Best Microbiology colleges in India 2026 - Admissions, Courses, Fees, Exams, Ranking, Placements, Cut Off

India is home to around 1,110 Microbiology Colleges of which 577 are private, 264 are government owned and the rest 128 are public-private. CUET, CPGET, ICAR AIEEA, Andhra Pradesh PGCET, UGC NET, NEET MDS, CSIR NET, etc. are some of the common entrance exams to get admitted to Microbiology Colleges in India.

Given below are the various parameters and statistics in Microbiology Colleges in India:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Microbiology Colleges	1,110 Colleges
Annual Fees	< INR 1 lakh: 328 Colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 163 Colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 75 Colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 42 Colleges > INR 5 lakh: 17 Colleges
Accepted Entrance Exams	CUET, CPGET, ICAR AIEEA, UGC NET, etc.

Yes there are many common entrance exams to get admitted to Microbiology Colleges in India, some of them are mentioned below 

• CUET: Common University Entrance Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission in various fields in UG and PG level.
• CPGET: Common Post Graduate Entrance Test is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Osmania University for admission to various PG, PGDM courses and five-year integrated courses in State Universities of Telangana.
• ICAR AIEEA: Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission is a National level entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency for admission to Bachelors and Masters degree programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sector.
• UGC NET: University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for determining eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship in Indian Universities and Colleges.
• NEET MDS: National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Masters in Dental Surgery is a national level entrance exam conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to postgraduate dental courses.

Some of the top Microbiology Colleges in India in accordance to latest NIRF ranking 

Name	Rank	State
Hindu College	1	Delhi
Miranda House	2	Delhi
Hans Raj College	3	Delhi
Kirori Mal College	4	Delhi
St. Stephens's College	5	Delhi
Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College	6	West Bengal
Atma Ram Santan Dharm College	7	Delhi
St. Xavier’s College	8	West Bengal
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women	9	Tamil Nadu
PSG College of Arts and Science	10	Tamil Nadu

The basic eligibility criteria for admission to top Microbiology Colleges in India are mentioned below:

• Candidates must have completed Class 12 in Science Stream with Physics,  Chemistry,  Maths,  Biology from a recognised board.
• Candidates should atleast score around 60% (50% for SC/ST/OBC category except creamy layer) to be considered eligible for admission to top Microbiology Colleges in India.

Note: eligibility criteria may vary for different institutions, so it is suggested to check the official college website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

India is home to approximately 128 Public-Private Microbiology Colleges and given below are some of the best Public-Private Microbiology Colleges in India:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
Tuljaram Chaturchand College Admission	INR 51,500 – INR 77,000	Merit-Based
Ahmednagar College Admission	INR 8,800 – INR 75,000	Merit-Based
B.K. Birla College Admission	INR 20,900	Merit-Based
St. Mary’s College, Thrissur Admission	INR 3,100	Merit-based
EMEA College, Kondotti Admission	INR 3,100 – INR 1.7 lakh	Merit-Based

Microbiology is needed in various sectors and thus its growing in demand in today's world. Top recruiters for Microbiology are Britannia, Lupin, Bisleri, Apollo, Johnson & Johnson, Cipla, Jubilant, Cafe Coffee Day, Sun Pharma, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, etc. 

Please refer to the table below for the highest placement packages provided by the best Microbiology Colleges in India: 

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Placement	INR 52,000	INR 65 LPA
BLDE Puducherry Placement	INR 2,400	INR 20 LPA
BLDE University Placement	INR 1.8 lakh	INR 17 LPA
Smt. B.K. Shah Medical Institute and Research Centre Placement	INR 97,500	INR 15 LPA
Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research Placement	INR 9 lakh	INR 15 LPA

India has almost 264 Government Microbiology Colleges and below mentioned are some of the top Government Microbiology Colleges in India:

