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.

The institute has not released the branch-wise stats. The overall placement data is out which are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2025
the highest salary	INR 65 LPA
Average salary	INR 6.68 LPA
Total offers	9740
High paying offers	4227
No. of roles	1434

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.

SASTRA University provides various programmes and specialisations to students. These courses are available in different streams. For obtaining SASTRA University admission, candidates are selected on the basis of entrance tests. For further details, candidates may visit the official website and learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include TANCET, GATE, JEE Main, CUET, etc.

Yes, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology does accepts Class 12th marks for admission to the Bachelor's of Science degree. The BSc course offered across 15 specialisations including Nursing, Mathematics,  Computer Science, Data Science,  Bio-Informatics & Data Science, etc. The BSc course usually lasts for three years. However, BSc in Nursing is a four-year course.

 

Bharath University has been ranked 66th by NIRF ranking 2023 under University Category. Moreover, during Bharath University placements 2023, the highest and average package offered was INR 27 LPA and INR 4.5 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters such as Infosys, TCS, Accenture, Cognizant, HCL, Amazon, Tech Mahindra, etc. visited the campus for placements. BIHER Chennai fees and placement statistics present a good ROI (return on investment) and make it a good university for students. 

For admission to BSc courses at Central University of Tamil Nadu, the university accepts the scores of CUET UG. Hence, applicants must keep track of CUET UG dates. Currently, the counselling process for CUET UG and the application portal is closed. Therefore, the application portal of the university is now closed for BSc courses. 

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
Tuition Fee	INR 1.1 Lacs to INR 1.2 lakh

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

Annamalai University offers two BPharm courses, one General and another Lateral Entry.  To get a seat in either of the courses, students must start by applying for the choice of course. After completion of the application stage. The university allocates seats based on students' merit in the qualifying examination. Those offered a seat must report to the university for verification of documents. Lastly, students must pay for admission to secure their seats.

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.

 

VELS University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech,  MBA and MCA, etc. The placements are ongoing for the Class of 2025. As of now, the highest package offered during VELS University placements 2025 stood at INR 12 LPA. Further, 52 recruiters offered an average package of more than INR 5 LPA to the students of the batch 2025. The key highlights of VELS University placements for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 12 LPA
Average package	INR 5 PA+
Total recruiters	52

The total seats offered for B.Sc. at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology and MCC - Madras Christian College are 60 and 50, respectively. While Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology offers this course in 13 specialisations, MCC - Madras Christian College offers the same in 8 specialisations. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology 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).

 To secure a seat at  DRNGPASC, students can check the following steps presented below:

Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science courses, such as BBA, BCom, MBA, MSc etc., at the UG and PG level. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the institute also offers doctorate, research and value-added courses. Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science fee contains various components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee and one-time fee. The fee varies depending on the duration and type of the course along with the course specialisation selected by the candidates. However, this information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Tabulated below are the Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science fees breakup for all UG and PG courses mentioning the important components:

Course	Fees
BSc	INR 52,000 - INR 92,000  (1st Year Fees)
BCom	INR 54,000 - INR 66,000  (1st Year Fees)
MSc	INR 46,000 - INR 52,000  (1st Year Fees)
MBA	INR 1.22 lakh  (1st Year Fees)
BBA	INR 48,000 - INR 54,000  (1st Year Fees)
BCA	INR 58,000  (1st Year Fees)
MCom	INR 52,000 - INR 82,000  (1st Year Fees)
BA	INR 48,000  (1st Year Fees)
MA	INR 46,000  (1st Year Fees)
MPhil	INR 15,000  (Total Fees)

As per information available, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh has recorded (aprx) INR 300,000 median salary to students for B.Sc. course during placements.

Some of the notable recruiters that participated during Sri Krishna Arts and Science College placements 2025:

Rathinam College of Arts and Science BSc admission is merit-based. Students seeking to get into the college need to pass Class 12 or equivalent in the Science stream from a recognised board. Hence, yes, a candidate with 75% in Class 12 can get admission into the BSc course offered at the college. However, as there are a limited number of seats and considering the competition pool, the chances of getting admission may vary from student to student. Interested students can apply for the course by visiting the official website of the college.

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.

NASC BSc Ranking 2024 are not available. However, in 2023, Nehru Arts and Science College ranked #20 among ‘India Today Ranked Colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2023’ under the ‘Science’ category.

Periyar Maniammai University students are eligible to apply for scholarships under various categories. Some of the PMU scholarships are Merit Scholarship, Sports Scholarship, Farmers & Weavers Scholarship, Alumni Scholarship, etc. Students can apply for these scholarships while filling out the registration form for course admission. The scholarships are awarded to the students of UG courses like BSc, BCom and BA based on their performance in Class 12. The sanctioned scholarship will be given throughout the programme subject to the fulfilment of the condition that the student has passed all the semester exams and has a minimum of 80% attendance in the previous academic year.