Institute of Science Nirma University S.G Highway Ahmedabad Answered Questions

The candidate should pursue Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS), BDS, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, BHMS, BAMS, B.Tech./B.E. Bioscience, Physiotherapy and Bio-medical Engineering with at least 50% marks.

No, the Institute of Science, Nirma University does not offer admission to the M.Sc. in Biotechnology course without meeting the 60% eligibility requirement in PCM, as the eligibility criteria require a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate of all semesters/years in the qualifying degree.

The Institute of Science, Nirma University offers admission to the M.Sc. in Biotechnology course based on the candidate's Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 50% marks, and other eligibility criteria as specified by the university.

The eligibility criteria for admission to Institute of Science, Nirma University for M.Sc. in Biotechnology are:
1. Bachelors degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS), BDS, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, BHMS, BAMS, B.Tech./B.E. Bioscience, Physiotherapy and Bio-medical Engineering.
2. At least 50% marks as aggregate of all the semester / years.

To get a seat in Institute of Science, Nirma University for M.Sc. in Biotechnology,
1. The candidates should have Bachelors degree under 10+2+3/4/5, pattern of education in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS), BDS, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, BHMS, BAMS, B.Tech./B.E. Bioscience, Physiotherapy and Bio-medical Engineering with at least 50% marks as aggregate of all the semester / years.
2. Admission can be offered in two categories : General (85%) and NRI / NRI Sponsored Category (15%).
3. Intake capacity for M.Sc. (Biotechnology) is 40.

The M.Sc. in Biotechnology eligibility criteria for reserved category candidates at Institute of Science, Nirma University are as follows:
A student seeking admission must have a Bachelors degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS), BDS, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, BHMS, BAMS, B.Tech./B.E. Bioscience, Physiotherapy and Bio-medical Engineering with at least 50% marks as aggregate of all the semester / years. However, the relaxation in the eligibility criteria for the reserved category candidates is not specified.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the M.Sc. in Biotechnology course at Institute of Science, Nirma University is a Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education in relevant fields such as Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS), BDS, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Science, BHMS, BAMS, B.Tech./B.E. Bioscience, Physiotherapy and Bio-medical Engineering with at least 50% marks as aggregate of all the semester / years.

The fee refund policy for M.Sc. in Biotechnology at Institute of Science, Nirma University is as follows:
If a student withdraws before the commencement of the course, the entire fee collected will be refunded after deducting Rs. 1,000/-.
If a student withdraws after commencement of the course, the fee for the remaining part of the course will be refunded after deducting the fee for the period the student has undergone the course, subject to a maximum of the fee for two semesters.
However, the caution money of Rs. 10,000/- will be refunded in all cases.

To apply for M.Sc. in Biotechnology at Institute of Science, Nirma University, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 50% marks. The admission can be offered in two categories: General (85%) and NRI/NRI Sponsored Category (15%). Candidates need to submit a separate application form for each category. The programme offers laboratory training in addition to theory, covering topics such as genetic engineering, molecular biology, and industrial microbiology. Candidates can apply through the official website of Nirma University.