Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune Satara Road Pune Answered Questions

After graduating with a BSc degree from RGITBT Pune, students can seek various jobs in the government sector. There are several government organisations offering jobs to BSc Biotechnology graduates. These organisations include research institutes, medical centres, agricultural institutions, etc. The table given below offers an overview of BSc Biotechnology scope and salary in government jobs:Government Jobs after BSc BiotechnologyAverage SalaryConsultant-EpidemiologistINR 5.1 – 6.6 LPABiostatisticianINR 3.8 LPAClinical Research ManagerINR 2.3 LPAFood Safety OfficerINR 4.2 LPANote: The salary data has been sourced from Ambitionbox.com and may vary.

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.

No, the BSc fee at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT & Biotechnology (RGITBT) is not the same for all three years. As per the official information brochure available on the institute's official website, the annual fee for a BSc (Biotechnology) will be revised upwards by 5% per annum. The first-year fee for the Regular Merit Category is INR 88,200. The first-year fee for Instituional Quota Merit Category is INR 1.2 lakh. 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.

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/ResearcherBiotechnologistTeacher/EducatorEmployment in a Medical colleges, Hospitals, Research Institutes, Healthcare Organisations, etc.Visit BSc (Biotechnology) career scope for more details.

If a student chooses to withdraw from BSc at RGITBT, their fees will be refunded to them based on the following UGC guidelines for fee refund:Percentage of Fee RefundPoint of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is submitted to the University100% (after deducting INR 5,000 on account of processing fee)15 days or more, before the formally-notified last date of submission90%Less than 15 days before the formally-notified last date of submission80%15 days or less, after the formally-notified last date of submission50%30 days or less, after the formally-notified last date of submission0%More than 30 days after the formally-notified last date of submission

Rajiv Gandhi institute of IT and Biotechnology offers a BSc in Biotechnology that is extended over three years. The programme curriculum is based on the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS). The curriculum is divided into six semesters. In each semester, candidates have to study a combination of subjects broadly categorised as Major Courses, Minor Courses, Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs), Ability Enhancement Courses (AECs), Open Elective Courses (OECs), etc. Some subjects included in the BSc curriculum are Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc. These subjects include theoretical and practical subjects. 

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.

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:Regular Merit CategoryInstitutional Quota Merit CategoryForeign/NRI/OCI/PIO CategoryINR 88,200INR 1.2 lakhUSD 3,500NOTE: 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. 

Students seeking admission to the BSc in Biotechnology programme of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology must appear for Bharati Vidyapeeth's BV-ABOP entrance test. They can apply for the entrance test by registering online at the BVP’s application portal. The result will be declared on BVP's official website. Candidates must log in to the application portal to check their result as the institute does not send personal mails. Seats will be allotted to the applicants based on their score in the entrance test, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. Selected candidates must report at the university campus for counselling and document verification. Shortlisted candidates must confirm their admission by paying the requisite yearly tuition fee.

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 12Proof of DoB: Class 12 Certificate/Domicile Certificate/College Leaving Certificate/Nationality CertificateTransfer Certificate from previous institutionMigration CertificateCaste CertificateConduct and Character CertificateMedical Fitness Certificate in prescribed formatSix recent passport-size photos with name written on the backBV-ABOP Admit Card