M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at Kannur University, Kannur

A total of 16 specialisations are offered under Kannur University MSc: Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Clinical & Counseling Psychology, Wood Science & Technology (Industry Linked), Environmental Science, Biotechnology, MicroBiology, Computational Biology, Physics (Advanced Materials), Chemistry (Material Science), Nano Science and Nano Technology, Geography, Molecular Biology, Applied Zoology and Plant Science with specialisation in Ethnobotany. 

Kannur University's cutoff marks for 2023 are: 

PG admission: 55% aggregate marks for Tech/MBA/4 year BA/BSc (with mathematics course at Plus two level). For SEBC and physically challenged candidates, the aggregate mark required is 50%. For SC and ST, a minimum pass in the degree examination is sufficient.

MA English: 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Any degree: 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade.

The Department Council works out the details for admission to PG programs. The details are then communicated to the University and incorporated into the prospectus. 

The formula for calculating the initial index score is: 

Initial Index Score: = (Total C.G.P) + (C.G.P of Core) / (78 + 54)

According to Kannur University NIRF report 2024, the placement rate recorded during UG 5-year placements 2023 was 100%. Further, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during Kannur University placements is presented below:

The University conducts its own entrance exam for all the PG level courses except MBA. For Kannur University admission to MBA, candidates must hold a valid KMAT/ CMAT/ CAT score.

Kannur University offers a one-year Diploma course in Tulu. The curriculum focuses on increasing the knowledge about the language and promote research. The subjects included in the curriculum are History of Tulu Language & Literature, Tulu Poetry, and Tulu Prose & Translation. Somce topics included in these sujects are as follows:

• History of Tulu Language
• Palamtulu Literature
• Folk Literature
• Modern Tulu Literature
• Tulunaada Kalkude – Amritha someshwara 
• Folk stories: Tulunaadin janapada Kategalu – Paltadi Ramakrishna Achar Stories
• Translation from Kannada to Tulu and Tulu to Kannada
• Mahabharatho: Sandhi 5
• Ennappe Tuluvappe – Kayyara Kinhanna Rai 
• Mandara Ramayana – Mandara Keshava Bhat 

The selection criteria for Diploma in Tulu at Kannur University is merit-based. The university selects students for admission based on their merit in Class 12 and Bachelor's degree. The following selection criteria is followed while preparing the merit list of selected candidates: 'Total marks acquired in Class 12 + 5% of the total marks acquired in any Bachelors degree recognised by the University'.

At its Kasaragod Campus, Kannur University offers a Diploma in Tulu. The course duration is one academic year of 200 hours. Classes for the course are condcuted only on Saturdays. The medium of instruction and examination of the course is Kannada. The university offers 30 seats under the Diploma course. For more information, candidates can visit the university's official website.

There are 30 seats available at Kannur University for a Diploma in Tulu. These seats are allocated to deserving candidates based on their Class 12 and graduation merit. To secure a Diploma seat at Kannur University, candidates must apply online through the official website of the university. The university may also follow a seat reservation policy while allocating the seats. However, no such information is official available. The mentioned information is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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The registration fee for University’s department/ centres is Rs 420 (for SC/ ST - Rs 100). Candidates seeking admission to affiliated colleges have to pay a registration fee of Rs 420, SC/ ST candidates have to pay Rs 250 for UG courses and Rs 100 for PG courses.