M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at JIS University, Agorpara

JIS University offers a two-year MSc course in the stream of Science. This course is offered across 13 specialisations via the School of Science, Centre for Health Science- IASR and Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences- IASR. Find below the department-wise MSc specialisations offered by JIS University:

Yes, admission to MSc at JIS University is entirely entrance-based. Candidates who are willing to take admission to this course must qualify for the university's in-house entrance exam. JIS University conducts JIS University Entrance Test (JET) for the selection of candidates in its various UG and PG courses. To appear for this exam, candidates are first need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for this course and then apply for the exam on the official website of JIS University. Those who will pass this exam with valid scores will be given admission to MSc course.

Yes, admission to MSc at JIS University is done based on the valid score of JIS University Entrance Test (JET). This is an in-house entrance exam of JIS University, which is mandatory to qualify in order to get admission.

Yes, JIS University provides scholarships via its School of Science to students of MSc. The university offers a fee waiver of minimum of 5% up to 100% on the tuition fee of MSc to its meritorious students. Find below the eligibility and scholarship value offered to students for a two-year PG course of MSc (Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Physics) at JIS University:

For admission to JIS University MSc course, there is minimum eligibility prescribed by the university for the selection of the right candidate. The minimum eligibility for admission to MSc is to graduate with a minimum of 50% score in the relevant discipline along with 45% aggregate in BSc. Those candidates who belong to the state of West Bengal are only required to graduate with BSc from any university in West Bengal. There is no minimum qualifying percentage required for the latter candidates.

In order to get admission to MSc course at JIS University, candidates are required to fill an online application by visiting the official website of JIS University. Find below the step-wise application process for JIS University MSc admission 2024:

1. Register yourself through the official website of the university.
2. Login through your valid contact number and password.
3. Click on the "Apply" button to open application form.'
4. Fill in the details including course, personal details and proceed further.
5. Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

JIS University offers good annual placements for various courses like BTech, MBA, MTech, etc. In 2025, more than 152 recruiters participated in the placement process and placed 85% students of the batch 2025. The highest and average package offered stood at INR 23.50 LPA and INR 4.50 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of JIS University placements for the Class of  2025 are tabulated below:

There are multiple components included in fees for JIS University DPharm, such as tuition fee, caution money, etc. Candidates have to pay some amount of total fee after selection to lock their seat. The university has the right to revise its fee structure in an academic year.

Following table mentions JIS University DPharm tuition fee amount:

NOTE: The mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The University attracted 152 recruiters for its 2025 placement session who offered a variety of job roles to the students across sectors, such as BFSI, IT, Education, FMCG, Consulting, and E-Commerce, etc. The top recruiters of JIS University in 2025 included Wipro, TCS, Outlook Group, Paytm, Alstom Transport Solutions, Mphasis, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, Cipla, Pantaloon, Nestle, Dabur, NRS Medical College, Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital, Cafe Coffee Day, etc. These recruiters placed students in various sectors and offered new-age job profiles.