M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College Pune M.Sc Microbiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The curriculum covers Microbial Genetics, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Industrial Fermentation, and Bioinformatics, along with advanced laboratory practicals and a dissertation component in the final semester under SPPU’s autonomous syllabi.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year grant-in-aid M.Sc Microbiology programme is Rs 36,410, payable as Rs 18,730 in the first year and Rs 17,680 in the second year, as per the official 2026-27 prospectus of Abasaheb Garware College.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree with Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology from a recognised university. The Microbiology Department may conduct a departmental entrance examination; candidates must follow the college website and notice board for the schedule.

Ans. Graduates find roles in clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, food safety agencies, biotechnology firms, and government research organisations such as NCCS. Many qualify CSIR-NET Life Sciences or GATE Biotechnology to pursue Ph.D programmes or research scientist positions.

Ans. The Microbiology Department may conduct a departmental entrance examination when applicants exceed available seats. Candidates must register on the Mastersoft portal at enrollonline.co.in/Registration/Apply/AGCP and follow departmental notices on the college website for the exam schedule.

Ans. The programme combines affordable grant-in-aid fees, a DBT-supported research environment, and industry linkages in Pune’s pharmaceutical sector. The Microbiology Department has a record of producing graduates who join leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies and government research institutes in Maharashtra.