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

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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 -
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Particulars |
Details |
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Biotechnology courses |
B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech |
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Level of Biotechnology courses |
Diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate |
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Minimum eligibility |
10+2 qualified from science stream |
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Top colleges |
IIT, AIIMS, DU, JNU |
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Top exams |
DUET, JEE Main, GAT-B |
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Average salary |
INR 3-5 L |
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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:
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Name of the Course |
Duration |
Eligibility |
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Diploma in Biotechnology |
3 years |
10+2 passed |
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B.Sc in Biotechnology |
3 years |
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
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B.Tech in Biotechnology |
4 years |
Candidates should have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as compulsory subjects |
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M.Tech in Biotechnology |
2 years |
Must hold graduation degree in either Physics, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology or in any other related discipline |
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M.Sc in Biotechnology |
2 years |
Should have B.Sc degree in relevant discipline |
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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 -
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Entrance Exams |
Exam Dates |
Exam Schedule |
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CUET 2026 |
May 2026 (Tentative) |
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JEE Main 2026 |
21 Jan - 30 Jan ' 26 (Session 1) 02 Apr - 09 Apr ' 26 (Session 2) |
PG Courses
Candidates can see list of exams below -
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Entrance Exams |
Exam Dates |
Exam Schedule |
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IIT JAM 2026 |
12 Feb '26 |
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CUET-PG 2026 |
Mar 2026 (Tentative) |
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ICAR AIEEA 2026 |
June 2026 (Tentative) |
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AP PGCET 2026 |
June 2026 (Tentative) |
Biotechnology Syllabus
Candidates can check the table below -
| Biotechnology Subjects Semester I | |
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| 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 -
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Courses |
Private Fees |
Government Fees (In INR) |
|---|---|---|
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UG |
6.96 K-17.60 L |
1.90 K-7.72 L |
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PG |
4.40 K-8.50 L |
1.85 K-9.40 L |
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Doctoral |
90.00 K-18.00 L |
30.00 K-3.84 L |
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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 -
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Job Profiles |
Annual Income (In INR) |
|---|---|
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Research Associate |
3 L |
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Research Scientist |
4 L |
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Biotech Product Analyst |
3.5 L |
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Lecturer |
2 L |
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Lab Technician |
3 L |
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Production Manager |
7.9 L |
Note: Salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.
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Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
- B.Sc. in BiotechnologyJamia Millia Islamia
- M.Sc. in BiotechnologyJawaharlal Nehru University
- M.Sc. in BiotechnologyIIT Roorkee - Indian Institute of Technology
- M.Sc. in BiotechnologyAmity University, Noida
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in BiotechnologyAmity University, Noida
- B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Biotechnology (Dual Degree)Amity University, Noida
- Master in BiotechnologyAll India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
- Ph.D. in BiotechnologyIIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology
- M.Sc. in BiotechnologyVIT Vellore
- Integrated M.Sc. in BiotechnologyVIT Vellore
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News & Updates
Student Forum
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Students these days are increasingly drawn towards pure tech as well as non-tech Biotechnology courses in India. Specifically, Hyderabad has the following options in this specialisation -
Biotechnology Courses in Hyderabad
Biotechnology Engineering Courses in Hyderabad
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Bangalore's best biotechnology colleges for BSc/BSc (Hons) include Christ, MS Ramaiah, REVA, and St Joseph's. Some of these follow the NEP 2020 guidelines where options to complete the programme in Biotechnology are three and four years, and their fee range is within INR 3 to 7 Lakh. Go through the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
For a B.Sc. Microbiology graduate, the best government options for Biotechnology are MSc Biotechnology programs. Government institutions offer a high Return on Investment due to low fees and strong industry connections. Here is the lists of the top government MSc in Biotechnology colleges with their
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The BTech in Biotechnology fees at Amity University, Jaipur, are around INR 6 lakhs.
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
Parul University has offered 60 seats for BSc in Medical Biotechnology course in 2026. This is the same number of seats as every other BSc course offered by the institute. Allocation of these seats will be done based on NEET-UG scores during the counselling rounds.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
For Stella Maris College, Chennai, the Class 12 cutoff for admission to the B.Sc Biotechnology/Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology programme in 2026 is expected to be around 75–80% aggregate for general category students. For OBC/EWS candidates, the cutoff is slightly lower (≈70–75%).
