Hello,

To do MSc in Microbiology , you usually need to write entrance exams conducted by universities or national bodies.

Common exams are:

• CUET-PG

• JAM (IIT JAM)

• University-specific entrance exams

Some colleges also give admission based on your BSc marks without any entrance exam.

The exam depends on the college

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To join MSc Microbiology, you should first have a BSc in Microbiology/Life Sciences/Biotechnology or a related subject. Then prepare mainly for CUET-PG, as it is accepted by most central and state universities. If you aim for top institutes like IITs, IISc, or NITs, also prepare for IIT-JAM (Biotechnology/Life Sciences).

Hello,

The CUET PG 2026 exam for MSc Microbiology date is not confirmed yet .

The exam is expected to be conducted in March 2026 .
The exact exam date and shift for MSc Microbiology will be announced later by NTA through the official subject-wise date sheet or admit card

With a rank of around 25,686 in INI-CET and General category, the chances of getting AIIMS Microbiology are very low. In most counselling rounds, AIIMS seats (even for non-clinical branches like Microbiology) close at much better ranks. That said, counselling patterns can change slightly every year, so you should still

Hello,

Based on previous INI-CET trends , a UR rank around 25,686 usually does not get a Microbiology seat in AIIMS institutes.

In most years, Microbiology in AIIMS closes at a much better (lower) rank for the unreserved category. Only the very last round in some years has gone close

Hello,

Here you can access MSc Microbiology syllabus for 2026 from the mentioned link below:

https://www.careers360.com/courses/msc-in-microbiology

Hope it helps.

The syllabus for M. Sc . Microbiology generally includes advanced study of microorganisms, their genetics, physiology, applications and laboratory techniques. Although every university has small variations, the core structure remains similar across India. The major units usually taught are:

1. Microbial Diversity & Taxonomy

• Classification of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa,

Hello,

Admission for the BSc Microbiology batch has already started or has recently closed for many institutions. With application deadlines ranging from September to October 2025 for some programs or courses.  If you want to know the exact date, you should check the website of this specific institute.

I hope