Best Biotechnology Colleges in Kolkata: Admission2026, Fees, Placements

One of the best options is The Nivedita College. It has three courses, with fees between INR 3.35 Lacs and 5.2 Lakh, and median packages between INR 5.5 - 7.5 LPA. The Neotia University is also a fine choice as among the best biotech colleges in Kolkata. The fees is between INR 1.06 Lacs - 4.2 Lacs for its three courses and the median salary is INR 3.6 LPA. 

The best biotechnology college in Kolkata can differ with the BSc or MSc programme you are going for, the fee range you are comfortable with, the entrance exam cutoffs, and placements.   

Check BSc in Biotechnology coursesin Kolkata from these. 

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
St. Xavier’s College Kolkata Biotechnology course	INR 8.44 Lakh
JIS University Biotechnology course	INR 3.52 Lakh
Sister Nivedita University Biotechnology course	INR 5.2 Lakh
The Neotia University Biotechnology course	INR 4.20 Lakh
Techno University Biotechnology course	INR 7.9 Lakh
Adamas University Biotechnology course	INR 6.92 Lakh
Brainware University Biotechnology course	INR 4.56 Lakh

 Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Biotechnology colleges in Kolkata with the best placements are in the table below. 

College Placements	Tuition Fee	Median Salary
Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Placement	INR 2.3 Lakh to INR 3.5 Lakh	INR 3.24 LPA
The Neotia University Placement	INR 1.06 Lakh to INR 4.2 Lakh	INR 3.6 LPA
Sister Nivedita University Placement	INR 3.3 Lakh to 5.2 Lakh	INR 5.5 to 7.5 LPA

 Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Here are some recommended books for MSc Biotechnology students in 2024:

• "Biotechnology: Academic Cell Update Edition" by David J. P. Barker and Paul W. McCulloch.
• "Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual" by Sambrook and Russell.
• "Biotechnology and the Human Condition: An Introduction to Bioethics" by Gregory E. Kaebnick and Thomas H. Murray.
• "The Biotech Primer" by BioTech Primer Inc.
• "Plant Biotechnology and Genetics: Principles, Techniques, and Applications" by C. Neal Stewart Jr.
• "Industrial Biotechnology: Principles, Applications, and Techniques" by K. W. Leung and M. W. S. Wong.

Candidates can check below the Jadavpur University total tuition fee for soem of the popular programmes: 

Course	Total Tuition Fee
MBA	INR 3.1 lakh
BTech	INR 15,600 - INR 2.4 lakh
BSc	INR 4.1 lakh- INR 4.3 lakh
MCA	INR 20,300
MTech	INR 9,600 - INR 1.2 lakh
MA	INR 1,200 - INR 26,200
BBA	INR 5.1 lakh
MSc	INR 48,000 - INR 1.6 lakh

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes.

A: See the table below for public colleges along with their total course fee:

Public Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Presidency University Admission	INR 3.84 K
University of Kalyani Admission	INR 1.2 lakh
MAKAUT Admission	INR 80 K - 1.6 lakh
School of Tropical Medicine Admission	INR 24 K

Yes,  Biotechnology course is there in Calcutta University. One of the first Western-style, multidisciplinary foundations in Asia was founded in 1857 at the University of Calcutta, often known as Calcutta University. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded Calcutta University, a public state university, an accreditation grade of "A." According to NIRF 2022, the University of Calcutta is placed 8 in the University category. 

In the areas of Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Technology, and many others, the institution provides over 150 courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, it provides PhD, diploma, and certificate programmes.

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics, and Environmental Biotechnology are typically included in core subjects. 

Hi, Biotechnology is a highly interdisciplinary field that combines biological sciences with engineering technologies to manipulate living organisms and biological systems to produce products that advances ones career in -

healthcare, medicine, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and environment control.  

Some the top recruiters for Presidency University, Kolkata Placement are listed below:

 

A: It is estimated that studying biotechnology courses in Kolkata is affordable. See the table below for fee ranges of popular 3DS Max colleges courses in India:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
INR < 1 lakh	Presidency College, University of Kalyani, St. Xavier's College Kolkata, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	JIS University, SVIMS, Brainware University, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	Sister Nivedita University, Amity University Kolkata, IGE, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	The Neotia University, Adamas University, Amity University Kolkata
>INR 5 lakh	GLF Business School

Placement percntage for batch 2025 is yet to be released. A total of 503 students registered for the placement 2025, of which 362 were placed in reputed companies. 

