M.Sc. in Biotechnology colleges in Kerala

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:

College Name	Average Fees
Gangadhar Meher University Fees	INR 360
Jawaharlal Nehru University Fees	INR 432
MDSU - Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University Fees	INR 700
Maharaja Ganga Singh University Fees	INR 880
Maharshi Dayanand University Fees	INR 1,180

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:

College Name	Top Recruiters
University of Mumbai Placements	IMS, Ciror, Tata Motors, Novartis, etc.
IIT Bombay Placements	Apple, SONY, Microsoft, Google, etc.
Dibrugarh University Placements	GODREJ, Airtel, Aditya Birla Group, Cognizant, etc.
Chaudhary Bansi Lal University Placements	IBM, Reserve Bank of India, Muthoot Group, Convergys, etc.
Manipal School of Life Sciences Placement	AstraZeneca Ltd., Biocon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, etc.

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.

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. 

Mahatma Gandhi Univerity Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) application fee is announced category-wise. The application fee for general and open all-India quota candidates is INR 1,200 and INR 600 for the SC/ST candidates. Moreover, the fee for international candidates is UD 100. The fee payment shall be accepted in online mode via credit card, debit card, or net banking.

University of Calicut is a good university. Calicut University, also known as The University of Calicut, is a state-private university that was established in 1968 in Calicut. Calicut University has been ranked 69 under the University category by the NIRF in 2022. It is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE. It is accredited with an "A" Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Admissions are open for various courses for 2023 and the accepted entrance exams are KEAM, CMAT, CUCAT, and others. Candidates must go through the KEAM 2023 result, KEAM 2023 question paper, and KEAM 2023 syllabus before giving the exam. Talking about the placements, according to the NIRF report 2023, a total of 151 out of 824 UG and PG students were placed during University of Calicut placements 2022. The median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (1-year) students was INR 2.64 LPA and INR 3.96 LPA during placements 2022.

The entrance exams accepted at ASB are : 

A] AEE - Amrita Entrance Examination

B] JEE - Joint Entrance Examination

C] NEET - National Eligibilty cum Entrance Examination Test

The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 1.40 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

St. Berchmans College offers Degree courses including 17 UG and 20 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Advanced Masters, Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Seats intake availability for these courses at St. Berchmans College goes up to 1333.

A.J. College of Science and Technology is a well-known institution for BHM, B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. A.J. College of Science and Technology has course specializations in English, Biochemistry, Botany, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology.

Kannur University is a government university recognized by UGC. Below given are the reasons to choose Kannur University:

• Ranking: The institute ranked 51-100 in the NIRF 2025 under the State Public University category.
• Placements: Kannur University placement rate recorded during UG 5-year placements 2023 was 100%.
• Scholarships: Kannur University provides various scholarships/ incentives to UG and PG students as financial support in pursuing higher studies.

Courses offered by St. Thomas College, Pala are M.Sc., M.Com, M.A., Ph.D., B.A., B.Com, B.Voc, B.Sc., BCA. These courses are in the stream of Science, Accounting & Commerce, Humanities & Social Sciences, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Business & Management Studies, IT & Software. St. Thomas College, Pala offers specializations such as M.Sc. specializations in Biotechnology, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Biology, Botany, Ph.D. specializations in Hindi, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Botany, B.A. specializations in English, B.Voc specializations in Agriculture, Printmaking, B.Sc. specializations in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Sports, Zoology.

College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara offers undergraduate & postgraduate programmes to students. These courses are given across the Agriculture, etc. streams. The below are the available courses:

• UG courses: BSc is available in Agriculture specialisation
• PG courses: MSc is available in Agriculture (Post Harvest Technology), Agriculture (Agricultural Meteorology), etc. specialisations.