M.Sc. Microbiology at 16 Central Universities 2027: Seats and Fees

M.Sc. Microbiology: seats, fee and entrance at each university

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University	Programme	Seats	Fee as printed	Entrance
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshNIRF #37	M.Sc. (Microbiology)2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility Graduation degree in any branch of Life Sciences/Agricultural Sciences/Microbiology/ Biotechnology with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates) from a recognized University/Institution. Full details at BBAU	50	Rs. 1,500 tuition a semester	CUET (PG) SCQP03, SCQP17
Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaBilaspur, Chhattisgarh	M.Sc. Microbiology2 years Eligibility B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Sc. or any graduate with Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Entomology, Biochemistry or any Science or relevant Engineering subject as one subject, under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern, with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent. Minimum age 19 years on 1 July 2026; no upper age limit. Full details at GGV	40	Rs. 69,000 in the first semester	CUET (PG) SCQP03
Central University of Tamil NaduTiruvarur, Tamil NaduNIRF #83	M.Sc. Microbiology Eligibility Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Human Genetics, Nutrition and Dietetics, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Plant Sciences, Dairy Sciences, Agriculture and Horticulture, Fisheries, Public Health or another branch of life sciences. Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA for the General category, 55% or 6.0 CGPA for EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) and 50% or 5.5 CGPA for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at CUTN	38	Rs. 22,320 in the first semester	CUET (PG) SCQP03
Central University of HaryanaMahendergarh, Haryana	M.Sc. (Microbiology) Eligibility Bachelor's degree in any branch of Life or Biological Sciences or allied sciences from any recognised University with a minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate. (Relaxation of 5% to SC, ST, PwD and OBC non-creamy layer candidates.) Full details at CUH	35	Rs. 17,156 in the first year	CUET (PG) SCQP03
Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabNIRF #77	M.Sc. Microbiology4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field with 50% marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Full details at CUP	35	Rs. 20,475 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry, Puducherry	M.Sc. Microbiology Eligibility Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/B.Sc., MLT/ Zoology/ or in any other branch of Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks Full details at Pondicherry	35	Rs. 23,372 in the first semester	CUET (PG) SCQP17
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, Uttarakhand	M.Sc. Microbiology (2 Year)4 semesters Eligibility B.Sc. with a major or minor in Microbiology with 45% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates. Full details at HNBGU	33	Tuition Rs. 10,000 a year	UET 2026
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.Sc. (Microbiology) (Self-Financed, Evening)4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor degree in any area of Life sciences/Medicine/ Agriculture /Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Full details at JMI	32	Rs. 55,475 a year	JMI entrance test, 18 May 2026
Central University of KeralaKasaragod, Kerala	M.Sc. Microbiology4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field with 50% marks (45% for SC and ST candidates) from a recognised Indian or foreign university. Full details at CUK	30	Rs. 43,800 for the full programme	CUET (PG) SCQP03, SCQP05, SCQP07 and 2 more
Central University of RajasthanAjmer, RajasthanNIRF #89	M.Sc. Microbiology2 years Eligibility Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Zoology, Botany, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology, Medicine, Pharmacy or another discipline of Biological Sciences. General category candidates need 50% marks in aggregate; SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates need 45%. Full details at CURAJ	30	Rs. 19,050 in the first year	CUET (PG)
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya Pradesh	M.Sc. Microbiology4 semesters Eligibility Graduation in Life Science: at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved, EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 27 years for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 32 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU	30	Rs. 19,605 in the first semester	CUET (PG) SCQP03
Tripura UniversityAgartala, Tripura	M.Sc. Microbiology4 semesters Eligibility Any science graduates in the area of Biosciences having Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life sciences (botany, zoology or environmental sciences etc.) as their papers with minimum of 55% for General category and 50% for OBC, SC / ST candidates as per govt. rules. Those appearing / appeared for their final exam (graduation) in the above-mentioned fields may also apply. Full details at Tripura University	30	Rs. 6,650 in the first semester	CUET (PG) SCQP17, SCQP03, SCQP06 and 1 more
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97	M.Sc. Microbiology Eligibility Candidates who have passed three-year degree (TDC)(Science) examination with at least 45% marks in major / Honours or pass course in Microbiology, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology or Life Sciences B.Sc. MBBS, B. Pharma and B.Tech / B.E. are eligible for admission. Sc. (Microbiology) programme shall be selected on the basis of CUET (PG) score as per the guidelines of Assam University. Full details at AUS	25	Rs. 16,380 payable at admission	CUET (PG)
Sikkim UniversityGangtok, Sikkim	M.Sc. Microbiology4 semesters Eligibility Honours graduate in Microbiology or Biotechnology with 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Full details at Sikkim Univ	22	Rs. 7,408 at admission	CUET (PG)
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshNIRF #10	M.Sc. (Ag.) Microbiology4 Semesters Eligibility B.Sc. (Agriculture) / B.Sc. (Horticulture) / B.Sc. (Forestry) / B.Sc. (Biosciences) / B.Sc.(Microbiology) / B.Sc.(Industrial Microbiology) / B.Sc.(Biochemistry) / B.Sc. (Biotechnology) / B.Sc. (Bioinformatics) / B.Sc. (Molecular Biology) with not less than 55% marks in aggregate. OR B.Sc.(Life Sciences) with one of the subjects Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology as main and two as subsidiary subjects or ... Full details at AMU	15	Rs. 17,300 at admission	Departmental test
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, Uttarakhand	M.Sc. Microbiology (1 Year)2 semesters Eligibility Four-year bachelor's (Hons.) degree with a major or minor in Microbiology with 45% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates. Full details at HNBGU	10	Tuition Rs. 10,000 a year	UET 2026
University of DelhiNew DelhiNIRF #5	M.Sc. Microbiology Eligibility Four-year Bachelor's Honours Degree with Research/ Entrepreneurship etc. in Microbiology from the University of Delhi with at least 60% for candidates belonging to UR/OBC-NCL/EWS category and 55% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category. Full details at DU	Not printed	Not printed	CUET (PG)

