M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at TIET Patiala, Patiala

The eligibility requirement for admission to MSc course at Thapar University is candidates must complete their bachelor's degree/ BSc with a minimum aggregate of 60% (55% for reserved categories). Moreover, for the selection process, the university consider the scores of Class 12 and graduation for admission to MSc courses  by giving 40% weightage to Class 12 marks and 60% weightage to Graduation marks. However, the acceptance of any entrance examination scores for admission to MSc at TIET is not explicitly mentioned on the official website of the university. 

Admission to the TIET MSc course is merit-based, which candidates usually evaluate on the basis of scores achieved in Class 12 or bachelor's/BSc degrees. Admissions for all the MSc programmes shall be carried out on a merit list prepared by giving 40% weightage to Class 12 marks and 60% weightage to Graduation marks (aggregate marks up to the pre-final year). The minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST) in graduation shall be required to qualify for admission. Graduation should be from a recognised University. 

Yes, Thapar University offers scholarships to MSc students on the basis of their scores achieved in their bachelor's degree. The university offers merit scholarships to the deserving students in the form of fee concessions of 30% to 50% on their tuition fees. For more details, check out the below table: 

Thapar University offers four specialisations for MSc courses. The names of the specialisations are MSc in Biotechnology, MSc in Mathematics and Computing, MSc in Physics, and MSc in Chemistry. The total number of seats offered to MSc courses is 90. Check out the below table to know the exact number of seats allocated to each specialisations. 

The documents that are required for admission to MSc courses at Thapar University are meant to be proof of educational qualification, etc. The names of the documents that candidates should bring at the time of a counselling or while applying for the course online are:

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
• UG marksheet (if applicable)
• Date of birth certificate
• Passport-size photograph
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate