The present outbreak has only shown how important it is to strengthen research in Virology. There is a need to study various viruses and their impact on human health in particular so that cures for them could be found out. The gateway to pursue a career in Virology is through study of MSc Virology.

About MSc Virology
This is a two year course offered at post graduation level. This subject is all about studying various viruses and their impact on human health. It analyses how viruses originate, how they regenerate, what is their behaviour in various conditions.

Eligibility
Candidates who are holding a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences can apply for the course. Even those who have studied B.V.Sc can also apply for studying the course.

Even candidates with B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology, MBBS graduates, B.Sc in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology can also apply for MSc Virology. Applicants must have a minimum pass percentage of 50 or CGPA of 6.5.

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Top places to study
The most preferred places to study post graduate in Virology are Sri Venkateswara University (Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh), Savitribai Phule Pune University (Pune, Maharashtra), Manipal University (Karnataka) and Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology (Noida, Uttar Pradesh).

Fees for study
Candidates willing to study the course must remember that the fees to be paid to study the courses is different at each educational institution. The fee at Sri Venkateswara University is said to be Rs 84,190.

The fee at Savitribai Phule Pune University is said to be Rs 1,30,900 and Manipal University is said to be Rs 1,96,600 and Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology is said to be Rs 0.50 lakhs.

Admission process
The process of admitting candidates is different at various institutes. A few go for direct admission based on the marks candidates score in their respective qualifying exam. If the scores in the qualifying exam are good, then seat is offered directly.

A few others educational institutions go for entrance exam based system. NIV College Entrance Test, Manipal Entrance Test are some of the popular entrance tests. Candidate will be selected based on the performance in the test and also his marks in the qualifying exam.

More about the course
The major topics of study in MSc Virology are Basic Biology,Tissue culture and Cell Biology, Basic Immunology, Basic Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Vector Biology, Virological Methods.

Analytical Methods, Tissue Culture Techniques, Virus Antigen Detection, Statistical Methods, Entomological Methods, Propagation of Viruses.

Gene Regulation and Recombinant DNA technology, Viral cell interaction, Virus replication, Advanced Immunology, Applied Entomology, Applied epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Antivirals and vaccines, Molecular techniques, Biochemical/biophysical methods, Serological methods, Immunological techniques.

Viral enteric diseases and cancers, Viral hepatitis, Viral respiratory diseases, Exanthematous diseases of virus etiology, Viral hemorrhagic fever. Special Topics, Research Projects.

System of teaching
A few colleges are said to follow semester system and couple of other colleges are said to follow yearly system. The above topics will be taught in four semesters in a semester system and in two years in a yearly system.

Job offers
Candidates who have completed the course can get jobs in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals. Human Immunology laboratories, universities. They can join as assistant professors, virologists, microbiologists, research associates, laboratory executives.

MSc Virology can also turn into subject matter experts by opting for a doctoral degree in the same field. They can go for research.

Salary
Pay package for virologist could anyway be around Rs 2.5 lakhs per annum. A research associate can earn a pay package of Rs 3 lakhs per annum. Laboratory executive can earn around Rs 2 lakhs per annum. Assistant professorship in Virology will offer a pay package of Rs 3 to 5 lakhs and above.

Dates for commencement of  NEET PG 2025 registration became a subject of discussions in the recent times.

Now the announcement has been made with regards to application schedule of the exam. Exam will be conducted on 15 June 2025 and result will be released by 15 July 2025.

Date of the exam

A circular did rounds recently which said the NEET PG 2025 exam date was changed to 17 August 2025.

It is to note that NBEMS, the authority conducting NEET PG exam in a notification mentioned earlier that NEET PG 2025 will be conducted on 15 June.

It is also to note that no notification regarding change in exam date for NEET PG 2025 has come out from the authorities who conduct the exam.

This only means the exam will likely be conducted on date said earlier (15 June 2025).

NEET PG 2025 Registration Information Bulletin

NEET PG 2025 Registration information bulletin is the document which has all the information regarding the exam and its application process.

NEET PG 2025 registration information bulletin shall be made available at NBEMS website
‘https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetpg’ on 17 April 2025 by 3 PM.

Students who wish to study postgraduation in medicine can aim for the NEET PG 2025 registration. They can refer NEET PG 2025 registration information bulletin as to how go about registering for the exam.

Taking that into account, it could mean, the NEET PG 2025 registration will likely be opened in the last phase of March or first, second or third phase of April 2025.

Now NEET PG 2025 registration will commence on 17 April 2025 which is the third part of April month in 2025.

What is NEET PG?

NEET PG is expanded into National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Post Graduate, it is conducted once every year for providing admission into postgraduate medical courses in colleges located across India.

NEET PG 2025 is meant to be held in 2025 and is conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). NEET PG 2025 registration nothing but applying for the exam.

NEET PG 2025 registration eligibility

NEET PG 2025 registration eligibility is the criteria the applicants must fulfill to be eligible to apply for the exam. As per NEET PG 2025 registration eligibility criteria, candidates who have passed graduation in medicine from a recognized educational institution anywhere in India can take up NEET PG 2025 registration.

Applicants must also have completed the required internship (CRI or CRRI) and have the required registration with NMC/Erstwhile MCI or State Medical Councils, as per NEET PG 2025 registration eligibility criteria.

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the button NEET PG under Entrance Examinations menu.

3. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetpg’

4. Once the webpage with above URL opens, candidates can click the registration link and create an account.

5. After the account is created, candidates can log in and commence NEET PG 2025 registration process, that is filling the application form.

NEET PG 2025 registration link available here

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NEET PG 2025 Registration fee

NEET PG 2025 fee is the amount applicants have to pay while applying for the exam. NEET PG 2025 registration fee to pay is Rs 4250 if applicants are from General, OBC and EWS categories. The same for those from SC/ST/PwD categories is Rs 3250.

The amount mentioned above can change due to various reasons, candidates can refer the information brochure on the official website mentioned above at the time of registration for latest information.

The link for it will be activated at the appropriate time on the official website. The link will turn active about 10 or 20 days before the exam day. It can be downloaded as per the instructions below:

1. Type the URL ‘https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetpg’ in the browser and submit it for allowing it to download.

2. Once the website is ready, the link for admit card has to be clicked.

3. After clicking the link, candidates have to enter their application number, date of birth and other details and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.

Candidates can appear for the exam with their hall tickets. They have to pass the exam with required qualifying marks to be eligible for the next phase of admission which comprises counselling.

Counselling is the process where candidates can choose the course and the college where they desire to study the program of their choice.