Top BSc Biotechnology College in India – Admission Procedure, Eligibility and More

Saakshi Varsha
Saakshi Varsha Lama
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2 mins readUpdated on Mar 16, 2021 17:12 IST
BSc Biotechnology is a popular course opted by the students in recent times. Read to know the application, admission process, eligibility and more of the best BSc Biotechnology college according to India Today 2020 rankings.

Want to know about the top college for BSc Biotechnology in India? Read to know the admission process along with eligibility criteria and more.

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BSc Biotechnology is a field of applied Biology that uses biological systems or living organisms to use in various fields and to advance in the technological field. Since the number of job opportunities for Biotechnology graduates is high, the number of students who apply for BSc Biotechnology has also been rising steadily. According to India Today Rankings 2021, St. Xavier’s College is the highest-ranking BSc Biotechnology college in India (Rank 26). Read the full article to know the application, admission procedure and more of St. Xavier’s College.

Table of contents
  • About St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
  • Eligibility Criteria for BSc Biotechnology in St. Xavier’s College
  • Application Process for BSc Biotechnology in St. Xavier's College
  • Admission Process for BSc Biotechnology in St. Xavier's College
  • About BSc Biotechnology in St. Xavier's College

About St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad 

St. Xavier’s College was established in 1955 and is currently an autonomous institute affiliated with Gujarat University. The college offers admissions into various undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses of Arts, Science, Commerce and Computer Sciences. St. Xavier’s College has been reaccredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC and is often considered one of the top institutes to pursue an education in the Science stream.

Eligibility Criteria for BSc Biotechnology in St. Xavier’s College

To be considered for admissions into the BSc Biotechnology programme offered by St. Xavier’s College, the students will have to meet certain eligibility criteria that have been predetermined by the authorities. Ineligible students will not be considered for admissions.

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  • Students should have passed the 10+2th qualifying examination with at least 60% marks conducted by the Government of Gujarat or an equivalent examination acceptable by the Executive Council, MHRD India.
  • Should have studied Biology, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects in the 10+2th qualifying examination.
  • Students from boards other than Gujarat boards and CBSE schools of Gujarat will have to present a provisional eligibility certification from Gujarat University.

Application Process for BSc Biotechnology in St. Xavier's College

The application process for BSc Biotechnology admissions in St. Xavier’s College is completely online. Students can follow the given steps to apply for the admission process:

  • Visit the official website of St. Xavier’s College
  • Click on the online application link
  • Students will first have to register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  • The students will have to log in using the credentials sent to the registered email ID.
  • Personal, academic and contact details have to be submitted by the candidates.
  • The application fee has to be paid in online mode.
  • The admission receipt has to be printed out for future use.

Admission Process for BSc Biotechnology in St. Xavier's College

Students will be shortlisted for admissions on the basis of their merit. The list of shortlisted students will be released on the official website and they will also be intimated through SMS. The selected students will have to verify their documents in online mode and then will have to meet Fr Principal for selection of designated time and date to complete the admission formality. The authorities will disqualify those students who fail to finish the admission process within the given timeline.

About BSc Biotechnology in St. Xavier's College

BSc Biotechnology is a three-year undergraduate that is offered by St. Xavier’s College. Currently, there are 45 seats offered by the college to eligible candidates. Through the course, the candidates will be given in-depth knowledge regarding the various aspects of the subject such as plant and animal biotechnology, fermentation technology, genetics and more.

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Answered 2 months ago

St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad median package offered to PG 2-year students is INR 2.87 LPA. Students works dedicatedly to increase awareness about evolving industry trends and helps students align their pursuits, strengths and suitable career opportunities.

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St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad has well-experienced and trained faculty with years of experience in the related field. The faculty help the students in their career. The faculty focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge for the students.

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Answered 3 months ago

St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad has not released its placement report yet. However, the NIRF report for 2024 is out. Students can refer to the placement highlights given in the table below:

Course 

Total Students (2024) 

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024) 

UG 3-year

660

96

INR 2.75 LPA

PG 2-year

182

112

INR 2.87 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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diksha soni

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Answered 3 months ago

Some the top recruiters for St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad Placement are listed below:

St Xavier's College Placements: Top Recruiters 

Wipro
TCS
Infosys
Zydus Cadilla
Gandhi Fellowship

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Answered 3 months ago

The average salary package for placements at St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad has not yet been disclosed. However, the median salary package has been published. Please refer to the table below for the median packages recorded in recent years.

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (20112)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Package

INR 1.90 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 1.80 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.50 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3.26 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 2.75 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 2.87 LPA (PG 2-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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diksha soni

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Answered 3 months ago

The St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad placement report for 2024 is not out yet. However the NIRF report for 2024 has been released.Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad placement 2024:

Course 

Total Students (2024) 

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024) 

UG 3-year

660

96

INR 2.75 LPA

(PG 2-year)

182

112

INR 2.87 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 months ago

St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad has been providing successful placements over the years. NIRF Report for 2024 has been released Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad placements 2024:

Course 

Total Students (2024) 

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024) 

UG 3-year

660

96

INR 2.75 LPA

PG 2-year

182

112

INR 2.87 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 months ago

The institution has not released the course-wise placement packages as of yet. Meanwhile the NIRF report has been released. Check out the table below to know more:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total Students

820 (UG 3-year)

236 (PG 2-year)

747 (UG 3-year)

211 (PG 2-year)

  660 (UG 3-year)

  182 (PG 2-year)

No. of Students Placed

8 (UG 3-year)

21 (PG 2-year)

22 (UG 3-year)

18 (PG 2-year)

96 (UG 3-year)

 112 (PG 2-year)

Median Package

INR 1.90 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 1.80 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.50 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3.26 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 2.75 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 2.87 LPA (PG 2-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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diksha soni

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