Top Biotechnology Courses in India: BSc, MSc, Diploma & More.

Updated on Feb 24, 2022 05:08 IST
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Biotechnology is a science which utilises bio-molecular processes and technology to develop useful products for humankind. It is an amalgamation of different subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Technology. Biotechnology has huge applications in different fields including healthcare, pharmacy, food production, animal husbandry, agriculture, textiles, and nutrition. One can witness its application in our day to day life in different products developed through genetic engineering. Genetic Modified Crop is one of the applications of Biotechnology in the field of Agriculture. Discovery of new drugs and other innovative technology-based products have changed our life completely and the credit goes to Biotechnology.

Colleges offer different courses in Biotechnology to impart students theoretical knowledge and practical application based skill. 

Biotechnology Courses Highlights

Candidates can see detailed information about the course below -

Particulars

Details

Biotechnology courses

B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech

Level of Biotechnology courses

Diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate

Minimum eligibility

10+2 qualified from science stream

Top colleges

IIT, AIIMS, DU, JNU

Top exams

DUET, JEE Main, GAT-B

Average salary

INR 3-5 L

Top Recruiters

Hospitals, Research Labs, Laboratories, Clinics, Pharma companies

Biotechnology Eligibility 

Candidates should know that eligibility can be different according to the courses. This is why they should check it. Failure to fulfill the eligibility can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below:

Name of the Course

Duration

Eligibility

Diploma in Biotechnology

3 years

10+2 passed

B.Sc in Biotechnology

3 years

Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

B.Tech in Biotechnology

4 years

Candidates should have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as compulsory subjects

M.Tech in Biotechnology

2 years

Must hold graduation degree in either Physics, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology or in any other related discipline

M.Sc in Biotechnology

2 years

Should have B.Sc degree in relevant discipline

PhD in Biotechnology

3 years

Candidates should have completed relevant Master or PG programme

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Biotechnology Exams

There are some exams whose scores are also considered for admission. Candidates can see the table below for list of Biotechnology exams in India:

UG Courses

Candidates can see list of exams below -

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

CUET 2026

May 2026 (Tentative)

CUET Exam Date 2026

JEE Main 2026

21 Jan - 30 Jan ' 26 (Session 1)

02 Apr - 09 Apr ' 26 (Session 2)

JEE Main Exam Date 2026

PG Courses

Candidates can see list of exams below -

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

IIT JAM 2026

12 Feb '26

IIT JAM Exam Date 2026

CUET-PG 2026

Mar 2026 (Tentative)

CUET-PG Exam Date 2026

ICAR AIEEA 2026

June 2026 (Tentative)

ICAR AIEEA Exam Date 2026

AP PGCET 2026

June 2026 (Tentative)

AP PGCET Exam Date 2026

Biotechnology Syllabus

Candidates can check the table below - 

Biotechnology Subjects Semester I
Macromolecular Structure & Analysis Biochemistry
Cell Structure & Dynamics Biomathematics
Biotechnology Subjects Semester II
Bioinstrumentation Molecular Biology
Principles of Transmission Genetics  Organic Mechanisms in Biology
Biotechnology Subjects Semester III
Microbial Genetics  Principles of Immunology
Principles of Immunology Plant Biotechnology
Biotechnology Subjects Semester IV
Recombinant DNA Technology Biodiversity & Taxonomy
Biodiversity & Taxonomy Animal Biotechnology
Biotechnology Subjects Semester V
Environmental Biotechnology  Plant, Environment & Industrial Biotechnology 
Electives -
Biotechnology Subjects Semester VI
Medical Biotechnology Electives
Projects -

Biotechnology Fees 

Candidates can check the table below for fees -

Courses

Private Fees

Government Fees (In INR)

UG

6.96 K-17.60 L

1.90 K-7.72 L

PG

4.40 K-8.50 L

1.85 K-9.40 L

Doctoral

90.00 K-18.00 L

30.00 K-3.84 L

Diploma

10.00 K-1.99 L

4.00 K-1.80 L

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Biotechnology Career

Candidates can see table blow for job options -

Job Profiles

Annual Income (In INR)

Research Associate

3 L

Research Scientist

4 L

Biotech Product Analyst

3.5 L

Lecturer

2 L

Lab Technician

3 L

Production Manager

7.9 L

Note: Salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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

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
1.68 L - 2.25 L
3.2

#70 India Today

3 L - 11.55 L
6.5 LPA

#38 NIRF

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

2 Courses
1.52 L - 1.98 L
4.0
2.52 L - 8.64 L
3.6 - 4 LPA

#101-150 NIRF

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

3 Courses
3 L - 3.6 L
3.3

#86 Outlook

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

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 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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Amity University, Jaipur BSc (hons) in Biotechnology fees is INR 2.72 Lacs in academic year 2026. Candidates will be charged this fees on per annum basis at INR 68,000. However, if candidates choose to exit within three years of this course, they are only chaged INR 2.04 lakh.

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