M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology, Thanjavur

Admission to PRIST University involves meeting specific eligibility criteria based on the desired program. It is not that easy to get admission to the university. The university is a Tier 2 university. It is as competitive as other colleges in Tamil Nadu.

• For undergraduate courses like B.Tech, candidates need a minimum of 45% in PCM subjects at the 10+2 level.
• For Postgraduate programs require a bachelor's degree in the relevant field.
• The university conducts entrance tests and interviews for admissions, with criteria varying depending on the course. While the process is structured and competitive, meeting the academic requirements and performing well in the entrance exams can lead to successful admission. 

Yes, BSc is available at PRIST University as a full-time UG-level programme. The programme is offered in various specialisations, such as Physics, Mathematics, Biochemistry, etc. The duration of BSc courses at PRIST is three years, with BSc in Agriculture being an exception. The duration of this course is four years. Admission to the programme is based on applicant's merit in Class 12.

PRIST University has a good placement record. According to reports more than 80% of students get placed every year. Wipro, Capgemini, Mahindra, TCS, and Sunpharma were the top recruiters who participated in the placement drives. The university has a separate Training Placement cell which provides students help to secure job opportunities. The highest package offered was INR 6.5 LPA, and the minimum package was around INR 1.2 LPA. 

Yes, PRIST University offers BTech in multiple specialisations. Students can choose to pursue the programme in full-time/part-time mode. The duration of the full time programme is four years while the duration of the part-time programme is 3.5 years. The BTech specialisations available at PRIST include CSE, ECE, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, etc. The admission is provided based on the Class 12 merit of the applicants, followed by the TNEA counselling.

At PRIST University, the fees for various courses are as follows :

B.Tech- 1.5 L - 8.1 L with 45 percent in graduation

MBA- 1.1 L - 2 L along with 50 percent in graduation

Msc- 14 K - 48 K with 50 percent in graduation

MCA- 65 K and graduation 50 percent

B.Ed- 50 K

PRIST BCom aspirants must follow a multi-step process to gain admission to the university. The first step is to submit a duly-filled application form. For online applications, aspirants can visit the university's official website. Offline application forms can be submitted by visiting the university campus or through post. Before applying, they must ensure that they are eligible for admission. Admission will be based on the applicant's merit in Class 12 and the availability of seats. Shortlisted candidates must report at the university campus for document verification. The last step in the admission process is to submit the course fee to confirm admission.

Being a reputed institution, PRIST Chennai has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under various categories. The BTech course offered by the institute has been ranked by Times in 2022. The ranking body placed BTech at PRIST at #50 position, making it the 11th best Times-ranked college in Tamil Nadu.

The total student intake for BTech courses at PRIST University is 690. It is further distributed among the various BTech specialisations offered at the university. The mentioned number of seats has been sourced from the official website of the university. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. These seats are allotted to eligible students through TNEA counselling.

Assigning a definitive "Tier 1" or "Tier 2" label to universities in India can be challenging due to the absence of a universally accepted and standardized tier system. 

• National Rankings:  PRIST University has featured in rankings by institutions like Times B School (32nd in Overall Category - 2022) and The Times of India (8th in Overall - Tamil Nadu 2021, 64th in B.Tech - National 2021)
• Accreditation and Recognition: It has been graded "B" by NAAC. It's recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of Tamil Nadu. 

After all this accreditations and approvals, the college is put under Tier 2.