M.Sc. in Science Colleges in Kolkata

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. 

Yes, you can acquire knowledge at a higher level than what you studied during your bachelor's degree, and the course will help you develop the necessary skills for your field of work. After getting a postgraduate qualification on your resume, grabbing a good graduate job is easier which provides a good salary as well. Eligibility criteria for pursuing M.Sc forensic Science in most of the top universities is pass with 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc. (Forensic Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Biotechnology) or B. Pharm. or MBBS or BDS or BHMS and you might have to qualify some entrance test depending upon the university you choose.
Medical examiners' offices, Crime laboratories, Police departments, Hospital, and chemical laboratories, teaching at Different forensic Science institutes, Prosecution attorneys and criminal defense, Pharmaceutical industries, - can be considered a few of the career paths you can go for. 

Amity University Kolkata provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Amity University Kolkata placements for BTech CSE:

Note- The institution has not released the placement report for 2024, once released it will be updated here.

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.

JIS University offers a two-year MSc course in the stream of Science. This course is offered across 13 specialisations via the School of Science, Centre for Health Science- IASR and Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences- IASR. Find below the department-wise MSc specialisations offered by JIS University:

School of Science	Centre for Health Science- IASR	Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences- IASR
Physics	Medical Biotechnology & Bioinformatics	Polymer Science and Technolohy
Microbiology	Genetics (Molecular Geonomics)	Chemistry (Medicinal Chemistry)
Remote Sensing & GIS	-	Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
Chemistry	-	-
Biochemistry	-	-
Biotechnology	-	-
Applied Geology	-	-
Environmental Science & Sustainable Development	-	-

Jadavpur University is one of the top-ranked universities in the country. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, it has been ranked at the fourth spot under the "University" category. Moreover, as per NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to PG 2-year candidates was INR 8 LPA. Many top companies recruit graduates from Jadavpur University. Some of the prominent recruiters as per the past years' records are Schrodinger, DE Shaw India, Citi Bank, HSBC.

Adamas University is a private university also known as AU and recognised by UGG and West Bengal Government. Some of the key USPs of Adamas University Kolkata are as follows:

• Rankings: The college has been ranked 1 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (School of Business- BBA category) and 2 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (BCA category).
• Approval: Adamas Kolkata has been recognised by AICTE, NCTE, BCI, PCI.
• Placements: As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during Adamas University placements 2024 stood at INR 100 LPA.

Yes, Sister Nivedita University is a good university with almost a decade of experience and is recognised by the UGC. It is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE, PCI, BCI, and WBNC. Additionally, Sister Nivedita University has a placement cell that has decent connections with top companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Ashok Leyland, Bosch, HP, etc. 

MAKAUT offers a total of 1548 seats for its MSc programme. These seats are distributed among more than more than 10 affiliated colleges of the university. Some of the colleges included are the Institute of Management Study, Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, and more.

Given below is the details about CU Kolkata fees for different programs:

Course	Total Tuition Fee	Total Fee
BA LLB (Hons)	INR 87,150	INR 87,150
BSc (Hons)	INR 5,280 – INR 7.22 Lakh	INR 4.71 Lakh – INR 11.87 Lakh
BA LLB	INR 1.75 Lakh – INR 3.22 Lakh	INR 2.48 Lakh – INR 4.11 Lakh
BTech	INR 30,830 – INR 40,500	INR 37,520 – INR 49,160
MBA	INR 1.9 Lakh – INR 7.64 Lakh	INR 2.46 Lakh – INR 8.3 Lakh

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

No, CUET is not required to get admission in St. Xavier's College Kolkata. The college offer merit-based admission. For certain specialised undergraduate courses (such as BMS and BSc Mass Communication), the college conducts its own internal admission test. PG admissions are generally based on performance in an entrance exam conducted directly by the college or through Calcutta University.

PUMDET is a Master's degree test and through this, students get admission to MSc (PG) courses offered at Presidency University. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science and humanities courses. To apply for MSc course, the student have to be graduate from a recognised universiy/institute.

Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata offers Degree and Diploma courses including 1 UG and 11 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata has specializations such as B.Stat. specializations in Statistics, M.Stat. specializations in Statistics, M.Sc. specializations in Mathematics, Statistics, Materials Management, M.E./M.Tech specializations in Computer Science Engineering, PG Diploma specializations in Business Analytics, Statistics, Agriculture.

The campus life at Swami Vivekananda University Barrackpore is vibrant as it provides all the basic and modern amenities to the students. The campus is surrounded by greenery and water bodies with other facilities including a gym, cafeteria, open-air theatre, auditorium, library, etc. The university also offers financial aid to the students by providing fee concessions and scholarship programs.

Bethune college which is famous for being 1st female college in bengal secured 78th rank Nationally in NIRF ranking 2023 under College category and here I have mentioned the fees details which you asked. It is the only Government College from West Bengal to feature among the first hundred colleges in the country. eceived financial support under the DBT Star College Scheme of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India in 2020. Reaccredited at the 'A' Level by NAAC (Cycle 2), 2015. 

Candidates wishing to get admission in LLB at Techno India University should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45% marks. The college considers valid score of CLAT or university's entrance exam for admission.

Yes, Scottish Church College is worth choosing expecially for BSc and BA courses. Below given are the reasons to choose Scottish Church College:

• Good Ranking: Scottish Church College is ranked 101-150 by the NIRF 2025 under the Colleges category. It has also received 49 rank in the 'Arts' category of The Week 2025 rankings.
• Placements: The top recruiters at Scottish Church College include TCS, ICICI Prudential, ICICI, Amazon, Cognizant, IBM etc. 
• Scholarships: The college gives various scholarships to meritorious students and financially assist the needy students.