M.Sc Microbiology

Osmania University conducts a centralized entrance test called CPGET (Common Post Graduate Entrance Test) for admission to various PG courses, including M.Sc. Microbiology. The cutoff marks for CPGET vary from year to year and are based on the number of seats available, the number of applicants, and the overall performance of the candidates.As of now, there is no specific cutoff information available for the 2024 academic session. However, for the previous academic sessions, the cutoff marks for CPGET have ranged from 35 to 55 percentile, depending on the category (General/OBC/SC/ST).For the 2023 academic session, the cutoff marks for CPGET were:General category: 45-55 percentileOBC category: 40-50 percentileSC/ST category: 35-45 percentile

An MSc in microbiology provides the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The scope of the degree covers a wide range of topics, such as:Microbial genetics and genomics, Pathogenic microbiology and host-pathogen interactions, Environmental and industrial microbiology.Graduates with an MSc in microbiology can pursue diverse career paths, including:Research scientist in academic, government, or industry settings, Microbiologist or lab manager in hospitals, diagnostic labs, or public health agencies, Product development or quality control specialist in the pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetics industries, Environmental microbiologist working on issues like wastewater treatment or bioremediation, Science writer or educator.

MSc Microbiology and MSc Biotechnology are two popular postgraduate programs in the field of life sciences. While both programs focus on studying microorganisms and their applications, there are key differences between them. Candidates can check the comparison of the two courses in the table below:ParticularsMSc MicrobiologyMSc BiotechnologyCourse LevelPostgraduatePostgraduateCourse Duration2 years2 YearsCourse FeeINR 20,00 to INR 1 lakhUp to INR 2 Lakhs per annumEligibility CriteriaBSc degree in any stream of Science50% in graduation with Biology or Chemistry Entrance ExamsIPU CET, BITSAT, CUET PGCUET PG, BITSAT, NEST, IIT JAM, TISS NETTop CollegesAlagappa University, Aligarh Muslim University, Bharathiar University, Calcutta University, etc.JNU, BHU, Calcutta University, JMI, etc. Job ProfilesMicrobiologist, Clinical Research Associate, Research Analyst, Project Assistant, Nutritionist.Research Biochemist, Research Associate, Professor, Lab Technician.Average Annual Salary INR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPA.Up to INR 9 LPA.Top RecruitersCipla, Ranbaxy, Sun Pharma, Mascot International, Siron Technology, Pvt. Ltd., Lakshmi Life Sciences Ltd, Panacea Biotec Limited, Serum Institute of IndiaBiocon, Cipla, GlaxoSmithKline, Cadila Healthcare, Reliance Life Sciences, etc.Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.