St. Xavier's College

St. Xaviers College in Ahmedabad offers a B.Sc. Biotechnology programme under the autonomous system. The syllabus for the programme is available on the college website. The B.Sc. Biotechnology programme is a three-year undergraduate course that aims to create excellent students with a skill set benefiting the society in the field of biotechnology. The programme covers various aspects of biochemistry, molecular Biology microbiology, cell culture, genetics, immunology, bioinformatics, plant and animal biotechnology, and more. The programme also involves practical sessions, projects, seminars, workshops, and social extension work to develop the students technical skills, research aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and social awareness. The programme has eight core papers, four elective papers, and four skill enhancement courses spread over six semesters. The syllabus for each paper is available on the college website. The programme has some specific outcomes such as strengthening the concepts of basic sciences, generating and analyzing biological data, sensitizing the students to the needs of society and ethical concerns of biotechnology industry, and developing employability and entrepreneurial skills. The admission process is online and merit-based. The candidates need to apply online at the official website of St. Xaviers College. The candidates must have passed 10+2 examinations with Biology Physics and Chemistry from any board recognised in India. Candidates who have passed the Gujarat Board HSC Examination are eligible for admission to the College. The candidates should have an average of a minimum score of 50% in their 10+2 examinations. The merit list of the qualified students will be displayed on the notice board of the college. The admission process for 2023 will start in June 2023.

No, mathematics is not compulsory to pursue microbiology in St. Xaviers College Kolkata!
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Candidates who have successfully completed B.Sc. Honours in Microbiology / Life Science Zoology / Botany / Physiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Genetics / Bioinformatics with a minimum of 55% marks in the Honours Papers (45% marks for the reserved
category). Students with 3 Major subjects in graduation are not eligible to apply. Candidates who have completed 2nd year or 5th Semester and are awaiting final year / 6th
semester Examination Results are also eligible to apply. Admission for such candidates will be
provisional and be conditional to their passing the qualifying examination with the minimum
required marks [55% marks in the Honours Papers (45% marks for the reserved category. No candidate shall be eligible for admission after a lapse of more than five years from the year of
passing the previous qualifying examination. The year of admission will not be taken into account
while calculating five years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination. At the time of application, the candidate must not have any arrear or failed papers from the
previous years or semesters. Noncompliance with the eligibility criteria will lead to rejection of the application.

Yes, you may enrol in the B.Sc. Microbiology programme at St. Xavier's College Kolkata even if you didn't take math in your +2. Candidates seeking admission to the B.Sc. Microbiology programme at St. Xavier's College Kolkata must have earned a stipulated percentage in their 10+2 exam from any recognised Board, according to the eligibility requirements. Candidates must also have completed Biology and Chemistry with a combined minimum grade point average of 60%. In order to qualify, candidates had to score 45% or above in each of the four topics used in the final computation. The St. Xavier's College Kolkata's B.Sc. Microbiology programme does not include Math as a prerequisite for enrollment.