According to NIRF report 2026, median package received during Adamas University Kolkata placements 2025 was between 3 LPA and 6 LPA. 363 students were placed and 859 students were selected for higher studies out of 1,333 graduating students in 2025.

Earlier,  the highest package offered during the placement drive 2024 was INR 100 LPA. Overall placement rate recorded was 97%. IT & Software along-with Healthcare Pharma & Life Science,  Heavy Engineering and Logistics & Supply Chain were among the top recruiting sectors.

No, admission to MAKAUT is based on entrance exams for courses such as BTech. Candidates wanting to get admission to MAKAUT for BTech must qualify West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) exam and WBJEE Counselling. Those willing to get admission in the second year must appear for JELET (for Lateral Entry). MAKAUT also accepts JEE Main exam for BTech admission. 

Yes, Sister Nivedita University is a good university as it has more than 39 years of experience and is recognised by the UGC. The university is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE, PCI, BCI, and WBNC. In addition to this, Sister Nivedita University has a dedicated placement cell that has decent connections with top-notch companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Ashok Leyland, Bosch, HP, etc. 

Swami Vivekananda University has made several collaborations with the top institutions. These collaborations are made in academics, healthcare and industry-related fields. These collaborations provide students with better opportunities. Additionally, through these collaborations, the university aims to provide quality education, resources, study exchange programs, and internships to all the students of SVU. Students can take a look below at different types of SVU collaborations:

Academics	Industry	Healthcare
University of Lincoln	IBM	Antara
Dumkal College Basantapur	Motherson	Fortis Hospitals
Kaziranga University	Amri Hospitals	Manipal Hospitals
Bethune College	TCS iON	Spectra Eye Hospital
Bengal Institute of Science and Technology	Debgiri seeds	Supernova
Vivekananda College	Webs Techno	Amri Hospitals

JIS University is a well-known university which offers quality education to the students. The university is accredited by NAAC and recognised by the UGC. The university is collaborated with various institute and motivate the students. 

St Xavier's Kolkata cut off 2026 has been released for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. For students belonging to the General AI quota, the 2026 cutoff ranged between 70 and 460, with B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics being the most competitive course. 

Yes, the Neotia University is worth it as it was established by the Ambuja Neotia Group and is recognised by the UGC. NTU Kolkata is also approved by the AICTE, BCI, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, and the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). TNU courses are offered to students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in various disciplines of Arts, Sciences, and Commerce. Further, the university also has a panel of guest lecturers to inspire students in their respective careers and to give them tips and invaluable insights in every course.

Yes, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College admission 2025 is both merit and entrance based. Candidates must appear for an entrance exam to take admission in PhD course and BSc course. While for rest of the courses, i.e., MScand PG Diploma they are granted admission based on the merit of graduation. 

echno India University Kolkata has collaborated with various companies and organisations. Techno India University Kolkata has signed MoUs with various industries. The below-mentioned are Techno India University Kolkata collaborations:

Techno India University Kolkata Collaborations
Northwestern Polytechnic University, California, USA	Colorado Heights University, Denver, USA
Globe University, Minnesota, USA	Wellington Institute of Technology, New Zealand
Scotland's Colleges International, Scotland, UK	Institute of Australian Education, Australia
ISUGA, France

Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science, Kolkata has well-equipped infrastrcture which includes all the amenities offered to the students. The institute had Air Conditioned Classrooms, Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library and Sports Complex. 

Kalyani University has 62 affiliated colleges under its aegis in the districts of Nadia and Murshidabad. Below are some of the affiliated institution of Kalyani University :

 

Affiliated Institutions of Kalyani University
Asannagar Madan Mohan Tarkalankar College	Berhampore College	Chakdaha College	Chapra Bangaljhi Mahavidyalaya
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College	Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College	Haringhata Mahavidyalaya	Jangipur College

Institute of Genetic Engineering (IGE) has been rated 4.55 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The eligibility criteria differ from course to course. Applicants who want to be admitted to JISIASR, JIS University can check the table given below for course admission eligibility criteria:

Course Name	Eligibility
MSc	BSc/BTech with a 50% aggregate
MTech	BE/BTech/MSc/MCA with a 50% aggregate
PhD	MSc/MTech/BTech or other relevant degrees