BSc Microbiology is an undergraduate degree in the study of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. You spend a lot of time in the lab. It leads to work in healthcare labs, food and pharma industries and research, or to an MSc.
For CUET UG 2026, 4 central universities list BSc Microbiology: CURAJ, CUTN, NEHU and DU. The papers asked most often are Biology, Chemistry and Physics. CURAJ asks for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. CUTN asks for Biology and Chemistry. DU asks for Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Biological Studies, Biotechnology or Biochemistry) plus a language paper. NEHU is the one that takes English plus either Biology or the General Aptitude Test.
Eligibility differs too. CURAJ wants Class 12 Science with Biology and 50% aggregate. CUTN asks for 60% for General candidates. NEHU accepts Class 12 in the stream concerned. DU's eligibility is not stated in the NTA list. Tip: Biology is in the papers at all four universities (NEHU also accepts the General Aptitude Test), so make it your core.
CUET papers asked for BSc Microbiology
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4 universities offering BSc Microbiology
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
CUET: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 in the Science stream or equivalent from a recognised board, with Biology as an optional subject and at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS candidates).
Selection: Offered as Honours or Honours with Research.
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
CUET: Biology and Chemistry
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board or University in India with at least 60% marks (General), 55% (OBC-NCL/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST/PwD).
Selection: Offered as Honours or Honours with Research.
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
CUET: English plus either Biology or the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed Class XII in the stream concerned from any recognised board in India, or an examination the University considers equivalent.
Selection: Four-year undergraduate programme (Honours). The source does not state whether the Honours degree is BA or BSc.
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
CUET: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry), plus one List A language.
▸ Eligibility
Not stated in the NTA list. Candidates must appear in CUET (UG) 2026 in the subjects in which they are appearing or have passed Class XII.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BSc Microbiology?
Biology and Chemistry are asked at CURAJ, CUTN and DU, and Physics is added at CURAJ and DU. NEHU asks for English plus Biology or the General Aptitude Test.
▸Is Mathematics compulsory for BSc Microbiology through CUET?
No. None of the four universities lists Mathematics for this course. The papers are Biology, Chemistry and sometimes Physics.
▸Which central universities offer BSc Microbiology through CUET?
4 universities list it for CUET UG 2026: CURAJ, CUTN, NEHU and DU.
▸Can a Commerce or Arts student apply for BSc Microbiology?
Unlikely. CURAJ asks for Class 12 Science with Biology, and CUTN and DU ask for Science papers. NEHU says Class 12 in the stream concerned.
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About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.