M.Sc. in Biotechnology colleges in Maharashtra

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.

Yes, MSc is offered by the institute. The PG-level course is available in seven specialisations, including Chemistry, Biotechnology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Statistics & Informatics. Moreover, the institute also offers MSc + PhD (dual degree) course in three specialisations including Environmental Science & Engineering, Operations Research, Energy Science & Engineering.

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. 

SPPU admission for a majority of PG and UG courses, such as M.Sc. M.A. M.Tech, M.Com B.A. And BBA among others, is based on the Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University. Additionally, there are numerous courses, such as MCA MMM, Advanced Diploma, MPH E-MBA, LL. M. and M. Lib. ISC among others, where the admission process is completely based on merit in the previous qualifying exam (Class 12 for UG admission and UG degree for PG admission). Thus, students will not be able to get direct admissions to Pune University.

DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai placements are good. As per the official data, more than 600 students participate for placements every semester. The university provides 100% placement assistance to students. In recent past, the highest package offered to Engineering students in recent past was INR 43.15 LPA.

Yes,  MIT WPU offers decent placements annually to its BTech, MBA, BBA, BCA and BDes students. As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during MIT WPU placements 2025 stood at INR 51.36  LPA.

Check out the key highlights of MIT WPU placement for the Class of 2025 in the table below:

Candidates with their names in the seat allotment list are provisionally admitted to the respective courses. The shortlisted candidates need to report to the Shivaji University within the due date against each counselling round and submit the fees.

After fee submission, candidates are required to verify the required documents to confirm their seats for final admission at Shivaji University. If the confirmation of admission is not done before the final date, then the allotment will be cancelled.

Admission to MSc programme at BAMU Aurangabad is done basis a Common Entrance Test (CET). 

Mithibai College MSc fees is between Rs 35,200 and Rs 2.2 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee For a detailed structure, students should contact the admission department of the college. 

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai is one of the famous college in Mumbai for courses like BA, BCOM, BSc, etc. It can be challenging for the students to get into the college due to the competition level. During the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai cutoff 2025 in the last round, the cutoff percentage was 97.8 for General AI category students. Of all the courses, the one that had the highest cutoff was B.A., followed by the B.Com and B.Sc., with the last round cutoff percentage of 97.8, 96.67 and 94, respectively.

Yes, the college has an active placement cell. During 2025 placements, a total of 341 students were placed in reputed companies such as Lupin Ltd., Deloitte, etc. Check the course wise data tabulated below to know more:

NOTE: The above data has been taken from the NIRF Report 2026

Yes, candidates can get admission to DY Patil International University if you have passed Class 12 exam or an equivalent test with at least 45% aggregate (40% for applicants in the reserved category). Candidates with a high score in other qualifying exams such as NET (UGC,  CSIR, ICMR, DBT, ICAR), JAM, PERA, CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, NMAT,  GATE, or GRE will be preferred.

Yes, Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences offers scholarship. The scholarship is offered to support financial need of students. To get more information, students must visit the official website.

To check the RTMNU cutoff 2026 go to university website that is nagpuruniversity.ac.in or affiliated college websites for merit lists which is usually released after 10+2 or qualifying exam results. For specific courses students can check admission notices or the state common entrance test like MHT CET portals for cutoffs. 

In 2021, 261 postgraduate students were placed at Dr. DY Patil ACS College Pimpri. There are over 400 seats available in the college's 12 M.Sc. courses, and the median package for PG students enrolling for two years was INR 2.20 LPA. The availability of professors, programme capacity, and accessible resources are some of the variables that may affect a college's annual admissions to M.Sc. programmes. If you are interested in enrolling in an M.Sc. programme at Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College, you can visit their official website or speak with them directly to find out more about the college's admissions policy and programme capacity.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University offer entrance-based admission. Candidates cannot take direct admission into the UG and PG courses. All admissions at CSMU are based on merit only, following all relevant guidelines of the concerned regulatory bodies,  UGC and the State Government.

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.