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.   

A: Some of the popular Biotechnology colleges in Kolkata are listed below:

Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exam
St. Xavier's College Kolkata Admission	INR 23,000- INR 6.5 lakh	Merit-Based
JIS University Admission	INR 1.69 lakh- INR 3.52 lakh	Merit-Based
Sister Nivedita University Admission	INR 2.5 lakh- INR 3.6 lakh	SNUET
Presidency University Admission	INR 3.84 K	PUMDET
University of Kalyani Admission	INR 1.2 lakh	Merit-Based
MAKAUT Admission	INR 80 K - 1.6 lakh	MAKAUT CET

A: The table below shows the average placement package along with the annual tuition fee:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
University of Kalyani Course	INR 1.2 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Presidency University Course	INR 3.84 K	INR 7 LPA
Sister Nivedita University Course	INR 2.5 lakh- INR 3.6 lakh	INR 6 LPA
St. Xavier's College Kolkata Course	INR 23,000- INR 6.5 lakh	INR 5.5 - 6 LPA
JIS University Course	INR 1.69 lakh- INR 3.52 lakh	INR 1.9 - 3.15 LPA

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.

WBJEE Counselling 2026 was conducted in two rounds, namely Round 1 and Round 2, followed by the Defence quota counselling. 

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.  

Presidency University, Kolkata has not released its placement report yet. However, the NIRF report for 2024 is out. Students can refer to the placement highlights given in the table below:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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. 

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. 

Sister Nivedita University offers seats in most of the programmes based on entrance-exam scores. SNUET is a common entrance exam conducted for all the UG & PG courses by the university. However, the university also accepts scores of national or state-level entrance exams such as WBJEE, GATE, etc. for specific programmes. Candidates must fulfil the basic eligibility requirements and qualify the respective entrance exams to confirm their admission.

St. Xavier's College Kolkata tries to makes it courses and fees affordable to most students with semester-wise tuition fees in the range of INR 64K and INR 2.05 Lakhs.

Though students may face lower or higher fees depending on scholarships, extra charges, hostel fees, etc. This fee should not be too costly for most courses or students.

Yes, Swami Vivekananda University in Kolkata, West Bengal is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The university has seven schools with various departments including Engineering, English, Mass Communication, Computer Technology, Management, etc. Candidates are required to fill out the admission form on the official website to get admission to SVU Kolkata.

JIS University offers UG programme in BTech, BSc, BPharma, BBA, BCA and others. The fee structure of the UG programme ranges INR 1.42 lakh- INR 24.66 lakh. The fee includes tuition fees, security fees, hostel fee and others. 

At Techno India University of West Bangal, their motto is to create a progressive learning institution that goes beyond the barriers of nationality, language, cultural diversity and religion, where education and the pursuit of excellence are priority. The overall development of students, which enables them to succeed not only in their profession but in all areas of life, is the core of Techno India University of West Bangal. West Bengal Techno India University focuses on interdisciplinary research and projects to widen students horizons and enhance their experience in relevant subjects. Techno India University of West Bangla has a dedicated team of dedicated and persistent hardworking research scientists who are a great inspiration to our peers and junior high school students. Junior Research Fellows (JRFs), Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) and faculty members of Techno India University, West Bengal are working on prestigious projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

The Neotia University offers a range of merit-based as well as need-based scholarships and sponsorships to students. Some of the scholarships offered at TNU are Tejasvi Scholarship, Sarvodaya Scholarship, Mere Apne Scholarship, Sahodarya Scholarship and Cultural Scholarship, among others.

Kalyani University has some of the famous alumni. Arijit Singh, one of the renowned singer of the company is one of the most famous alumni of Kalyani University.

The Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science is one of the best colleges in Kolkata, offering its courses at an affordable price. The institute has been ranked 32 by Times under the BBA course category. The flagship courses offered at Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science are BBA, BSc, and MSc.

Placements: 70% of students got placed from my course.

Brainware University is famous for its technical programmes. The university has a industry-oriented curriculum. When compared to other similar private universities, BU has a rather affordable fee structure and decent placement packages. The university has global tie-ups and recorded a 98% placement rate in 2025. Its BTech, BCA, and MBA programmes are among the most popular choices.

The admisisons to most courses like BPharma, MPharma, etc. are entrance based in GNIPST. Students need to pass the National level exams like JEE Mains to get into the institute. Limited number of seats & high cut off can make it difficult for students to get into GNIPST.

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