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Details of Enrolment of M.Sc. Students in Arts & Science Colleges during 2023-24


Enrolment of M.Sc. Students in Arts & Science Colleges, Kerala (2023–24)

  • The total enrolment in the first year of M.Sc. was 11,034 students, with girls forming 64% (6,998). In the second year, enrolment dropped slightly to 10,485 students, with girls making up 63% (6,592).

  • Core science subjects dominate: Mathematics (2,231 first year, 2,183 second year), Physics (1,995 first year, 1,983 second year), and Chemistry (2,014 first year, 1,925 second year) have the highest enrolments.

  • Life sciences like Botany (1,073 → 1,022) and Zoology (921 → 873) also account for a significant share, though with slightly fewer students in the second year.

  • Specialized subjects such as Geology, Statistics, Biotechnology, Clinical Psychology, and Nutrition & Diet show smaller but steady enrolments, reflecting niche academic interests.

  • Female representation is consistently high across most subjects (above 60% in many courses such as Botany, Zoology, Home Science, and MSW), highlighting a strong gender balance leaning towards women in postgraduate science education.