There are approximately 128 Private Microbiology Colleges in India and below mentioned are some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
VIT Vellore Admission	INR 1.6 lakh	Merit-Based
Chandigarh University Admission	INR 2.3 Lacs – INR 3 lakh	CUCET
Amity University Noida Admission	INR 1.5 Lacs – INR 5.8 lakh	Merit-Based
Lovely Professional University Admission	INR 3.2 Lacs – INR 7.2 lakh	ICAR AIEEA, LPU NEST, UGC NET, CSIR NET, LPU NEST, etc.
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Admission	INR 87,100 – INR 1.1 lakh	Merit-Based

Here are some colleges offering good placements in India -

Colleges	Average Salary
JIPMER Puducherry	INR 24 LPA
Sri Devraj Urs Academy	INR 18 LPA
BLDE University	INR 17 LPA
Delhi University (DU)	INR 16 LPA
Saveetha University	INR 15.6 LPA

 Source - Multiple external/ official sites, information may vary.

Yes, Aligarh Muslim University admission to most of the courses is based on CUET scores. Admission to AMU undergraduate courses including  BSc (Hons.) Community Science, BA (Hons/Research), BVoc in Production Technology, Polymer and Coating Technology and Fashion Design & Garment Technology and BSc (Hons/Research) is completely based on valid Central University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) scores. From the academic session 2022, all the central universities along with a few state-deemed universities and private universities started accepting CUET scores for admission to their UG and PG courses. 

Please refer to the table below for the best Microbiology Colleges in Delhi/NCR:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Entrance
Microbiology Millia Islamia Course	INR 1 lakh	JMI Entrance Exam
Delhi University Course	INR 10,800	CUET
Amity University Noida Course	INR 1.5 Lacs – INR 5.8 lakh	Merit-Based
Amity University Gurugram Course	INR 2.3 lakh	Merit-Based
Maharshi Dayanand University Course	INR 1,100	Merit-Based

READ MORE: Microbiology Colleges in Pune

Given below are some of the best Microbiology Colleges in Mumbai:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Course	INR 2.6 lakh	Merit-Based
Mithibai College of Arts Course	INR 35,200 – INR 48,400	Merit-Based
St. Xavier’s College Course	INR 33,800	MAH CET
Mithibai0 J Somaiya College Course	INR 34,600 – INR 86,900	Merit-Based
Kishanchand Chellaram College Course	INR 17,600	Merit-Based

READ MORE: St.1 Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Please refer to the table below for some of the best Microbiology College in Kolkata:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
JIS University Course	INR 12,000	Merit-Based
Presidency University Course	INR 3,800	Merit-Based
Microbiology of Kalyani Course	INR 2,400	Merit-Based
JIS University Course	INR 1.7 lajkh – INR 2.6 lakh	Merit-Based
Adamas University Course	INR 3.5 Lacs – INR 4.5 lakh	Adamas AUAT

READ MORE: Microbiology Colleges in West Bengal

To apply to the Microbiology course in India 

Apply for your candidature on college website.

Attach all documents before submitting

Appear for an entrance if applicable

 

Yes, you can pursue BAJMC at IAMR Group of Institutions. Students seeking to apply for the BAJMC programme offered at the college need to have passed Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 45% from a recognised board. The passing aggregate for SC/ ST students is 40%. Those who are appearing for the qualifying exam and are awaiting their results may also apply.

India is home to approximately 128 Public-Private Microbiology Colleges and given below are some of the best Public-Private Microbiology Colleges in India:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
Tuljaram Chaturchand College Admission	INR 51,500 – INR 77,000	Merit-Based
Ahmednagar College Admission	INR 8,800 – INR 75,000	Merit-Based
B.K. Birla College Admission	INR 20,900	Merit-Based
St. Mary’s College, Thrissur Admission	INR 3,100	Merit-based
EMEA College, Kondotti Admission	INR 3,100 – INR 1.7 lakh	Merit-Based

The Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 61.75 LPA during 2023. 