Stella Maris Col
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
With a JAM 2026 Biotechnology score of 61.67 and AIR 310, here's a realistic picture of your daughter's admission chances:
IITs
- Top IITs (Delhi, Bombay, Kharagpur, Madras)
- Cutoffs usually close around AIR 100–200.
- At rank 310, admission here is unlikely.
- Mid-tier IITs (Roorkee, Guwahati, BHU, Hyderabad)
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Where to Find IPCET B.Sc Biotechnology Previous Papers
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
One of the best options is The Nivedita College. It has three courses, with fees between INR 3.35 Lacs and 5.2 Lakh, and median packages between INR 5.5 - 7.5 LPA. The Neotia University is also a fine choice as among the best biotech colleges in Kolkata. The fees is between INR 1.06 Lacs - 4.2 Lacs
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, BiPC (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) students can join UIET Kurukshetra (KUK) for Biotechnology, but not through JEE Main rank. Here's the distinction:
Admission Pathways at UIET Kurukshetra
B.Tech (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, IT):
- Admission strictly via JEE Main + HSTES/JoSAA counseli
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Total fees of BTech in Bioltechnology course at Amity University Lucknow is INR 6.68 lakh. This fees is the course fees mentioned on the website of Amity University Lucknow. It can include hostel fees for the course as well.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The GITAM GAT 2026 result for the Phase 2 exam held on March 29, 2026 (including B.Sc. Biotechnology), has already been declared.
According to official schedules for Phase 2, the results were typically announced on the day of the exam itself or by March 31, 2026. If you have not yet checked your sc
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Hi,
Finding the 5-year Integrated M.Sc. in Biotech (Directly joining after 12th) is rare in Bangalore. Most of the institutes are following the B.Sc. (3/4 years) + M.Sc. (2 years) structure.
However, Bangalore University offers Integrated programme in Biotechnology course. Below are the details for t
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Answered a month ago
Sharda University charges around INR 4.63 Lacs for BSc in Bioechnology course for academic year 2026. Aside from this fees, candidates will also need to pay the examination fees of INR 36,000, registration fees of INR 30,000, Alumni fees of INR 1,500 and hostel fees which will be differet for each c
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
There are no compulsory set of skills to gain before a Biotechnology course but yes some skills might help you navigate through the coursework more seamlessly. Some of those skills are -
- Genuine interest in the field
- Foundational knowledge of STEM subjects
- Attention to detail
- Meticulous note-making
- Good
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Hi, Biotechnology is a highly interdisciplinary field that combines biological sciences with engineering technologies to manipulate living organisms and biological systems to produce products that advances ones career in -
healthcare, medicine, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and environment contr
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Hi. Yes, GAT-B and BET 2026 online registrations are open until April 9. Candidates can apply online at the official website. For detailed information on the GAT-B 2026 application form you can see below link
https://www.shiksha.com/news/engineering-gat-b-2026-and-bet-official-notification-out-regis
Answered a month ago
The key highlights of Amity University Gwalior Bio Technology placements 2025 are mentioned below:
Particulars | Amity School of Bio Technology Placement Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 8 LPA |
Average package | INR 4.97 LPA |
Median package | INR 4.5 LPA |
Placement rate | 68.18% |
Companies visited | 7 |
Batch size | 48 |
Opted for higher studies | 3 |
Students registered | 44 |
Students placed | 30 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
This is the most common route for PCB students who want to focus on the pure Science and research aspects (lab work, genetics, molecular biology). Math is not required for the BSc program. Your PCB combination is perfectly sufficient. You may need to appear for the CUCET (Chandigarh University Comm
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Chandigarh University typically follows a slab-based system for scholarships. 90% and above: Usually 50% to 100% scholarship (depending on the programme and entrance score). 85% to 89.9%: You are likely looking at a 20% to 40% scholarship on the tuition fees. 80% to 84.9%: Usually up to 20% scholars
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
BSc Biotechnology is one of the most competitive courses at Pt. JLN Government College because of the limited seat count. Since there are only 80 spots available, the merit list usually closes at a very high percentage. Students often need to have scored above 85% or 90% in their 12th board exams to
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
Bsc Biotechnology is one of the popular courses offered by St. Xavier's College Ranchi. The course fee ranges between Rs 83,000 to 92,000 based on different categories. Additional fees like that of hostel can also be applied if one opts for it.
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