M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited university in the relevant stream with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50% to be considered for admission to postgraduate studies. A round of counseling is also available for postgraduate courses. 

However, for reserved categories (ST/SC/PWD) there is a relaxation of 5% in the cumulative grade. 

To apply for undergraduate courses, a candidate must complete their 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 50% of the possible marks (45% for the ST/SC candidates). There is no entrance for these courses, and the applicants are selected based on their merit at 10+2. The candidate's final selection would be based on the marks they receive in the qualifying examination. 

Candidates are chosen for postgraduate programs, except the MBA program, based on their qualifying exam scores as determined by counseling. Candidates must register for counseling and visit the chairperson of the department they intend to apply to. Upon registering, candidates will receive a slip that they must present for counseling. 

PGCET-MBA is a state-level admission exam administered by the state of Karnataka  to select applicants for MBA programs besides CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT, etc. 

Students interested in availing Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University scholarships must register and apply at the SSP portal. The steps to apply are as follows:

1. Visit the official website of SSP.

2. Create a new account by providing basic details.

3. Enter various personal and family details.

4. Authenticate with a valid Aadhaar card.

5. Click on the submit button to apply.

Upon completion of the shortlisting process, selected students are required to report to the allocated institute and present original and self-attested photocopies of various academic and personal documents. Such students are required to bring along the following documents:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Income certificate (applicable for EWS candidates)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Identity proof

Founded in 2010, Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University Bellary (VSKUB) is a state university that offers top-notch education. 120 connected colleges with VSK University Bellary provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Class 12 grades are taken into account when determining admission requirements for VSKUB UG courses. In a similar vein, the graduation marks are used to produce the merit list for postgraduate courses. 

Final-year student placement is made easier by VSKUB, which offers internship opportunities and student development for all batches. To advance students' abilities and knowledge across a range of subjects, the VSKUB placement cell also hosts a variety of training courses, workshops, seminars, and webinars presented by professionals in the field. 

Top recruiters who visit the university every year for placement are HDFC, ICICI, TVS, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, L&T, Infosys, Samasta MicroFinance, JSW Foundation, Halley, etc. 

To advance students' abilities and knowledge across a range of subjects, the VSKUB placement cell also hosts a variety of training courses, workshops, seminars, and webinars presented by professionals in the field.  Top recruiters who visit the university every year for placement are HDFC, ICICI, TVS, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, L&T, Infosys, Samasta MicroFinance, JSW Foundation, Halley, etc. VSKUB has yet not released the placement statistics for 2023, however, in 2021-22 students got placed in the top business with an average package of 12 LPA.

On the other hand, Devangere University offers its students a variety of internships and employment opportunities in highly esteemed firms. This college's best feature is its placement opportunities. Top recruiters include Hindustan Unilever, ICICI, Toyota, Vodafone, Amway, Nestle, Yatra, Just Dial, etc., who visit the campus each year to conduct the recruitment drives. The average package offered was this university is 14 LPA.

Therefore, the effectiveness of university placement can depend on various factors, including specific programs, industry connections, and the efforts of the placement offices.   

Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University BSc is spread across various specialisations. Listed below are some of the popular specialisations provided via the university's affiliated colleges:

Biotechnology

Geology

Chemistry

Botany

Computer Science

Electronics

Zoology

Physics

Admission to Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University BSc courses and its affiliated colleges are subject to fulfillment of the eligibility requirements. Failure to fulfill the requirements can lead to rejection during the application stage. Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria:

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited university in the relevant stream with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50% to be considered for admission to postgraduate studies. A round of counseling is also available for postgraduate courses. However, for reserved categories (ST/SC/PWD) there is a relaxation of 5% in the cumulative grade. The following table shows the fee structure of various M.Sc courses offered at VSKUB.