The Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has released a notification regarding Real Time Admission 2026 for filling vacant seats in the M.Sc Microbiology programme for the academic session 2026-27.

According to the official notification dated July 29, 2026, the real-time admission process will be conducted on August 1, 2026 at the Department of Biotechnology, CUSAT campus. The admission will be conducted based on CAT rank while following the applicable reservation rules.

Real Time Admission Schedule

Eligible candidates interested in securing admission through the vacant seats must register in person as per the given schedule:

• Course: M.Sc Microbiology
• Admission Type: Real Time Admission (Spot Admission)
• Date of Admission: August 1, 2026
• Registration Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
• Venue: Department of Biotechnology, CUSAT

Candidates must report within the specified time to participate in the admission process.

Vacancy Details for M.Sc Microbiology

The available seats under different categories are:

Admission Based on CAT Rank

The Real Time Admission process will be conducted strictly based on CUSAT CAT rank and reservation regulations.

Candidates selected through the spot admission process will have to pay the required admission fee on the same day to confirm their seat.

Fee Details

The admission fee structure is as follows:

• SC/ST Candidates: 6,000
• AIQ Category Candidates: 25,000
• Other Candidates: 24,000

Documents Required for Verification

Candidates must bring the following original documents along with photocopies:

• SSLC Certificate
• Plus Two Certificate
• Degree Certificate
• Consolidated Mark List
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Conduct Certificate
• Community/Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (if applicable)
• Birth/Nativity Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Two Passport-size Photographs

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