M.Sc. in Microbiology colleges in Kerala

A total of 30 institutions in Kerala offer MSc Microbiology programs—9 private, 6 government, and 10 public-private. Students pursue MSc Microbiology courses at the postgraduate level. Admission is mainly merit-based.

Best MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala: Highlights 2025

Microbiology is the study of small living organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae, etc. Students who wish to study the MSc Microbiology course from Kerala can take a look at some details in the table below:

Particulars	Details
No. of MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala	30 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 4 colleges INR 1 - 2 Lakh: 9 colleges INR 2 - 3 Lakh: 2 colleges
Top  MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala	Cochin University of Science and Technology, MGU Kerala, University of Calicut, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	ICAR AIEEA, CUCAT, CUSAT CAT, etc.

Best MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala with NIRF Ranking 2024

Students can use the table given below to compare the NIRF ranks of some of the top-rated MSc Microbiology colleges in Kerala for the past 3 years: 

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Cochin University of Science and Technology Ranking	41	37	34
Mahatma Gandhi University Ranking	30	31	37
Calicut University Ranking	69	70	89

Best MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala: Admissions 2025

The general eligibility criteria for most colleges have been mentioned below:

• Candidates should have completed a BSc degree in any Science stream such as Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, etc. from a recognized University. 
• Students must have completed their degree with at least 50% marks.

Best MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala: Exam Schedules 2025

Some of the top entrance exams have been mentioned in the table below, along with the exam date, schedule, and syllabus.

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
ICAR AIEE	June 2025 (Tentative)	ICAR AIEE Schedule	ICAR AIEE Syllabus
CUSAT CAT	May 10-12, 2025	CUSAT CAT Schedule	CUSAT CAT Syllabus
CUCAT	May 2025 (Tentative)	CUCAT Schedule	CUCAT Syllabus

Best Private MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala: Admission, Fees and Entrance Exams

Some of the best MSc Microbiology private colleges have been listed below, along with their course fees.

College Name	Average Fees
Amrita School of Biotechnology Admission	INR 2.99 Lakh
SAFI Institute of Advanced Study Admission	INR 1.88 Lakh
A.J. College of Science and Technology Admission	INR 1.68 Lakh
Sir Syed Institute For Technical Studies Admission	INR 1.27 Lakh

Best Government MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala: Admission, Fees and Entrance Exams

Some of the best MSc Microbiology government colleges have been listed below, along with their course fees.

College Name	Average Fees
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi Admission	INR 11,280
Mahatma Gandhi University Admission	INR 7,690
University of Calicut Admission	INR 1.68 Lakh
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Admission	INR 2.94 Lakh

Best MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala: Fees vs Salary

The Return on Investment (ROI) helps measure the gains from an investment. Here’s a comparison of the average college fees and corresponding placement salaries.

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi Courses	INR 11,280	INR 4.94 LPA
Mahatma Gandhi University  Courses	INR 7,690	INR 6 LPA
University of Calicut  Courses	INR 1.68 Lakh	INR 2.7 LPA
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University  Courses	INR 2.94 Lakh	INR 7.2 LPA
Amrita School of Biotechnology Courses	INR 2.99 Lakh	INR 4.83 LPA
SAFI Institute of Advanced Study Courses	INR 1.88 Lakh	INR 4.05 LPA
St. Berchmans College Courses	INR 1.42 Lakh	INR 4.49 LPA

Average Placement Package At Best MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala

Students can refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the best MSc Microbiology colleges in Kerala, their average placement packages, and the top recruiters that hire graduates from these colleges:

College Name	Average Package
Mar Athanasios College For Advanced Studies Placements	INR 4.53 LPA
Kerala Agricultural University Placements	INR 5.37 LPA
M.E.S Ponnani College Placements	INR 1.9 LPA
St. Mary's College, Thrissur Placements	INR 1.5 LPA
St. Xavier's College Placements	INR 1.32 LPA
Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women Placements	INR 6.72 LPA

Read More: Microbiology Career Scope

Best Low-cost MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala

Some of the less expensive colleges have been mentioned in the table below.

College Name	Average Fees
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi Fees	INR 11,280
Mahatma Gandhi University Fees	INR 7,690
M.E.S Ponnani College Fees	INR 3,780
Kannur University Fees	INR 19,420

Best MSc Microbiology Colleges in Kerala: Comparison

Here is a comparison of the best MSc Microbiology colleges in Kerala:

• Cochin University Comparison with Other Colleges
• Mahatma Gandhi University Comparison with Other Colleges
• Calicut University Comparison with Other Colleges
• Amrita School of Biotechnology Comparison with Other Colleges

Muskan Chugh02-17-2025 10:53