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:

School of Science	Centre for Health Science- IASR	Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences- IASR
Physics	Medical Biotechnology & Bioinformatics	Polymer Science and Technolohy
Microbiology	Genetics (Molecular Geonomics)	Chemistry (Medicinal Chemistry)
Remote Sensing & GIS	-	Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
Chemistry	-	-
Biochemistry	-	-
Biotechnology	-	-
Applied Geology	-	-
Environmental Science & Sustainable Development	-	-

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.

Admission to the M.Sc. Courses at JIS University is based on merit, and the university does not specify any particular rank requirement for admission. Instead, candidates are selected based on their performance in the qualifying examination, which is typically a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field. To be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. Courses at JIS University, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum aggregate score of 50% (or equivalent). In addition, candidates may be required to appear for an entrance examination or interview, depending on the specific course and programme requirements. Therefore, while there is no specific rank requirement for admission to the M.Sc. Courses at JIS University, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and perform well in the qualifying examination and other selection criteria to be considered for admission.

JIS University offers good annual placements for various courses like BTech, MBA, MTech, etc. In 2023, a total of 127 recruiters participated in the placement process and placed 85% students of the batch 2023. 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 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Placement rate	84.4%	85%
Highest package	INR 18 LPA	INR 23.50 LPA
Average package	INR 4.23 LPA	INR 4.50 LPA
Total recruiters	101	127
Total students placed	452	450
Total offers	453	478
Total PPOs	3	2

 

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.

As per the latest, the highest package offered during the 2023 placement drive of the JIS University stood at INR 23.50 LPA. Earlier in 2022, the highest package offered stood at INR 18 LPA. The highest package trends witnessed during JIS University placements between 2021 and 2023 are presented below: 

Particulars	Statistics (2021)	Statistics (2022)	Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 7 LPA	INR 18 LPA	INR 23.50 LPA

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.

As per the official record, a total of 127 recruiters participated during JIS University placements 2023. Earlier, a total of 83 and 101 companies visited the campus during JIS University placements 2021 and 2022, respectively. The total number of recruiters participated during JIS University placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total recruiters	83	101	127

The costs of various courses in JIS University is roughly INR 1 Lakhs Per Annum. It varies depending on the programme. Still, the overall cost is fairly affordable compared to other universities. The approximate living charges are around Rs 10,000 per month including food, accommodation, transportation, and other electic costs.