B.Sc. in Biotechnology colleges in Tamil Nadu

Yes, you can surely apply for BSc in Biotechnology without any entrance exams as most of the colleges accept students on merit-basis:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
VIT Vellore	INR 3.75 lakh	Merit-Based
SRMIST	INR 3.8 lakh	Merit-Based
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research	INR 1.15 lakh	Merit-Based
Banasthali Vidyapith	INR 2.67 lakh	Merit-Based
Christ University	INR 4.5 lakh	Merit-Based

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research offered the highest placement package of INR 10 LPA and the prominent recruiters participated include Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd, Indegene, Quintiles, etc.

Listed below some BSc in Biotechnology colleges in India along with their average placement package and their prominent recruiters:

Top Colleges	Placement Package	Top Recruiters
JMI Placements	INR 6 LPA	CISCO, Optum, McKinley Rice, Accenture, Adobe, etc.
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Placements	INR 10 LPA	Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd, Indegene, Quintiles, etc.
Loyola College Placements	INR 4 LPA	Cognizant, Amazon, Wipro, TCS, HCL, Flipkart, Infosys, etc.
St. Xavier's College Kolkata Placements	INR 6 LPA	Google, Deloitte, KPMG, IBM, Cognizant, Infosys, etc.
PSG College of Arts and Science - PSGCAS Placements	INR 3.44 LPA	Federal Bank, EY, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, etc.

Joining the top BSc Botechnology colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
JMI BSc	INR 24,000	INR 6 LPA
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research BSc	INR 1 lakh	INR 10 LPA
Loyola College BSc	INR 44,000 - INR 89,000	INR 4 LPA
St. Xavier's College Kolkata BSc	INR 7 lakh	INR 6 LPA
PSG College of Arts and Science - PSGCAS BSc	INR 3 lakh	INR 3.44 LPA

No, Maths is not compulsory for pursuing a BSc Biotechnology. So, you can go for a BSc in Biotechnology without having mathematics in your 12th class. The minimum requirement for BSc. Biotechnology requires successfully passing 12th class in the Science stream with PCBM or PCM subjects. The criteria may vary based on different universities/colleges.

SRM IST Kattankulathur BSc fees varies between courses both between or within the same school. The tuition fees ranges fm INR 75K (BSc in Yoga) and INR 8.4 Lakh (BSc in Nursing). 

The BSc Biotechnology eligibility criteria can vary depending on the university offering the course. Aspiring candidates are advised to carefully review the specific eligibility criteria of BSc Biotechnology.

BSc Biotechnology eligibility criteria vary from institute to institute. The common eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Candidates should clear the Class 12 Board exam in the Science stream.
Secure a minimum of 50% aggregate,  having PCB  (Science stream.Biology) as core subjects.
• For reserved category candidates  (SC/ST/OBC),  the criteria are 45%.
• There is no age limit prescribed as such.

Note: This information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

Interested candidates can refer to the table below to learn about the most popular private colleges of India, offering a BSc in Biotechnology:

Colleges	Fees
JSS Mysore	INR 1.05 Lakh
Christ Vidyapith	INR 2.82 Lakh
Christ2 Era University	INR 2.82 Lakh
SRM IST Chennai	INR 3.80 Lakh
Lovely Professional University	INR 4.80 Lakh
Amity University, Noida	INR 5.10 Lakh
Christ University	INR 5.44 Lakh
Chandigarh University	INR 5.84 Lakh

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counseling body and may vary.

The SASTRA University highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:

Course	Median Package (2025)
UG 3 year	INR 4 LPA
BTech	INR 8 LPA
MTech	INR 5.5 LPA
BA LLB, BBA LLB (Hons)	INR 6 LPA

Yes, the Sathyabama University BSc admissions are open for academic year 2026. Candidates who have cleared their Class 12 board exams can apply for BSc admissions by going to the admission portal of Sathyabama University.

Currently, the deadline for Sathyabama University BSc course admission has not been revealed.

To acquire admission to the Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) BSc course candidates must have twelve years of school education from the recognised board. The UG-level course is provided for three to four as per the specialisations candidates want to pursue. The institute offers multiple specialisations including Nursing, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Visual Communication, etc. Institute of Higher Education & Research (BIHER) course UG admission is based on candidates' performance in the last qualifying exam, except for BTech. 

CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in May/June for 37 subjects. The mode of examination is CBT (Computer Based Test). NTA did not release official notification for CUET UG date sheet. Candidates can know exam details through CUET UG information bulletin. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registering for the exam. Registered candidates can know the exact CUET UG exam on hall ticket. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. The exam will be held in two slots each day depending upon the subject combinations chosen by the candidate.

