M.Sc. in Biotechnology colleges in Karnataka

The Indian cities with the maximum number of MSc Biotechnology colleges are listed in the table given below:

Some of the MSc Biotechnology colleges that offer the degree at an affordable course fee can be seen in the table below:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The top recruiting companies at the top MSc Biotechnology colleges in India are listed below:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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 seeking admission in JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research must fulfil the eligibility and selection requirements. The selection criteria varies course-wise. Candidates consider merit in the last qualifying exam for BSc, MSc, BBA, etc. For courses such as MD, MBBS, BDS, etc., entrance exams are accepted. Hence, direct admission is not available in JSS Mysore.

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

• Interdisciplinary Nature: Biotechnology combines knowledge and techniques from various scientific disciplines such as Biology, genetics, Chemistry, and engineering.

• Relevance and Impact: Biotechnology plays a crucial role in addressing pressing global challenges such as healthcare, food security, environmental sustainability, and energy production. 

• Career Opportunities: The biotechnology industry is rapidly growing and offers diverse career opportunities in research, development, manufacturing, quality control, regulatory affairs, and more. 

• Hands-on Experience: Many MSc in Biotechnology programs incorporate practical laboratory work, research projects, and internships, allowing students to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and techniques. 

The following table mentions the seat intake for a few popular MSc specialisations: 

NOTE: The seat intake is as per past years’ data. Hence, is indicative.

University of Mysore Placement  is known for its excellent placement record. Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about University of Mysore placements 2024:

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

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore is a govt. institute that is recognised by UGC. Below given are the reasons to choose University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore:

• Known for Agricultural courses: The institute well-known for its BTech and BSc agricultural courses.
• Good Ranking: The institute is ranked 11 under Agriculture and Allied Sectors category by NIRF 2025.
• Placements: The institute gives placements in companies like ITC, Sula Vineyards, Akshaya Kalpa,  etc..

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is one of the popular university and know for its quality education since 2013. The university offers 100+ courses in UG, PG, diploma, certificate and PhD courses across various streams like Engineering, Management, Arts, Design, Pharmacy and others.

MSRUAS has been ranked 75 under the Engineering category, 22 under Dental and 31 under Architecture. The university is partnered with goverment bodies, industries and international universities. The university appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. 

Yes because with MSc Nursing nurses get to work in mnay sectors like multispeciality hospitals, private or government healthcare units, academic or research institutes, nursing homes, old age homes and also armed services.

There are many job options like nursing educator, staff nurse, nurse assistant or even nursing supervisor.

REVA University is a bit costly but still less expensive than other private universities. It is known to give affordable and good quality education at a reasonable fees. The fees for REVA University courses is between INR 1 Lacs to INR 7 lakhs. 

St. Joseph's College of Commerce is generally considered to be a Tier 2 college in India. Tier 1 colleges are typically those that are considered premier institutions like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and other top universities.

Kristu Jayanti College M.Sc course admission is subject to a valid score in the last qualifying exam. Candidates must make sure to have a valid qualification, i.e., Three-year degree, along with a Post Graduate Diploma fyear degree Ffve years undergraduate. Direct admission to the MSc course might not be applicable, since the college conducts counsellling rounds for shortlisting candidates for final admission. 

The School of Sciences, Jain Deemed-to-be University Bangalore offers separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with both on-campus & off-campus options available.

Mount Carmel College gives good placements to the students. The top recruiters of Mount Carmel College who participated during the recent drives include JLL, EY, Deloitte, Godrej, JPMG, TCS, Cisco,  etc..

Manipal School of Life Sciences accepts the MET as a prerequisite for admission to M.Sc. course. The Manipal Entrance Test is used annually by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) to select candidates for admission to its participating campuses (MET). The overall cutoff for MET 2023 is 1083–47893 rank. Candidates can verify the cutoff information by visiting both Shiksha and the college's official website.

The MET cut off 2023 for each course is mentioned below 

• M.Sc. by Research in Life Sciences - 228
• M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology - 157
• M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Human Genetics - 152
• M.Sc. in Systems Biology - 194
• M.Sc. in Genome Engineering - 198

The key highlights recorded during RV University placements 2026 are given in the table below: