BSc Biotechnology Subjects & Syllabus 2025: Download Semester-wise PDF, Important Books

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BSc Biotechnology is a UG academic degree which is focused on the study of organisms and biological systems, as well as the advanced technologies involved with such study. BSc Biotechnology syllabus is divided into 6 semesters and covers a span of over 3-years.

Some core BSc Biotechnology subjects include Biological chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, analytical techniques, bioinformatics, computer programming, immunology, cell biology etc. These subjects are designed in a way that you can understand the core concepts of biology and computer science.

Interested candidates can continue reading the article for more details regarding BSc Biotechnology syllabus.

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BSc Biotechnology Syllabus 2025

BSc Biotechnology Syllabus

The BSc Biotechnology syllabus is designed to help students gain a better understanding of this vast and dynamic field of biotechnology. From Biophysics to Cell Structure & Dynamics, each and every subject in the course curriculum is crucial to understand and clear the basic concepts and explore the field of biotechnology as a whole

Candidates can check the table below to see the BSc Biotechnology subjects taught every semester:

Semester 1

Macromolecular Structure and Analysis

Biophysics & Instrumentation

Cell Structure & Dynamics

Mathematics – I

Semester 2

Organic Mechanisms in Biology

Principles of Transmission Genetics

Principles of Microbiology

Introduction to C-Programming & Digital Logic

Semester 3

Microbial Genetics

Principles of Immunology

Plant Biotechnology

Plant and Animal Tissue Culture Techniques and Applications

Semester 4

Molecular Genetics

Biodiversity & Taxonomy

Animal Biotechnology

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

Semester 5

DNA Typing, Proteomics & Beyond

Recombinant DNA Technology

Environmental Biotechnology

Industrial Biotechnology

Semester 6

Medical Biotechnology

Model Organisms in Human Genome Project

Biotechnology- Social, Legal and Ethical Issues

Elements of Management Introduction and Entrepreneurship

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BSc Biotechnology Core Subjects 

Here are some of the core subjects in the BSc Biotechnology course in the table given below:

BSc Biotechnology Core Subjects

Introductory Biological Chemistry

Animal and Plant Physiology

Recombinant DNA Technology

DNA Typing, Proteomics, and Beyond

Biodiversity 

Taxonomy

Microbiology

Macromolecule

Biostatistics

Biophysics

BSc Biotechnology Elective Subjects

Students can also choose from a range of BSc Biotechnology elective subjects during their course program apart from their core subjects. Here are some of the BSc Biotechnology elective subjects:

BSc Biotechnology Elective Subjects

Nanotechnology

Biofertilizer Technology

Ecology

Biotechnology for Forensics

Scientific Writing

Botany

Zoology

Proteomics

BSc Biotechnology Syllabus 2025: Popular Specializations

Students pursuing BSc Biotechnology specializations are also given an opportunity to pursue various specializations in this field which helps strengthen their knowledge and upgrade their skill set which helps them grow in this field. 

Here are some of the popular specializations which the candidates studying BSc Biotechnology can pursue:

BSc Biotechnology Specializations

Genetic Engineering

Molecular Biology

Bioinformatics

Industrial Biotechnology

Environmental Biotechnology

Medical Biotechnology

Bioprocessing

Agricultural Biotechnology

Plant/Animal Biotechnology

Food Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Nanobiotechnology

Popular Books & Authors of BSc Biotechnology

Experts have compiled a list of the top reference books for students pursuing a B.Sc. in Biotechnology. Biotechnology students use these books in major universities throughout the world, as well as students at diverse institutions and schools. As stated in the table below, the following are the most recommended books for BSc Biotechnology syllabus 1st year, 2nd, and 3rd year.

