Akal College of Basic Sciences
- Department of Botany
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Physics
- Department of Zoology
With an objective of attracting young talent to pursue higher education and research career in basic sciences, the College currently offers three undergraduate, six postgraduate and six doctoral programs across emerging disciplines encompassing Botany, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics and Zoology. All departments are equipped with ICT-enabled classrooms and world-class laboratories with excellent research infrastructure and advanced facilities. Additionally, a centralized learning management system and a comprehensive library support the teaching and research activities.
In alignment with NEP-2020, Akal College of Basic Sciences is offering four-year undergraduate programmes viz. B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Life Sciences, B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Microbiology and B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Physical Sciences from academic session 2024-25 as per Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF).
Students at Akal College of Basic Sciences are actively engaged in both basic and applied scientific research under the mentorship of committed and distinguished faculty members. The major research and extension thrust areas include biodiversity documentation and taxonomy, medicinal plants, plant taxonomy, surfactant chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, heat and mass transfer, reliability theory, fractional differential equations, image processing, wavelet analysis, biological control, eco- friendly pest management, bio-fertilizers, antimicrobial resistance in bacteria, gastrointestinal helminths, biofuels, metagenomics, rhizosphere microbiology, microbial proteomics, materials science and nanotechnology and solar-based indigenous technologies.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Course & Eligibility
| COURSE NAME | SEATS | ELIGIBILITY |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Life Sciences | 10 | 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or equivalent with 50% marks. |
| B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Microbiology | 10 | 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotech or equivalent with 50% marks. |
| B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Physical Sciences | 15 | 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent with 50% marks. |
| M.Sc. Botany | 5 | B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology) with 50% marks. |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 5 | B.Sc. Med/Non-Medical, B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry or any other branch with Chemistry as one of the elective subject with 50% marks. |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 5 | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics/B.Sc./B.A. with Mathematics as a subject with 50% marks. |
| M.Sc. Microbiology | 5 | B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology) with 50% marks. |
| M.Sc. Physics | 3 | B.Sc.(Hons.) in Physics/B.Sc. with Physics as one of the subjects with minimum 50% marks. In case of SC/ST and physical challenged category candidates, the minimum aggregate required shall be 45% marks. |
| M.Sc. Zoology | 15 | B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology) with 50% marks. |
| Ph.D. Botany | 2 | M.Sc. Botany or Life Sciences, Plant Physiology, Economic Botany, Plant Pathology, Forestry, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Biochemistry, Bio –Sciences, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Environmental Sciences, Horticulture with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university and 50% marks in Eternal University entrance test. |
| Ph.D. Chemistry | 2 | M.Sc. Chemistry/M. Tech. in relevant discipline with min 55% marks from a recognized university and 50% marks in Eternal University entrance test. |
| Ph.D. Mathematics | 2 | M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university and 50% marks in Eternal University entrance test. |
| Ph.D. Microbiology | 2 | M.Sc. Microbiology or M.Sc. in any branch of applied biosciences closely related to Microbiology with 55% marks from a recognized university and at least 50% marks in Eternal University entrance test. |
Fee
Fee Structure
| S.No. | Name of Programme | Fee Structure for First Semester (Rs) | Fee Structure for Second Semester and onwards (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Life Sciences | 26650 | 21650 |
| 2 | B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Microbiology | 32050 | 27050 |
| 3 | B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Physical Sciences | 26650 | 21650 |
| 4 | M.Sc. Botany | 32050 | 27050 |
| 5 | M.Sc. Chemistry | 32050 | 27050 |
| 6 | M.Sc. Mathematics | 32050 | 27050 |
| 7 | M.Sc. Microbiology | 32050 | 27050 |
| 8 | M.Sc. Physics | 32050 | 27050 |
| 9 | M.Sc. Zoology | 32050 | 27050 |
| 10 | Ph.D. Botany | 37450 | 32450 |
| 11 | Ph.D. Chemistry | 37450 | 32450 |
| 12 | Ph.D. Mathematics | 37450 | 32450 |
| 13 | Ph.D. Microbiology | 37450 | 32450 |
