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.

Jan '27

CUET 2027 Application Process

TENTATIVE

Feb '27

CUET 2027 Correction Window

TENTATIVE

Dec '26

CUET PG 2027 Exam Notification

TENTATIVE

Dec '26 - Jan '27

CUET PG 2027 Application Process

TENTATIVE

Jul '26

CCSHAU 2026 Commencement of Classes

TENTATIVE

Jun '26

CCSHAU Entrance Exam 2026 for BSc Hons

TENTATIVE

Oct '26

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Counselling

TENTATIVE

Aug '26

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Result

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 till Sep 22, 2026. Apply Now

Popular Private Biotechnology Course Colleges in India

4.47 L - 5.96 L

#46 India Today

1.92 L - 4.56 L
4.1 LPA

#31 India Today

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

3 L - 11.55 L
6.5 LPA

#38 NIRF

Biotechnology Applications open till Sep 22, 2026. Apply Now

1.1 L - 3.6 L
3.7

#11-50 NIRF

4 Courses
52 K - 3.12 L
3.8

#1401-1500 QS World University Rankings

3.0
2.0

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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Answered a week ago

Yes, SRM University Delhi is a reputed university in Delhi-NCR. Students will get a lot of good opportunities to build their careers in the Biotechnology field. It has modern labs and all other necessary amenities.

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Divya Shakti Shukla

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Answered a week ago

No, it is important for a student to complete Class 12. Without a Class 12 score, admission will not be given by the university for this course. For Biotechnology, Class 12 in Science stream is required.

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Divya Shakti Shukla

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Answered a week ago

The annual tuition fee for BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology at SRM University Delhi is INR 95,000. There asome extra charges too which a student need to pay directly to the university.

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Divya Shakti Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

Faculty is generally supportive project-based learning and assisting students with competitive exams like GATE and CSIR UGC-NET.

The average salary package ranges from INR 4 LPA to INR 6 LPA for UG graduates, while specialized roles or PG hires can secure INR 10 LPA to INR 20 LPA. Companies like Bioc

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes, you have a solid and competitive chance of getting a seat for B.Tech in Biotechnology at JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad with a TG-EAMCET (TS EAMCET) rank of 7,990 under the Female BC-B category.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

I'm not very familiar with Galgotias University's specific career outcomes for B.Tech Biotechnology. But if you're exploring options, LPU is worth considering, its B.Sc. (Biotechnology) programme includes industry exposure, live projects, internships, research opportunities, and pathways into sector

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ritika soni

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

With TS EAPCET rank of 18223, you have a strong chance of getting admission to B.Tech Biotechnology at CBIT.

For four years, the fee for 4-year is approximately around INR 6.82 Lakhs.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Microbiology will open your career options in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food-safety and research. After completing your course, you can get a starting salary package between INR 2.5 LPA to 4 LPA.

 

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Career opportunities after a B.Tech in Biotechnology from JNTUH College of Engineering include core technical roles like Research Associate, Bioprocess Engineer, and Quality Control/Quality Assurance Officer in industries such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food processing.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Biotechnology placements in India yield entry-level packages between ₹3–8 LPA, though premium institutes like IIT Delhi and University of Delhi secure packages from ₹10–20 LPA. Top recruiters include Biocon, Serum Institute of India, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Syngene, and IQVIA. So overall it is a g

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Adithi Rao

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates enrolled in GEU Dehradun BTech in Biotechnology can choose electives of their choice. With these, the students can learn more about their choice of topic.

Mentioned below are the electives:

  • Cancer Biology
  • Stem Cell Technology
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Python
  • PERL
  • SAS-R

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Piyush Anand

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The Biotechnology laboratories at Galgotias University give students hands-on experience through practical experiments, lab techniques, and project work. These sessions help build research skills, improve analytical thinking, and give students practical exposure that's valuable for higher studies an

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Shakya Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Students with startup ideas at Galgotias University get a chance to explore entrepreneurship through mentorship, activities, and a supportive environment that helps them work on their ideas.

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Abubakar Siddique

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

For the Shiv Nadar University BSc Biotechnology program, candidates can absolutely use valid NEET scores. Scores from the current or previous year are acceptable. This provision helps biology-heavy students avoid math-centric engineering exams.  

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

St Joseph's University Bangalore distributes its total BSc intake across multiple popular and specialised Science combinations. The university limits seat numbers intentionally to preserve an excellent student-faculty ratio in every class. Tracks like Computer Science, Biotechnology, and Math see ex

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

The subjects included in the first year of BTech biotechnology at KCT, Coimbatore, are:

  • Fundamental of English Communication-I
  • Linear Algebra and Calculus
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Engineering Physics
  • Problem Solving and Programming in C
  • Engineering Clinics I

These are the basic subjects which is common in ever

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

KCT, Coimbatore provides 69 seats for BTech Biotechnology students. These are divided into management quotas and government quotas. If you are a Tamil Nadu student you will get a seat through government quota, and if you are from other states, the seat will be allotted through management quota. Stud

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Students can complete BE Biotechnology course of BITS Pilani Dubai in 4 years. The practice school programme at BITS Dubai offers students a chance to practice what they have learnt in global organizations, under the supervision of a mentor. For admission to this course, Indian students must have pa

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Chandra Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a great substitute, even though investigating the caliber of teachers for a B.Tech. Biotechnology program offers a solid and legitimate basis for your academic plans. LPU provides top-notch biotechnology programs with highly skilled, research-focused staff, cu

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Aston Martin

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Answered 2 months ago

Guru Nanak Khalsa College has released the cutoff for minority students on the third merit list. The cutoff for the Buddhist students is 69.83%, while the cutoff for Christian students is 69.67%. 

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Manisha Pandey

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