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Microbiologist

Microbiologists study bacteria, viruses and fungi — how they cause disease and how they can be used for good.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology

Entrance / admissionCUET UG / Class 12 marks

DegreeB.Sc Microbiology

Duration3 years+2 years M.Sc

Your route, step by step

1Class 11–12: take PCBBiology and Chemistry are the most important subjects.
2Apply for B.Sc MicrobiologyState colleges admit on Class 12 marks; central universities use CUET UG.
3B.Sc · 3 years, then M.Sc · 2 yearsMost lab and research jobs expect an M.Sc.
4Work or researchJoin labs or industry, or go on to a PhD.

What a microbiologist does

Grow and test microbes in the lab
Identify infections for hospitals
Check food, water and medicines for safety
Research vaccines and new treatments

Entrance exams & admission

CUET UGCentral universities
Class 12 marksMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges

Where you may work

Hospital labs, pharmaceutical and food companies, research institutes, public health labs and universities.

Official links

Exam / admissionNational Testing Agency (CUET UG notices) (opens in a new tab)nta.ac.in
Official bodyIndian Council of Medical Research (opens in a new tab)icmr.gov.in
Exam / admissionJoint CSIR-UGC NET (for research fellowships) (opens in a new tab)csirnet.nta.ac.in

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Hospitals, pharma and food-safety labs all need trained microbiologists; research roles open up with higher degrees.

Specialise later

Medical microbiology
Food microbiology
Industrial microbiology
Virology
Environmental microbiology