BSc Biotechnology Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, & Selection Process

Updated on Apr 7, 2025 12:01 IST
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BSc Biotechnology admission 2025 is based on both merit and entrance procedures. BSc Biotechnology is a 3-year UG degree program which teaches students how to utilize living organisms such as bacteria for innovating new products.

BSc Biotechnology eligibility criteria is to clear Class 12 in Science stream with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) subjects and secure at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.

While many institutes offer BSc Biotechnology admission on merit basis; CUET, ICAR AIEEA, LPU NEST, etc., are popular BSc Biotechnology exams which help candidates get into their desired university.

UniPune, Amity University, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Mumbai, JSS Mysore, Graphic Era University etc. are popular BSc Biotechnology colleges in India. average BSc Biotechnology fees ranges between INR 1 Lakh and INR 10.47 Lakh.

Interested candidates can continue reading article for more BSc Biotechnology admission details. 

BSc Biotechnology Admission Process 

Candidates can check a general overview of the admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by filling the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

BSc 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:

  • Pass Class 12 exams in Science stream.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate
  • 45% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC etc.
  • No age limit

BSc Biotechnology Exams

Candidates can see the table below - 

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

CUET 2025

May 8 - June 1 '25

CUET Exam Date 2025 

ICAR AIEEA 2025

June ‘25

ICAR AIEEA Exam Date 2025 

SAAT 2025

Apr '25 (Phase 1)

Apr - May ‘25 (Phase 2)

SAAT Exam Date 2025 

CUCET 2025

Phase 1 is till 16 Apr ‘25

Phase 2 will commence in Apr ‘25

CUCET Exam Date 2025 

LPU NEST 2025

Conducted on 2 Feb ‘25

LPU NEST Exam Date 2025 

BSc Biotechnology Exam Syllabus

Candidates can see the table below -

Entrance Exams

Exam Syllabus

CUET Syllabus

CUET syllabus is divided into 2 sections: Language & Domain Specific. Language includes reading comprehension, verbal ability, rearranging parts, vocabulary, etc. Whereas, Domain Specific include subject-specific topics.

ICAR AIEEA Syllabus

ICAR Syllabus comprises essential topics related to Horticulture, Plant Ecosystems, Veterinary Science, Entomology, Fisheries, Dairy Science, Animal Husbandry etc.

CUCET Syllabus

CUCET Syllabus consists of core fundamental subjects such as physics, chemistry and mathematics along with general aptitude.

LPU NEST Syllabus

LPU NEST Syllabus consists of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics along with English as core subjects.

BSc Biotechnology in Best Colleges

Candidates can see the table below -

BSc Biotechnology in Government Colleges

Candidates can see the table below - 

Best Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

Jamia Millia Islamia Admission

INR 24,000

PSGCAS Coimbatore Admission

INR 2.7 Lakh

Madras Christian College Admission

INR 58,270

UniPune Admission

INR 61,100

Panjab University Admission

INR 71,220

Pachhunga University College Admission

INR 38,100

University of Mysore Admission

INR 86,630

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College Admission

INR 72,150

Central University of Tamil Nadu Admission

INR 97,900

Kishinchand Chellaram College Admission

INR 1.05 Lakh

BSc Biotechnology in Private Colleges

Candidates can see the table below - 

Best Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Loyola College Admission

INR 44,100 - INR 88,680

VIT Vellore Admission

INR 3.75 Lakh

St. Xavier’s College Admission

INR 6.53 Lakh

Amity University Admission

INR 5.1 Lakh - INR 20.18 Lakh

Chandigarh University Admission

INR 5.84 Lakh

SOA University Admission

INR 5 Lakh

SRM Institute of Science & Technology Admission

INR 3.8 Lakh

LPU Admission

INR 4.8 - INR 6.4 Lakh

JSS Mysore Admission

INR 1.05 Lakh

SASTRA (Deemed to be University) Admission

INR 2 Lakh

Table of contents
  • Popular BSc Biotechnology Colleges in India
  • Popular Private BSc Biotechnology Colleges in India
  • Popular BSc Biotechnology Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular BSc Biotechnology Colleges in India

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6 LPA
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2.7 L - 8 L
7.24 LPA
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Popular BSc Biotechnology Specializations

Following are the most popular BSc Biotechnology Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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