Kolkata

No, mathematics is not compulsory to pursue microbiology in St. Xaviers College Kolkata!
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Candidates who have successfully completed B.Sc. Honours in Microbiology / Life Science Zoology / Botany / Physiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Genetics / Bioinformatics with a minimum of 55% marks in the Honours Papers (45% marks for the reserved
category). Students with 3 Major subjects in graduation are not eligible to apply. Candidates who have completed 2nd year or 5th Semester and are awaiting final year / 6th
semester Examination Results are also eligible to apply. Admission for such candidates will be
provisional and be conditional to their passing the qualifying examination with the minimum
required marks [55% marks in the Honours Papers (45% marks for the reserved category. No candidate shall be eligible for admission after a lapse of more than five years from the year of
passing the previous qualifying examination. The year of admission will not be taken into account
while calculating five years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination. At the time of application, the candidate must not have any arrear or failed papers from the
previous years or semesters. Noncompliance with the eligibility criteria will lead to rejection of the application.

There are several colleges in Kolkata that offer B.Sc. Physics programs. Here are some of the prominent colleges in Kolkata where you can consider applying if you score between 88-90% in your HSC exams:
1. Presidency University
2. Jadavpur University
3. St. Xavier's College
4. Scottish Church College
5. Bethune College
6. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira
7. Maulana Azad College
8. Lady Brabourne College
9. Asutosh College
10. Bangabasi College
11. Surendranath College
12. Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration
Please note that admission cutoffs may vary each year and are dependent on factors such as the number of applicants and the availability of seats. It's essential to check the official websites of these colleges or contact their admission offices directly to get the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the admission process, eligibility criteria, and cutoff marks for the B.Sc. Physics programme. Additionally, consider researching the college's reputation, faculty, infrastructure, and other relevant factors to determine which institution aligns best with your academic and career goals.