M.Sc Biotechnology

If you feel you will be able to perform well in this course, you should definitely opt for it. Also, it should complement your B.Sc. Course, so choose a subject which will help your career. You should pursue a course where your interests lie, and which you feel comfortable studying. There are a lot of job opportunities for M.Sc. (Life Science) graduates in government and private sector. In Government sector you will get a good job by passing various exam conducted by PSC, UPSC and SSC. Some of the common employment areas are as the following:
Medical/Testing laboratories
Biotechnology Firms
Seed and Nursery organizations
Government Colleges
Agricultural Research Organizations
Botanical Survey
Hospitals
Medical research institutes
Food Institutes
Wildlife and Fishery Departments
Public Schools
In Private sector you will apply in these fields:
1. Medical research
2. Lumber and Paper Companies
3. Private Schools/Colleges
4. Private Banks/Life Insurance Companies
5. Cosmetic Companies
6. Horticulture/Botanical Gardens
7. Medical Laboratories
8. Private Hospitals
You can also make your career abroad. Most of the foreign countries provide a lot of job opportunities for life Science professionals in various sectors. There are various certification courses available there which can be pursued to improve career scope. You can also get exposure to various areas of work there. Regards.

Admission Process
Entrance Test
Eligible candidates need to appear for the Entrance Test conducted by the University.
Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
Final Selection
Candidates are selected based on marks obtained in the entrance test and personal interview.
Candidates seeking admission in the post graduate programs need to complete their graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in the relevant discipline, from a recognized university.
The question paper shall be of 100 marks, and will be of a duration of two hours. Question pattern will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in the fields of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, along-with General Aptitude questions.
There shall be no negative marking. The standard of questions in Physics will be of 10+2 level while that of Chemistry and Biology will be of the Undergraduate level
Venue for the Entrance Test: Center for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Dibrugarh University
Minimum cut-offs of the entrance exam have not been released by the institute. Merit list will be released once the results are declared. Regards.