B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
at St. Xavier's College Kolkata, Park Street

4.2 /5

(10 Reviews)

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
at
St. Xavier's College Kolkata
Overview

At the UG level, St. Xavier's College Kolkata provides a 3 years B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology course to the students. To get admission to this course, aspiring students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements - 60.0% in 12th. Check out other courses available under B.Sc. at St. Xavier's College Kolkata.

Duration	3 years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Official Website	Go to Website
Type of University	Private,Autonomous

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
at
St. Xavier's College Kolkata
Highlights

A (2+2) programme was initiated between SXC, Kolkata and the University of Manitoba, Canada, in the fields of Microbiology, Food Science, Plant Biotechnology and Agricultural Science
Two students were selected for Summer Fellowship at JNCSR and one for Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP)

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
at
St. Xavier's College Kolkata
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4.2/5

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Placements3.2

Infrastructure4.6

Faculty & Course4.6

Campus Life4.4

Value for Money4.2

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology - Batch of 2024

Offered by St. Xavier's College Kolkata

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is truly premier by name and quality of education, and I am extremely satisfied with the college.

Placements: Students in Bachelor's of microbiology usually aren't eligible for placements. But in the case of other courses, the placements were the best (as I heard from my collegemates). Studying in this college won't disappoint you in the future, and it really does make a very good impact on your profile.

Infrastructure: The college has extremely well-equipped labs. The canteen food is good, and one can rely on that. The library is the highlight of the institution. The college has a central Wi-Fi connection for students. Sports and games are taken extremely seriously. All the classrooms have projectors for slide display.

Faculty: The faculty members are very helpful. Regular and continuous assessments are held and marked accordingly. Semester exams are pretty difficult compared to other institutions. The course structure and training methods are very helpful for the future. The curriculum is well-structured.

Other: Loads of co-curricular and extracurricular activities are conducted here. Fests are the highlight, and we conduct one of the biggest fests in the city.

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2022Read More

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology - Batch of 2022

Offered by St. Xavier's College Kolkata

4.2

3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Satisfied, really good infrastructure and campus life.

Placements: Almost 60% students from the department of computer science, statistics BMS, B.com are placed. The highest package offered is 13 lpa while the lowest is 5 lpa. However in my course, B.Sc. microbiology we do not get placed as higher studies are required in this field. Although almost 100% of the students do various internships and try for off campus placement in companies like biocon, sun pharma etc. or continue with higher studies. The top roles offered in this course is of lab technician, research assistant, teacher etc.

Infrastructure: The campus is huge, it is all Wi-Fi. Certain classrooms (the self financed ones) have air conditioner while the others do not. The lab is great and it is all air conditioned. The equipment are all of good quality. The library is huge and one will find probably all sort of books over there. The canteen sells food at a nominal price. The quality is also nice. There are various types of indoor as well as outdoor games that can be played as the ground is huge.

Faculty: The professors are well qualified and knowledgeable. They are very humble and helpful at all times. I'm also satisfied with the course curriculum, however more practical exposure would have been really great. The difficulty of the semester exams are moderate, the pass percentage is 45.

Other: There are so many fests and events happening in the college throughout the year which makes college life very exciting. There are concession for financially weak students.

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2021Read More

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology - Batch of 2030

Offered by St. Xavier's College Kolkata

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Great choice for the B.Sc. course, appropriate pricing, and overall development.

Placements: Placement percentages are relatively low since most students apply for higher studies. The average placement package is 5 LPA. The college also has a Study Abroad and exchange program with two US-based and one Australian-based college/university.

Infrastructure: Most of the classes have ACs, so summers are not very harsh. The main canteen is pretty good with both veg and non-veg options. There are other smaller canteens present on the terrace and near the library. There is free Wi-Fi available over campus, and the library is the perfect place to prep for any exam. I practically live in there during the exam. Weeks.

Faculty: It's really a great blend of academic focus and social opportunities. I was a bit nervous about coming here because it is known for being a bit of a schoolish college, but the day batch has significantly fewer constraints. The coursework is tough, especially in upper-level classes, but it is so much more than that, and I feel like I'm actually learning relevant things that hold practical value. The professors are extremely knowledgeable and very approachable. In case anyone has a good idea with good prospects, they would aid in funding the endeavor.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology - Batch of 2021

Offered by St. Xavier's College Kolkata

4.4

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

It has the best infrastructure and course curriculum for B.Sc in microbiology in India.

Placements: There are no placements after B.Sc, but after the M.Sc programme, few bio companies offer placements. Most of our seniors got placed in reputed companies. Internship opportunities are huge and can be obtained from any institute or industry based on our professors' recommendations.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our department is one of the strongest for the B.Sc programme in India, with the best facilities, constant guide and support from our faculty members. Hostels are clean, well-disciplined and have a good environment for studying.

