A candidate who has passed higher secondary examination in any one of the biological sciences (Botany, Zoology, Biology). (Academic/Vocational stream - Agri, Home Science, Poultry) under higher secondary board of examination, Tamil Nadu or as per norms set by the Government of Tamil Nadu or an examination accepted as Equivalent thereto by the Syndicate subject to such conditions as may be prescribed thereto are permitted to appear and qualify for the B.Sc., Microbiology degree examination of this University after a course of study of three academic years.
A candidate who has passed the B.Sc., Degree Examination with physics as the main subject or B.Sc., Applied Physics or B.Sc., Physics (Vocational) or B.Sc., B.Ed. Physics (Integrated Programme) of Periyar University or an examination of some other universities accepted by the Syndicate of Periyar University equivalent there to is eligible for admission to M.Sc Physics Degree Programme.