Which government college should I apply to for MSc in Plant Biotechnology or Botany with 178 marks in CUET PG SCQP25 (2025)?
With score of 178 marks in CUET PG SCQP25, you may be eligible for admission in reputable government colleges like Central University of Punjab, BHU, or University of Allahabad for MSc in Plant Biotechnology or Botany, particularly under reserved categories.
It may seem a it tough for the unreserved
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With 178 marks in CUET PG (SCQP25 – Plant Biotechnology), you're above the SC cutoff for M.Sc. Botany (166 SC) at central universities like BHU or Delhi University, so admission is plausible. However, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology typically requires ~182–166 marks for SC—so your score may fall short for
Upvote With 178 marks in CUET PG SCQP25, you may be eligible for admission in reputable government colleges like Central University of Punjab, BHU, or University of Allahabad for MSc in Plant Biotechnology or Botany, particularly under reserved categories. Keep an eye on each university's merit list, as th
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To get the admission in the participating universities, you will be required to fill the admission form of the desired institution/university. If your marks breach their cutoff, you will get the admission. You can predict the college based on your marks here - https://www.shiksha.com/science/cue
With a CUET PG MCA score of 118, admission to top central universities like DU, JNU, BHU, or premier NITs/IITs is unlikely, as their MCA cutoffs generally range between 170–200+ for the General category. However, you still have realistic chances in newer central universities, state universities, and
Yes, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) accepts CUET PG scores for MCA admissions starting from the 2023 cycle onward. For the 2026–27 session, MCA admissions at JMI are routed through CUET PG conducted by NTA, and candidates must apply via the university's admission portal after appearing for CUET PG.
Yes, with a B.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics, you are eligible for M.Sc. Biochemistry at most Central Universities through CUET PG, provided you meet their subject requirements.
Eligibility Criteria (Typical for Central Universities)
Academic Background
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biolo
| University | OBC Cutoff (Expected) | Your Score (105) | Admission Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Univ. of Karnataka (CUK) | ~220–235 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| Central Univ. of Kerala (CUKrl) | ~179–220 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| BHU (FMS) | ~220–235 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| DU / JNU | ~220–240 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| Pondicherry Univ. | ~180–200 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
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