The M.Sc Applied Microbiology programme at Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences (RCMAS), Kakkanad, Kochi is a two-year postgraduate degree affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The curriculum covers industrial microbiology, food microbiology, clinical microbiology, environmental microbiology, fermentation technology, and microbial biotechnology, with extensive laboratory sessions and project-based learning. Students develop technical proficiency in culture techniques, molecular diagnostics, fermentor operation, and food safety testing. Graduates are equipped for careers in pharma quality control, clinical diagnostics, and bioprocessing industries, as well as for doctoral research programmes in life sciences.
Admissions to the 2026-27 batch of M.Sc Applied Microbiology are open at Rajagiri RCMAS; candidates may apply at mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in with classes scheduled to begin in August 2026.
Key Points
- Two-year programme (four semesters) affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University; NAAC Grade A college in Kakkanad, Kochi.
- Curriculum spans industrial fermentation, food safety microbiology, clinical bacteriology, mycology, virology, and environmental microbiology.
- Hands-on laboratory training in culture techniques, PCR, ELISA, chromatography, fermentor operation, and biosafety procedures.
- Graduates can appear for CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences, GATE Biotechnology, and state PSC microbiologist examinations.
Rajagiri RCMAS M.Sc Applied Microbiology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Semester 1) | INR 21,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester 2) | INR 21,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester 3) | INR 21,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester 4) | INR 21,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | INR 84,000 |
- Tuition fee is INR 21,000 per semester for M.Sc Applied Microbiology at Rajagiri RCMAS as per the official PG fee structure.
- Fees shown are tuition charges only; MG University examination fees and other statutory charges are payable separately as notified by Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Total tuition fees for the two-year programme amount to INR 84,000.
Rajagiri RCMAS M.Sc Applied Microbiology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Online Application Opens (RCMAS Portal) | June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | June 2026 |
| Merit List and Shortlisting | July 2026 |
| Document Verification at College | July 2026 |
| MGU PG CAP Portal Registration | July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 |
- Candidates must register at mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in and pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 700 online to complete the application.
- Shortlisted applicants must also complete registration on the MG University PG CAP portal at the time of seat allotment, as mandated by the university.
- Selection is strictly merit-based on graduation marks; final admission is subject to verification of original academic documents at Rajagiri RCMAS, Kakkanad.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or related disciplines) with a minimum of 50 percent in Part III subjects from a university recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University.
- MLT (Medical Lab Technology) graduates are also eligible.
- Final-year undergraduate students awaiting results may apply provisionally, subject to submitting the degree certificate before admission is confirmed.
Admission Process
- Visit mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in, create an applicant account, and fill the online application form.
- Upload graduation mark lists, degree certificate, photograph, and signature, then pay the INR 700 application fee online.
- Await shortlist notification via email or the portal; report to Rajagiri RCMAS with original documents for verification on the notified date.
- Complete the MG University PG CAP portal registration to formalise seat allotment as per university norms.
- Pay the first-semester tuition fee before the deadline communicated at the time of allotment to confirm enrolment.
Rajagiri RCMAS M.Sc Applied Microbiology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala State) | As per government norms | SC/ST students from Kerala; applied via National Scholarship Portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Higher Education | INR 20,000 per year (PG) | Top 20 percentile in undergraduate degree; family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum |
| NSP Scholarship for Minority Communities | Up to INR 30,000 per year | Students from minority communities; merit-cum-means basis |
- All central and state government scholarship applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadlines.
- The college welfare office assists eligible students with NSP registration, document verification, and application submission.
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