Subject

Books

Authors

Biotechnology

Biotechnology

B. D Singh

Biochemistry

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry

David L. Nelson

Molecular Genetics

Molecular Biology of the Gene

J D Watson

Genomics

Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics

Sandy B. Primrose, Richard M. Twyman

Recombinant DNA Technology

Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis

T. A. Brown

Distance BSc Biotechnology Colleges in India

There are very few BSc Biotechnology colleges in India which offer this course in a distance mode. Candidates can refer to the table given below for more details about these colleges:

Best BSc Biotechnology College

Tuition Fee

VMOU Kota

INR 51,700

Wisdom School of Management for Distance Education

INR 48,000

Microtek College of Management & Technology

INR 75,000

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You need very high marks. One site lists 2025 general cutoffs of about 86% to 94% in PCB at top Mumbai colleges. Reserved categories had lower cutoffs. Cutoffs change every year and with every merit list. Apply to many colleges, not just one. Keep a backup list of colleges with lower cutoffs.

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Yes, there are many affordable private BSc Biotechnology colleges in Mumbai (All). Some of them are mentioned below.

Affordable BSc Biotechnology College in Mumbai    Tuition Fee
Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and CommerceINR 43,500
Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts, Science and CommerceINR 54,000
Bhaskar Waman Thakur College of Science, Yashvant Keshav Patil College of CommerceINR 84,270
B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce INR 85,340
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University INR 90,000 - INR 1.85 lakh

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You have several options. For M.Sc, you can try CUET PG or college entrance tests like the one at St. Xavier's. IIT JAM is another route for top institutes. For research careers, plan for CSIR NET after your M.Sc. Start preparing early.

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Entry-level roles are common. You can work as a lab technician, research assistant, quality control analyst or biotech sales executive. One site lists recruiters like Zydus, Pfizer and Dr. Reddy's at top Mumbai colleges. Salaries start modest and grow with an M.Sc or skills. Do internships in your s

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Elphinstone College is the top government collee with fees less than INR 1 lakh. Check the table below for other government BSc Biotechnology colleges in Mumbai (All).

Colleges for BSc Biotechnology in MumbaiTuition FeeSeat Intake
Kishinchand Chellaram CollegeINR 1.98 lakh

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Elphinstone CollegeINR 54,000215

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Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce is the top private college with moreseat intake, i.e., 1,947. You can check for some of the other private BSc Biotechnology colleges in Mumbai (All) from the table given below.

BSc Biotechnology in Mumbai CollegesSeat Intake
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai 535
B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce 502
Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce1,947
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University 210
Amity University Mumbai-
Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences 110
Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce597
Jai Hind College Mumbai415

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Private BSc in Biotechnology colleges in Mumbai (All) are expensive than government colleges as theyare managed by private entities. They have modern infrastructure with more seats offered to students. Check the table below for the top private colleges.

BSc Biotechnology in Mumbai CollegesTuition Fee
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai INR 5 lakh
B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce INR 85,340
Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and CommerceINR 1.3 lakh
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University INR 90,000 - INR 1.9 lakh
Amity University MumbaiINR 8.72 lakh
Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences INR 7 Lacs - INR 9 lakh
Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and CommerceINR 43,500
Jai Hind College MumbaiINR 2.1 lakh

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As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are some of the toip colleges for BSc in Biotechnology course in Mumbai (All), along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
DY Patil University, Navi MumbaiINR 5 lakh
Kishinchand Chellaram CollegeINR 1.98 lakh
B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and CommerceINR 85,340
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj UniversityINR 90,000 - INR 1.85 lakh
Amity University MumbaiINR 8.72 lakh

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There are about 44 BSc Biotechnology colleges in Mumbai (All), of which, 29 are private colleges, 4 are government colleges, and 7 are semi-government colleges. Some of the top colleges are DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Kishinchand Chellaram College, B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Com

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Check the table below for some of the top government colleges for BTech in Biotechnology in Maharashtra, along with their tuition fees and seat intake.

