Updated 2 October 2026
B.Sc Microbiology Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
Collegedunia listed 138 colleges in Tamil Nadu for B.Sc Microbiology on 2 October 2026. This guide shows the colleges it lists first with their NIRF 2025 ranks, the options around Namakkal, Erode and Salem, the eligibility (any one biology subject, no NEET), fees, and how the B.Sc differs from medical microbiology.
B.Sc Microbiology at JKKN College of Arts and Science, Komarapalayam
- Where: NH-544 (Salem to Coimbatore highway), Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, between Salem and Erode.
- Status: autonomous college, affiliated to Periyar University, Salem; NAAC accredited.
- Fee 2026-27: ₹34,000 a year (management quota); government quota as per Government norms.
- Eligibility: +2 pass in any one of Botany, Zoology or Biology, academic or vocational; no minimum percentage (Periyar University regulations).
- Course: 3 years, 6 semesters: microbiology fundamentals, microbial physiology, molecular biology and genetics, immunology, bacteriology, virology, recombinant DNA technology, and environmental, agricultural, food and pharmaceutical microbiology, with a practical in every core subject, a project and an internship.
B.Sc Microbiology or medical microbiology?
B.Sc Microbiology is a three-year arts and science degree admitted on +2 marks, covering microbes in medicine, food, agriculture, industry and the environment. Medical microbiology is taught in medical and allied health institutions with a clinical focus, under different eligibility and admission rules. This page covers the arts and science B.Sc.
Colleges listed for B.Sc Microbiology in Tamil Nadu
The 30 colleges Collegedunia shows first (of 138) for B.Sc Microbiology in Tamil Nadu, in its order, with each college's NIRF 2025 College rank. NIRF ranks whole colleges, not the microbiology department. "—" means not found in the NIRF 2025 College ranking under that name.
| College | Location | NIRF 2025 College rank |
|---|---|---|
| Madras Christian College | Chennai | 16 |
| PSG College of Arts and Science | Coimbatore | 10 |
| The American College | Madurai | 59 |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women | Perambalur | 40 |
| Jamal Mohamed College | Tiruchirappalli | 84 |
| Ethiraj College for Women | Chennai | 64 |
| Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College | Sivakasi | 72 |
| Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | Coimbatore | 66 |
| Sri Krishna Arts and Science College | Coimbatore | 50 |
| Thiagarajar College | Madurai | 20 |
| National College | Tiruchirappalli | 101-150 |
| Scott Christian College | Nagercoil | 101-150 |
| Madura College | Madurai | 101-150 |
| Sadakathullah Appa College, Palayamkottai | Tirunelveli | 101-150 |
| Hindusthan College of Arts and Science | Coimbatore | 101-150 |
| Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science For Women | Coimbatore | 201-300 |
| Rathinam Group Of Institutions | Coimbatore | — |
| Kamaraj College | Tuticorin | 101-150 |
| Virudhunagar Hindu Nadar's Senthikumara Nadar College | Virudhunagar | 101-150 |
| Nehru Group of Institutions | Coimbatore | — |
| Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women | Chennai | 201-300 |
| Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts and Science College, Gowrivakkam | Chennai | 101-150 |
| SRM Arts and Science College | Kanchipuram | — |
| Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies | Chennai | — |
| V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women | Virudhunagar | 201-300 |
| Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science | Coimbatore | 151-200 |
| AVC College (Autonomous) | Mayiladuthurai | — |
| KSR College of Arts and Science College (Autonomous) | Namakkal | — |
| Auxilium College | Vellore | 201-300 |
| Cauvery College for Women | Tiruchirappalli | 151-200 |
Eligibility, admission routes and fees
- Eligibility: at Periyar University colleges, a +2 pass in any one of Botany, Zoology or Biology; no minimum percentage. Other universities publish their own regulation.
- Government colleges: apply through the Tamil Nadu government's online TNGASA admission.
- Aided and self-financing seats: apply to each college directly and compare each college's published fee table.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Tamil Nadu offer B.Sc Microbiology?
No government list counts them. Collegedunia, a private listing site, listed 138 colleges in Tamil Nadu for B.Sc Microbiology when this page was checked on 2 October 2026; the 30 it shows first are in the table on this page.
What is the eligibility for B.Sc Microbiology in Tamil Nadu?
At colleges affiliated to Periyar University, Salem, the B.Sc Microbiology regulation asks for a pass in the Higher Secondary (+2) examination in any one of Botany, Zoology or Biology, in the academic or vocational stream, with no minimum percentage. Colleges under other universities follow their own regulation, so check the college you apply to.
Is NEET needed for B.Sc Microbiology?
No. B.Sc Microbiology in arts and science colleges is admitted on +2 marks, either by each college or through TNGASA for government colleges. NEET is for medical courses such as MBBS and BDS.
Which is the best college for B.Sc Microbiology in Tamil Nadu?
There is no official subject-wise ranking for B.Sc Microbiology. The Government of India's NIRF 2025 College ranking ranks whole colleges; among the colleges Collegedunia lists first for the course, the highest-ranked are PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore (10), Madras Christian College, Chennai (16), Thiagarajar College, Madurai (20). Fee, distance, seat type and hostel matter as much for most families.
Which colleges near Namakkal, Erode and Salem offer B.Sc Microbiology?
Among the 30 colleges Collegedunia shows first for B.Sc Microbiology in Tamil Nadu, KSR College of Arts and Science at Tiruchengode, Namakkal district, is the only one in Namakkal, Erode or Salem district. JKKN College of Arts and Science at Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, also offers the course.
What does B.Sc Microbiology cost at JKKN College of Arts and Science?
For 2026-27 the annual tuition fee is Rs 34,000 under the management quota. Government quota seats follow Government norms. The programme is three years and six semesters, and the degree is awarded by Periyar University.
Lists change every year. Confirm seats and fees with each college before applying. Rankings: nirfindia.org, NIRF 2025. College list: collegedunia.com, read 2 October 2026.