MSc Biotechnology Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, & Selection Process

Updated on Apr 23, 2025 03:20 IST

MSc Biotechnology admission 2025 is based on both merit and entrance procedures. MSc Biotechnology is a 2-Year PG academic degree which combines principles of Biology and Chemistry and utilizes living organisms to develop new products.

MSc Biotechnology eligibility criteria is to secure a bachelor’s degree in BSc Biotechnology or any relevant field with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university. While colleges do offer MSc Biotechnology admission on a merit basis, CUET-PG, ICAR AIEEA, IIT JAM, AP PGECET, CPGET etc., are popular MSc Biotechnology entrance exams.

Jamia Millia Islamia, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Aligarh Muslim University, Jadavpur University, VIT Vellore, Amity University, Chandigarh University, etc., are popular MSc Biotechnology colleges in India. average MSc Biotechnology fees can range between INR 3,000 and INR 7.5 Lakh. 

Interested candidates can continue reading article for more MSc Biotechnology admission details. 

MSc Biotechnology Process

Candidates can check a general overview of the admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by filling the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

MSc Biotechnology Eligibility

Candidates should know that eligibility can be different according to the courses. This is why they should check it. Failure to fulfill the eligibility can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below:

MSc Biotechnology Eligibility in Best Colleges

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below -

Colleges in India

Course

Eligibility Criteria

Jamia Millia Islamia

MSc Biotechnology

Students need to secure a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of science with a minimum 50-55% aggregate from a recognized university.

Jawaharlal Nehru University

MSc Biotechnology

Students need to obtain a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% aggregate from a recognized university.

Aligarh Muslim University

MSc Biotechnology

Students need to secure a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum 55% aggregate from a recognized university.

Chandigarh University

MSc Biotechnology

Students need to obtain a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized university.

Jadavpur University

MSc Biotechnology

Students need to obtain a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.

MSc Biotechnology General Eligibility

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below:

  • UG in Biotechnology or other relevant course
  • 50-55% scores
  • 5% Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC etc.
  • No age limit

MSc Biotechnology Exams

Candidates can see the table below - 

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Details

IIT JAM 2025

Feb 2, 2025 (Conducted)

IIT JAM Exam Date 2025

CUET PG 2025

13 March - 1 April '25

CUET PG Exam Date 2025

ICAR AIEEA 2025

June '25

ICAR AIEEA Exam Date 2025

AP PGECET 2025

6 - 8 June '25

AP PGECET Exam Date 2025

CPGET 2025

July '25

CPGET Exam Date 2025

MSc Biotechnology Exam Syllabus

Candidates can see the table below - 

Entrance Exams

Exam Syllabus

IIT JAM Syllabus

syllabus includes Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Tests (GK, QA, Analytical Skills), and Domain knowledge.

CUET-PG Syllabus

syllabus includes Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Tests (GK, QA, Analytical Skills), and Domain knowledge.

AP PGECET Syllabus

syllabus includes logical and analytical reasoning along with core mathematics topics such as linear algebra, geometry, calculus, differential equations, variables etc.

ICAR AIEEA Syllabus

ICAR Syllabus comprises essential topics related to Horticulture, Plant Ecosystems, Veterinary Science, Entomology, Fisheries, Dairy Science, Animal Husbandry etc.

CPGET Syllabus

syllabus includes mathematics, english, economics and general knowledge along with physics, chemistry and mathematics.

MSc Biotechnology in Best Colleges

Candidates can see the table for government and private colleges below - 

MSc Biotechnology in Government Colleges 

Candidates can see the table below - 

Best Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

Jamia Millia Islamia Admission

INR 15,600

Jawaharlal Nehru University Admission

INR 432

University of Hyderabad Admission

INR 14,900 - INR 46,300

UNIPUNE Admission

INR 61,100

Kerala University Admission

INR 3,360

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Admission

INR 2.8 Lakh

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Admission

INR 10,560

BBAU Lucknow Admission

INR 6,000

Panjab University Admission

INR 27,830 - INR 2.35 Lakh

University of Madras Admission

INR 3,000 - INR 30,000

MSc Biotechnology in Private Colleges 

Candidates can see the table below - 

Best Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

VIT Vellore Admission

INR 2.2 Lakh - INR 3.75 Lakh

Amity University Noida Admission

INR 3.64 Lakh - INR 7.5 Lakh

SOA University Admission 

INR 2 Lakh - INR 5 Lakh

Lovely Professional University Admission

INR 3.20 Lakh

JSS Mysore Admission

INR 1.9 Lakh

SASTRA University Admission

INR 80,000 - INR 2 Lakh

Thapar University Admission

INR 1.26 Lakh

Christ University Bangalore Admission

INR 3.2 Lakh

Graphic Era University Admission

INR 1.5 Lakh

Kristu Jayanti College

INR 1.85 Lakh

Table of contents
  • Popular MSc Biotechnology Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MSc Biotechnology Colleges in India
  • Popular MSc Biotechnology Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular MSc Biotechnology Colleges in India

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Popular MSc Biotechnology Specializations

Following are the most popular MSc Biotechnology Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, SRM University Delhi is a reputed university in Delhi-NCR. Students will get a lot of good opportunities to build their careers in the Biotechnology field. It has modern labs and all other necessary amenities.

