The Ph.D. program in environmental microbiology at BBAU is designed for students passionate about contributing to environmental betterment through research. The coursework includes 50-60 lectures aimed at imparting extensive knowledge and industrial applications, with faculty experts in fields like statistics, bioremediation, and metagenomics. The examination pattern emphasizes practical knowledge, aligning with the New Education Policy. The fee structure is affordable, with a semester fee of approximately 10,000 INR. For MSc in Environmental Microbiology, the first-semester fee is 7,500 INR, including a one-time admission fee, and around 4,000 INR for subsequent semesters.
Ph.D. students receive a monthly stipend of 8,000 INR and can apply for fellowships with their research supervisor's consent. Placement opportunities are robust, with participation from companies like HCL, Wipro, and TATA. The average placement package is 2-2.5 LPA, with the highest being 8 LPA for a BTech CS graduate in 2023. About 40-50% of students secure placements through campus recruitment. Students are encouraged to develop industry-relevant skills and participate in government-sponsored projects like the ongoing Biofilm research funded by the Department of Science & Technology.
Scholarships, especially for SC/ST students, and state government funding are available to support students financially.
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