M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at CSJMU Kanpur University, Kanpur

The admission process for MSc Biotechnology at CSJM University (Kanpur University) may vary slightly from year to year. However, here is a general outline of the admission process:

• Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have completed a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Biology or a related field from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Application Form: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can obtain the application form from the official website of CSJM University or in person at the university campus.
• Application Fee: Candidates need to pay the application fee at the time of submission of the application form. The application fee is usually Rs. 600 for general/OBC candidates and Rs. 400 for SC/ST candidates.
• Entrance Exam: Admission to the MSc Biotechnology programme at CSJM University is through an entrance exam. The entrance exam is usually held in June or July every year. The syllabus for the entrance exam covers topics such as biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology.
• Merit List: After the entrance exam, the university releases a merit list based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam.
• Counseling: Shortlisted candidates are called for counselling, which is conducted in person. During counselling, candidates are allotted seats based on their rank and the availability of seats.
• Document Verification: After the seat allotment, candidates have to report to the university for document verification. Candidates need to carry all the original documents, such as mark sheets, degree certificates, and category certificates (if applicable), for verification.
• Admission Fee Payment: Candidates who have successfully completed the document verification process have to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission.

It's important to note that the admission process may vary from year to year, and it's always advisable to visit the official website of the university for the most updated information on admission.

Students of Chhatrapati Shahu ji Maharaj University can avail various university level and government level scholarships. The scholarships are:

Mean Based Scholarship: The scholarship is funded by the University’s distinguished alumni and philanthropic institutions. The scholarships offered to the wards with low annual parental income are 25-50 per cent of the annual fee depending upon the need of the students. Such candidates are required to provide an income certificate issued by the Tehsildar or the Magistrate.

Merit Based Scholarship: It is offered to the students who have secured a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate or CPI of 6.5 out of 10 in the previous qualifying exam. The names of the students for scholarships are finalised by the University Committee that comprises every year.

In terms of placements, the University has shown a massive growth in the number of job offers from 2022 to 2023 drive. During 2022 placements the total count of offers was above 543. This jumped to over 1,257 in the 2023 placement session. The table below represents the Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University placement comparison of the last two years:

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University eligibility criteria vary depending on the course selected by the students. The basic requirements need students to pass Class 12 with relevant subjects for UG admission. Similarly, completing graduation in a relevant field is needed for PG admission. Students can check out the table below to know about the general admission criteria of the popular programmes offered at the university:

CSJM University offers 400+ courses across several specialisations such as Law, Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Applications, Management, and Medicine, among others. The courses are available in both full-time and part-time modes. Some of the popular courses offered are BSc, MBA, MA, BCA, etc. Read more about offered courses here.