M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at The Neotia University, Diamond Harbour Road

B.Sc. In Psychology, Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry) or Agricultural Sciences with at least 50% aggregate is the basic eligibility for the M.Sc. Programme at The Neotia University. The Neotia University offers a full-time Master of Science M.Sc. Programme of two-year duration. The university extends this programme in four specialisations of Science, Technology, and Health Sciences. The total fee for all the specialisations is INR 1.53 Lacs.

Neotia University offers a decent placement rate, with students from almost all the courses getting placement assistance. During Neotia University placements 2024, a total of 503 students registered for placement assistance of which 362 were placed in reputed companies. The Neotia University average package offered to the CSE Data Science students in 2024 stood at INR 4.2 LPA. The key highlights of Neotia University placements for the Class 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Total Students	920
Students Registered	503
Students Placed	362
Students Opted Higher Studies	342
Placement Rate	79.97%

The Neotia University offers a full-time BTech in five specialisations. Candidates can also apply for lateral-entry admissions to these specialisations. The university offers these specialisations through the School of Science & Technology and the School of Maritime Studies. Listed below are The Neotia University BTech specialisations:

School of Science and Technology (SST):

• BTech in Robotics & Automation
• BTech in CSE with specialisation in Data Science
• BTech in CSE with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML)
• BTech in CSE with specialisation in Cyber Security

School of Maritime Studies:

• BTech in Marine Engineering

 

The Neotia University BTech admission is merit-based for most specialisations. Admission is granted to applicants who fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria, based on their performance in the last qualifying exam. The last qualifying exam for regular BTech admission is Class 12/equivalent examination. For lateral entry courses, the last qualifying exam is a Diploma (relevant stream of Engineering) examination. However, candidates seeking admission to the university's BTech in Marine Engineering must have a valid Rank in IMU-CET in the current year in addition to fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria.

The top course at The Neotia University includes B.Tech, with its courses in management related to it. This set of courses is widely appreciated because of various opportunities available for students and the excellent placement records for students. Many courses require that one first clear the aptitude test of the university and further interview round only for some courses. Science and technology programs are mainly focused on B.Tech.

The Neotia University provides placement support to students enrolled in its BSc courses. The job profiles and salary packages vary across the BSc specialisations offered at the university. As of now, the university has not released the course-specific data for BSc placements. However, the univeristy's NIRF report contains some insights on BSc placements [UG (3-year) and UG (4-year) courses. The same has been tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package (UG 3-year)	INR 3.50 LPA	INR 3.60 LPA
Total students placed (UG 3-year)	73	98
Median package UG (4-year)	INR 4.05 LPA	INR 3.6 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Neotia University's Overall NIRF report 2024.

The Neotia University (TNU) is a private university and was established in 2015. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission  (UGC) and has also been approved by the AICTE, BCI, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, and the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). Further, the Neotia University Kolkata has more than 600 industry tie-ups. 

There are various benefits of pursuing BTech from the Neotia University as the university been approved by the AICTE, BCI, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, and the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). The university was established by the Ambuja Neotia Group vide the West Bengal State Government Act of 2014 and is recognised by the University Grants Commission  (UGC). TNU has more than 21 industry tie-ups and provides mandatory internship programmes for all UG, PG, and PhD level students at top-notch companies such as WABCO, Kuka Robotics, Amazon Development Centre India, NIMHANS, Apollo Gleneagles, Ambuja Neotia, etc. Apart from this, it is one of the renowned universities in West Bengal and offers decent placement opportunities in leading companies in the industry. 

Neotia University has released the placement stats for the Class of 2024. As per the latest report, Neotia University recorded 71.97% overall placements in the academic year 2023-2024. The key highlights of Neotia University placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below: