B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology at Panjab University: overview

Panjab University, Chandigarh, Punjab, offers B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology as a 3-year undergraduate degree. There are 60 seats in each batch. The total fee on record is ₹23,850 – ₹3.69 lakh, which works out to about ₹8,000 a year.

Panjab University is a other institute, founded in 1882. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Panjab University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology fees at Panjab University

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Panjab University as a group.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹23,850 – ₹3.69 lakh
Tuition fee₹15,000 – ₹2.88 lakh
Hostel fee₹6,850 – ₹79,300
Approximate cost per year₹8,000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Panjab University before you pay anything.

B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology eligibility

To get into B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Panjab University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology at Panjab University

In most years, admission follows these steps:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
  2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
  3. Apply to Panjab University on its website (puchd.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
  4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology placements at Panjab University

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 96.29%, an average package of ₹10.13 lakh, a median package of ₹4.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹53.06 lakh at Panjab University. 87 of 277 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other B.Sc specialisations at Panjab University

Is B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology at Panjab University right for you?

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

  • Do the subjects of B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
  • Can you manage ₹23,850 – ₹3.69 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does Panjab University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Chandigarh?

B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology at Panjab University: FAQs

What is the fee for B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology at Panjab University?

The total fee on record for B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology at Panjab University (PU CHD) is ₹23,850 – ₹3.69 lakh, about ₹8,000 a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology at Panjab University?

B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology at Panjab University (PU CHD) is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course.

How many seats are there in B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology at Panjab University?

Panjab University (PU CHD) has 60 seats in B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology each year.

What is the eligibility for B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology?

You usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. Admission is usually through CUET and merit. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

What are the placements like at Panjab University?

In 2023, Panjab University recorded a placement rate of 96.29%, an average package of ₹10.13 lakh and a highest package of ₹53.06 lakh. These are college-wide figures.

Which other B.Sc specialisations does Panjab University offer?

Besides B.Sc. in Microbial and Food Technology, Panjab University offers B.Sc. in Nursing, B.Sc. B.Ed. (Integrated), B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry, B.Sc. in Medical, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology, B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Techniques) and B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology and 8 more.

Is Panjab University a government or private college?

Panjab University (PU CHD) is a other institute, founded in 1882, located in Chandigarh, Punjab.