Bharathiar University Coimbatore M.Sc Microbiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The M.Sc Microbiology programme at Bharathiar University (BU), Coimbatore is a 2-year full-time postgraduate degree offered by the Department of Microbial Biotechnology, which was established as an independent department in 2008. The M.Sc Microbiology programme was instituted in 2017 to cater to the growing societal needs in the field of microbiology. The course covers core areas including microbial physiology, genetics, immunology, industrial microbiology, molecular biology, and clinical microbiology, with a mandatory summer internship embedded in the curriculum. The programme offers 25 seats and is popular among students aspiring to careers in research, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food science, and environmental science. The total course fee is Rs. 40,950 (for students from other institutions) and Rs. 40,430 (for BU students). The department has received over Rs. 3.56 crore in research funding from agencies including DST, DBT, UGC, ICMR, DRDO, and RUSA.

Admissions for the academic year 2026-27 are currently open. Online applications are being accepted at https://fms.b-u.ac.in/admission until 07 May 2026 (extended deadline). The batch is expected to commence in July/August 2026.

Key Points

• The M.Sc Microbiology programme includes a mandatory summer internship to enhance practical skills and research exposure beyond the classroom.
• The fourth semester includes an exclusive elective focused on career preparation, offering students a choice between Teaching and Research or Entrepreneurship tracks.
• The department runs a student association called “BIOGALAXIA” (since 2009) that organises academic and social events, fostering a vibrant student community.
• The department offers consultancy services including drinking water quality analysis for elderly homes and training modules in Microbiological Techniques, Molecular Techniques, and Downstream Processing.
• The department has well-established research facilities in protein purification, water analysis, probiotics, waste management, genetic engineering, plant tissue culture, and animal tissue culture, including a Recombinant Protein Production Unit established under RUSA Phase 1.0 (2018).
• The PG programme in Industrial Biotechnology (offered from 2001) was declared equivalent to M.Sc Microbiology by the Government of Tamil Nadu [GO (Ms) No. 266; dated 29.11.2019].

BU M.Sc Microbiology Fees

Fee Structure

• The Other Fee (one-time charges such as registration, matriculation, university administration fees, etc.) is collected only in Semester 1.
• Lab fee of Rs. 2,300 is charged every semester.
• SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees. Upon receiving the government scholarship, SC/ST students must remit the prescribed tuition fees to the university within 7 days.
• Hostel fee is optional and not included in the Total Fee above. Hostel availability is subject to seat availability on campus.
• No EMI options are officially mentioned. Fees are to be paid semester-wise at the time of admission/re-registration.
• Application/registration fee: Rs. 400 per application (Rs. 200 for SC/ST candidates).

BU M.Sc Microbiology Admission 2026

Bharathiar University Admission Dates

TANCET 2026 Dates

Note: Bharathiar University’s M.Sc Microbiology admission is merit-based (UG marks). TANCET scores may be considered for certain PG admissions in Tamil Nadu universities.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed any recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration (10+2+3 pattern) with a minimum of 50% marks, with core subjects in Microbiology, Agriculture, Applied Science, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Botany/Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Pharmacy, Medical Science (MBBS/BDS/BVSc), or Zoology.
• Selection is based on marks obtained in the UG degree programme up to V Semester (semester pattern) or II Year (non-semester pattern), excluding Part I/II Languages and subjects like General Knowledge and NSS.
• SC/ST candidates are eligible for fee concession and scholarship benefits as per Government of Tamil Nadu norms.

Admission Process

• Register online at https://fms.b-u.ac.in/admission and pay the application fee of Rs. 400 (Rs. 200 for SC/ST) per programme.
• Submit a separate application for each programme of interest.
• A merit list is prepared based on UG marks (up to V Semester).
• Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and admission.
• Admission is made strictly as per the reservation policy of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
• Differently abled students (5% reserved seats) are exempt from tuition fee and special fee on production of a disability certificate.

BU M.Sc Microbiology Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• Applications for most government scholarships are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or the Tamil Nadu state scholarship portal.
• SC/ST students must apply for scholarships promptly and remit the tuition fee to the university within 7 days of receiving the scholarship amount.
• Scholarship deadlines are typically announced at the start of each academic year; students should check with the university’s scholarship section for exact dates.