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Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
3.4
(46 Reviews)
Total fees
INR 22,500
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2.4 LPA
local entry lab pay
Merit score
62%
General merit guide
Placement rate
70%
course guide
In This Page▾
01AboutCourse fee, dates, eligibility and placement facts02Should you pick itWho this course suits and who should skip it03EligibilityMarks, subjects and papers you need04Admission ProcessForm, merit list, fee and reporting steps05Admission DatesApplication, merit list, fee and class steps06FeesFull course cost with hostel switch07Will your rank get you inMerit score guide for each category08ScholarshipsWaiver estimate from your answers09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology

Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Applied Microbiology on campus for students with graduation. The university is a Bihar state university with UGC approval and NAAC B. The full fee used here is INR 22,500 without hostel, because the course fee is not cleanly published. Admission is through the Purnea University merit list, not an entrance exam. The course has 32 seats, and the General merit score used on this page is 62%. Campus pay data is not published. The ROI tile uses INR 2.4 LPA as a local entry lab pay figure. The placement guide used here is 70%.

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1.43 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 22,500. The tuition fee is INR 20,000. You pay the tuition fee once every year across the course. The university notice adds a practical fee for practical subjects. Hostel or rented-room cost is separate and changes by room choice.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 20,000Per year × 2, INR 10,000 a year
Practical feeINR 2,000Per semester × 4, INR 500 a semester
Admission and registrationINR 500One time, in year 1
Caution depositINR 1,000One time, returned when you leave
Total, no hostelINR 22,500Full course total
Total with hostelINR 1.43 LakhsFull course total with living cost

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Admission Dates

The next key date is 15 Oct 2026, when the PG application form is expected to open. Admission is planned from 21 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2026. You should finish the form before 31 Oct 2026. Keep marksheets ready before the merit list.

EventDateStatus
PG registration opens15 Oct 2026Tentative
Last date to apply31 Oct 2026Tentative
Application correction7 Nov 2026Tentative
Selection merit screening10 Nov 2026Tentative
Provisional merit list12 Nov 2026Tentative
First merit list and allotment18 Nov 2026Tentative
PG first-semester admission21 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2026Confirmed
Admission fee payment28 Nov 2026Confirmed
Reporting and document check30 Nov 2026Tentative
Classes start5 Dec 2026Tentative

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Eligibility

Graduation is the main rule, and 50% marks is the open-category mark. Reserved-category students may use the 45% relaxation if the university applies it. You need a life science or allied subject. If your final marksheet is pending, ask the Admission Cell before applying.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBachelor's degree in life science or allied science
Marks50% for open category and 45% for reserved categories
Subject fitMicrobiology, biotechnology, botany, zoology, biochemistry or allied science
PapersGraduation marksheet, category paper if any, photo and ID

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Admission Process

The process has five steps: application, subject choice, merit list, fee payment and document check. You fill the PG form on the university portal. The university prepares the list from graduation marks. If you miss the fee date, the seat can move to another student.

StepWhat you do
1Fill the PG application form
2Choose M.Sc Applied Microbiology
3Check the merit list and allotment
4Pay the admission fee by the date given
5Report for document check

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Cutoff

The General score range starts at 62%, and OBC-NCL starts at 58% in this guide. These are merit-score ranges, not entrance-exam ranks. The university can change the closing score after fee payment. Keep the course high if your marks sit near the middle range.

CategoryClosing score rangeRound and year
General62% and aboveMerit guide 2026
OBC-NCL58% and aboveMerit guide 2026
SC50% and aboveMerit guide 2026
ST48% and aboveMerit guide 2026
EWS60% and aboveMerit guide 2026

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Placements

The pay guide is INR 2.4 LPA, and the placement guide is 70%. The university does not publish a course placement report for this subject. Local roles can be in food testing, water testing, dairy labs and school labs. Ask the department for the latest student list before paying.

MetricValue
Average pay used for ROIINR 2.4 LPA
Placement guide70%
Published campus reportNot published
Typical rolesLab assistant, quality testing, research helper
Hiring areaFood, dairy, water and school labs

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 5,000 to INR 15,000, and the largest estimate here is INR 15,000. The Bihar post-matric schemes help reserved-category students first. You need income papers and category papers where the scheme asks for them.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Bihar Post Matric SC/STSC or ST students with income within the state limitINR 10,000
UGC PG ScholarshipGeneral students with low family incomeINR 5,000
EWS fee supportEWS students with income papersINR 7,500
Bihar OBC Post MatricOBC-NCL students with income within the state limitINR 7,500

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Ranking

The course list places the university at #3 for Bihar Microbiology colleges, and NAAC gives it B. The university also has UGC approval. Use the rank as a quick signal only. For this course, the fee and admission route matter more.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Bihar Microbiology list2026#3
NAACLatest cycleB
UGCCurrent statusApproved

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Course Structure

Year 1 covers basic microbiology, lab methods and biochemistry. Year 2 moves to applied papers, project work and practical records. You should choose this course if you can spend long hours in labs and keep written records clean.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Microbial diversity, lab methods, biochemistry and cell biology
Year 2Applied microbiology, immunology, project work and practical records

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Seats and Intake

The course guide uses 32 seats for the batch. A small batch can help in lab access, but merit-list movement can stop early. You should apply in the first window and keep all papers ready before admission starts.

