Darshan Institute of Science, Rajkot Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Darshan Institute of Science is a constituent college that emphasizes offering good quality education through specialized teaching in the field of microbiology. Both undergraduate and doctoral programs are offered by the institute in order to cater to entry-level students to postgraduate level. Darshan Institute of Science admission is focused on selecting appropriate candidates for its specialized courses in microbiology.

The institute has a merit-based admission system for its undergraduate program, primarily considering the student's 10+2 passing percentage in science streams.

This program for a Ph.D. in Microbiology also is more structured and competitive. Candidates must appear for the Darshan University conducted Ph.D. Entrance Test plus interview. However, candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET, along with JRF, UGC-CSIR NET, along with JRF, SLET, GATE, or Teacher Fellowship holder candidates are exempted from the entrance test.

Application Process

The application process for Darshan Institute of Science, Rajkot, differs according to the program:

B.Sc Microbiology:

1. Log on to the website of Darshan Institute of Science, Rajkot.

2. Check the admissions page and download the application form for B.Sc Microbiology.

3. Fill in the application form with proper personal and academic information.
4. Attach all documents required, which are:

• 10th and 12th mark sheets
• School leaving certificate
• Passport size photographs
• Any other certificates as desired by the institute

5. Submit the duly filled application form along with all the documents required to the institute's admission office.

6. Pay the application fee as demanded by the institute.

7. Wait for the merit list published by the institute.

8. If selected, complete the admission formalities like fee payment and document verification.

For Ph.D. Microbiology:

1. Check the institute's website for Ph.D. admission notices.

2. Download the application form for Ph.D.

3. Complete the application form and submit with:

a. Master's degree mark sheets and certificates
b. NET/GATE/SLET score card (if applicable)
c. Research proposal
d. Work experience certificate if claiming exemption from entrance test
e. Other documents required by the institute

4. Pay the application fee.

5. Appear for the entrance test for the Ph.D. program, if not exempted.

6. Attend the interview, if shortlisted.

7. Wait for the final list of selected candidates.

8. Complete the admission process by paying the required fees and submitting the original documents for verification.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Sc Microbiology: It is a three-year full-time undergraduate course. The institute has an intake capacity of 30 students per year for this program. Admission to the program is strictly based on merit, taking into account the candidate's performance in the 10+2 examination with science subjects. The total fee for the B.Sc Microbiology program is Rs 168,000.

Ph.D. Microbiology: This is a full-time doctoral program offered by the institute. The admission process involves the following steps:

1. Candidates must appear for the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by Darshan University.
2. Successful candidates in the entrance test are then called for an interview.
3. Final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance test and interview.
4. Candidates with UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET, GATE qualifications, or teacher fellowship holders are exempted from the entrance test.
5. Candidates with 10 years or more experience in Academics/Industry/Research or equivalent may also be exempted from the entrance test.
6. The total fee for the Ph.D. Microbiology program is Rs 195,000.