SAFI Institute of Advanced Study (SIAS), a NAAC A++ autonomous college in Vazhayoor, Malappuram affiliated to the University of Calicut, offers a three-year Bachelor of Science Honours in Microbiology. The programme provides advanced training in microbial genetics, clinical microbiology, food microbiology, immunology, and environmental microbiology, supported by well-equipped laboratories on SIAS’s 100-acre campus. SIAS ranks 184 among BSc colleges in India on Collegedunia’s 2026 list. Admission is through the University of Calicut CAP and SIAS management quota.
Applications for the 2026-27 batch are open; register on the Calicut University CAP portal and apply through siasindia.org.
Key Points
- Three-year B.Sc Honours in Microbiology at a NAAC A++ autonomous college affiliated to the University of Calicut.
- Laboratory-intensive curriculum covering microbial genetics, clinical microbiology, immunology, and food microbiology.
- Total fee: INR 1,75,000 for the complete three-year programme.
- Ranked 184 in India for BSc programmes (Collegedunia 2026).
- Admission: 50% seats via Calicut University CAP merit; 50% Management Quota through SIAS.
SAFI Institute B.Sc Microbiology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 1,75,000 |
- Total tuition fee for the three-year B.Sc {Hons.} Microbiology programme is INR 1,75,000.
- Additional charges such as examination fees, laboratory fees, and development fees may be levied by SIAS as per University of Calicut norms.
SAFI Institute B.Sc Microbiology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Calicut University CAP Registration Opens | April 2026 |
| Application Deadline (SIAS Portal) | June 2026 |
| First CAP Allotment (Merit Quota) | June 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | July to August 2026 |
- All applicants must first register at the University of Calicut CAP portal (cap.uoc.ac.in) to obtain a CAP ID; direct applications without a CAP ID are not accepted for Merit Quota seats.
- 50 percent of seats are allotted by the University through CAP merit rounds; the remaining 50 percent are Management Quota seats filled by SIAS through direct selection at siasindia.org.
- Candidates are advised to verify admission dates and allotment schedules on the official University of Calicut website (uoc.ac.in) and the SIAS admission portal (siasindia.org).
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects from a recognised board.
- A minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in the qualifying examination is required, subject to University of Calicut and SIAS norms.
- Candidates appearing for the 10+2 examination in 2026 may apply provisionally, subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria before enrolment.
Admission Process
- Register on the University of Calicut CAP portal (cap.uoc.ac.in) and complete the online application form, entering 10+2 or graduation marks accurately.
- Simultaneously apply to SIAS through the official admission portal (siasindia.org), uploading all required documents.
- Submit supporting documents: 10+2 or graduation mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate if applicable, and passport-size photographs.
- Track the CAP allotment schedule on the University of Calicut portal; accept the allotment online and report to SIAS for document verification.
- Pay the semester fee at the SIAS accounts office to confirm the seat and obtain the admission receipt.
- Classes begin in July or August for the new academic year.
SAFI Institute B.Sc Microbiology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Kerala E-Grantz Scholarship | As per government norms | SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students with qualifying marks; apply through egrantz.kerala.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per scheme norms | Top-performing students from non-creamy-layer backgrounds; income below prescribed limit |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) | Full to partial fee cover | SC and ST students; income-based; apply through the National Scholarship Portal |
| SIAS Merit Scholarship | Fee concession on merit | Top-ranking students in each programme; as per institutional norms |
| SAFI Foundation Need-Based Aid | Variable amount | Students from financially weaker backgrounds; apply through the SIAS welfare office |
- Government scholarships require students to register on the E-Grantz portal (egrantz.kerala.gov.in) and the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the prescribed deadlines after admission.
- SIAS institutional scholarships are awarded based on academic performance in the first semester; apply through the student welfare office at SIAS.
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