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

Ans. The total 2-year fee for M.Sc Microbiology at HRIT University, Ghaziabad, is INR 70,000, charged at INR 35,000 per year. This includes tuition and institutional charges as per the official fee schedule. Hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately. The low fee structure makes this programme accessible for students from Uttar Pradesh and the broader NCR region.

Ans. Admission is through CUET-PG 2026. The CUET-PG 2026 examination was conducted from March 6 to 27, 2026, and results were declared on April 24, 2026. Students who did not appear in CUET-PG may register for the HRIT HNAT, an alternative merit test conducted by the university for admission to postgraduate science programmes. Both routes lead to merit-based selection.

Ans. The 2-year programme covers microbial physiology, bacterial genetics, immunology, medical microbiology, industrial and food microbiology, environmental microbiology, and clinical diagnostics. Practical sessions include culture techniques, microscopy, staining, and microbial identification. The curriculum aligns with NEP 2020 and includes semester-end examinations alongside internal continuous assessment throughout the four semesters of the programme.

Ans. Graduates can work in clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical quality control, food safety testing, water treatment facilities, and public health departments. Government openings include positions in ICMR, DRDO, FSSAI, and state health departments. The degree also qualifies graduates for CSIR-NET and UGC-NET, enabling careers in academic research and assistant professorships at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc Microbiology or B.Sc with Life Sciences or Biological Sciences from a recognised university with a minimum 50% aggregate marks. SC and ST candidates are eligible with 45%. Graduates in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Zoology, and Botany are also eligible. A valid CUET-PG 2026 score or HRIT HNAT score is required for merit-based selection into the programme.

Ans. The HRIT postgraduate application portal opened on July 1, 2026. The last date to apply for M.Sc Microbiology is September 10, 2026, and the academic session is expected to begin in September 2026. Admissions proceed on a rolling basis, and early applicants are given priority during counselling. Students are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid delays.