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

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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Yes. Some of the top MSc Biotechnology colleges in Bangalore are REVA University, Dayananda Sagar University, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Kristu Jayanti, the Jain PG centre and Garden City University.

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Jain offers a research-style option. It offers a four-year B.Sc (Research) in Biotechnology. It is a deemed-to-be university with NAAC Grade A, approved by UGC and AICTE. Admission is based on the Jain Entrance Test (JET). The four-year course suits students who want a research path. 

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Check the table below for some of the top private Biotechnology colleges in Bangalore, with their median salaries offered.

Top CollegesMedian Salary
Kristu Jayanti University INR 6.5 LPA - INR 8.1 LPA
Christ UniversityINR 5.16 LPA - INR 6.14 LPA
ABBSINR 6.12 LPA
Garden City University INR 3.6 LPA - INR 6 LPA
Administrative Management College INR 5.5 LPA

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 13 hours ago

Private Biotechnology colleges in Bangalore are expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private entities. They have more seats to offer to students. Check the table below for some of the top colleges.

Private Biotechnology Colleges in BangaloreTuition Fee
Christ University INR 3.6 Lacs - INR 6.04 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied SciencesINR 3.28 Lacs - INR 7 lakh
St. Joseph's University Bangalore INR 2.95 Lacs - INR 3.51 lakh
Kristu Jayanti University INR 1.9 Lacs - INR 3.3 lakh
School of Sciences, Jain Deemed-to-be UniversityINR 3 Lacs - INR 3.75 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce INR 53,910 - INR 67.140
The Oxford College of Science INR 75,000 - INR 1.8 lakh
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women INR 1.58 lakh
Surana CollegeINR 1.35 lakh 
Jyoti Nivas CollegeINR 3.9 Lacs - INR 4.48 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 13 hours ago

Usually no. Colleges admit students through CUET, JEE Main, university tests or state engineering exams. Amity Bengaluru's B.Tech Biotechnology also accepts NEET or AMCAT scores. So NEET can help in a few cases. Check each college's list of accepted exams.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 13 hours ago

Yes, there are some BSc Biotechnology colleges in Bangalore, offer courses under INR 1 lakh. You can check from the table givenbelow.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and CommerceINR 53,910
The Oxford College of ScienceINR 75,000

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered Yesterday

Start with CUET PG and DBT GAT-B. DU's plant molecular biology M.Sc fills 25 seats, 15 through CUET PG and 10 through DBT GAT-B. Most M.Sc entrance tests cover biotechnology, biology, chemistry, physics and basic maths from graduation. So study your core subjects well. Start preparing in the third

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Tasbiya Khan

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Check the table below for the affordable private BSc Biotechnology colleges in Delhi NCR.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
BMU - Baba Mast Nath UniversityINR 66,000 - 90,000
Meerut Institute of Engineering and TechnologyINR 78,000 - INR 1.1 lakh
Venkateshwara Group of InstitutionsINR 1 lakh
Shobhit Institute of Engineering and TechnologyINR 1.2 lakh
SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti UniversityINR 1.23 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered Yesterday

Yes, it is adding new roles. One university blog says AI and ML technologies are widening the chances of landing a high-paying career in the field. Students who learn bioinformatics and basic coding can stand out. You do not need to be an expert. Start with free online courses.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Yes, but you must clear exams or interviews. Listed roles like epidemiologist and biostatistician, and one site says a Drug Inspector can earn up to INR 12 Lacs a year. Government bodies like DBT, CSIR and ICMR also support biotech research. Each job has its own eligibility rules.

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Tasbiya Khan

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For DU and central universities, yes. UG admissions to B.Sc Biotechnology (Hons) at DU colleges are through CUET UG 2026. Many private universities do not need it. They use their own tests or your Class 12 marks. Check each college's admission page. Do not skip CUET if you want a government seat.

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Government BSc Biotechnology colleges are more affordable than private colleges as they are managed by central and state government. Check some of the Delhi NCR colleges in the table below.

Top Government BSc Nursing Colleges in Delhi NCRBSc Biotechnology Tuition Fee
Jamia Millia IslamiaINR 32,920
Gautam Buddha UniversityINR 3.2 lakh
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government CollegeINR 18,060
DCRUSTINR 17,000

 

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Private BSc Biotechnology colleges in Delhi NCR are somewhat expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private entities. You can check some of the colleges below.

Top Private BSc Nursing Colleges in Delhi NCRBSc Biotechnology Tuition Fee
Amity University NoidaINR 5.46 Lacs - INR 11.55 lakh
IAMR Group of InstitutionsINR 1.8 lakh
Shiv Nadar University (SNU)INR 16 lakh
Sharda UniversityINR 7.95 lakh
Galgotias UniversityINR 1.95 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Amity University GurugramINR 8.64 lakh
Noida International UniversityINR 3.13 lakh
SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti UniversityINR 1.23 lakh
Shobhit Institute of Engineering and TechnologyINR 1.2 lakh
SGT University GurgaonINR 6 Lacs - INR 8 lakh

 

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As per the popularity basis by the shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top colleges for BSc Biotechnology in Delhi NCR. Some of them are mentioned below, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Jamia Millia IslamiaINR 32,920
Amity University, NoidaINR 5.46 Lacs - INR 11.55 lakh
IAMR Group of InstitutionsINR 1.8 lakh
Shiv Nadar University (SNU)INR 16 lakh
Sharda UniversityINR 7.95 lakh

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Shiksha lists 51 BSc Biotechnology colleges in Delhi NCR. Out of which, 34 are private colleges, 5 are government colleges, and 4 are semi-government colleges. Admission happens into these colleges through merit basis or through CUET or university level entrance exams. Some of the top colleges are

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Top colleges for B.E./B.Tech. Biotechnology in Hyderabad include public and private institutions known for strong academics, research labs, and placement records
IIT Hyderabad (Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad)
JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad
Osmania University / University College of Te

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Quantum University (located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand) offers several research and practical learning opportunities for Biotechnology students, like mandatory final-year research project within the Department of Sciences, giving students independent scientific investigation experience. Students perfor

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Swati Pandey

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Answered a month 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 a month 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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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

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Answered a month 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

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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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