byGaganDeep
Updated on - 14 Aug, 2024
B.Sc Microbiology is an undergraduate course or a three year degree course in the subject of microbial science. The duration of the course is normally 3 years full time or 6 semesters. It includes the study of all different classes of microorganisms including bacteria, virus, fungi and parasites and their interaction with other living organisms and their surroundings. It also comprises areas such as microbiology techniques, genetics, immunology, molecular biology of microbes among others as its main components.
Among the entrance exams acknowledged for admission to B.Sc. Microbiology program are National /state level entrance exam like NEET exam, university level test like BHU UET exam, IPU CET exam. Moreover, various individual Institutions and universities may conduct their own on campus or online entrance test for providing admission to B.Sc.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology |
| - Duration | 3 years |
| - Course Level | Undergraduate |
| - Eligibility | 10+2 with Biology |
| - Top Colleges | University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Hyderabad, Panjab University |
| - Entrance Exam | NEET, JNU Entrance Exam, DU Entrance Exam, PU CET |
1. Candidate must pass in 10+2 examination with science stream and minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board.
2. The main subjects should be Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology.
3. Minimum age that is admitted into the program is seventeen years.
4. While some of the colleges have the entrance tests for admission, some of them consider the marks of class 12th.
5. Experience in handling science subjects and strong analytical abilities desired.
6. Some institutes may demand medical fitness certificate to establish good health.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Microbial Diversity | Classification, Nomenclature, Phylogeny |
| Microbial Physiology | Metabolism, Growth, Nutrition |
| Microbial Genetics | Mendelian Genetics, Molecular Genetics |
| Immunology | Innate Immunity, Adaptive Immunity |
| Microbial Ecology | Environmental Microbiology, Public Health Microbiology |
| Medical Microbiology | Pathogenic Microbes, Infection Control |
| Industrial Microbiology | Fermentation, Biotechnology |
| Molecular Biology | DNA, RNA, Proteins, Genomics |
| Biochemistry | Biomolecules, Metabolic Pathways |
| Biostatistics | Research Methods, Data Analysis |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Microbiology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| University of Petroleum and Energy Studies | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | INR 850,600 |
| Manav Rachna University | Faridabad, Haryana | INR 244,000 |
| Sharda University | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | INR 2,540,649 |
| Chaitanya (Deemed to be University) | Warangal, Telangana | INR 120,000 |
| Garden City University | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 159,500 |
| K.T.H.M. College | Nashik, Maharashtra | INR 40,000 |
| Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | INR 255,500 |
| Madras Christian College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 49,000 |
| Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Sciences | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | INR 50,000 |
| Mithibai College of Arts | Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 95,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Microbiology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 140,300 |
| Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University | Bhavnagar, Gujarat | INR 470,000 |
| Veer Narmad South Gujarat University | Surat, Gujarat | INR 80,000 |
| Jai Hind College | Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 28,630 |
| MES College Marampally | Aluva, Kerala | -- |
| St Joseph's College | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 150,000 |
| Kazi Nazrul University | Asansol, West Bengal | INR 56,050 |
| Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University | Tehri, Uttarakhand | INR 60,000 |
| Raiganj University | Raiganj, West Bengal | INR 51,700 |
| Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University | Kheda, Gujarat | INR 15,000 |