M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 

at Kalyani University, Kalyani

The latest specific cutoff details for M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at Kalyani University are not publicly available. Generally, eligibility requires a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in subjects like Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, or Biochemistry, with Chemistry or Biochemistry studied as an honors or general subject. Admission is usually merit or entrance-based.

Syllabus at the University of Kalyani for an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. For Semester-1 1- Microbiology. 2- Laboratory techniques in Microbiology. 3- Biomolecules & Biochemistry. 4- Practical in Biomolecules & Biochemistry. 5- Biophysical Chemistry. 6- Genetics. For Semester-2 1- Cell Biology & Developmental Biology. 2- Laboratory Techniques on Cell Biology. 3- Molecular Biology. 4- Techniques in Molecular Biology. 5- Molecular Genetics & Biostatistics. 6- Recombinant DNA Technology. Semester- 3 1- Genomics & Proteomics. 2- Computer Application & Bioinformatics. 3- Hands-on Training on Computer Application & Bioinformatics. 4- Immunology. 5- Techniques of Immunology (P) 6- Plant Cell, Tissue & Organ Culture. 7- Hands-on Training on PCTOC. Semester- 4 1- Bioprocessing and Fermentation Technology. 2- Microbial Biotechnology. 3- Animal Cell Culture & Biotechnology. 4- Training on Microbial Technology & Animal Cell Culture. 5- Genetic Engineering of Plants. 6- Summer Training of 6-Weeks from any reputed National, International laboratories or Universities. I hope this will help you.

As per the NIRF report 2024, out of 186 BTech graduates 97 were placed in 2024 placements. Further, 240 PG (2-year) and 19 Integrated PG students were placed. The following table represents the total strength and the number of students placed from 2022 to 2024 Kaynai University placements:

Course	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
BTech	- Total students: 182 - Students placed: 136 - Median Package: INR 6.10 LPA	- Total students: 188 - Students placed: 110 - Median Package: INR 7.20 LPA	- Total students: 186 - Students placed: 97 - Median Package: INR 6.96 LPA
PG (2-year)	- Total students: 1,936 - Students placed: 739 - Median Package: INR 9 LPA	- Total students: 2,245 - Students placed: 467 - Median Package: INR 11 LPA	- Total students: 2,492 - Students placed: 240 - Median Package: INR 9.30 LPA
PG-Integrated	- Total students: 28 - Students placed: 23 - Median Package: INR 9.20 LPA	- Total students: 34 - Students placed: 16 - Median Package: INR 10 LPA	- Total students: 40 - Students placed: 19 - Median Package: INR 11 LPA

NOTE: The above statistics are ollated from the NIRF report 2025.

Yes, both courses can be pursued for the Master’s degree.

Kalyani University admission to most of the courses are offered via scores of various state/ national-level entrance exams. However, the university does not conduct any entrance exams on its own, but it accepts a few state/ national-level entrances conducted by West Bengal state. These include WBJEE, WB JECA, WB JEMAT, CAT, MAT, GATE, etc., for admission to BTech, MCA, MBA and M.Tech programmes. For courses such as BCom, BA, BSc, MA, etc., direct admissions are offered to candidates based on their scores obtained in the previous qualifying exam. For more details on Kalyani University list of accepted entrance exams course-wise,  check out this link. 

The Kalyani University placement rate has not been released as of now. Once out it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can have a look at the table below to know about the number of students placed in the past three years during Kalyani University placements:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total Students	182 (BTech) 1,936 (PG 2-year) 28 (PG Integrated)	188 (BTech) 2,245 (PG 2-year) 34 (PG Integrated)	186 (BTech) 2,492 (PG 2-year) 40 (PG Integrated)
Students Placed	136 (BTech) 739 (PG 2-year) 23 (PG Integrated)	110 (BTech) 467 (PG 2-year) 16 (PG Integrated)	97 (BTech) 240 (PG 2-year) 19 (PG Integrated)

 NOTE: The placement data mentioned above has been taken from the NIRF Report  2025. 

The Kalyani University CSE average package and other placement details are yet to be released. However, the NIRF Report 2025 has been released. The UG 4-year placement statistics recorded during Kalyani University placements is given in the table below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	182	188	186
Students placed	136	110	97
Median package	INR 6.10 LPA	INR 7.20 LPA	INR 6.96 LPA

NOTE: The above data is fetched from the NIRF report 2025.

Yes, Kalyani University has a Directorate of Distance and Open Learning (DDOL) which offers MA and MSc courses across various specialisations. The duration of these course is two years. Interested candidates can visit the official website at (dodl.klyuniv.ac.in) to apply for the distance courses. Find below the list of MA & MSc specialisations offered at University of Kalyani, Directorate of Distance and Open Learning (DDOL):

MA Specialisation	MSc Specialisation
Bengali	Zoology
English	Botany
History	Geography
Education	Mathematics
Geography	-

Candidates can check out more details here. 

According to unofficial sources, a large share of the University of Kalyani alumni are working in the Education sector (19%), followed by Engineering (13%). The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is illustrated in the table below:

Sector	Percentage of Alumni
Education	19%
Engineering	13%
Research	12%
Operations	12%
Business Development	11%
Sales	11%
Information Technology	10%
Others	12%

NOTE: The sectors involved in the ‘Others’ category are Administrative, Finance, Media and Communication, Arts and Design, Marketing, Customer Success and Support, Programme and Project Management, and HR.

Kalyani University offers various UG and PG courses in the stream of Engineering, Science, Management, Computer Applications, Humanities, Education, etc. These are BTech, MTech, MBA, BSc, MSc, MA, BCom, MCA, B.Ed, etc. Admission to these course are both merit and entrance-based. Find below the eligibility, fee and selection criteria for the various courses related to University of Kalyani course admissions 2023:

Course Name	Eligibility & Selection Criteria	Total Tuition Fees*
MBA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university   Selection Criteria: CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ JEMAT + GDPI	INR 70,000
BTech	Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as subjects from a recognised board Selection Criteria: WBJEE + Counselling	INR 1.44 lakh
B.Ed	Eligibility: UG or PG degree with 50% aggregate from a recognised university Selection Criteria: Merit-based	INR 7,200
BSc	Eligibility: Pass Class 12 from a recognised board Selection Criteria: Merit-based	INR 3,690 - INR 16,430
MA	Eligibility: UG degree in the respective discipline  Selection Criteria: Merit-based	INR 2,400 - INR 1.15 lakh
MTech	Eligibility: UG degree in BTech/ B. E. with IT/ CSE/ Software Engineering or any equivalent from a recognised board Selection Criteria: GATE	INR 24,000 - INR 48,000
To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses, make your course selection here