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 Private MSc Biotechnology Colleges in India

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Popular MSc Biotechnology Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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