QuotaSeats
Course intake32
Open merit seatsBased on university merit list
Reserved seatsAs per Bihar state rules

Should you pick M.Sc Applied Microbiology at Purnea University?

This course suits students who want a low-fee lab course near home.

Pick it if:
You want local lab work: Purnea gives dairy, water testing and food testing labs within reach of the university.
You want lab practice: Applied Microbiology keeps practical work central, so every semester has lab papers and records.
Your graduation marks are near 62%: apply early, because merit seats can close when fee payment ends.
You want low fees: INR 22,500 is much lower than the first-year pay used in the ROI tile.
Skip it if:
You want big company hiring: the university does not publish a campus recruiter list for this course.
You need hostel certainty: hostel cost is not published, so keep a rented-room plan ready.
You need a printed placement rate: the page uses 70% only as a guide, because official course data is not out.
You will apply after 31 Oct 2026: late forms may miss the merit list and fee payment dates.
Counsellor's advice
If you want a low-fee lab course near home, apply in the first PG window. If you need campus hiring data before paying, ask the department in writing.
M.Sc Applied Microbiology Eligibility▾
Degree: Bachelor's degree in life science or allied science is needed.
Marks: 50% marks are used for open category, and 45% may apply for reserved categories.
Subject fit: Microbiology, biotechnology, botany, zoology, biochemistry or allied science fits the course.
Admission route: The university merit list uses graduation marks, not an entrance score.
Papers: Keep marksheets, category paper if any, photo and ID ready before the form.
M.Sc Applied Microbiology Admission Process▾
Form: Fill the PG application form on the university admission portal.
Subject choice: Choose M.Sc Applied Microbiology and check your details before payment.
Merit list: Purnea University prepares the merit list from graduation marks.
Fee payment: Pay the admission fee by the printed date or you can lose the seat.
Reporting: Bring original papers for document check at the department or college told in the notice.

M.Sc Applied Microbiology Admission Dates 2026

▾

The 2026 calendar is not out yet in one notice. These dates are estimates based on Purnea University notices, and Confirmed rows are official.

15 Oct 2026Tentative
PG registration opens
Keep your marksheets and photo ready before the form starts.
31 Oct 2026Tentative
Last date to apply
Submit the form by this date to stay in the merit list.
7 Nov 2026Tentative
Application correction
Check marks and category details before the correction date ends.
10 Nov 2026Tentative
Selection merit screening
The university checks course fit before the merit list.
12 Nov 2026Tentative
Provisional merit list
Use this list to check mistakes before the final merit list.
18 Nov 2026Tentative
First merit list and allotment
The seat allotment tells you if this course is offered to you.
21 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2026Confirmed
PG first-semester admission
Take admission and pay the fee within this official window.
28 Nov 2026Confirmed
Admission fee payment
You can lose the seat if the fee is not paid by this date.
30 Nov 2026Tentative
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers for document check after payment.
5 Dec 2026Tentative
Classes start
Attend the first class and keep fee receipts ready.

Source: Purnea University PG notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 10,000 a year
INR 20,000
Practical fee
Per semester × 4, INR 500 a semester
INR 2,000
Admission and registration
One time, in year 1
INR 500
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel or rented room
Per month × 20, INR 6,000 a month
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 22,500
2 years · tuition + practical fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.43 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + practical fee + living cost
Education loan EMI
INR 379
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1067%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,403
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
168%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Purnea University PG notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your graduation marks get you a seat at Purnea University?

Pick your category and seat type. The cutoff range is a merit-score guide for this course.

Category
Seat type
General, Open merit
62% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
54% to 61%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 54%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
General, Reserved merit
60% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
52% to 59%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 52%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
OBC-NCL, Open merit
58% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
50% to 57%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 50%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
OBC-NCL, Reserved merit
56% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
48% to 55%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 48%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
SC, Open merit
50% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
42% to 49%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 42%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
SC, Reserved merit
48% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
40% to 47%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 40%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
ST, Open merit
48% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
40% to 47%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 40%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
ST, Reserved merit
46% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
38% to 45%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 38%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
EWS, Open merit
60% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
52% to 59%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 52%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
EWS, Reserved merit
58% and above: yes, you are in if papers are clear.
50% to 57%: almost there. Keep this course high and wait for later merit lists.
Below 50%: not this list. Ask the department before paying any fee.
EDITOR'S NOTE

A merit list can move after fee payment. Use the first list as the safe number and keep papers ready before the admission date.

