M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at South Asian University, Chattarpur

The latest cutoff information for MSc at South Asian University Delhi (SAUD) is not released for the academic year 2024-25. The university releases the cutoff information after the completion of the admission process, in July or August.

The cutoff information for the previous academic year (2023-24) for different MSc programs at SAUD are : the general cutoffs for MSc programs were around 60% to 70% for General category candidates, 55% to 65% for OBC category candidates, 50% to 60% for SC/ST category candidates, and 40% to 50% for PWD category candidates.

The cutoff marks for the 2024-25 academic year may vary from the previous year due to factors such as the number of applicants, the availability of seats, and the overall difficulty level of the entrance examination.

You can find cutoffs information the SAUD website under the "Admissions" section. The cutoff information will be listed for each MSc program, along with the category-wise cutoffs.

South Asian University admissions are currently open for 2025 session. Candidates meeting eligibility requirements can fill out the application form on the university's website. Aspirants need to register for the entrance exam by paying INR 830 as the application fee. The university offers admission via SAU Entrance Test or directly based on national-level entrance exam scores of the candidates.

South Asian University is considered a good option for SAARC nations that are seeking international academic programs with professionally trained and expert faculty members with globally recognised degrees. The curriculum is designed to equip students with skills for their chosen fields, helping them become future-ready. Students praise the strong academic curriculum, diverse campus life, and potential for excellent career prospects, though some note concerns about the pace of coursework and the development of sports facilities.

South Asian University is not a Tier 1 or Tier 2 university in the same way that Indian engineering and general education institutions are; instead, it is a unique, intergovernmental international university for SAARC countries that provides specialised postgraduate and doctoral programs. SAU is established and funded by the eight SAARC member countries, making it an international institution for students from these nations rather than a solely Indian college. 

South Asian University considers JEE Main scores for admission to BTech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get admission based on their SAU Entrance Test scores. It is a test conducted by the university for admission to BTech and other UG, PG and PhD programmes. Those who are selected have to confirm their seat by paying the programme fee.

Aspirants need to pass a minimum of Class 12 to apply for UG courses. The aggregate required to apply for UG programmes is 50%-65%. Hence, aspirants with 65% in Class 12 can get admission provided they also meet the selection requirements. Aspirants should have also scored well in any of the accepted national-level entrance exam or SAU Entrance Test for admission.