How M.Sc. Microbiology seats are filled

CUET (PG) paper named for this course: SCQP03 at 7 universities, SCQP17 at 3 universities, SCQP05 at 1 university, SCQP07 at 1 university. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus

M.Sc. Microbiology by state

Uttar Pradesh 2 Delhi 2 Chhattisgarh 1 Tamil Nadu 1 Haryana 1 Punjab 1 Puducherry 1 Uttarakhand 1 Kerala 1 Rajasthan 1 Madhya Pradesh 1 Tripura 1 Assam 1 Sikkim 1

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B.Sc. Microbiology4 universities183 seats

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Questions about M.Sc. Microbiology

How many Central Universities offer M.Sc. Microbiology?

16 Central Universities offer M.Sc. Microbiology in 2026-27: BBAU, GGV, CUTN, CUH, CUP, Pondicherry, HNBGU, JMI, CUK, CURAJ, DHSGU, Tripura University, AUS and Sikkim Univ and 2 more, all in the table above.

How many seats does M.Sc. Microbiology have in Central Universities?

490 seats are printed for M.Sc. Microbiology at 15 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at BBAU (50), HNBGU (43), GGV (40), CUTN (38) and CUH (35). 1 more university offers the course without printing an intake.

Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc. Microbiology in Central Universities?

Admission to M.Sc. Microbiology is through CUET (PG) (13 universities) and the university's own entrance test (3 universities). The CUET (PG) paper named is SCQP03 (7 universities), SCQP17 (3 universities) and SCQP05 (1 university). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.

What is the fee of M.Sc. Microbiology in Central Universities?

Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 16 of the 17 programmes here have a printed fee.

In which states can I study M.Sc. Microbiology at a Central University?

M.Sc. Microbiology is offered at Central Universities in 14 states and union territories. The most choices are in Uttar Pradesh (2), Delhi (2), Chhattisgarh (1), Tamil Nadu (1), Haryana (1) and Punjab (1).

What is the eligibility for M.Sc. Microbiology?

Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.

How to read these figures

Seats are the intake the university has printed for the programme. Where a university prints none, the cell says so and the programme is left out of the totals.
Fee is shown exactly as printed, with its basis (a semester, a year, at admission, the whole programme or a credit). Two fees on different bases are not ranked against each other.
Entrance is the route the university names for that programme this year. The CUET (PG) paper code is shown where the university lists one.
Each row opens the programme's own page on this site, with its seat matrix, eligibility and the document the figures were read from.
Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet. Last data update: 13 November 2026.