M.Sc. in Bioinformatics 

at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology Pune, Pune Satara Road

MSc admissions are done through an entrance test conducted by BDVU, namely CET MBT. A candidate must have secured at least 50% aggregate in BSc, to apply for the same. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the scores obtained in CET MBT and graduation.

Yes, BSc admission at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT & Biotechnology (RGITBT) is entrance-based. RGITBT is a constituent institution of Bharati Vidyapeeth. Hence, admission to its BSc programme is provided to the candidates with a valid score in BV-ABOP, an entrance exam conducted by Bharati Vidyapeeth. BV-ABOP is an oline, computer-based test conducted at various test centres. The exam consists of MCQs based on the Class 12 syllabus of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

The documents required during RGITBT counselling process for BSc admission (along with two self-attested copies of each) are listed below:

• Statement of marks of Class 10 and Class 12
• Proof of DoB: Class 12 Certificate/Domicile Certificate/College Leaving Certificate/Nationality Certificate
• Transfer Certificate from previous institution
• Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Conduct and Character Certificate
• Medical Fitness Certificate in prescribed format
• Six recent passport-size photos with name written on the back
• BV-ABOP Admit Card

Candidates seeking admission to BSc at RGITBT Pune must appear for the BV-ABOP entrance test conudcted by Bharati Vidyapeeth. The last date to apply for the entrance test varies from year to year. In 2024, the exam was conducted in two phases. The last dates to apply for Phase 1 and 2 of the BV-ABOP were June 1, 2024, and June 13, 2024, respectively.

Yes, 15% of the total BSc seats at RGITBT Pune are reserved for the candidates seeking admission under the Foreign/NRI/OCI/PIO/Institutional Quota Merit category. Candidates seeking admission to these seats must apply separately through a specified form available at the Registrar's office, Bharati Vidyapeeth. The form fee for this category is INR 1,000. A seaparate merit list is released for seat allotment under this quota. Any seats remaining vacant in this quota will later be allotted to Indian students under the Institutional Merit Quota.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology has 80 seats for BSc. The institute offers a full-time BSc in Biotechnology. The mentioned number of seats has been sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It includes the seats for Regular Merit category and the seats reserved for the Foreign/NRI/OCI/PIO/Institutional Quota Merit category.

RGITBT Pune offers a BSc in Biotechnology. On completion of their BSc degree in Biotechnology, graduates can take up higher education with courses like MSc, MS, MBA, etc. For someone who wants to get employed right after their graduation, some career prospects have been listed below:

• Scientist/Researcher
• Biotechnologist
• Teacher/Educator
• Employment in a Medical colleges, Hospitals, Research Institutes, Healthcare Organisations, etc.

Visit BSc (Biotechnology) career scope for more details.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT & Biotechnology (RGITBT) provides BSc admissions under three categories: Regular Merit Category, Institutional Quota Merit Category, and Foreign/NRI/OCI/PIO Category. The admission form for the latter two categories is different from the Regular Merit Category. The first-year BSc fees for these categories have been tabulated below:

NOTE: The mentioned fees have been sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative. There will be an upward revision of 5% per annum on the fees mentioned in the table above.