M.Sc Microbiology

Programme Overview

The School of Biotechnology, founded in 2002 within the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS, NAAC Accredited 'A++' Grade Institution), a Deemed-to-be-University under Section 3 of the UGC Act (1956), plans to grow students into capable Biotechnologists. The emphasis is on equipping them to implement superior processes and applications that shape agriculture, industry, healthcare, and ecologic rehabilitation. The department provides a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.Sc in Biotechnology, and B.Sc and M.Sc in Microbiology.

Specialization

The Department offers M.Sc in Biotechnology as a postgraduate specialisation.

Program Details

The M.Sc in Microbiology follows an outcome-based education approach which prepares students to fulfill industry standards and societal requirements across local and national and global territories. The Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) follow the Department and University vision and mission to create worldwide capable biotechnologists who possess excellent technical abilities and research capabilities and problem-solving competencies.

The M.Sc Biotechnology program requires students to acquire 80 credits during 2 years of study which consist of 58 credits from the "Compulsory Courses Basket" and 22 credits from the "Elective Courses Basket.

Students need to pass all compulsory courses according to the semester-wise scheme. The elective courses consist of department-based subjects together with listed MOOCs from SWAYAM and UGC/AICTE-approved courses.

Key Educational Benefit

Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.

41,000+

Alumni Imprints Globally

2800+

Published Research Papers

600+

MNC's & Indian Corporate Recruit

250+

Patents (Filed/Granted)

120+

Global Academic Collaborations

80+

Alumni & In-Campus Startups

60+

Countries with Footprints

60 LPA

Highest CTC Offered

Eligibility

For the 2-Year programme, candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in B.Sc. with any subject related to Life Sciences. For the 1-Year programme, candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in a 4-Year B.Sc. (Hons./Hons. with Research) in any discipline related to Life Sciences from a recognized university.

Admission Criteria

Admission is based on MRNAT or merit in the qualifying examination.

Selection Criteria

MRNAT/ Merit in Qualifying Exam

Programme Highlights

The Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2002 under the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS, NAAC Accredited ‘A++’ Grade Institution), a Deemed-to-be-University under Section 3 of the UGC Act (1956).

The department has highly qualified teaching faculty with Doctoral and M.Tech qualifications in different areas of Biotechnology. Faculty members are consistently involved in quality research. Their dedicated efforts have resulted in more than 400 publications in National and International journals of high repute.

Huge funds are being mobilized in different areas of biotechnology such as biopharma, agri-biotechnology, diagnostics, horticulture, food science and initiatives by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Department of Science & Technology (DST).

The Department has a wide range of laboratories namely Cell Biology Lab, Microbiology Lab, Fermentation Technology Lab, Molecular Biology Lab, Environment Biotechnology Lab, Bioinformatics equipped with world class instrument facilities like HPLC, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, Fermenters, Gel Doc System, PCR, etc.

Our aim is to dream up our students as competent Biotechnologists who can employ premium processes and applications which will profoundly influence the existing paradigm of agriculture, industry, healthcare and restoration of the environment, providing a sustainable competitive edge to present society.

Curriculum

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Industry Exposure

Major Biotechnology Companies in India where one can join after graduating includes: All India Biotech Association (AIBA), New Delhi Biotech Consortium India Ltd, New Delhi Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Kerala (RGCB) Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Asia Pacific Ltd., Chennai Brain Wave Bioinformatics Ltd., Chennai Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai Catalyst Pharma Consulting, Mumbai Excel Industries Ltd., Mumbai Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai Hi Tech Bio Laboratories, Pune Raj Nakra Associates, Gurgaon Mitra & Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Piverse India Pvt Ltd, Noida KAnalysis Consultant Pvt Ltd, New Delhi Mankind Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Manesar Biotech Companies in Hyderabad (Biotech hub) Albany Molecular Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad Anshul Biotechnologies Aurobindo Pharma Ltd Biomax Life Sciences BioGenex EPR Pharmaceuticals Ltd., EPR GVK Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. Helvetica Industries Pvt. Ltd Indigene Pharmaceuticals Ltd Laurus Laboratories Ltd LAXAI AVANTI Life Sciences Mithros Chemicals Nektar Therapeutics India Pioneer Overseas Corporation Regain Biotechnology Sai Life Sciences United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology Vivimed Labs Ltd Biotech Companies in Bangalore (Biotech hub) Accelrys Inc. (A subsidiary of Pharmacopeia) Advanta India Ltd Alltech Biotechnology Pvt. Ltd Animal Biotech (Bangalore) Pvt. Ltd. AstraZeneca R & D Avestha Gengraine Technologies Pvt. Ltd Aurigene Discovery Technologies Ltd Bhat Biotech Biocon Care Biomedicals InfoPro Solutions Labland Biotechs Prescientis ReaMetrix India Pvt. Ltd Sami Lab Sartorius Strand Genomics Syngene International Triesta LifeSciences Xycyton

Curriculum Highlights

Industry Oriented Curriculum Design

In 1st to 3rd Semester emphasis to prepare student for designing and working on research project along with lab experiments 4th Semester is totally dedicated for Dissertation and student performance is strickly monitored Visits to different industry and research institutes like THSTI and RCB Faridabad .Encourage students to participate and present papers in research conferences.

