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 till Sep 22, 2026. Apply Now

Popular Private Biotechnology Course Colleges in India

4.47 L - 5.96 L

#46 India Today

3 Courses
2.3 L - 3.4 L

Biotechnology Applications open. Apply Now

3 Courses
3.28 L - 7 L
3.0

#101-150 NIRF

1.2 L - 2.8 L
4.0

#1301-1400 QS World University Rankings

2.52 L - 8.64 L
3.6 - 4 LPA

#101-150 NIRF

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.

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 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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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

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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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