HRIT University Ghaziabad B.Sc {Hons.} Microbiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes. The UGC-recognised B.Sc Hons Microbiology from HRIT is accepted for M.Sc Microbiology and related programmes at universities using CUET-PG or their own entrance tests. Graduates are eligible for IIT-JAM Biotechnology (which covers microbiology topics) and for CSIR-NET Life Sciences to pursue research careers. The degree also qualifies graduates for M.Sc in Immunology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Industrial Microbiology at universities across India.

Ans. Microbiology lab sessions at HRIT cover sterilisation techniques, microbial culture and staining, bacterial identification, fermentation, antibiotic sensitivity testing, ELISA, and PCR basics. Students work with light microscopes, autoclave, laminar airflow, and incubation equipment in dedicated microbiology labs. Practical exposure includes food microbiology, environmental sampling, water quality testing, and clinical specimen handling following standard biosafety protocols maintained by the Faculty of Basic Sciences.

Ans. Applicants must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST). A valid CUET-UG 2026 score or HRIT HNAT rank is used for merit-based seat allotment. No separate discipline-specific entrance test is required. Mathematics as an additional subject in Class 12 is helpful for Biostatistics and quantitative research modules in the second and third year.

Ans. Graduates can work as microbiology lab technicians in pharmaceutical companies, hospital diagnostics labs, food quality control units, water treatment plants, and R&D departments of biotech firms. Higher study options include M.Sc Microbiology, M.Sc Biotechnology, MTech Bioengineering, and MBA in Pharma Management. Government recruitment through ESIC, AIIMS, DRDO, and state health department labs is available. CSIR-JRF and ICMR-JRF competitive exams are open after M.Sc for fellowship-funded research.

Ans. Yes. UP domicile students from SC/ST/OBC/EBC backgrounds can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship, which can cover up to the full course fee of INR 89,700. The NSP Central Sector Scholarship is available to eligible Class 12 top-percentile students meeting family income criteria. HRIT’s institutional merit scholarship awards a partial fee waiver to students with at least 60% aggregate in Class 12, applied at the time of admission through the HRIT admissions portal.

Ans. The 3-year B.Sc Hons Microbiology programme is divided into six semesters. Core topics include General Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Environmental Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, and Industrial Microbiology. Final-year students undertake a research project. Under NEP 2020, the programme offers Certificate exit after Year 1 and Diploma after Year 2. Theory papers are assessed by HRIT University semester examinations alongside continuous internal assessments.