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

BSc in Microbiology course is an undergraduate course of 3 years divided into 6 equal semesters. There are also integrated courses BSc - MSc in microbiology offered by various government and colleges in India. 

According to latest report, 3662 students registered for Sathyabama placements 2025, of which 3365 were placed.

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

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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

India as well abroad usually has highly specialised roles when it comes to this domain. The major areas recruiting BSc Microbiology graduates may include research and lab roles in areas like the healthcare, agricultural, food industry, biotechnology, environmental Science & pharmaceuticals. The job profiles and salaries depend heavily on the employer, academic records, and individual capabilities. 

According to the MCC NIRF Report 2026,  573 students secured placements in 2025. Check the table below to know more:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Total Students	1413 (UG 3-year) 559 (PG 2-year)	1507 (UG 3-year) 570 (PG 2-year)	1509 (UG 3-year) 591 (PG 2-year)
Students Placed	146 (UG 3-year) 148 (PG 2-year)	311 (UG 3-year) 216 (PG 2-year)	393 (UG 3-year) 280 (PG 2-year)

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

Yes, St. Joseph's University offer hostels to girls and boys. Currently, there are two hostel for boys and two for girls with all the amenities. The facilities, include hot water. gyser, ironing boxes & tables, generator set for uninterrupted power supply, etc.

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.

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.

The Microbiologist course can lead to employment chances for persons with diverse backgrounds such as bacteriologists, virologists, cell biologists, mycologists, and many others.

After BSc Microbiology, candidates can continue their studies by enrolling in MSc programs such as MSc Microbiology, MSc Applied Microbiology, MSc Medical Microbiology, and MSc Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics. A postgraduate degree in a Microbiology course improves candidates' job prospects. Similarly, after finishing their PG, applicants might pursue PhD programs.

The fact that many microorganisms rapidly change their genomic architecture leads to more research scope. Microbiology course graduates are always studying microbes to better understand the next wave of infectious diseases, the environmental impact of bacteria, the effect of microbes on food products, and so on.

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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BSc Microbiology

Yes, Manipal University, Jaipur has international rankings. A few of the important Manipal University Jaipur rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category
QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2026	195
QS Asian University Rankings 2026	658
QS Sustainability Ranking 2026	1201-1250

Shoolini University is a premier, research-focused institution located in Solan highly regarded for its top global rankings, strong industry placements & innovative 'One Student One Patent' policy.

It provides students with unique blend of academic excellence & holistic skill development.

 The campus features over 104 advanced laboratories, AI & XR Research Centre, & Cancer Research Centre. 

As of now, the admission for UG and PG courses is ongoing. Interested students can apply for the respective course at the official website of Jain University course admission. The application process for admission to Jain University admission process for UG & PG courses starts with applying to Jain Entrance Test (JET). 

Kishinchand Chellaram College is a reputed institute for B.Voc, B.Sc., B.A., BPA, M.A., M.Sc., BBA, B.Com, M.Com. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in IT & Software, Science, Mass Communication & Media, Business & Management Studies, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Humanities & Social Sciences, Beauty & Fitness, Accounting & Commerce. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Kishinchand Chellaram College has a review rating of 3.9 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.2 on campuslife, 3.7 on placements, 4.1 on faculty and 3.7 on Infrastructure.

The PSG College of Arts and Science application process takes place online. The step-wise application process is given below:

1. Go to the official website of PSG College of Arts and Science.
2. Go to the 'Admissions' tab.
3. Follow the 'Admission Procedure' provided.
4. Complete the application process to secure admission to the college.

Kristu Jayanti College offers more than 70 UG and PG courses. The college offers BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, MSc, BSc, BCom, MCom, BA, MA, Executive MBA, etc. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website.

The list of top recruiters during Maharishi Markandeshwar University Mullana placements 2024 and recent past is presented below:

MMU Mullana Top Recruiters
Indiamart	Infosys
Deloitte	Nestle India
PwC	Samsung
Microsoft	Cognizant
TCS	Amazon

Yes, GLA University Mathura offers special financial assistance to female students. This is done as a part of UP Government initiative to promote female education. As part of this initiative:

• Two (real) sisters who take admission into the same programme in the same year, will have onefee waived entirely.
• Two sisters who enroll in different programs will have the less expensive program's fee waived.

Yes, NIU acknowledges merit of its students by offering generous scholarships in the form of fee waivers. These scholarships are only applicable to the tuition fees for first year. NIU has a tie-up with Punjab National Bank (PNB) for providing educational loans to its economically weaker students. For availing scholarships, candidates need to fill NSAT application form by paying an application fee of Rs 500+ GST, through debit card/ credit card/ net banking.

St. Francis College for Women has been rated 4.54 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.