Top Government BTech Biotechnology Colleges in MaharashtraBTech Tuition FeeBTech Seat Intake
Vasantrao Naik College of Agriculture Bio-technology, YavatmalINR 48,00051
Vilasrao Deshmukh College of Agricultural Biotechnology, LaturINR 48,00051

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DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai offered the highest number of seat intake, i.e., 1,710, followed by other top colleges. You can check the table below for the seat intajke of the top BTech Biotechnology colleges in Maharashtra.

Top 10 B Tech Biotechnology Colleges in MaharashtraBTech Seat Intake
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai1,710
Amity University, Mumbai -
SIES Graduate School of Technology 810
Sandip University, Nashik 330
MGM's College of Engineering and Technology 810
Ajeenkya DY Patil University, School of Engineering 1,440
Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College of Engineering and Technology1,500
Sinhgad College of Engineering 1,200
SSBT's College of Engineering and Technology 540
KIT College of Engineering, Kolhapur 1,266

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Private BTech Biotechnology colleges in Maharashtra are expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private entities. Check the table below for some of the top colleges.

Top 10 B Tech Biotechnology Colleges in MaharashtraBTech Tuition Fee
DY Patil University, Navi MumbaiINR 9.2 lakh
Amity University, Mumbai INR 10.96 lakh
SIES Graduate School of Technology INR 3.45 Lacs - INR 4.45 lakh
Sandip University, Nashik INR 4.8 lakh
MGM's College of Engineering and Technology INR 2.1 lakh
Ajeenkya DY Patil University, School of Engineering INR 10 lakh
Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College of Engineering and TechnologyINR 4.1 lakh
Sinhgad College of Engineering INR 4.52 lakh
SSBT's College of Engineering and Technology INR 1.8 Lacs - INR 2.7 lakh
KIT College of Engineering, Kolhapur INR 3.4 lakh

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There are about 40 BTech Biotechnology colleges in Maharashtra, out of which, 21 are private colleges and 9 are government colleges. Admission happens through JEE Main, MHT CET and through CAP counselling. Some of the top colleges DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Amity University Mumbai, SIES Grad

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Yes, many do. Bioinformatics and data analysis connect biology with coding. Learn Python, statistics and basic machine learning during college. Build small projects with real biological data. Companies value people who understand both sides. Start in your second year.

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JEE Main is the safest choice, because many NITs and private colleges accept it. IITs admit through JEE Advanced. Some private colleges also accept BITSAT, VITEEE, CUET or state exams. You can take more than one exam to widen your options.

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Yes. Some of the top MSc Biotechnology colleges in Bangalore are REVA University, Dayananda Sagar University, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Kristu Jayanti, the Jain PG centre and Garden City University.

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Jain offers a research-style option. It offers a four-year B.Sc (Research) in Biotechnology. It is a deemed-to-be university with NAAC Grade A, approved by UGC and AICTE. Admission is based on the Jain Entrance Test (JET). The four-year course suits students who want a research path. 

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Check the table below for some of the top private Biotechnology colleges in Bangalore, with their median salaries offered.

Top CollegesMedian Salary
Kristu Jayanti University INR 6.5 LPA - INR 8.1 LPA
Christ UniversityINR 5.16 LPA - INR 6.14 LPA
ABBSINR 6.12 LPA
Garden City University INR 3.6 LPA - INR 6 LPA
Administrative Management College INR 5.5 LPA

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Private Biotechnology colleges in Bangalore are expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private entities. They have more seats to offer to students. Check the table below for some of the top colleges.

Private Biotechnology Colleges in BangaloreTuition Fee
Christ University INR 3.6 Lacs - INR 6.04 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied SciencesINR 3.28 Lacs - INR 7 lakh
St. Joseph's University Bangalore INR 2.95 Lacs - INR 3.51 lakh
Kristu Jayanti University INR 1.9 Lacs - INR 3.3 lakh
School of Sciences, Jain Deemed-to-be UniversityINR 3 Lacs - INR 3.75 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce INR 53,910 - INR 67.140
The Oxford College of Science INR 75,000 - INR 1.8 lakh
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women INR 1.58 lakh
Surana CollegeINR 1.35 lakh 
Jyoti Nivas CollegeINR 3.9 Lacs - INR 4.48 lakh

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Usually no. Colleges admit students through CUET, JEE Main, university tests or state engineering exams. Amity Bengaluru's B.Tech Biotechnology also accepts NEET or AMCAT scores. So NEET can help in a few cases. Check each college's list of accepted exams.

