M.Sc. in Microbiology 

at Kota University, Kota

Kota University provides a two-year, four-semester full-time Master of Science (MSc) programme. Admission to the MSc programme at Kota University is determined by the candidate's performance on their most recent qualifying exam. Except for Zoology and Wildlife Science, all specialisations have the same minimum score requirements. The university furthermore provides MSc programme through its affiliated colleges. Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to get admission to MSc course: 

Eligibility: B.Sc. In the relevant stream with a minimum 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for M.Sc. Zoology & Wild Life Science) for General category candidates of Rajasthan and 60% aggregate for other state candidates

Selection: Merit-based

The step-wise Kota University application process is given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the university.

Step 2: Select the Student Corner and click on Online Admission.

Step 3: In the next window that opens, click on the Fill Online Admission Form link.

Step 4: Enter your name, mobile number, and email address to create a login ID.

Step 5: Login and complete the application form. Step 6: Upload the required documents.

Step 7: Pay the application fee and submit the application.

Kota University has not released a course-wise placement report for 2023. However, the NIRF placement report for 2023 has been released. As per the report,  a total of 11 PG (2-year) students were placed during UOK placements in 2022. The median package offered to PG (2-year) students was INR 2.10 LPA during placements 2022. 

M.Sc in wildlife science is a two-year full-time curriculum having four semesters since its inception. There are about 20 seats in the University of Kota. The eligibility criteria for this course is as under: Eligibility criteria: Bachelor's degree in Science/ Medical Science/ Engineering/ Veterinary Science/ Agriculture/ Forestry/ Pharmacy/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications or a degree recognized as equivalent thereof should have studied in the science stream at higher secondary or other equivalent board. The minimum aggregate marks in Bachelor's degree recognized by UGC for unreserved category (UR/Gen) is 55% and for SC/ST/OBC/SOBC: Minimum Pass Marks. For other State: 60%. The admission is based on merit. Fee per annum: Rs 18000.

Class 12 in the Science stream with a minimum of 48% aggregate is the basic eligibility for BSc at Kota University. Candidates belonging to states outside of Rajasthan need a minimum of 60% aggregate to be eligible. 

To get admission to Kota University candidates should fulfill the eligibility criteria. Check out the below table for details on UOK course admission which is inclusive of its eligibility & selection: 

Course	Eligibility	Selection
BSc	Class 12 with 48% aggregate in the Science stream	Merit-based

The admission form fee for Kota University is INR 500. Kota University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in various specialisations of Science, Pharmacy, Arts, Management, Commerce, Education, Law, and Physical Education. Apart from degree courses, Kota University also offers Diploma and Certificate courses. Admission to various courses is merit-based or entrance exam-based. Candidates should fulfil the basic eligibility criteria to be able to apply for various courses offered by Kota University. To submit an online application for admission to Kota University, go to the university's official website and fill it out properly. Submit the form and all necessary documentation, such as the score results from your most recent qualifying exam and a passport-size photo.

To apply for admission to BSc at Kota University, visit the official website of the university and submit a duly-filled application form along with all the required documents, such as marksheets, certificates, and ID proofs. The application fee for all BSc specialisations is INR 500. 

Yes, scholarships are offered by UOK Kota. Kota University does not offer any scholarships to the students. However, the office of the dean at UOK Kota makes sure of the processing /disbursement of the financial support provided by various agencies. The university students are eligible for the following scholarships:

• Post matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SOBC from the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Post Matric Scholarships for Students belonging to the Minority Communities from the Department of Minority Affairs.
• UGC-Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
• UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship
• UGC-Post Doctoral Fellowship for women
• UGC-Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
• UGC-Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders
• UGC-Post Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ST candidates
• UGC/CSIR-JRF/SRF/RA
• ICSSR fellowship for Post Graduate
• ICHR-Post Graduate Merit Scholarship
• DST-Inspire Fellowship

The University of Kota offers a total of 7447 seats for the BSc programme. These seats are divided between the University campus and affiliated colleges. To secure a seat in the BSc course at the University of Kota, candidates must meet the eligibility and selection criteria. Below are the details of the seat distribution in some of the colleges offering the BSc course:

Institutes	Seats
Goverment Birla College	985
Kota University - UOK	120
Maharaja Hammir College Bal Mandir Colony	210
Thakur Madan Singh College Bal Mandir Colony	170
Lord Buddha Institute of Technology and Science College	110

Kota University accepts the scores of various national-level entrance exams like CMAT, MAT, XAT, CAT, ATMA, and GMAT for admission to the MBA course.