Top Microbiology College in India - Admission Procedure, Eligibility and More

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Saakshi Varsha Lama
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3 mins readUpdated on Mar 16, 2021 14:30 IST
Candidates can check the top microbiology college in India to know the details regarding the admission process, application details and eligibility for admissions. Read to know more about Madras Christian College.

Want to know about the top college for Microbiology in India? Read to know the application process, admission details, eligibility and more.

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Microbiology is a branch of BSc that focuses on the study of microorganisms. Since there are many microorganisms that have been vital in sustaining human life, the need for students who are well-versed with the knowledge of Microbiology has been rising, especially in the health and medical sector. A number of colleges offer Microbiology as a BSc degree in India, however, according to India Today 2020 rankings, Madras Christian College (MCC) is the top Microbiology college in India (Rank 4). Read to know the eligibility, application, admission process and more of Madras Christian College.  

Table of contents
  • About Madras Christian College
  • Eligibility Criteria for Microbiology Madras Christian College
  • Application Process for Microbiology in Madras Christian College
  • Admission Process for Microbiology in Madras Christian College
  • About Microbiology Programme at Madras Christian College

About Madras Christian College

Established in 1837, Madras Christian College is an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Madras. The college has been reaccredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC and is often placed among the higher ranks for the Science stream. Presently, Madras Christian College has thirty-two departments under both the Aided and Self-Financed streams offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate, MPhil and PhD.

Eligibility Criteria for Microbiology Madras Christian College

For admissions into the Microbiology course offered by Madras Christian College, the students will have to meet certain eligibility criteria. If the students are not able to meet the criteria, then they will not be termed eligible for admissions.

  • Students should have passed the 10+2th qualifying examination from a recognized board.
  • Should have studied Biology/Botany and Zoology as a compulsory subject in 10+2.
  • Students who completed their 10+2 from any other board than Tamil Nadu will have to submit an eligibility certificate.
  • For General category candidates, the upper age limit is 21, while for PwD candidates it is 26 years. Female students will be able to apply for admissions until 24 years of age.

Application Process for Microbiology in Madras Christian College

Students will be able to apply for the Microbiology course offered by Madras Christian College in online mode. To be allotted into the available seats, the students will have to complete the application process. Before filling out the application form, the students are advised to check the eligibility criteria released by the official authorities of Madras Christian College.

  • Go to the official website of Madras Christian College
  • Candidates will have to click on the registration link.
  • Candidates will have to fill out the Madras Christian College application form.
  • All personal, academic and communication details have to be provided by the candidates.
  • The scanned photograph and signature have to be uploaded by the candidates.
  • The required application fee has to be paid by the candidates.
  • The application form has to be submitted and a printout can be taken for future use.

Admission Process for Microbiology in Madras Christian College

The selection of students for admissions will be done on the basis of merit. The admission authorities of Madras Christian College will release the list of shortlisted candidates at the official website. The selected students will be called for certificate verification. Once the certificates are approved, the students will have to pay the course fee and confirm their admission.

About Microbiology Programme at Madras Christian College

Madras Christian College offers 50 seats for BSc Microbiology and admissions are done based on merit. The course is prepared in such a way that the students will be able to gain in-depth knowledge about the basic and applied concepts of the subject. The college also has a well-equipped laboratory with all of the necessary facilities required to provide the students with good modern-day teaching. Students will also be encouraged to take up internships so that they build up their resume for the career.

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Madras Christian College, Tamabaram
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Madras Christian College offers UG, PG and PhD courses across various streams like Science, Commerce and Arts. Students must qualify Class 10+2 from the recognised board with 50% marks. MCC Chennai admission is based through the online application. 

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MCA Fee at MCC Chennai

Course: MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
College: Madras Christian College, Chennai (Self‑Financed PG Program)

Total Tuition Fee: ₹77,200 for the complete MCA course (typically 2 years) — this includes tuition and related academic charges. 

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Madras Christian College is ranked under top 20 colleges by NIRF 2025. It is one of the eminent college which offers UG, PG and PhD programmes. MCC Chennai is ranked 6 under the BA category by the India Today 2025 and 16 under the Colleges category by the NIRF 2025.

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Abhishek Aggarwal

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Madras Christian College provides UG course in Arts, Science and Commerce. The fee strcture ranges between INR 56,1600 - INR 127,000. The total course fee comprises various components, such as tuition and other refundable or non-refundable deposits.

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Abhay Arora

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Yes, students can apply directly at Madras Christian College. The college offers admisison absed on merit. The application window will open soon. Students can apply directly through the official website. Before applying studnets must check the eligibility criteria set by the college. 

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Upasana Shukla

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Madras Christian College has more than 20 departments through which it offers UG, PG and PhD courses. The college has 2 streams through which courses are didvied like Allied Stream and Self-Financed Stream. The top departments are English, Tamil, History, Political Science, Economics, Journalism, Co

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Upasana Kumari

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Madras Christian College application window will open soon. Below mentioned are step-by-step application process: 

  • Go to the official page.
  • Click on Admission under the Admission tab.
  • Select the course .
  • Enter your personal information and fill your academic details.
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