Microbiology is a vital part of the study of biology. People who are passionate about the subject can do their master’s degree in Microbiology. The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University offers an M.Sc. in Microbiology. The course’s duration is two years. In the final year of the course there are three papers, with General Bacteriology and Immunology being one of them. It is quite obvious that this subject forms a crucial part of the course.

Duration of the Exam and Maximum Marks

The exam of General Bacteriology and Immunology is a conventional three hour exam with maximum marks 100. The pattern of the exam has changed a lot over the years.

Details of the Paper

In the latest pattern of the examination, there are no choices. There are two parts in the examination. Part 1 has essays. Two questions are given, each carrying 20 marks. So this section carries 40 marks. The second section has short notes. Students have to write 10 short notes in all. Each of the notes is of 6 marks. There are no choices in the examination, so the students should have sound knowledge of the subject. Solving previous years’ question papers can also be very helpful.