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M.Sc (Entomology) is a post graduate degree programme which is of 2 years duration and is designed to provide deeper understanding of the subjects dealing with the scientific study of insects. They are taught taxonomy, physiology and morphology of insects, their behavior and life cycle ecology, management of pests and uses of beneficial insects. The two do undergo through courses such as insect anatomy, insect pest management, insect ecology, toxicology, insect molecular biology among others, research projects and field work.
The basic entrance qualifications for admission to M.Sc (Entomology) programme includes: CUCET, JNUEE, DUET, GATE with acceptable score in Life Sciences and other tests and interviews conducted by the university. Certain institutes also take into account the grade scored in a related bachelor’s degree program.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Master of Science in Entomology |
| - Duration | 2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Entomology/Zoology/Life Sciences |
| - Top Colleges | University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Aligarh Muslim University, Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
| - Entrance Exam | JNU Entrance Exam, DU Entrance Exam, AMU Entrance Exam, IARI Entrance Exam |
1. 10+2 /Intermediate with Science and minimum 50% marks in Science and Bachelor’s degree in Science. Books and articles on subjects such as zoology, biology, agriculture are preferred.
2. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, veterinary sciences, fishery sciences shall also apply for the same.
3. While enlisting some universities have tests to sit for to qualify while some allow merit.
4. Minimum requirements: desire to work with insects, a good academic background in biology or ecology.
5. Prior work experience preferably in related areas could be useful for some colleges.
6. This means that the candidates have to meet the requirements as expected by the colleges and universities they want to join.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Insect Systematics | Insect Classification, Identification, Nomenclature, Phylogeny |
| Insect Physiology | Insect Development, Growth, Reproduction, Nutrition, Hormones |
| Insect Ecology | Insect-Plant Interactions, Insect-Environment Interactions, Population Dynamics |
| Insect Behaviour | Insect Communication, Mating, Feeding, Social Behaviour |
| Pest Management | Integrated Pest Management, Pest Control Methods, Pesticide Toxicology |
| Apiculture | Bee Biology, Beekeeping, Honey Production, Pollination |
| Sericulture | Silkworm Biology, Sericulture Practices, Silk Production |
| Insect Pathology | Insect Diseases, Pathogens, Immune Response, Biological Control |
| Entomological Techniques | Insect Collection, Preservation, Identification, Experimentation |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Insect Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Proteomics |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Master of Science [M.Sc] (Entomology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Lovely Professional University | Jalandhar, Punjab | INR 406,000 |
| Centurion University of Technology and Management | Paralkhemundi, Orissa | INR 750,000 |
| Renaissance University | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | INR 325,000 |
| Shri Guru Ram Rai University | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | INR 1,881,000 |
| Indian Agricultural Research Institute | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 43,150 |
| Maharishi Markandeshwar | Ambala, Haryana | INR 2,500,000 |
| Eternal University | Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh | INR 160,000 |
| Shoolini University | Solan, Himachal Pradesh | INR 297,500 |
| AKS University | Satna, Madhya Pradesh | INR 100,000 |
| Guru Kashi University | Bathinda, Punjab | INR 210,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Master of Science [M.Sc] (Entomology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University | Hyderabad, Telangana | INR 45,170 |
| Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | INR 31,500 |
| Prof. Rajendra Singh University | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh | INR 99,950 |
| Banda University of Agriculture and Technology | Banda, Uttar Pradesh | INR 63,650 |
| Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh | INR 33,450 |
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University | Samastipur, Bihar | INR 92,550 |
| Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | INR 57,780 |
| Navsari Agricultural University | Navsari, Gujarat | INR 45,100 |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University | Hisar, Haryana | INR 36,055 |
| University of Horticultural Sciences | Bagalkot, Karnataka | INR 52,490 |
