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This course is actually a diploma level course which takes one year to complete and educate students about microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, fungi and parasitic organisms. Some of the subject areas addressed in this course include Microbiological techniques, Immunology, Pathogenic microbiology, food microbiology, genetics of microorganisms, Virology, Methodology. The Diploma program normally takes twelve calendar months of instruction and is partitioned into two semesters of six calendar months each.
The entrance tests that can be taken for the Diploma in Microbiology program include diploma common entrance test conducted by various state governments, institute wise common entrance tests like IPUCET Diploma, NIMCET, qualifying examinations like the 12th pass / intermediate with science subjects like biology, physics and chemistry or any other examination of any other university / institution/college. Even more importance is given to prior performances of the candidate by many colleges.
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Microbiology |
| Duration | 1 - 2 Years (Full-Time or Part-Time) |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 Science stream (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry preferable) with minimum marks requirement (varies by college) |
| Top Colleges (India) | National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) Kolkata, Lady Irwin College (University of Delhi) |
| Entrance Exam | College or institute-specific entrance exams (may include written tests, interviews, or practical examinations) |
1. Candidate must have passed 10+2 with science stream subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology and scored at least 50% in aggregate from a recognized board.
2. Pass in 10+2 in any stream, arts or commerce or science, followed by one year diploma in related science subjects.
3. Like the previous one, there is no age bar or age requirement in order to get admission in this course. There is no preference given to the kind of candidate, be it a fresh pass out or a working professional.
4. This means there is a requirement of English as one of the subjects in the 10+2 level in order to be eligible.
5. Admission to all classes is open to the qualifying examination merit. Thus, we find that some of the colleges have their own entrance tests.
6. A medical report or a fitness and health certificate from a registered practitioner is a prerequisite for admission into our institution.
1. Some universal prerequisites include 12th pass in science stream and minimum 50% marks.
2. Search for colleges offering the program and verify other necessary documents including mark sheets
3. For any of the courses, one has to get an application form either from the website or in hard copy and then complete it in terms of course type, academic and personal information.
4. The documents which should accompany include photographs, marksheets and other certificates.
5. This must be accompanied by a completed application form, and the application fee before the set deadline.
6. If a candidate is lucky to get selected, he or she confirms the admission by paying fees and then undergo through other admission procedures.
| College Name | Location | Fees per Year (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Immunology (NII) | New Delhi | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) | Hyderabad | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College | New Delhi | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) | Chandigarh | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) | Delhi | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SPPGIMS) | Lucknow | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| King George's Medical College (KGMU) | Lucknow | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala | Patiala | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) | Ranchi | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Kasturba Medical College (KMC) | Manipal | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| College Name | Location | Duration | Fees per Year (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Xavier's College | Mumbai | 2 years | 50,000 - 70,000 |
| Fergusson College | Pune | 2 years | 40,000 - 55,000 |
| Christ University | Bangalore | 2 years | 60,000 - 80,000 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences | Pune | 2 years | 55,000 - 75,000 |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | 2 years | 65,000 - 85,000 |
| Amity University | Noida | 2 years | 50,000 - 70,000 |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Manipal | 2 years | 60,000 - 80,000 |
| Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | Vellore | 2 years | 55,000 - 75,000 |
| K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce | Mumbai | 2 years | 45,000 - 60,000 |
| Institute of Medical Technology & Research (IMTR) | Chennai | 2 years | 50,000 - 70,000 |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Clinical Microbiologist | 3-5 lakhs |
| Public Health Microbiologist | 3-4 lakhs |
| Research Microbiologist | 4-6 lakhs |
| Food Microbiologist | 3-5 lakhs |
| Environmental Microbiologist | 3-6 lakhs |
