M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at VBSPU Jaunpur, Jaunpur

The selection criteria for the MSc programme at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU) Jaunpur is a multi-step process. First of all, the candidate has to qualify in the entrance examination. Applicants need a minimum of 50% aggregate in the undergraduate degree from a recognised university in relevant subjects. Shortlisted candidates are then involved in the next selection round conducted by the committee. The final selection is made when the candidates submit the applicable admission fee.

The hostel fees for MSc students at VBSPU is INR 1.06 lakh. This fee includes room charges, mess charges, security charges, etc. Other than this, students have to pay other fees, such as tuition fees, academic fees, etc.

VBSPU MSc course is based on a semester pattern. The course is of four semesters. Each semester, students get to study various subjects.

The VBSPU Jaunpur MSc application fee is INR 500 for OBC and General students. The fees for SC/ST students is INR 250. The forms are available on the official website. Go to the website to get to know more.

VBSPU Jaunpur offers two types of scholarships to offer financial support. Students from the Backward Caste, General, and Minority categories whose parents/guardians have a total income not more than INR 2 lakh, as well as SC/ST category students whose income does not exceed INR 2.5 lakh, may apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship. The university's scholarship scheme also covers Kargil Martyrs' and victims of natural calamities, such as tsunamis. However, according to the official website, there is no course-specific scholarship offered.

The Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) is conducted by the Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University in order to offer students admission in various postgraduate courses. The exam is conducted annually and it is through qualifying PUCAT, that candidates are granted admission to the varsity. Through PUCAT, candidates can get admission in MBA, MA and MSc courses. The mode of the exam is offline and the medium of the entrance exam is English.

The VBSPU the highest package has not been released. However, the course-wise median package is out. During 2023 placements, the highest median package stood at INR 7 LPA and was offered to MBA students. The table below depicts the Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University placement package for 2023:

Course	Median Package (2023)
MBA	INR 7 LPA
BTech	INR 3.30 LPA
BPharma	INR 2.80 LPA

VBSPU Jaunpur is a public state university that is a residential-cum-affiliating in nature. Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University is recognised by the University Grants Commission. It was established in 1987 and through its affiliated colleges, offers UG, PG, Ph.D. PG Diploma and integrated courses to students. Formerly known as the Purvanchal Institution in Jaunpur, the institution currently goes by the name Shri Veer Bahadur Singh, a former chief minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh. In addition to providing a wide range of services for students, VBSU Jaunpur also keeps its infrastructure in good shape. They also provide scholarships, which are given to people with strong academic records and financial necessity.

Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University offers more than 25 courses at UG, PG, and Diploma levels in full-time mode. These programmes are offered under six faculties, admission to some of the courses is based on the university-conducted entrance exam and for remaining courses are through national-level entrance exams, such as JEE Main, UPCET, etc. Tabulated below is the list of some of the popular courses along with their eligibility and selection criteria:

Course	Eligibility & Selection Criteria
BPharma	Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% to 50% aggregate  Selection: UPCET/ PUCAT + Counselling
BPharma	Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate Selection: UPCET
BSc	Eligibility: Class 12 in the Science stream with 45% aggregate Selection: UPCET
MSc	Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate  Selection: PUCAT
BCA	Eligibility: Class 12 in any stream Selection: PUCAT

After considering all the specialisations, around 50%-70% of seats are allocated to the candidates who qualify the accepted entrances such as PUCAT, and JEE Main. For UG and PG courses, the CUET exam scores are taken into consideration for admission to fill 50% of seats. For courses such as BTech, JEE Main’s scores are considered to allocate 70% of seats, and the remaining 30% are allocated via the PUCAT exam. Some courses such as BCA and diplomas require the PUCAT exam after the qualification of 10+2.