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

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Sc Microbiology programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 1,52,300 per the official 2026-27 fee structure. This covers a one-time admission fee of INR 15,000, skill development fee of INR 6,500, kit and uniform fee of INR 16,800, registration fee of INR 4,000, and four semester fees of INR 27,500 each. An exam fee of INR 1,000 per semester is charged separately. Confirm fees at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a closely related biological science with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks from a recognised university. B.Sc (Hons.) graduates in Microbiology or allied disciplines are also eligible. Final-year students may apply provisionally and present the degree certificate at document verification.

Ans. Swami Vivekananda University accepts CUET-PG scores for postgraduate admissions. Candidates who appeared for CUET-PG 2026 (March 6 to March 27, 2026) may use their score for M.Sc Microbiology admission at SVU. Direct admission on qualifying degree merit is also available. Verify the current admission policy at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.

Ans. M.Sc Microbiology graduates from SVU can work as microbiologists, quality control analysts, clinical laboratory technologists, research scientists, food safety officers, and pharmaceutical QA/QC executives in hospitals, pharma companies, food industries, and government labs. Graduates can also pursue PhD programmes or appear for UGC-NET in Life Sciences for academic and research positions.

Ans. West Bengal domicile M.Sc students at SVU can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) providing up to INR 8,000 per month for postgraduate students. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates can apply for post-matric scholarships via WB state portals. The Central Sector Scholarship of Excellence provides INR 20,000 per year for eligible PG students through the National Scholarship Portal.