MG University B.Sc Microbiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The B.Sc (Honours) Microbiology programme at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam is a 4-year full-time undergraduate degree offered through select affiliated Arts and Science colleges across Kerala under the MGU-UGP (Honours) framework. The programme covers the study of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and protozoa, with applications in medicine, agriculture, food science, environmental science, and biotechnology. Core topics include microbial physiology, genetics, immunology, industrial microbiology, environmental microbiology, and food microbiology. Annual tuition fees at aided colleges are approximately Rs. 3,150 per year, while self-financing colleges charge Rs. 21,840 per semester. The programme typically has an intake of 30 to 40 seats per college. Admission is merit-based through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) conducted by MGU, with no separate entrance exam required.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are upcoming. The CAP 2026 for UG programmes will commence immediately after the publication of Kerala Plus Two (Higher Secondary) results, expected in May 2026. Based on the 2025 schedule, online registration is expected to open in late May 2026, with the first allotment likely in mid-June 2026 and classes commencing by July 1, 2026.

Key Points

• The programme follows the MGU-UGP (Honours) framework (introduced from 2024-25), offering a 4-year Honours degree with multiple exit options: Certificate after Year 1, Diploma after Year 2, B.Sc. after Year 3, and B.Sc. (Honours) after Year 4.
• Microbiology has wide interdisciplinary applications spanning healthcare, food industry, agriculture, environmental management, and biotechnology.
• Graduates are eligible for M.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Medical Microbiology, and related PG programmes at MGU and other universities.
• The programme includes extensive laboratory practical training in microbial culture techniques, staining, fermentation, and molecular biology basics.
• Rank list for CAP is prepared based on Plus Two marks in Part III subjects, with special weightage given to Biology scores.

MGU B.Sc Microbiology Fees

Tuition and Other Fees - Aided Colleges (B.Sc Microbiology)

Grand Total (Aided, 4 Years): Rs. ₹21,635

Tuition and Other Fees - Self-Financing (SF) Colleges (B.Sc Microbiology)

• The Caution Deposit of Rs. 360 (aided colleges) is refundable at the time of leaving the institution, subject to no dues.
• University fees (Affiliation, Matriculation, etc.) are collected directly by the university and are separate from college fees.
• Fees are subject to a 5% annual increase as per government directives.
• SF college fees shown above are tuition fees only; individual SF colleges may levy additional charges such as development fee, lab fee, and other special fees as approved by the university.
• Application fee for CAP registration: Rs. 800 for general candidates; Rs. 400 for SC/ST candidates.

MGU B.Sc Microbiology Admission 2026

MGU UGP CAP 2026 - Admission Schedule (Tentative, based on 2025 schedule)

• The 2026 CAP schedule will be officially published at cap.mgu.ac.in after Kerala Plus Two results are declared.
• All dates above are tentative and based on the 2025 CAP schedule.

No separate entrance exam is required for B.Sc Microbiology admission at MGU affiliated colleges. Admission is purely merit-based on Plus Two marks through CAP.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed the Plus Two (Higher Secondary) or equivalent examination with Biology as one of the optional subjects at Plus Two level.
• There is no upper or lower age limit for admission to UG programmes at MGU.
• Candidates who have already enrolled in another UG/PG programme and have not cleared all papers are not eligible to apply for a fresh UG programme.

Admission Process

• Register online at cap.mgu.ac.in after Kerala Plus Two results are published.
• Pay the application fee online (Rs. 800 for general; Rs. 400 for SC/ST).
• Enter academic details and submit options for preferred programmes and colleges in order of preference.
• Rank list is prepared based on index marks: total Part III marks + marks obtained for Biology + subject weightage of 50 marks for those who have taken Biology at Plus Two + bonus marks (if any), minus handicap marks.
• Allotment is done in multiple rounds; candidates must confirm admission (temporary or permanent) and pay the required fee within the stipulated time.
• Candidates choosing temporary admission can retain higher options for subsequent allotment rounds.
• Final admission is confirmed after physical verification of original documents at the allotted college.

MGU B.Sc Microbiology Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• Central Sector Scholarship applications are typically open from June to October each year on the NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• Post-Matric Scholarship applications for SC/ST/Minority students are accepted annually through the NSP portal; deadlines are typically between October and November.
• Students must not be availing any other scholarship simultaneously to be eligible for most of the above schemes.