MAKAUT M.Sc Molecular Biology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc or equivalent 3-year Honours degree from a UGC-recognised university, with at least 50 percent aggregate marks. The subject background should align with Molecular Biology. Shortlisted applicants attend a departmental personal interview at the Haringhata campus. Final selection is determined by academic merit and interview performance. SC and ST candidates from West Bengal may receive a 5-percent relaxation in eligibility marks as per university norms.

Ans. The total programme fee for M.Sc Molecular Biology at MAKAUT is INR 94,800 for the full 2-year duration, covering tuition, examination, laboratory access, and statutory university charges. The fee is payable semester-wise. Hostel accommodation is available separately at an additional cost. There is no entrance examination fee, as admission follows a merit-based shortlisting and departmental interview process. Semester fees are paid directly to the university.

Ans. The 2-year M.Sc Molecular Biology at MAKAUT covers DNA replication, repair and recombination, transcription and translation mechanisms, molecular cloning and genetic engineering, gene regulation and epigenetics, genomics and proteomics, RNA biology and non-coding RNA, cellular signalling pathways, and molecular diagnostics. Practical sessions each semester include PCR, gel electrophoresis, Southern and Northern blotting, and cell culture. The final year includes a dissertation on a faculty-approved molecular biology or genomics research problem.

Ans. MAKAUT M.Sc admission is merit-based with no entrance examination. Applicants submit graduation transcripts online through the MAKAUT portal. The department shortlists candidates based on graduation percentage, and shortlisted applicants attend a personal interview at the Haringhata campus. Provisional admission letters are issued after the interview, and students confirm their seat by paying the semester fee and submitting original documents for verification.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as research associate at molecular biology or genomics institutes, molecular diagnostics analyst, biotechnology laboratory executive, quality assurance scientist at pharmaceutical or diagnostic companies, or pursue PhD in Molecular Biology or Life Sciences after qualifying UGC-NET or CSIR-NET. They are also eligible to apply for doctoral programmes at MAKAUT and other UGC-recognised universities. Candidates who qualify UGC-NET or CSIR-NET can apply for assistant professor positions at colleges affiliated to MAKAUT or other state universities. The programme’s practical curriculum also prepares graduates for certification exams and direct industry entry in West Bengal and beyond.

Ans. West Bengal domicile students enrolled in PG programmes at MAKAUT may be eligible for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship, provided family income is below INR 2.5 lakhs per year and academic performance meets the threshold. SC and ST students can access central government post-matric scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal. Candidates should check eligibility and apply promptly after admission confirmation.