Fee Details for M.Sc Microbiology

  • Course Level

    Course Fee (Annual): INR 1,47,200 US $ 3300

  • Duration

    Duration: 2 Years

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Modes of Payment

  • Online Payment: Via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the university's official payment portal.
  • Bank Transfer: NEFT/RTGS to the university’s designated bank account.
  • Demand Draft (DD): In favor of “Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies”, payable at Faridabad/New Delhi
  • Cash Payment: At the Accounts Office on campus (subject to limits as per government regulations).
  • Education Loan: Through tie-ups with banks like PNB, SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, offering easy financing options.

Residential Facilities & Transport

We at Manav Rachna offer generous residential facilities and convenient transportation services so that each student, including those studying Manav Rachna, gets to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling campus life.

Residential Services

MREI provides on-campus and off-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls with various types of rooms. Students can choose single, double, and triple rooms as per their preference.

Key Points

Room Types: The hostels offer different types of rooms to suit different budgets and preferences:

  • Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms
  • Single-seater, two-seater, three-seater, and five-seater rooms
  • The rooms can be equipped with attached or common toilets as per the choice of room category.

Fee Structure: The hostel fee is to be paid on the basis of the room category chosen by the student and it can be paid through DD (Demand Draft) or in cash.

Additional Facilities:

  • Medical services and medical insurance to keep the students fit.
  • Library facilities for access to study materials and academic inputs.
  • Laundry facilities as included in the hostel fees, to ease the life of students.

Mess Plan

At Manav Rachna, we offer world-class sports facilities to keep our students fit and active. Our facilities comprise a range of outdoor and indoor games, including:

Sports

Mess plan also comes as part of hostel fee. Healthy food is served through the mess considering the multicultural requirements of different food habits for the students. By providing choices involving vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options, healthy lifestyle is available for the students enabling them to pursue their studies focusing on programs with full seriousness.

  • Basketball, volleyball, cricket, soccer, chess, and carom among others.

Notable facilities include:

  • A 25m shooting range and a 10m air-conditioned indoor shooting range with Olympic-standard SIUS Ascor electronic targets.
  • Indoor badminton and table tennis stadia with synthetic courts in association with Yonex and Stag.
  • A Semi-Olympic pool for swimming and a Soccer Academy for students who have sporting interest and passion.
  • A Sports Fitness Centre to service psychological, physiotherapy, and other aspects of health for students.

The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are available at an extra fee in the hostel fees. This saves students from worrying about laundry, so they can focus on their studies, and also allows their clothes to remain properly cleaned.

Parking

There is a vast parking space facility available for students who commute using their own means of transport. It is provided to cater to the requirements of students, so that their travel will be easy and hassle-free.

Transport

Our well-maintained transport facility offers a stress-free, secure, and safe journey for students from Delhi and Gurugram. The GPS-located, contemporary fleet of buses is operated by professionally trained personnel, with onboard support staff to assist students. Our emphasis is on reliability, safety, and convenience, ensuring unproblematic travel to and from the campus.

How to Apply for M.Sc Microbiology

Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.

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Step 1 - Go to the Official Website

Log in to www.manavrachna.edu.in and click on the Admissions link.

Step 2 - Complete the Online Application Form

Click on "Apply Now," generate your login credentials, and fill out the form with your personal, educational, and contact information.

Step 3 - Upload Mandatory Documents

  • Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents, such as:
  • Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
  • Aadhaar card
  • Passport-size photos

Step 4 - Pay the Application Fee

Fill in the application by paying online using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.

Step 5 - Appear for MRNAT or Submit JEE Score

Get qualified through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) or produce a valid JEE Main score for merit-based admission.

PO's and PSO's

Program Outcomes (PO's)

PO1

Critical Thinking

Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid, and looking at our ideas and decisions (intellectual, organizational, and personal) from different perspectives.

PO2

Effective Communication

Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.

PO3

Social Interaction

Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help reach conclusions in group settings.

PO4

Effective Citizenship

Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centered national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.

PO5

Ethics

Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions, and accept responsibility for them.

PO6

Environment and Sustainability

Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.

PO7

Self-directed and Life-long Learning

Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of socio-technological changes.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO's) 

Acquire knowledge and skills in the domain of microbiology to become capable of performing significant roles in industry, academia or as entrepreneurs.

Enable the students to develop innovative technologies for betterment of society.

Empower the students to pursue Progressive Career/Higher Studies/ Competitive Exams

Contact Us

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Sector – 43, Aravalli Hills, Delhi – Surajkund Road, Faridabad – 121004, (Haryana), India