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Bihar Post Matric SC/ST
INR 10,000
Bihar government
For SC or ST students with income within the state limit.
Who qualifies: SC/STApply by portal date
Not eligible on your answers
UGC PG scholarship support
INR 5,000
UGC or NSP portal
For low-income PG students with clean papers and renewal records.
Who qualifies: income up to INR 2.5 LakhsApply by NSP date
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee support
INR 7,500
State or central portal
For EWS students who upload the income paper and certificate.
Who qualifies: EWSApply by portal date
Not eligible on your answers
Bihar OBC Post Matric
INR 7,500
Bihar government
For OBC-NCL students with income within the state limit.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCLApply by state portal date
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 5,000
Your net course fee: INR 17,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 22,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 12,500
Your net course fee: INR 10,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 15,000
Your net course fee: INR 7,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 12,500
Your net course fee: INR 10,000

Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Purnea University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 22,500
tuition + practical fee
INR 11,240
INR 11,260 less, no hostel
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INR 66,485 more, no hostel
Average paylatest public guide
INR 2.4 LPA
local entry lab pay
Not published
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INR 5 LPA
INR 2.6 LPA more, latest batch
Placement ratecourse guide
70%
course guide
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
80%
10 points higher, latest batch
Merit scoreGeneral, PG merit
62%
General merit guide
68%
6 points higher, merit guide
60%
2 points lower, merit guide
58%
4 points lower, merit guide
65%
3 points higher, merit guide
72%
10 points higher, merit guide
Seatscourse intake
32
course guide
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8 more, course intake
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28 more, course intake
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8 more, course intake
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2 fewer, course intake
In short
If your marks clear Patna Univ, compare the fee against Purnea University. Take Purnea if you need a lower fee and local study.
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If your marks clear Patliputra Univ, compare the fee against Purnea University. Take Purnea if you need a lower fee and local study.
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If your marks clear Magadh Univ, compare the fee against Purnea University. Take Purnea if you need a lower fee and local study.
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If your marks clear Basic Science Pusa, compare the fee against Purnea University. Take Purnea if you need a lower fee and local study.
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If your marks clear RPCAU, compare the fee against Purnea University. Take Purnea if you need a lower fee and local study.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Purnea University M.Sc Applied Microbiology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Applied Microbiology at Purnea University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-fee lab course near home. The full fee without hostel is INR 22,500, and the pay guide used here is INR 2.4 LPA. If you need a loan, check the EMI line in the fee block before you pay.
Should I take this course if my graduation marks are near the merit score?▾
Take the chance, but do not wait till the last date. The General merit guide on this page starts at 62%, and merit lists can move after fee payment. Apply early, keep papers ready and use the checker above for your category.
What job can I get after this course?▾
This course can lead to lab assistant, quality testing and research helper roles. The page uses INR 2.4 LPA as the pay guide because a course placement report is not published. Ask the department for recent student names before you pay the fee.
Who should skip this course at Purnea University?▾
Skip it if you need a course with a printed campus placement report. The page uses a 70% placement guide, but the university does not publish a course report for Applied Microbiology. Ask for department records first if job data decides your choice.
Is this course right for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you plan for research, teaching or a lab-based exam later. The course covers microbiology, lab methods and applied papers across two years. Keep your project work strong, because it matters more than the college name for higher studies.
Should I wait a year and apply again?▾
Do not wait only for a higher score if the fee fits your family. The course fee is INR 22,500 without hostel, so the cost of waiting can be higher than joining. Wait only if you need a different city or stronger placement data.
Is Purnea the right city for internships?▾
It can work for local lab exposure, but not for large company hiring. Purnea gives access to dairy, water testing and food testing work near the university. If you want a large company internship, ask the department how students found one last year.
Will I get placed from this course?▾
There is no course placement report to promise that. The page uses 70% only as a guide and INR 2.4 LPA as the pay figure for ROI. Treat placement as something you must check with the department before admission.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You apply through the Purnea University PG admission portal and choose M.Sc Applied Microbiology. The university prepares a merit list from graduation marks. After allotment, pay the admission fee and report for document check by the printed date.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 22,500 for two years. With living cost added, the estimate becomes INR 1.43 Lakhs. Check the fee block above before payment, because hostel or rented-room cost depends on your room choice.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The tuition fee is counted year by year in this build, at INR 10,000 a year. The practical fee is counted by semester. Ask the Admission Cell about the exact payment screen before the last date, because late payment can cost the seat.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Start with the state post-matric schemes if you belong to SC, ST or OBC-NCL. The calculator shows a waiver up to INR 15,000 in the listed cases. Keep income and category papers ready before you open the portal.

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