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Divya Shakti Shukla

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Answered 6 days ago

No, it is important for a student to complete Class 12. Without a Class 12 score, admission will not be given by the university for this course. For Biotechnology, Class 12 in Science stream is required.

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Divya Shakti Shukla

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Answered 6 days ago

The annual tuition fee for BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology at SRM University Delhi is INR 95,000. There asome extra charges too which a student need to pay directly to the university.

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Divya Shakti Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Faculty is generally supportive project-based learning and assisting students with competitive exams like GATE and CSIR UGC-NET.

The average salary package ranges from INR 4 LPA to INR 6 LPA for UG graduates, while specialized roles or PG hires can secure INR 10 LPA to INR 20 LPA. Companies like Bioc

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, you have a solid and competitive chance of getting a seat for B.Tech in Biotechnology at JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad with a TG-EAMCET (TS EAMCET) rank of 7,990 under the Female BC-B category.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

I'm not very familiar with Galgotias University's specific career outcomes for B.Tech Biotechnology. But if you're exploring options, LPU is worth considering, its B.Sc. (Biotechnology) programme includes industry exposure, live projects, internships, research opportunities, and pathways into sector

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ritika soni

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

With TS EAPCET rank of 18223, you have a strong chance of getting admission to B.Tech Biotechnology at CBIT.

For four years, the fee for 4-year is approximately around INR 6.82 Lakhs.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Microbiology will open your career options in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food-safety and research. After completing your course, you can get a starting salary package between INR 2.5 LPA to 4 LPA.

 

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Career opportunities after a B.Tech in Biotechnology from JNTUH College of Engineering include core technical roles like Research Associate, Bioprocess Engineer, and Quality Control/Quality Assurance Officer in industries such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food processing.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Biotechnology placements in India yield entry-level packages between ₹3–8 LPA, though premium institutes like IIT Delhi and University of Delhi secure packages from ₹10–20 LPA. Top recruiters include Biocon, Serum Institute of India, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Syngene, and IQVIA. So overall it is a g

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Adithi Rao

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates enrolled in GEU Dehradun BTech in Biotechnology can choose electives of their choice. With these, the students can learn more about their choice of topic.

Mentioned below are the electives:

  • Cancer Biology
  • Stem Cell Technology
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Python
  • PERL
  • SAS-R

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Piyush Anand

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The Biotechnology laboratories at Galgotias University give students hands-on experience through practical experiments, lab techniques, and project work. These sessions help build research skills, improve analytical thinking, and give students practical exposure that's valuable for higher studies an

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Shakya Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Based on what you've shared:

MHT CET PCB: 89.5 percentile 

MHT CET PCM: 61 percentile 

You are interested in both Biotechnology/Bioinformatics and CSE/IT/AI-ML.

My recommendation

I would suggest you choose B.Tech Biotechnology or Bioinformatics rather than taking CSE/IT/AI-ML in a low-tier college.

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Abhishek Jaiswal

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Students with startup ideas at Galgotias University get a chance to explore entrepreneurship through mentorship, activities, and a supportive environment that helps them work on their ideas.

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Abubakar Siddique

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

For the Shiv Nadar University BSc Biotechnology program, candidates can absolutely use valid NEET scores. Scores from the current or previous year are acceptable. This provision helps biology-heavy students avoid math-centric engineering exams.  

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

St Joseph's University Bangalore distributes its total BSc intake across multiple popular and specialised Science combinations. The university limits seat numbers intentionally to preserve an excellent student-faculty ratio in every class. Tracks like Computer Science, Biotechnology, and Math see ex

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

The subjects included in the first year of BTech biotechnology at KCT, Coimbatore, are:

  • Fundamental of English Communication-I
  • Linear Algebra and Calculus
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Engineering Physics
  • Problem Solving and Programming in C
  • Engineering Clinics I

These are the basic subjects which is common in ever

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

KCT, Coimbatore provides 69 seats for BTech Biotechnology students. These are divided into management quotas and government quotas. If you are a Tamil Nadu student you will get a seat through government quota, and if you are from other states, the seat will be allotted through management quota. Stud

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Students can complete BE Biotechnology course of BITS Pilani Dubai in 4 years. The practice school programme at BITS Dubai offers students a chance to practice what they have learnt in global organizations, under the supervision of a mentor. For admission to this course, Indian students must have pa

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Chandra Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a great substitute, even though investigating the caliber of teachers for a B.Tech. Biotechnology program offers a solid and legitimate basis for your academic plans. LPU provides top-notch biotechnology programs with highly skilled, research-focused staff, cu

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Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Guru Nanak Khalsa College has released the cutoff for minority students on the third merit list. The cutoff for the Buddhist students is 69.83%, while the cutoff for Christian students is 69.67%. 

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

BSc Biotechnology at Amity University Mumbai requires you to pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 55% marks. You will not be eligible for this specific specialisation if you did not study these core Science subjects in school.

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Rashmi Karan

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