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Yes, there are some BSc Biotechnology colleges in Bangalore, offer courses under INR 1 lakh. You can check from the table givenbelow.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and CommerceINR 53,910
The Oxford College of ScienceINR 75,000

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Start with CUET PG and DBT GAT-B. DU's plant molecular biology M.Sc fills 25 seats, 15 through CUET PG and 10 through DBT GAT-B. Most M.Sc entrance tests cover biotechnology, biology, chemistry, physics and basic maths from graduation. So study your core subjects well. Start preparing in the third

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Check the table below for the affordable private BSc Biotechnology colleges in Delhi NCR.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
BMU - Baba Mast Nath UniversityINR 66,000 - 90,000
Meerut Institute of Engineering and TechnologyINR 78,000 - INR 1.1 lakh
Venkateshwara Group of InstitutionsINR 1 lakh
Shobhit Institute of Engineering and TechnologyINR 1.2 lakh
SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti UniversityINR 1.23 lakh

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Yes, it is adding new roles. One university blog says AI and ML technologies are widening the chances of landing a high-paying career in the field. Students who learn bioinformatics and basic coding can stand out. You do not need to be an expert. Start with free online courses.

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Yes, but you must clear exams or interviews. Listed roles like epidemiologist and biostatistician, and one site says a Drug Inspector can earn up to INR 12 Lacs a year. Government bodies like DBT, CSIR and ICMR also support biotech research. Each job has its own eligibility rules.

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For DU and central universities, yes. UG admissions to B.Sc Biotechnology (Hons) at DU colleges are through CUET UG 2026. Many private universities do not need it. They use their own tests or your Class 12 marks. Check each college's admission page. Do not skip CUET if you want a government seat.

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Government BSc Biotechnology colleges are more affordable than private colleges as they are managed by central and state government. Check some of the Delhi NCR colleges in the table below.

Top Government BSc Nursing Colleges in Delhi NCRBSc Biotechnology Tuition Fee
Jamia Millia IslamiaINR 32,920
Gautam Buddha UniversityINR 3.2 lakh
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government CollegeINR 18,060
DCRUSTINR 17,000

 

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Private BSc Biotechnology colleges in Delhi NCR are somewhat expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private entities. You can check some of the colleges below.

Top Private BSc Nursing Colleges in Delhi NCRBSc Biotechnology Tuition Fee
Amity University NoidaINR 5.46 Lacs - INR 11.55 lakh
IAMR Group of InstitutionsINR 1.8 lakh
Shiv Nadar University (SNU)INR 16 lakh
Sharda UniversityINR 7.95 lakh
Galgotias UniversityINR 1.95 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Amity University GurugramINR 8.64 lakh
Noida International UniversityINR 3.13 lakh
SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti UniversityINR 1.23 lakh
Shobhit Institute of Engineering and TechnologyINR 1.2 lakh
SGT University GurgaonINR 6 Lacs - INR 8 lakh

 

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As per the popularity basis by the shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top colleges for BSc Biotechnology in Delhi NCR. Some of them are mentioned below, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Jamia Millia IslamiaINR 32,920
Amity University, NoidaINR 5.46 Lacs - INR 11.55 lakh
IAMR Group of InstitutionsINR 1.8 lakh
Shiv Nadar University (SNU)INR 16 lakh
Sharda UniversityINR 7.95 lakh

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Shiksha lists 51 BSc Biotechnology colleges in Delhi NCR. Out of which, 34 are private colleges, 5 are government colleges, and 4 are semi-government colleges. Admission happens into these colleges through merit basis or through CUET or university level entrance exams. Some of the top colleges are

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