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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Conestoga College requirements for international students for the PG Diploma Biotechnology Technician Fast Track are given below:
- A degree in a Biology or Chemistry related discipline or equivalent from an accredited college or university is required
- TOEFL iBT score of 88 / IELTS with 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 / PTE Academic score of 58
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Bio technology course is a highly complex discipline that demands intelligence, inventiveness, and, perhaps most importantly, patience and tenacity.
It's possible that you'll work in a pressure-filled, frequently unpleasant workplace because many careers in Biotechnology focus on deadlines and time limits. After all, there is an ongoing demand for these life-altering medications, thus it is only fair that scientists are given strict timelines.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Studying Biotechnology in India can be considered affordable as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee less than INR 1 lakh:
| Fee Range | No. of Colleges | Popular Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| < INR 1 lakh | 431 | JMI, JNU, UoH, etc. |
| INR 1-2 lakh | 229 | VIT Vellore, Amity University, Thapar University, etc. |
| INR 2-3 lakh | 109 | VIT Vellore, SOA University, CU, etc. |
| INR 3-5 lakh | 82 | VIT Vellore, CU, Amity University, etc. |
| > INR 5 lakh | 38 | SOA University, Amity University, LPU, etc. |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Depending on your personal preferences and several other considerations, you may choose between BHU and JMI for biotechnology. Here is a comparison to aid in your decision:
| Particulars | BHU | JMI |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Generally ranks higher than JMI | Ranks lower than BHU |
| Faculty | Seasoned but has a more established reputation for research and collaboration | Experienced and qualified faculty |
| Curriculum | More comprehensive and research-oriented | Flexible in electives and projects |
| Infrastructure | Modern research infrastructure | Has well-equipped labs and IT facilities |
| Placement | Better Placement Record for Biotechnology | Has a wider range of recruiters |
| Internship | Has more international collaborations | Has less international collaborations compared to BHU |
| Location | Varanasi | Delhi |
| Hostel | Has on campus hostel facility | Has on campus hostel facility |
| Tuition Fee | Expensive than JMI but cost of living is low in Varanasi as compared to Delhi | Cheaper than BHU but cost of living in Delhi is high |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
DU doesn't offer a specific BSc program in biotechnology but some other DU B.Sc. programs include - BSc (Hons) Chemistry, BSc (Hons) Botany, BSc (Hons) Zoology, and BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science.
Therefore, although there isn't a specific BSc program in biotechnology, DU offers a variety of ways to get involved in related topics.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Out of 1,323 best Biotechnology colleges in India only 60 colleges require CUET for admission to their colleges. Most of the admission to biotechnology colleges are done on merit basis, so the students are not necessarily required to appear for CUET to apply to best Biotechnology colleges in India.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
India is home to 1323 best Biotechnology colleges in India of which 680 colleges are privately owned, 338 colleges are under the government and the rest 135 colleges are under semi government institutions.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Some of the best Biotechnology colleges in India and their respective tuition fees and eligibility criteria plus the required entrance exams are tabulated for the candidates below
| College Name | Tuition Fee | Eligibility / Exams |
|---|---|---|
| JMI | INR 15,600 - INR 24,000 | CUET, JMI Entrance Exam |
| JNU | INR 432 | Merit-Based |
| VIT Vellore | INR 1 Lacs - INR 3.75 lakh | Merit-Based |
| UoH | INR 14,900 - INR 46,300 | CUET PG |
| SOA University | INR 2 Lacs - INR 5 lakh | SAAT |
Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Mithibai College does offers BSc in Biotechnology at UG level. The course is offered at Mithibai College under the Department of Science. Admission to this course is entrance-based. Candidates must appear for the CUET UG exam.Given below is the minimum eligibility criteria for the programme along with the seat intake and fees:
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed the Class 12 examination conducted by the Maharashtra/ other Indian State Boards or an equivalent examination from Science Stream. Find below the seat intake and fees for BSc in Biotechnology:
| Specialisation | Seat Intake | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 35 | INR 2.70 lakhs |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates who wants to be eligible for MSc Biotechnology in Mithibai College must have BSc degree examination of this university or degree of any other university recognised as equivalent thereto with minimum 46 credits or its equivalent (i.e., the minimum credits required for majoring in a subject and excluding the credits of optional courses). Additionally, admission to MSc in biotechnology programmes is done either on the basis of an entrance test or merit scores in the last qualifying exam. The entrance exam comprises two papers. These include Paper (I) - Subject-related Essay Test and Paper (II) - To analyse the subject-rela
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