level entrance examination that is conducted by NTA for admission to undergraduate courses offered in all of the participating institutions. 

Hansraj College admission to various UG courses is based on CUET UG scores followed by round-wise counselling. Delhi University conducts a centralised counselling process for the affiliated colleges. DU releases the merit lists for candidates who qualify for the cutoff. Hansraj College cut off 2023, the Round 1 closing score for the top courses including Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) is 99, the range for BA (Hons) is 80-99, for BSc (Hons) the range is 96-99 or the General category students belonging to All India Quota. Candidates aspiring for Hansraj College admission 2024 to UG courses, must have a valid score in CUET UG.

Hansraj College offers good placements annually for its various courses like BSc, BCom and MSc courses. The key highlights of Hansraj College placements for the Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 36.50 LPA	INR 36.50 LPA	INR 23 LPA
Average package	INR 7.30 LPA	INR 7.90 LPA	INR 8.2 LPA
Median package	NA	INR 6.50 LPA	INR 7 LPA
Gross package value	More than INR 25 crore	More than INR 40 crore	More than INR 23 crore
Total offers	340+	540+	280+

The application process 2025 for Hans Raj College runs simultaneously with DU registrations for UG courses via CUET 2025 (for UG programmes) Additionally, for admission to postgraduate courses, CUET-PG registrations for the 2025 session usually start in Mar and goes till May . Interested students were able to apply online on the official website of CUET UG and CUET PG. The Common Seat Allocation Process (CSAP) for UG admissions usually begin in July.

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2025 registration will commence in the first week of February 2025. NTA will release the CUET 2025 notification. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET registration 2025 process will commence online at cuetug-ac.ntaonline.in. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2025 exam must ensure that they fill out the application form online. CUET 2025 registration will end in the first week of April 2025. Further to the last date, candidates will not be able to fill out the CUET application form. No request for extension of CUET registration until the last date will be entertained.

Before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure they fulfil the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam. 

Hansraj College offers decent placements annually for courses like Bsc, BCom, MSc, etc. The Hansraj College average package offered during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 8.2 LPA. The average package trends witnessed during Hansraj College placements between 2022 and 2024 are presented below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 7.30 LPA	INR 7.90 LPA	INR 8.2 LPA

The key highlights of Hansraj College placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 36.50 LPA	INR 23 LPA
Average package	INR 7.90 LPA	INR 8.2 LPA
Median package	INR 6.50 LPA	INR 7 LPA
Gross package value	More than INR 40 crore	More than INR 23 crore
Total offers	540+	280+

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Pursuing M.Sc. at Hansraj College

Based on the feedback from current and former students, here's what you need to know:

* Infrastructure: Hansraj College boasts a minimalist and eye-soothing infrastructure. The campus is built with red stones and has a huge playground, auditorium, seminar halls, and a canteen. Food quality is good and hygiene standards are maintained.
* Teaching Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced. They are willing to assist students in starting their dissertation projects.
* Placements: The average package for M.Sc. students is INR8 LPA, and major recruiters include Havells, EY, KPMG, ICICI Bank, etc. The placement rate is 90%. For M.Sc. Chemistry students, the average package is INR2.6 LPA, and the highest package is INR3.5 LPA.
* Campus Life: The college campus is Wi-Fi enabled, and labs are suitable for undergraduate and master's-level classes. A top-class library and medical facilities are also available. Games and sports are actively promoted by the college.
* Extracurricular Activities: While there may not be many extracurricular activities, the college does conduct events like fresher's and farewell parties. Additionally, scholarships are awarded to toppers annually.
* Course Curriculum: The course curriculum is informative and covers all aspects of chemistry. The faculty is talented and knowledgeable, providing excellent guidance to students.

Overall, Hansraj College seems to offer a supportive learning environment, experienced faculty, and good placement prospects. However, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons carefully before making a decision.

Remember, this assessment is based on feedback from individual students and alumni, and your experience may vary depending on several factors.

Hansraj College offers admission to BSc course in the Science Stream. Hansraj College cutoff for the BSc course is based on CUET scores followed by the counselling. As per cutoff 2023, CUET cutoff has ranged between 96 and 99. Tabulated below is the course-wise CUET scores for BSc offered at Hansraj College:

Course	2023
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics	99
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany	97
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry	99
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Anthropology	96
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics	99
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Electronics	99
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology	99
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology	99
B.Sc. in Life Science	99
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science	99
B.Sc. in Physical Science (Chemistry)	99
B.Sc. in Physical Science (Computer Science)	99