UPES M.Sc Microbiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. UPES accepts CUET-PG scores for M.Sc Microbiology admission. The CUET-PG exam was held from March 6 to March 27, 2026, and results were declared on April 24, 2026. Candidates can also apply through UPES’s direct merit selection process without a CUET-PG score. The UPES application portal remains open until August 20, 2026 for direct applicants seeking admission to the 2026-27 batch.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Zoology, or Life Sciences with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university. Final-year graduation candidates may also apply provisionally and confirm admission upon result declaration. There is no age limit restriction for this programme at UPES.

Ans. The total 2-year M.Sc Microbiology fee at UPES is INR 4,69,700, covering tuition and other academic charges. Hostel accommodation is optional at INR 1,83,000 to INR 2,32,000 per year. With hostel included for both years, the total cost ranges between INR 8,35,700 and INR 9,33,700 depending on the accommodation type selected.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles such as microbiologist, clinical research associate, quality control analyst, bioprocess engineer, and food safety inspector across pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, food industries, and research laboratories. Many graduates also pursue Ph.D programmes or appear for competitive exams such as CSIR NET, GATE (Biotechnology), or UPSC after completing the degree to enter government science services.

Ans. Yes, the M.Sc Microbiology at UPES includes mandatory research project components in the final semester, covering topics in molecular diagnostics, bioprocess technology, and microbial genetics. Students gain hands-on laboratory experience aligned with pharmaceutical and healthcare industry requirements. UPES’s School of Health Sciences also facilitates industry visits and collaborative research engagements with external organisations.

Ans. Students with 95+ percentile in CUET-PG receive a 100% tuition fee waiver. Those in the 90 to 95 percentile range receive a 40% waiver. The Uttarakhand Domicile Scholarship provides a 25% tuition waiver for permanent state residents. The Jyoti Scholarship offers full tuition coverage for students from families with annual income below INR 8 LPA, subject to minimum 80% in class 10 and 12.