Suri Vidyasagar College Birbhum B.Sc {Hons.} Microbiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc Hons Microbiology programme is INR 13,060, comprising a tuition fee of INR 9,060 and a university fee of INR 4,000. This amount covers the full programme duration. Examination fees are charged additionally each year under University of Burdwan norms. The very low fee structure makes this an accessible choice for students from Birbhum and surrounding areas of West Bengal.

Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission to B.Sc Hons Microbiology is entirely merit-based through the WBCAP portal. Students are ranked solely on their Class 12 aggregate marks. Candidates must register on wbcap.in during the application window, submit their Class 12 board results, and fill in subject and college preferences to be considered for seat allotment under the WBCAP merit process.

Ans. Applicants must have studied Biology and Chemistry at the Class 12 level along with a relevant science elective. Microbiology or Biology must have been taken as the Honours subject at both Class 11 and Class 12 levels. Students who did not opt for the life sciences stream with a biology-based Honours subject in secondary school are generally not eligible for this programme under WBCAP norms.

Ans. Graduates may pursue M.Sc Microbiology or related life science disciplines through university-specific or joint entrance exams. Career options include roles in pharmaceutical quality control, food and beverage testing laboratories, environmental monitoring, and hospital diagnostic labs. Many graduates also appear for government competitive exams such as WBCS, or pursue B.Ed to enter the teaching profession in school-level biology and life sciences.

Ans. The academic session for B.Sc Hons Microbiology at Suri Vidyasagar College is expected to begin in August 2026, subject to confirmation from the University of Burdwan and the West Bengal government. Students allotted seats through WBCAP must complete document verification and fee payment at the college prior to the notified session commencement date to finalise their enrolment.

Ans. Students can apply for the West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship (OASIS) for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B categories and the National Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) for eligible minority and SC/ST/OBC-NCL students. The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship offers INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 per month to West Bengal students with 75%+ in Class 12 and family income below INR 2.5 lakh per year. Girl students aged 18 and above may also apply for the Kanyashree K-2 grant of INR 25,000.