B.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at ABBS Bangalore, Magadi Road

The BSc fee structure at ABBS comprises a number of components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc. ABBS fees for a three-year BSc programme is INR 3 Lacs for three years. The tuition fee is payable semester-wise. Candidates must note that this fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

ABBS BSc graduates can seek various job opportunities depending upon their specialisation. They can build a career in the private as well as the government sector. Some fields in which a BSc graduate of the B-School can be employed are education, healthcare, research, FMCGs, public administration, etc. They can also pursue a postgraduate degree like an MSc/MBA.

Candidates seeking an admission at ABBS for BSc must undergo the selection process for undergraduate programmes offered at the B-School. The selection process includes an aptitude test and a personal interview. The aptitude test conducted by the B-School is called the Acharya Bangalore B-School Scholastic Aptitude Test (ABBSSAT). The test assess candidates on various parameters including logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, and general awareness. Those who perform well in the ABBSSAT are invited for a personal interview. The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the aptitude test, personal interview, and their previous academic record. Hence, candidates cannot get  direct admission at ABBS for BSc.

Students pursuing a BSc at ABBS are eligible to apply for scholarships under various categories. Each student can apply for only one scholarship. Every scholarship has a unique set of eligibility criteria and scholarship amount. As there is a limited number of allottees for each scholarship, the B-School awards these scholarships on a first come, first served basis. The categories under which the UG scholarships are provided at ABBS are listed below:

• President’s Scholarship
• Merit-based Scholarship
• Defence Personnel Scholarship
• Scholarship for Economically Backward Candidates
• Sports Quota Scholarship
• Single Girl Child Scholarship
• Scholarship for SC/ST Category

BSc admission at ABBS is a multi-step process. The first step is to visit the official website of ABBS and register on it. After the registration, applicants must submit an application, upload the necessary documents and submit an application fee. They must also register for the Acharya Bangalore B-School Scholastic Aptitude Test (ABBSSAT). Applicants who perform well in the aptitude test are called for a personal interview. Based on the applicant's performance in the ABBSSAT, the personal interview and their previous academic records, a merit of shortlisted candidates will be prepared and published by ABBS. Selected students must confirm their admission by making an inital deposit towards the ABBS BSc tuition fee due for the first semester.

Aspirants need to Graduate with 50% aggregate in the respective subjects from a recognised university, which is a mandatory step before applying. Those who are interested to get admission to ABBS MBA course need to qualify for either MAT/ KMAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ CAT entrance exams with a valid score.

ABBS is a Business School. Alll of its courses are offered in affiliation with Bangalore University. The institute offers various UG and PG courses for a duration of two-three years in the streams of Management, Commerce, Life Science, Liberal Arts and Information Technology. Find below the list of all UG and PG courses offered at ABBS: UG courses:

1. BBA, BBA (Aviation Management)
2. BA
3. BCom, BCom (Supply Chain & Logistics)
4. BSc
5. BCA

PG courses:

1. MBA
2. MCom 

The institute also offers an Executive MBA course.  Find out a list of all the courses offered by ABBS, here

Acharya Bangalore Business School offers good placements annually for its MBA, BBA, BCA and BCom courses. The key highlights of Acharya Bangalore Business School placements for the overall Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 13.58 LPA	INR 10.80 LPA
Average package	INR 7.72 LPA	INR 7.56 LPA
Median package	INR 6 LPA	INR 6.12 LPA