Hello Aspirant,

To pursue an M.Sc. in Zoology at Karnataka University, Dharwad in 2025, you must hold a B.Sc. degree in Zoology or a related life science subject with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). Admission is granted through a university-level entrance exam, usually held between June and July. The final merit is calculated by combining 50% of your entrance exam score and 50% of your undergraduate marks. As a B.Sc. Zoology graduate from Goa, you are eligible under the "other university" category, where a few seats are reserved. The syllabus for the entrance covers key subjects like animal diversity, cell biology, genetics, ecology, and physiology, based largely on B.Sc. Zoology topics. Keep checking the official Karnataka University website (kud.ac.in) for the latest notifications regarding the entrance exam, application form, and syllabus details.

All the best for your admission process.