Biotechnology Admission 2026: Registration Fees, Eligibility, Top Institutes/Colleges in India

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 02:37 IST
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The admission to Biotechnology course is based on both the entrance tests and Class 12 scores. 

Biotechnology Course- Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can see the table below for eligibility for the bachelor's degree. 

Course Level Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate

Class 12 (PCB) + 50%

Postgraduate

BSc Biotechnology + 50% 

Doctorate

PG degree 

PG Diploma

BSc Biotechnology or other UG discipline + 50%

Diploma/Certification

Class 10 or 12 scores 

Biotechnology Admission Process 

Candidates can see the table below for admission process:

  • Check the eligibility 
  • Fill out the application
  • Appear for entrances
  • Wait for the result
  • Attend counselling 
  • Pay the admission fee

Biotechnology Entrance Schedule 

Below mentioned are the tests accepted in this course.

Biotechnology UG Entrance 

Candidates can see the table below for UG Biotechnology:

Entrance Exams

Exam Schedule

CUET 2026

CUET Exam Date 2026

NEST 2026

NEST Exam Date 2026

ICAR AIEEA 2025

ICAR AIEEA  Exam Date 2025

Biotechnology PG Entrance 

Candidates can see the table below for PG Biotechnology exams:

Entrance Exams

Exam Schedule

IIT JAM 2026

IIT JAM Exam Date 2026

CUET-PG 2026

CUET-PG Exam Date 2026

ICAR AIEEA PG 2025

ICAR AIEEA PG Exam Date 2025

Biotechnology Doctorate Entrance

Candidates can see the table below for Doctorate Biotechnology exams:

Entrance Exams

Exam Schedule

GATE 2026

GATE Exam Date 2026

UGC NET 2025

UGC NET Exam Date 2025

CSIR NET 2026

CSIR NET Exam Date 2026

Biotechnology Syllabus for Entrances

Candidates can see the table below for Biotechnology subjects syllabus:

Entrance Exam

Exam Syllabus

IIT JAM syllabus

The syllabus of IIT JAM includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology subjects.

CUET UG syllabus

The syllabus of CUET UG is divided into 3 sections: Language, domain-specific subjects, and General Tests. 

ICAR AIEEA syllabus

The ICAR AIEEA PG exam syllabus is divided subject-wise and unit-wise.

GATE syllabus

The syllabus of GATE is divided into 2 sections: General Ability and domain-specific subjects. 

NEST syllabus

The syllabus of NEST includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology subjects.

Biotechnology Entrance Prep Tips 

Candidates can see below for prep tips:

  • Read the exam syllabus
  • Practice sample papers
  • Study material
  • Manage time

Best Biotechnology Colleges

Candidates can see below the top Biotechnology colleges in both private and government sectors.

Biotechnology Government Colleges

Candidates can see below the top government Biotechnology colleges in India.

BSc Biotechnology Government Colleges

Candidates can see below top BSc Biotechnology government colleges in India with their cost:

Best BSc Biotechnology Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

University of Mysore BSc Biotechnology Admission
INR 7,311
Jamia Millia Islamia BSc Biotechnology Admission
INR 24,000
INR 58,270
Panjab University BSc Biotechnology Admission  INR 71,220
INR 2.7 Lakh

MSc Biotechnology Government Colleges

Candidates can see below top MSc Biotechnology government colleges in India-

Best MSc Biotechnology Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

INR 432
Jamia Millia Islamia MSc in Biotechnology Admission INR 15,600
INR 47,800
Savitribai Phule Pune University M.Sc. in Biotechnology Admission INR 61,100
AMU MSc in Biotechnology Admission INR 2.25 Lakh
St. Xavier's College Kolkata MSc in Biotechnology Admission
INR 6.53 Lakh

Biotechnology Admissions in Private Colleges

Candidates can see below the top private Biotechnology colleges in India.

BSc Biotechnology Admission in Private Colleges

Candidates can see below the top BSc Biotechnology private colleges in India with their cost-

Best BSc Biotechnology Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Parul University BSc in Biotechnology Admission INR 3.07 Lakh
Lovely Professional University BSc in Biotechnology Admission INR 4.8 Lakh
Amity Noida BSc in Biotechnology Admission INR 5.1 - 20.18 Lakh
Christ University BSc in Biotechnology Admission
INR 5.78 Lakh
Chandigarh University BSc in Biotechnology Admission
INR 5.84 Lakh

MSc Biotechnology Admission in Private Colleges

Candidates can see below the top MSc Biotechnology private colleges in India with their cost-

Best MSc Biotechnology Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

INR 2.2 Lakh - 3.75 Lakh
Chandigarh University MSc in Biotechnology Admission INR 2.96 Lakh
INR 3.20 Lakh
INR 3.64 Lakh - 7.5 Lakh
Loyola College MSc in Biotechnology Admission
INR 7.5 Lakh

Biotechnology Colleges Accepting Different Entrance Scores

Candidates can see below -

Biotechnology Colleges: Placements

Candidates can see below top Biotechnology colleges in India with average salaries:

Best Colleges for Placements

Average Salary Offered

IIT Bombay Placement

INR 23.5 LPA

IIT Roorkee Placement

INR 20 LPA

KSG College of Arts and Science Placement

INR 14.02 LPA

AIIMS Delhi Placement

INR 12 - 24 LPA

Delhi University Placement

INR 8.63 LPA

Lucknow University Placement

INR 8.6 LPA

Manipal School of Life Sciences Placement

INR 7 LPA

Mumbai University Placement

INR 5.33 LPA

 

Table of contents
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Biotechnology Course Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Biotechnology Course Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Biotechnology Course UG Courses
  • Popular Biotechnology Course PG Courses

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Biotechnology Course. Students interested in pursuing a career on Biotechnology Course, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

23 Jun ' 26

CUET UG 2026 Result

21 Jun ' 26

CUET UG 2026 Final Answer Key

May '26

CUET PG 2026 Counselling Process

TENTATIVE

Apr '26 - May '26

CUET PG Final Answer Key 2026

TENTATIVE

Jul '26

CCSHAU 2026 Commencement of Classes

TENTATIVE

Jun '26

CCSHAU Entrance Exam 2026 for BSc Hons

TENTATIVE

Popular Biotechnology Course Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Biotechnology Course Colleges in India. Learn more about these Biotechnology Course colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
3 Courses
21.55 K - 32.92 K
6 - 9.25 LPA

#3 NIRF

2 Courses
432
9.5 LPA

#7 NIRF

#2 NIRF

1 Course
12 K
7.2 LPA

#6 NIRF

1 Course
5.0
8.3 LPA

#23 NIRF

3 L - 11.55 L
6.5 LPA

#38 NIRF

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

Popular Private Biotechnology Course Colleges in India

4.47 L - 5.36 L
2 Courses
90 K - 1.2 L
30 K - 40 K
3.0
2.52 L - 8.64 L
3.6 - 4 LPA

#101-150 NIRF

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

2 Courses
1 L - 2.8 L
3.7

#101-150 NIRF

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

Popular Biotechnology Course UG Courses

Following are the most popular Biotechnology Course UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Biotechnology Course PG Courses

Following are the most popular Biotechnology Course PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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