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To equip students with a strong foundation in microbiology, enabling them to analyze, formulate, and effectively solve real-life problems.

To foster professionalism, ethical values, communication skills, teamwork, and a multidisciplinary approach among students, promoting their continuous educational growth and professional development.

To prepare students for successful careers in various domains such as industry, technology, research, and higher education/academia, instilling in them a sense of creativity and unwavering commitment.

To empower students with the ability to apply their knowledge towards understanding the intricacies of nature, humanity, and sustainable development, thereby enhancing their skills in translation and synthesis.

The B.Sc. Microbiology Program is of three-year duration. Each year is called an academic year and is divided into two semesters. Thus, there will be a total of six semesters. Each semester consists of fifteen weeks of teaching. The teaching learning process involves theory classes of an hour duration and practical classes of four hours duration. The curriculum will be delivered through various methods including chalk and talk, laboratories, power point presentations, audio, video tools, E-learning / E-content, virtual laboratories, simulations, field trips/ Industry visits, seminars, workshops, projects, models, class discussions and industrial internship.

The teaching-learning process incorporates both theory classes, which are one hour in duration, and practical classes, which are four hours long. The curriculum delivery encompasses various methods, including traditional chalk and talk lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions, dynamic presentations using audio and video tools, engaging e-learning and e-content resources, virtual laboratories, simulations, field trips, industry visits, seminars, workshops, projects, interactive models, class discussions, and invaluable industrial internships.

Evaluation

Evaluation methods encompass both internal and external assessments. The assessment structure comprises Internal Assessment, which is a continuous evaluation component, and External Assessment, specifically the End Semester Examination. Each course is allocated a total of 100 marks for theory, with 60 marks allocated for Internal Assessment and CEC (Continuous Evaluation Component) and 40 marks for the End Semester Examination. Additionally, practical courses carry an extra 50 marks. Internal assessment is conducted through multiple methods such as Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), classroom tests, assignments, oral presentations, and short projects.

Courses

In the context of theory classes, one credit represents a one-hour lecture per week. On the other hand, for practical sessions, one credit corresponds to a two-hour laboratory session per week.

To obtain a B.Sc. Microbiology Degree (3 Years), students are required to complete a minimum of 129 credits. For those aiming for a B.Sc. Microbiology Honours Degree or B.Sc. Microbiology Honours with Research Degree, a minimum of 183 credits must be fulfilled.

Total Intake

60 Seats

Mode of Admission

Merit Based

Qualifying Examination

10 + 2 (Science with Biology Background) or Equivalent

Eligibility for Admission

Candidate must have passed 12th or equivalent (Science Stream) Examination from the recognized Board excluding NIOS securing a minimum 40% mark in aggregate of all the subjects. Applicants with 12th or equivalent from International Schools, affiliated to foreign education boards like IGCSE (International General Certificate for Secondary Education) and IB (International Baccalaureate) can apply, they have to submit equivalence certificate of Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

Registration Fees

The registration fee for submitting online application form is Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only), which is to be paid online.

Selection Process:

45% and above aggregate marks in H.S.C (12th Std) or equivalent - Direct admission on first cum first basis. 40% to 45% aggregate marks in H.S.C (12th Std) or equivalent - on the spot Admission after interaction with the Faculty, School of Science, GSFC University.

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