M.Sc. in Applied Zoology 

at Calicut University, Calicut

MSc programme at Calicut University is based on either merit or the Common University Entrance Test (CUCAT) depending on the specialisation. For some specialisations, admission is based on merit, meaning that applicants are selected on the basis of their academic performance in their undergraduate studies. Applicants will typically be required to submit their undergraduate transcripts and other relevant documents for these specialisations.

Candidates who wish to apply for the MSc (Master of Science) programme at Calicut University must have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant stream. This typically means a bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or Technology, depending on the specialisation for which the candidate is applying. The exact requirements can vary depending on the specific MSc programme and department, but in general, applicants should have completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate percentage of marks from a recognised university. Also, the candidates seeking admission to the MSc course need a minimum of 70% in class 12 and 45% to 55% in graduation. The percentage required is taken from unofficial sources and hence is indicative.

To get admission in University of Calicut, canddiates must qualify the eligibility criteria of the course they want to apply in. Further, candidates must clear the course-wise entrance exams. Find below course wise elgibility and selection criteria of Calicut Univesity:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with 50% aggregate in Mathematics separately and 50 % marks in PCM put together (45% aggregate for OBC/ OEC and a mere pass for SC/ ST).	KEAM/ JEE Main + CAP
MBA	Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate (45% for OBC/ OEC and pass for SC/ ST)	CAT/ CMAT/ BTech	Class3 GDPI
B.Ed	Bachelor's/ degree in a relevant discipline	CUCAT (for some MSc specialisations) and merit-based + PGCAP (for others)
MA	Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline*	Merit + PGCAP (Aptitude test for some specialisations)
BCA	HSE of the Kerala State Board of Higher Secondary Examination	Merit-based + UGCAP
MA	Bachelor's6 degree in relevant discipline*	Merit + PGCAP
B.Ed	Bachelor's/ BA/ BSc degree with at least 50% aggregate or MSW/ MCJ/ MCom with at least 50% aggregate or, MBA with at least 55% aggregate	Merit-based
BTech	Class2 BSc.Ed/ BA.Ed or B.Ed degree with at least 50% aggregate	Merit-based

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Calicut University conducts its own entrance exam Calicut University Common Admission Test (CUCAT) for admission to its courses. The university also accepts few national-level exams, which are tabulate below:

Course Name	Entrance exams
BTech	KEAM/ JEE Main + CAP
MBA	CAT/ CMAT/ KMAT + GDPI
MSc	CUCAT (for some MSc specialisations) and merit-based + PGCAP (for others)
MA	Merit + PGCAP (Aptitude test for some specialisations)
BCA	Merit-based + UGCAP
MCom	Merit + PGCAP
B.Ed	Merit-based
M.Ed	Merit-based

To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses,  make your course selection here.

The University has a decent placement record. The table below depicts the Calicut University placement details for 2023 for popular courses:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (UG-3 year)	44
Students placed (UG-3 year)	5
Median package (UG-3 year)	INR 2.61 LPA
Total students (PG-2 year)	841
Students placed (PG-2 year)	253
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 2.76 LPA

NOTE: The above details are gathered from the NIRF report 2024.

The modes of Calicut University courses admission are online and offline. Calicut University offers UG, PG Diploma and doctoral courses, under 35 different departments divided into nine schools, for different streams, such as Engineering, Science, Law, Commerce and Management, among others. In addition to the regular courses, the university also has a School for Distance Education, Calicut University offering UG and PG courses. Calicut University admission for the majority of its UG and PG courses will be conducted through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). CAP offers the facility for online submission of applications to various colleges and courses under Calicut University. Admission is open for most of the courses. NEET PG 2023 seat allotment result has already been declared. Check the NEET PG 2023 Counselling dates and result from the official website.

University of Calicut is a good university. Calicut University, also known as The University of Calicut, is a state-private university that was established in 1968 in Calicut. Calicut University has been ranked 69 under the University category by the NIRF in 2022. It is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE. It is accredited with an "A" Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Admissions are open for various courses for 2023 and the accepted entrance exams are KEAM, CMAT, CUCAT, and others. Candidates must go through the KEAM 2023 result, KEAM 2023 question paper, and KEAM 2023 syllabus before giving the exam. Talking about the placements, according to the NIRF report 2023, a total of 151 out of 824 UG and PG students were placed during University of Calicut placements 2022. The median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (1-year) students was INR 2.64 LPA and INR 3.96 LPA during placements 2022.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Success Rate of Placement Cell for M.Sc. Students

Based on the reviews and feedback from students, here's what emerges:

* Limited Information: Unfortunately, there isn't much specific information available about the placement cell for M.Sc. students at Calicut University.
* No Clear Success Metrics: Unlike other departments, the psychology department doesn't seem to have a functioning placement cell, making it difficult to assess their success rate.

However, we can infer some general trends from the reviews:

* Multinational Companies Visit Other Departments: Reviews suggest that other departments may receive visits from multinational companies such as E&Y, P&G, and KPMG for campus placements, indicating potential job opportunities for students.

Conclusion

While there isn't enough specific information about the placement cell for M.Sc. students, it appears that the university may offer limited job prospects for these students. However, other departments within the university might have more promising job opportunities due to the presence of multinational companies.

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Placement Cell Assistance for MBA/PGDM Students at Calicut University

Based on the reviews provided by students and alumni, here's how the placement cell assists MBA/PGDM students at Calicut University:

* Limited Placements: Unfortunately, the placement cell is not fully functional, leading to limited placement opportunities. Only local companies visit the campus, and the median salary package offered is around INR3 Lacs per annum.

* No Dedicated Placement Cell Staff: According to some reviewers, the placement process is managed by only 23 professors and a few students, which may lead to inefficiencies.

* Low Placement Percentage: The placement percentage is around 65%, which means many students do not secure jobs through campus placements.

* Average Salary Packages: The highest salary package offered is around INR6 Lacs per annum, while the lowest is around INR2 Lacs per annum.

* Need for Improvement: Reviewers suggest that the placement cell needs improvement in terms of providing more job opportunities and higher salary packages.

Note: The information provided is based on student and alumni reviews and may not reflect the overall performance of the placement cell.