Program Overview

B.Sc (Hons.) Microbiology

In compliance with the National Education Policy 2020, B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology is a four-year undergraduate (8-semester) program designed to equip students with the skills to identify, handle, and analyze microorganisms using various microbiological methods. Understanding microorganisms plays a crucial role in human health and disease, as well as in the food and dairy industry, pharmaceutical industry, and agricultural sector including genetic engineering and antibiotic production.

Our curriculum is designed as per UGC guidelines, offering a diverse range of courses, including Major (Core) Courses, Minor (Elective) Courses, Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses, AEC (Ability Enhancement Courses), SEC (Skill Enhancement Courses), and VAC (Value-Added Courses), incorporating the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). The program balances theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory experience to help students gain practical insights into scientific concepts.

The program structure covers key areas of microbiology, such as Introduction to the Microbial World, Microbial Biochemistry, Fundamental & Applied Chemistry, Virology and Mycology, Bacteriology, Microbial Physiology and Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Food and Dairy Microbiology, Immunology, and Industrial Microbiology. In addition, specialized courses are included to enhance students’ skills and expertise.

To provide a well-rounded education, the program also offers interdisciplinary courses such as Biosafety and Bioethics, Bioentrepreneurship and IPR, Developmental Biology, and Bioinformatics, ensuring that students gain knowledge beyond core microbiology.

The program also includes a mandatory internship in research institutes, healthcare, or industry to provide practical exposure and hands-on experience. In the final year, students engage in a dissertation project or on-the-job training, gaining hands-on experience, refining their research and technical skills, and developing critical thinking while tackling real-world microbiology challenges.

With a strong focus on practical applications and emerging technologies, this program prepares students for careers in research, healthcare, industry, and academia.

Eligibility

Sr. Secondary (10+2) with Biology as a main subject or PCB.

Selection Process

The admission is based on merit.

After the program

Higher Studies

Jobs/ Employment

Structure of Program

Total Program Credits: 176

 

Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
C1Cell BiologyNBBT101T3
C1Cell Biology-PracticalNBBT101P1
C2Introduction to Microbiology and Microbial WorldNBMC101T3
C2Introduction to Microbiology and Microbial World-PracticalNBMC101P1
EMBiomoleculesNBEM101T3
EMBiomolecules-PracticalNBEM101P1
MDCFundamental of ChemistryNBCH101T3
MDCFundamental of Chemistry- PracticalNBCH101P1
AECEnglishNENG1012
SECBiosafety and BioethicsNBSE101T2
VACYoga and sports for holistic developmentNVAC101T2
Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
C3Microbial PhysiologyNBMC201T3
C3Microbial Physiology-PracticalNBMC201P1
C4BacteriologyNBMC202T3
C4Bacteriology-PracticalNBMC202P1
EMVirology and MycologyNBEM107T3
EMVirology and Mycology-PracticalNBEM107P1
MDCApplied ChemistryNBCH201T4
AECEnvironmental ScienceENV101T2
SECBiofertilizers and BiopesticidesNBSE102T2
IKSFoundational literature of Indian civilizationNIKS101T2
Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
C5Microbial MetabolismNBMC301T4
C6Molecular BiologyNBBT302T3
C6Molecular Biology practicalNBBT302P1
C7ImmunologyNBBT303T3
C7Immunology practicalNBBT303P1
MDC3Analytical ChemistryNBCH301T3
MDC3Analytical Chemistry practicalNBCH301P1
AEC3Communication SkillsNBAE101T2
SEC3EnzymologyNBSE103T2
IKS2Indian Health ScienceNIKS102T2
Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
C8Microbial geneticsNBMC301T4
C8Microbial genetics practicalNBBT302T3
C9Recombinant DNA TechnologyNBBT302P1
C9Recombinant DNA Technology practicalNBBT303T3
C10Microbial DiversityNBBT303P1
EM3BioinformaticsNBCH301T3
EM3Bioinformatics practicalNBCH301P1
AEC4Fundamentals of ComputersNBAE101T2
SEC4Quality
Control in Food and Pharmaceuticals
NBSE103T2
VAC2Digital and Technological SolutionsNIKS102T2
Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
C11Genetic EngineeringNBBT502T3
C11Genetic Engineering practicalNBBT502P1
C12Food and Dairy MicrobiologyNBMC501T3
C12Food and Dairy Microbiology PracticalNBMC501P1
C13Industrial MicrobiologyNBMC502T3
C13Industrial Microbiology PracticalNBMC502P1
EM4Bio- Analytical ToolNBEM103T3
EM4Bio- Analytical Tool practicalNBEM103P1
AECBioentrepreneurship and IPRNBAE103T2
SEC5InternshipNBSE105T4
Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
C14Environmental MicrobiologyNBMC601T3
C14Environmental Microbiology practicalNBMC601P1
C15Genomics and proteomicsNBBT602T4
C16Medical MicrobiologyNBMC602T3
C16Medical Microbiology practicalNBMC602P1
EM5Developmental BiologyNBEM104T4
EM6Computer-aided drug designNBEM102T4
SEC6Microbial Diagnosis in health clinicsNBSE106T2
Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
C17Environmental MicrobiologyNBMC701T4
C18Environmental Microbiology practicalNBMC702T3
C18Genomics and proteomicsNBMC702P1
C19Medical MicrobiologyNBMC703T3
C19Medical Microbiology practicalNBMC703P1
EM7Developmental BiologyNBEM105T4
RP / OJTComputer-aided drug designNRP1/NOJT16

 

Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
C20Ecology and EvolutionNBBT801T4
C21Research methodologyNBBT802T4
C22Biostatistics and BiomathematicsNBBT803T3
C22Biostatistics and Biomathematics practicalNBBT803P1
EM8Molecular DiagnosticsNBEM106T4
RP / OJTRP/OJT – IINRP2/NOJT26
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