Yes, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute offers a Bachelor of Science (BSc), in various specialisations at the UG level. This full-time programme extended over three years. Candidates interested in pursuing a BSc can refer to the following table for more information:

Particular	Highlights
Duration	Three years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

NOTE: The above information is as per the official website. It is still subject to change and, hence, is inductive.

Annamalai University boasts 6,000+ seats reserved for the BSc programme. Out of which 5000+ seats are reserved for admission in distance education mode. Moreover, the distribution of seats among various BSc specialisations may vary, depending on the university's specific allocation for each specialisation.

VELS is a merit-entrance-based admissions institution. Admission to VELS University requires checking below the process:

• Application: This has been applied online. Professional course application fee is INR 1, 100. In the process of making the choice, candidates are allowed to apply with the relevant documents.
• Selection Rounds: The university receives VELS Entrance Exam to take admission to different UG and PG courses. Other than this, CAT and other entrance tests are also accepted by MBA. The university publishes a merit list that gives the names of the shortlisted aspirants.
• Counselling & Document Checking Round: The shortlisted candidates are invited to counselling and document checking round. Successful candidates should pay course fee to ensure admission.

 

 

The B.Sc placements in Karpagam academy of higher education can be considered average. In 2021 out of all the students enrolled in B.Sc program 62% were placed in various companies. In 2022 out of all the students enrolled about 59 percent were placed. The average package offered for this course was about 2 lakhs in 2021 and 2.3 lakhs in 2022 (approximately 19k per month)

So, though the average package increased from 2021 to 2022, there is a drop in the number of students getting placed.

 

The total seats offered for B.Sc. at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences and MCC - Madras Christian College are 180 and 50, respectively. While Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences offers this course in 3 specialisations, MCC - Madras Christian College offers the same in 8 specialisations. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences due to higher seats.

The overall cost of BSc at PSG College of Arts and Science is INR 21,000 to INR 1.3 lakh. The BSc fee might include multiple component which must paid at the time of admission. Adittionally, candidates are required to pay application fees of INR 50 for each category (Aided / SF) of UG separately. 

BSc admission is based on merit rank list prepared for Arts & Science streams (as per the subjects studied in 12th standard). If two applicants have obtained the same cut-off marks, then preference will be given to first come first serve applicant (i.e. for applicant who register their application first).

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College offers median package range of (aprx)INR 420,000 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program as well. Additionally, it has been rated 4.6 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.

The BSc programme at HCAS Chennai offers a wide range of subjects and specialisations. Those with a strong understanding of the principles in their chosen field will have many job opportunities, including Teaching, Research Analysis, Data Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Biochemistry, and more. However, candidates can improve their skills and job prospects by enrolling in add-on courses specific to their BSc specialisation.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science is ranked 151-200 in India by NIRF Rankings 2024 under the Overall category. Additionally, the institute also ranked 36 and 97 all over India by India Today Rankings 2024 under the 'Fashion Technology' and 'Commerce' category. Some of the recent Rathinam College of Arts and Science Outlook Rankings 2024 are tabulated below:

Ranking Agency	Category	Rank
Outlook (2024)	Commerce	83
Outlook (2024)	Computer Application	66
Outlook (2024)	Mass Communication	27
Outlook (2024)	Science	80
Outlook (2024)	Fashion Design	25
Outlook (2024)	BBA/ BMS	101

HICAS BSc curriculum is spread across six semesters over the period of three-year. Hence, HICAS BSc syllabus includes MIL, AECC, DSC, SEC, GE, AEE and various online subjects. The institute follows CBCS and LOCF pattern. At the end of every semester, students are required to go for extension activities, aptitude training, internship/ industrial visit/ mini project. HICAS BSc syllabus varies according to the specialisation opted by students.

Nehru Arts and Science College admits students to its BSc courses based on merit in Class 12. In order to be eligible to apply, a candidate must have passed Class 12 and obtained a HSC certificate from a recognised board. Following is the list of boards recognised by the NASC for BSc admissions:

• Higher Secondary Certificate course (Class 12), conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu
• Indian School Certificate course, conducted by ICSE
• Delhi Senior School Certificate course, conducted by CBSC
• All India Senior School Certificate course, conducted by CBSC

Students who have passed Class 12 from boards other than Tamil Nadu’s require to present and verify their migration certificate at the day of interview.