M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology 

at MSLS Manipal, Manipal

The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing M Sc in Manipal School of Life Sciences is a graduation degree. Candidates must have passed in graduation with 50%. Candidate must have completed B Sc (Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology / Food Science / Nutrition / Agricultural Sciences or any other branches of Life Sciences)/ MBBS/ BDS / BPharm/ PharmD/ BVSc/ BAMS/ BHMS/ BE or B Tech (Chemical/ Biotechnology/ Biomedical) with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute. MET is an acceptable entrance exam for admission to M Sc in Manipur School of Life Science. The MET Last Round Closing Rank 2023 (General-All India) ranges from 152 to 228.

Manipal School of Life Sciences- MAHE offers three-years BSc course to the students. BSc admission is granted based on merit list prepared by the institute, candidates must have Manipal Entrance Test (MET) score.

The placement numbers for 2023 have not yet been made public by Manipal School of Life Sciences. But the NIRF report for 2021 is available. The study states that during the 2020 Manipal School of Life Sciences placements, 27 PG students were placed. Offerings for postgraduate degrees ranged from INR 2.50 LPA to INR 3.72 LPA for the median package. For MSc students placed in 2020, the median package was the same as it was in 2019. In comparison to 2019, the number of PG Diploma students placed in 2020 decreased. Over the last three years, there has been variation in the median package available to students pursuing PG diplomas.

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme is the main flagship programme offered by Manipal School of Life Sciences. Undergraduate three-year Biotechnology Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme is offered in a total cost structure is INR 5.3 lakh. The minimum required score to be eligible for the course is 55% on the combined 10+2/ equivalent exam in PCE/ PCB or any other optional subject related to Life Sciences from an accredited board. The four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biotechnology Hons programme is also offered. The total tution fee structure for this 4 year course is INR 5 lakh.

The MET (Manipal Entrance Test) cutoff for Manipal School of Life Sciences varies based on the specific programme, course, and round of counseling. For the 2024 MET, the last round closing rank for General-All India students ranged from 122 to 165. The MET cutt off 2024 for each course is mentioned below:

• MSc by Research in Life Sciences - 122
• MSc in Medical Biotechnology - 160
• MSc in Molecular Biology and Human Genetics - 155
• MSc in Systems Biology - 163
• MSc in Genome Engineering - 165

Note: The candidates can further check the cut off information in the official website of the college as well as Shiksha.

Admission tests for the MET and Karnataka 2nd PUC are accepted by Manipal School of Life Sciences.

The Karnataka PUC board is in charge of holding the annual final examination for second-year pre-university education in March. Each student takes the Karnataka PUC exam in six topics, comprising two language courses and four more subjects from the Arts, Science, or Commerce streams. Every year, almost 7 Lacs students take the Karnataka 2nd PUC exams. 

Every year, the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) is administered by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) to select applicants for admission to its participating campuses. Candidates must complete objective multiple-choice questions in the computer-based MET exam, which is administered at several locations.

Yes, if you have a percentile of 75 in the Karnataka 2nd PUC, you should absolutely try for the B Sc programme at Manipal School of Life Science. Over 2,770 board test centres are located throughout the state of Karnataka, according to the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. The Karnataka PUC board is in charge of holding the annual final examination for second-year pre-university education in March. Each student takes the Karnataka PUC exam in six topics, comprising two language courses and four more subjects from the Arts, Science, or Commerce streams. Every year, almost 7 Lacs students take the Karnataka 2nd PUC exams.

Definitely yes. For sure you can apply for the UG course. A 70 percentile in the class 12 exam will most likely get you into Manipal School of Life Sciences. The college lists 55% as the basic qualifying requirement for admission to the UG course. The candidate must meet the following requirements: they must have earned the specified aggregate marks, or equivalent, in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, or any other Life Sciences subject, taken together, from a recognised board, and have passed in 10+2 or equivalent with Biology, Chemistry, English, Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, or any other optional subject.

Without a doubt, sure. You can apply for the UG course without a doubt. You would most likely get admitted to Manipal School of Life Sciences if you score in the 60 percentile on the class 12 exam. The minimum qualifying score listed by the college for entry into the UG course is 55%. The candidate must fulfil the following requirements: they must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent exam with Biology, Chemistry, English, Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, or any other optional subject; they must also have earned the required aggregate marks, or equivalent, in any combination of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, or any other Life Sciences subject from an accredited board.

The MET has been accepted by Manipal School of Life Sciences as a requirement for enrollment in M.Sc. programme. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) selects applicants for admission to its participating campuses each year using the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). For MET 2023, the overall cutoff is 1083–47893 rank. Candidates can check the cutoff information by going to the official college website and Shiksha websites.

Each course's 2023 MET cutoff is listed below. 

• M.Sc Research in Life Sciences - 228
• MSc Medical Biotechnology - 157
• MSc Human Genetics and Molecular Biology - 152
• MSc Systems Biology - 194
• MSc Genome Engineering- 198