How can I get admission in VCRC ICMR Pondicherry for M.Sc in Life Science in 2025?

<p><strong>Course &amp; Affiliation</strong><br>Program: M.Sc. in Life Science (2 years), and, more specifically, M.Sc. in Public Health Entomology (PHE) under VCRC of Pondicherry University</p><p>Affiliation: Pondicherry University, through ICMR? VCRC, Puducherry.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong><br>A B.Sc. degree in subjects such as Zoology, Botany, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Medical Lab Technology, Veterinary Science, MBBS, or a B.E./B.Tech. with Biotechnology as a subject. Undergraduate students appearing at the final year may also be considered subject to conditions</p><p>For M.Sc. Life Science (non? entomology), a minimum of ~55–60% aggregate is usually considered (relaxation for reserved categories)</p><p>? Selection Procedure<br>Category I (Open Competition): Selected on the basis of performance in a Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted in Puducherry (usually a 2? hour exam, no negative marking, cut-off at ~35–50%) followed by interview</p><p>Category II (In? service / Sponsored): Entry based on merit, qualifying degree, work experience, and letters of recommendation or a "No Objection Certificate" from the sponsoring organization</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Fees &amp; Stipend</strong><br>M.Sc. Life Science: Total tuition approximately ?5,000 (?2,500/year).</p><p>M.Sc. Public Health Entomology: ?20,200 total fee (?10k first year + ?10.2k second year)</p><p>Stipend (during studies):</p><p>?20,000/month for Open Competition category candidates.</p><p>?10,000/month for in-service/sponsored Category II A candidates</p><p>? How to Apply (Approx. Timeline)<br>Watch out for the VCRC official website (vcrc.icmr.org.in) notification brochure and application form.</p><p>Application procedures are generally offline by speed post, along with demand drafts (?500 application fee?250 for SC/ST)</p><p><br>Deadlines have traditionally been in July (for example, July 2023) for academic year and CET in late August or early September, with interviews and counseling following.</p>

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