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
20.95 K - 42.7 K
6 - 9.25 LPA

#3 NIRF

1 Course
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

1 Course
8.65 LPA

#28 NIRF

Popular Private Biotechnology Course Colleges in India

3 L - 13.2 L
6.5 LPA

#38 NIRF

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

3 L - 3.75 L
3.2

#48 India Today

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

3 Courses
3 L - 3.3 L
3.3

Biotechnology Applications open till Feb 14, 2026. Apply Now

1.5 L - 8 L
1.7

#72 Outlook

1.59 L
4.5

#123 NIRF

1.92 L - 2.34 L
4.5

#60 India Today

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.

9 Feb ' 26 - 11 Feb ' 26

CUET 2026 Correction Window

11 May ' 26 - 31 May ' 26

CUET 2026 Exam

Feb '26

CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip

TENTATIVE

Feb '26

CUET PG 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE

28 Jan ' 26

ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Round 4 Counselling: Verificat...

27 Jan ' 26

ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Round 4 Counselling: Seat Allo...

5 Mar ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Window

13 Apr ' 26 - 15 Apr ' 26

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Correction Window

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 Mohali BSc in Biotechnology degree holders can work in the research and development field. Some of the popular job roles are Pharmacist, Microbiologist, Research Scientist, Business Developer, etc. There are opportunities in healthcare, including bioprocess engineers, biotechnologists, etc. 

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Kalinga University, RaipurM.Sc. Microbiology (also Biotechnology and related life‑science MSc options)Total fees ~ ₹ 55,000 for two years (₹ 27,500 per year) 
Rungta International University, Bhilai / DurgM.Sc. Biotechnology (and in some branches M.Sc. Microbiology via affiliated institute) ~ ₹ 50,000–₹ 70,000 per year depending on campus/branch. 
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MS in Biotechnology 1st-Year Tuition Fee

Technical University of Munich No fees 
Heidelberg University - GermanyINR 3 Lakhs 
RWTH Aachen UniversityNo fees
Johannes Gutenberg UniversityNo fees

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