SAFI Institute of Advanced Study Vazhayoor M.Sc: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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SAFI Institute of Advanced Study (SIAS), a NAAC A++ autonomous college in Vazhayoor, Malappuram, affiliated to the University of Calicut, offers four M.Sc programmes: Food Science and Technology, General Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Psychology. All are 2-year full-time programmes. Fees range from INR 1,01,000 (Psychology) to INR 1,88,000 (Biotechnology, Microbiology). Ranked 184 among M.Sc colleges in India by Collegedunia 2026. Admission is through the SIAS Entrance Test.

Applications for SIAS M.Sc 2026-27 are open now; apply at siasindia.org before the June 2026 deadline and register for the SIAS Entrance Test.

SIAS M.Sc Fees 2026

Course	Total Fees (INR)
M.Sc Food Science and Technology	INR 1,68,000
M.Sc General Biotechnology	INR 1,88,000
M.Sc Microbiology	INR 1,88,000
M.Sc Psychology	INR 1,01,000

Fees shown are for the full 2-year programme; additional charges such as examination fees and laboratory fees may apply as per SIAS and University of Calicut norms.
Fees is subject to change; please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

SIAS M.Sc Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Open (siasindia.org)	June 2026
Application Deadline	June 2026
SIAS Entrance Test	June to July 2026
Interview for Shortlisted Candidates	July 2026
Document Verification and Admission	July 2026
Classes Commence	July to August 2026

Admission to Food Science and Technology, General Biotechnology, and Microbiology is through the SIAS Entrance Test and personal interview; both Merit Quota and Management Quota candidates must appear.
M.Sc Psychology seats are filled 50 percent on merit based on graduation marks and 50 percent through Management Quota; no separate entrance test is required for Psychology.
Candidates must apply through the official SIAS admission portal at siasindia.org and submit academic documents before the deadline.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject from a recognised university: a life science discipline for science programmes, or Psychology or a social science for M.Sc Psychology.
A minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying UG examination is required, subject to SIAS and University of Calicut norms.
Final-year UG graduates may apply provisionally; admission is subject to fulfilling eligibility before enrolment.

Admission Process

Visit siasindia.org and complete the online PG application form before the June 2026 deadline; upload graduation mark sheets, transfer certificate, and community certificate if applicable.
Appear for the SIAS Entrance Test at the SIAS campus, Vazhayoor East, Malappuram (for Food Science, Biotechnology, and Microbiology).
Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview; carry all original documents for verification.
Selected candidates must complete document verification and pay the semester fee at the SIAS accounts office to confirm admission.

✓ Opt for this if

You want an affordable NAAC A++ PG degree in Malappuram district, Kerala
You plan to work in Kerala’s food, biotech, or healthcare sector after graduation
You prefer a smaller campus with close faculty-student interaction
You want a University of Calicut-affiliated M.Sc with autonomous curriculum

✗ Skip if

You need strong pan-India campus placements with corporate recruitment drives
You require a nationally prominent brand for PhD admissions at central universities or abroad
You prefer an urban campus with extensive industry tie-ups and internship programmes

SIAS M.Sc Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Kerala E-Grantz Scholarship	As per government norms	SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students; apply through egrantz.kerala.gov.in
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	As per scheme norms	Top-performing students from non-creamy-layer backgrounds; income criteria apply
Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)	Full to partial fee cover	SC and ST students; income-based; apply via scholarships.gov.in
SIAS Merit Scholarship	Fee concession on merit	Top-ranking students per programme; as per institutional norms
SAFI Foundation Need-Based Aid	Variable amount	Students from financially weaker backgrounds; apply through SIAS welfare office

Government scholarships require registration on the Kerala E-Grantz and National Scholarship portals within prescribed deadlines after admission.
SIAS merit scholarships are awarded based on first-semester academic performance; apply through the student welfare office at SIAS.

SAFI Institute of Advanced Study Vazhayoor M.Sc Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#184 out of 236 (2026) #6th Kerala	#184 out of 217 (2025) #8th Kerala

SIAS M.Sc FAQs

Ques. How do I choose between M.Sc Biotechnology and M.Sc Microbiology at SIAS?

Ans. M.Sc General Biotechnology at SIAS covers molecular biology, genetic engineering, cell culture, and biotech applications in agriculture, medicine, and industry. M.Sc Microbiology is oriented towards clinical microbiology, environmental microbiology, industrial fermentation, and food microbiology. Choose Biotechnology for molecular sciences or industrial biotech careers; choose Microbiology for clinical labs, FSSAI testing, or environmental monitoring. Both carry the same fee of INR 1,88,000.

Ques. Is the SIAS M.Sc degree valid for government job and civil services examinations?

Ans. Yes. SIAS is an autonomous college affiliated to the University of Calicut, a statutory university recognised by the UGC. Degrees conferred are University of Calicut degrees, valid for Kerala PSC, UPSC, and central government examinations that specify a master’s degree in the relevant subject.

Ques. Does SIAS offer campus placements for M.Sc graduates?

Ans. The available course information does not detail a dedicated placement cell or campus placement statistics for M.Sc programmes at SIAS. Graduates typically secure roles through self-placement, Kerala PSC examinations, or doctoral admissions. Candidates who require structured campus recruitment should verify current placement support directly with SIAS at siasindia.org before applying.

Ques. Can a B.Sc Chemistry graduate apply for M.Sc Food Science and Technology at SIAS?

Ans. Yes. Eligibility for M.Sc Food Science and Technology at SIAS includes B.Sc graduates in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related life science subject with at least 50 percent marks. B.Sc Chemistry graduates are eligible to apply, subject to SIAS and University of Calicut norms at the time of admission.

Ques. How does M.Sc Psychology admission at SIAS differ from the other M.Sc programmes?

Ans. M.Sc Food Science, General Biotechnology, and Microbiology are admitted through the SIAS Entrance Test and personal interview. M.Sc Psychology follows a different model: 50 percent of seats are filled on merit based on UG graduation marks and 50 percent through Management Quota direct selection. There is no entrance test for the Psychology programme.