Best B.Sc. in Microbiology colleges in Kolkata 2026: Admissions, Courses, Fees, Placement

Hi, there are 20+ best BSc in Microbiology colleges in Kolkata,  of which 10+ colleges are owned privately and 4 colleges are owned by the government. Calcutta University Entrance Exam is the top entrance exam for admission to best colleges for BSc in Microbiology in Kolkata. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Scottish Church College, Adamas University, Asutosh College and Sister Nivedita University are the top BSc Microbiology colleges in Kolkata.

Hi, the top BSc Microbioogy colleges in Kolkata are listed below:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College	INR 330	Merit-Based
Adamas University	INR 5.6 lakh	Adamas AUAT
Asutosh College	INR 1 lakh	Calcutta University Entrance Exam
Sister Nivedita University	INR 4 lakh	SNUET
Swami Vivekanandra University Barrackpore	INR 3.4 lakh	Merit-Based

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Hi, it can be observed that pursuing BSc in Microbiology in Kolkata is quite inexpensive as majority of the colleges have an average tuition of less than INR 1 Lacs and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College	INR 330	Merit-Based
Maulana Azad College	INR 4,840	Merit-Based
Surendranath College	INR 55,030	Merit-Based

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Hi, you can surely go for BSc in Microbiology in Kolkata without any entrance exam and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee
Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore	INR 3.4 lakh
Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science - SVIMS	INR 2 lakh
Maulana Azad College	INR 4,840
The Neotia University	INR 3.59 lakh

Hope this solved your query!

Hi, listed below are the top private BSc Microbiology colleges in Kolkata with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Adamas University Admission	INR 5.6 lakh	Adamas AUAT
Swami College Admission	INR 1 lakh	Calcutta University Entrance Exam
Sister Nivedita University Admission	INR 4 lakh	SNUET
Swami Vivekananda University Admission	INR 3.4 lakh	Merit-Based
JIS University Admission	INR 3.5 lakh	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Hi, given below are the top government BSc in Microbiology colleges in Kolkata with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Maulana Azad College Admission	INR 4,840	Merit-Based
Surendranath College Admission	INR 55,000	Merit-Based
Surendranath0 University – Old Campus Admission	INR 5,000	AUAT

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Hi, please refer to the table below for the highest Return on Investment to their students in the form of placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Placement	INR 330	INR 11.45 LPA
Sister Nivedita University Placement	INR 4.4 lakh	INR 5 LPA
Aliah University Old Campus Placement	INR 5,400	INR 4.7 LPA
Asutosh College Placement	INR 1 lakh	INR 4.2 LPA
Surendranath College Placement	INR 55,000	INR 4 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

With increasing scope in microbiology technologies are evolving. These are helping lives day-to-day solving life-threatening diseases and problems in the food industry. Clinical laboratory tests are progressing precisely because of recent inventions. Some new technologies in microbiology are:

• Molecular Methods- Molecular techniques used in microbiology involve the manipulation and analysis of DNA, RNA, protein, and lipids. Improves sensitivity of detection, specificity of identification, and reduced turnaround time.
• Nucleic Acid Sequencing- Nucleic acid sequencing is the method to determine the sequential arrangement of nucleic acid bases. This allows researchers to identify changes in genes, links with diseases, and identify potential drug targets.
• Digital PCR- Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction methods are used to directly expand and amplify nucleic acid strands like DNA, cDNA, or RNA. Some of its applications are liquid biopsy, rare sequence detection, and gene expression.

Adamas University course fee is cumulative of multiple components, such as a caution deposit, tuition fee, etc. The included fee components are one-time chargeable or have to be paid annually/semesterly. Adamas University BSc tuition fee ranges between INR 3 lakh and INR 5.9 lakh. The given fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

A BSc Microbiology course requires various other skills. Some of them are listed below:

Problem-Solving Skills	Leadership Quality
Accuracy in Work	Perseverance
Communication Skills	Determination
Logical Thinking	Attention to detail

Note: The information is taken from external sources and may vary.

Hello, yes you are eligible to pursue a BSc in Microbiology with a 76.8% score in Class 12 in many colleges. However, every college's admission criteria and cut-off marks differ, so it is good to check the official website of your desired institution. Moreover, you can click here to check out some of the best Microbiology Online Courses & Certifications options. 

BSc Microbiology admission is done on a merit basis for most colleges/universities. However, for admission to various top institutions, there are various BSc Microbiology entrance exams such as CUET, AMUEEE, IISER IAT, and so on. Candidates with a minimum of 55 - 60% in 10+2 are eligible to apply for BSc Microbiology.  

Some BSc Microbiology books recommended for students are mentioned below -

• Microbiology: An Introduction by Gerard J. Tortora, Christine L.Case, and Berdell R. Funke
• Applied Immunology by Benjamin Abraham Thomas
• Microbial Genetics b Rajan S Sundara
• Microbiology by Pelczar and Krein NR
• Introduction to Bioinformatics by T K Attwood
• Prescott’s Microbiology by Joanne Willey, Christopher J. Woolverton and Linda Sherwood

If you are willing to spend few extra bucks to study from abroad - Germany, UK, USA, Canada, Australia etc. are some of the top countries where aspiring candidates aim to complete their graduation from.

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It equips students with the skills required to become Microbiologists, Researchers, Geneticists, Mycologists, etc. 

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The best course at Sister Nivedita University are:

• B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
• BBA and MBA
• B.Sc in Data Science
• BCA and MCA 

The CSE branch in Sister Nivedita has good curriculum and good placements records and good industry tie ups. 

Yes candidates who are awaiting the results of their Class 12 board exams can apply for BSc courses at Swami Vivekananda University. However, such candidates are admitted on provisional basis only. The provisional admission is converted into regular seat allocation only if the candidate is able to fulfill the eligibility criteria for their chosen BSc course, after the results are declared.

As per Shiksha verified reviews, Scottish Church College has an impressive review rating of 3.22 by 99 students.

Yes, The Neotia University offers a full-time Bachelor of Science or BSc under various specialisations. It is a UG-level course lasting 3/4 years depending on the choice of specialisation. The available specialisations include Nursing, Hospitality & Hotel Administration, Applied Psychology, Microbiology, etc. The total fees for these specialisations ranges between INR 1.99 Lacs and INR 10.51 lakh. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. For more details, interested candidates can visit the university's official website.

Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science, Kolkata offers merit-based admission to its BSc courses. Candidates are admitted as per performance in Class 12 or equivalent examination. The aspirants need not take any entrance examination to get selected. 

The subjects offered in BSc Microbiology first semester at Maulana Azad College are as follows:

• English/Bengali/Urdu
• Introduction to Microbiology and Microbial Diversity 
• Bacteriology
• Chemistry

Each subjects carries a total marks of 100 with a total credit of 20 in the first semester. The marks and credits are based on theory, Practical, and Internal assesment. 

The seats availability for offered courses at Surendranath College goes up to 2530.