 

Master's are often known to enhance one's career prospects. With more specialised learning, recruiters often prefer a PG degree, especially in STEM fields. MSc in Microbiology will lead you to better pay scale.

Microbiology courses are in high demand due to the recent stats of diseases caused by microbes with the global pandemic being one of the most recent examples. The core Microbiology study includes disciplines mentioned below -

Mycology, Industrial Microbiology, Biostatistics, and other fields, providing students with the abilities required by candidates to work in the business.

If you have just passed class 12th and are wondering which microbiology course to get into then you can consider BSc in Microbiology and BSc Hons. in Microbiology offered by several private & government colleges in India.

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.

Yes, VIT Vellore campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Tamil Nadu. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

University of Hyderabad is a government university. It is located in Telangana and is a member of AIU. The university is famous for its Engineering programmes and was founded in 1974. It has signed MoUs with several national and international universities for global exposure to students.

Indian Agricultural Research Institute - IARI is a good institution for MCA, M.Sc, M.E./M.Tech courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Indian Agricultural Research Institute - IARI are Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, Agriculture & Farm Engineering.

By offering medical education of the highest caliber and compassionate healthcare programmes through internationalization, academic innovation, and research investigations, JSS Medical College has become a well-known institution in the nation. One of India's largest hospitals, the JSS hospital has 1800 beds under one roof, the newest technology, and the best medical procedures. JSS Hospital serves the population of Mysore and the five districts nearby, which has a growing need for medical treatment. The hospital's mission statement is to maintain the worth of human life and offer top-notch medical care to those who cannot afford it. The hospital includes 67 specialty clinics giving both inpatient and outpatient services, and it offers services in 37 specialties and super specialties. The brand-new facility has state-of-the-art imaging capabilities in along with an extensive list of diagnostic tests available round-the-clock in hematology, biochemistry, clinical pathology, cytology, histopathology, microbiology, serology, immunology, and immunohistochemistry. The Department of Genetics has created the necessary infrastructure to conduct newborn screening, karyotyping, and FISH. In the month of March, JSS Healthcare acquired accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospital and Health Care Providers. In the year 2021, JSS Hospital's laboratory services will receive accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. To create a new breed of ethically guided, globally competent medical professionals with a strong desire to serve mankind and strong commitments to lifelong study and meaningful research.

It is true that admission to GGU (Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya) can be obtained without taking the Vishwavidyalaya Entrance Test, or GGU VET ( direct addmission are open). Admission requirements for the various undergraduate and graduate programmes offered by GGU may differ. While certain programmes may have various entry requirements, such merit-based selection or other entrance tests, others may require the GGU VET. To find out if the GGU VET is required for the programme you are interested in, it is essential to review the entrance requirements specifically for that programme.

The NIRF 2025 rankings of the Andhra University are in various categories like University and Overall. Refer to the table below for the NIRF 2025 rankings of the Andhra University:

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
NIRF 2025	State Public University	4
NIRF 2025	University	23
NIRF 2025	Overall	41

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University organises various activities for students such as sports activities and others. PJTSAU Hyderabad has various clubs such as sports clubs, drama club, and others. Professor Jayashankar Agricultural University oraganises fresher's parties, award shows, competitions, annual day, and others.  

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

Yes, Osmania University is worth the hype. Osmania University Hyderabad India is ranked 53 under the 'Overall',  30 under the 'University', and 7 under the 'State Public University' category in the NIRF 2025 Rankings. Osmania University Hyderabad Telangana is also ranked under the 1201-1400 band in the QS World University Rankings 2026. 

Cochin University of Science and Technology is a government university and is located in Kochi, Kerala. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and is recognised by the UGC. The university has 3 campuses and offers these courses under its 28 departments and 20 centers.

 For a few courses, such as MA, BA, MLib, etc., admissions are completely based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Students must go through the Panjab University CHD-conducted/ national-level entrances and then appear for the university-level selection rounds for final admission at Panjab University.