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 two-year course is offered in 29 specialisations. Admission criteria is almost the same for all the courses. A few of the MSc specialisations are further mentioned below:

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..

Yes, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is a good college. The institute is approved by the AICTE, NMC, BCI, DCI, PCI and the NBA.The University has been accredited by the NAAC with Grade-A+ recognising its excellence in academics. MSRUAS is ranked 75 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. The university has modern infrastrcture which includes classrooms, library, medical facility, labs, seminar halls, hostel, cafeteria, etc.

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. 

The fee structure varies from course to course and for some of the courses the fee is as follows-

B.Com - INR 1,35,000 for 1 year

BBA - INR 1,05,000 (For Karnataka), INR 1,15,500 (For Non-Karnataka) for 1 year

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Biology - INR 75,000 (For Karnataka), INR 82,500 (For Non-Karnataka) for 1 year

Please note that there are some additional fee, which also needs to be paid. The detailed break-up is available on the University's website.

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. 

It is mandatory to clear the JET exam to qualify. The admission through JET programs is based on merit and rank obtained by students in entrance exam. After clearing written exam there will be face group discussion and Personal Interview round. 

Yes, located in Mysore Road, Bangalore, the university is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission), Karnataka State Government, and BCI. Since, the university is approved by UGC, the degree is valid all over India. RV University is a state-private university and was established in 2019 with RSST as the sponsoring body. 

Some of the top companies that participated in the recent Chanakya University placements are given below:

As per the Shiksha verified reviewer, "Our university is relatively new, so placements are still being developed. However, the board members are really supportive and dedicated. I'm confident that they'll offer us great and amazing opportunities with industry connections and skill-building initiatives."

Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences (PIMS) is a private Institute in Bangalore. It is affiliated  with Bangalore university. Accredited by NAAC Grade 'B' and also UGC recognised under Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kaushal Kendra. The Institution provides various courses like BBA, BCom, MSc, MVoc, MBA etc. It focuses on academic excellence and holistic development for students to achieve their goals.

According to the Data  fees for M.Sc courses at PIMS is between 1.85 Lacs to 2.75 lakhs.

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