Aliah University Kolkata M.Sc Microbiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Microbiology at Aliah University is INR 9,800 for the two-year programme, payable as INR 5,500 in the first year and INR 4,300 in the second year. As a government minority university, Aliah University maintains very affordable postgraduate science fees. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees with Aliah University admissions before joining.

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Microbiology at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (Aliah University Admission Test, PG category). Candidates apply at aliah.ac.in. AUAT PG applications are open from April 17 to June 15, 2026. Eligibility requires a B.Sc with Microbiology or Biological Sciences as a principal subject and at least 50% aggregate marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc or B.Sc Hons degree with Microbiology or Biological Sciences as a principal subject from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 PG score is required. Candidates in their final year of B.Sc may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum marks criterion.

Ans. M.Sc Microbiology at Aliah University covers bacteriology, virology, mycology, immunology, environmental microbiology, industrial microbiology, and microbial genetics. Practical sessions include culture techniques, staining methods, and molecular microbiology protocols. The programme prepares students for research and applied roles in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food science, and environmental monitoring.

Ans. M.Sc Microbiology graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as microbiologist, research scientist, quality-control analyst, and university lecturer. Pharmaceutical companies, food technology firms, clinical diagnostic laboratories, and CSIR research institutes recruit M.Sc Microbiology holders. UGC-CSIR-NET in Life Sciences qualifies graduates for assistant professor positions and junior research fellowships.

Ans. M.Sc Microbiology students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students through wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority postgraduate students via the UGC portal, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in. CSIR-JRF via UGC-CSIR-NET is also available for science postgraduate students.