Faculty: Teachers are an integral part of this course. There are no better faculty members like in the B.Sc programme. They are available for easy communication, and they are quite supportive. The course curriculum helps to get good internship opportunities, and it has a great outlook on the demanding subject.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology - Batch of 2021

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4.6

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I am satisfied because of a good campus, faculty members, and infrastructure.

Placements: After B.Sc., rarely some people go to look for their job, otherwise maximum goes for higher education like M.Sc. So to think about placement after doing B.Sc is not a good idea according to me. But the college gives good placement after M.Sc provides ample opportunities to those who wish to get placed in a good company. Again there is competition since the number of students is high. The process is quite streamlined.

Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is decent. The places are hygienic and highly disciplined. The labs have sufficient systems and awe also have a good library facility. An audio-visual classroom is also available. Medium quality food is served in the canteen. As I didn't stay in the hostel, so I don't know about the hostel.

Faculty: Professors are much passionate and caring. Classes are so worthwhile. They have an amazing way of breaking things down so that they are understandable and always keep it light and fun. Always you will be under pressure regarding exams if you enrolled your name in this college.

Other: I chose microbiology as my favorite subject because from childhood I see those tiny little creatures of the earth who are invisible with the naked eye and always give trouble to mankind. But not always they are harmful, sometimes without them, our life will be in danger. So I found this subject quite interesting. That's why I took this subject. College life is full of fun here.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
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Mandatory Subjects : Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology/Biotechnology
Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a prescribed percentage from any recognized Board. Candidate must also have passed in Biology and Chemistry each with 60% marks. The student must have obtained 45% marks in each of the 4 subjects included in the aggregate calculation. The student must have passed in all the papers as per the respective board/council pass marks. No candidate shall be eligible for admission after a lapse of more than three years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination.
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Candidates who have passed GCE examination of the UK with 2 'A' Levels and 3 'O' levels. English proficiency test (TOEFL or IELTS) is mandatory if the instruction of study in the qualifying examination is not in English medium.

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Can I get admission in microbiology if I don't take mathematics in class 12th?

Answered 7 years ago

Yes, you can. I myself had this combination of subjects in my 11th and 12th. I have completed my Bachelors in microbiology from Calcutta University and am now pursuing my masters in the same from BHU. Just make sure that you score well in order to get yourself enrolled in a prestigious institution.

Shabana Bee

Scholar-Level 17

I want to know about the latest cutoff information for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology at St. Xavier's Kolkata .

Answered 3 years ago

Hi The cutoff information is given on the college's website. Kindly visit the link given below- https://www.shiksha.com/college/st-xavier-s-college-kolkata-park-street-23242/course-b-sc-hons-in-microbiology-83777

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

When will Microbiology application form be released?

Answered 5 years ago

Applications for MCom & MSc (Microbiology) will be available from April 10 to May 17, 2020 St. Xaviers College Kolkata offers admission to UG and PG programmes in arts, science, commerce, business administration, and education. In order to partake in the admission, process candidate is required to f

Sahil Rana

Guide-Level 15

I got 75.2% in cl 12 in west Bengal board...can I get admissions in st xaviers college for b.sc.(hons) microbiology

Answered 6 years ago

Well, with these marks, you are eligible to get enrolled in the counselling process. For more details visit the link: https://www.shiksha.com/college/st-xavier-s-college-kolkata-park-street-23242/admission

Sahil Rana

Guide-Level 15

What is the cut-off required in 12th boards for admission in St. Xavier's for microbiology honors? Which subjects marks will be calculated?

Answered 7 years ago

Hi Ankita, For applying in microbiology honors at St. Xavier's College, Kolkata you must have minimum of 60% in aggregate. The cut-off for this course are around 90%+ every year. Your compulsory subjects are:- a) Maths b) Chemistry c) Physics d) Biology. The link below will provide you with furthe

Annashwa Chowdhury

Contributor-Level 8

Can I take English, Chemistry Biology and Biotech as my best of four?

Answered 7 years ago

Hi Ishita, The eligibility criteria for this course clearly says that one needs marks of Biology/Biotech, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics to calculate the aggregate. All 4 of them. I will suggest you to visit the following link to know more about the eligibility criteria. http://www.sxccal.edu/ad

Shiladitya Roy

Contributor-Level 9

What is the subject combination for microbiology students?

Answered 7 years ago

Hi Madhurima, your question is a bit unclear to me, but I hope this link will help you with your doubt. http://www.sxccal.edu/admissions/SXCAdmission2018/UG8102/infoBABSC.htm If you still have any doubt do revert back. Wish you good luck!

Annashwa Chowdhury

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