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M.Tech. in Biotechnology
at VIT Vellore, Vellore

4.5 /5

(3 Reviews)

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A++ NAAC accredited
Private University
Estd. 1984

4.3

Placements

4.7

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course

5.0

Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

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M.Tech. in Biotechnology - Batch of 2020

4.4

Good infrastructure and faculty.

Placements: Around 50% of students were placed in major Chennai and Bangalore based Pharma companies. The job profile of the students is mostly research based involving market research. The major subjects focused on are immunology, cancer biology and computational biology.

Infrastructure: Life Science research needs a huge and highly advanced infrastructure and VIT provides just the right fit. The labs are well-equipped and the library is fully stocked with all the necessary textbooks. The hostel facility has full Wi-Fi coverage and the food in the mess is healthy.

Faculty: The faculty members are highly qualified with almost all members having a Ph.D. degree. They are well versed in there field of expertise. The course is designed to give students all the necessary knowledge to work in an industry. The work pressure is not high.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2020Read More

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M.Tech. in Biotechnology - Batch of 2019

4.2

VIT UNIVERSITY, a place to learn and a chance to grow.

Placements: Placements here are carried out mostly through the student internship method where students get do their final year thesis or project work in any of the core companies and chances of getting job in the same company. Apart from which students are placed in non core companies like TCS, Accenture and other IT or software companies.

Infrastructure: It's a very lively infrastructure where one cam firm lot of green and the lab facilities are upto the mark, its one the best private university with way good laboratories. The building wise the classrooms are well-equipped with smart boards and projectors. Completely digitilazied way of teaching.

Faculty: Faculty members are so chilled and very helping, they guide students through all they need to get settled in life. From academics to extracurricular activities. The course curriculum was designed based on the CAL system which is very flexible for a research academic.

Other: A good place to get a lots of academic exposure.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2018Read More

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M.Tech. in Biotechnology - Batch of 2019

4.8

Great experience in terms of course, but heavy workload, great infrastructure and hostel conditions

Placements: Placements are not a problem in our college. Even in terms of placements for the biotechnology department. The college has MoUs with a lot of biotech industries and helps in contacting those companies regarding internships as well as placements. Most of the seniors I know of have been placed, or are pursuing their PhDs abroad. The college also offers help with respect to higher education as well. The salary is in the range of 9,000 to 20,000 rupees per month, but can be higher depending on the company and the position. Companies that often come to the college are Biocon, Anthem, Dr. Reddy's, Novozymes, etc. Research institutes such as IISc also take in students for internships and projects. The roles offered in companies are generally in either the R&D sector or the quality management sectors. the training period ranged from 4-8 months. Getting internships is not a problem because of the MoUs that the department has with the companies and the stipend can be up to 9,000 rupees per month. There are companies though that do not offer stipends too.

Infrastructure: The facilities offered on the campus are extremely good. The Wi-Fi service available to all students with up to a 10 GB usage per month, although it cannot be used after 12:30 at night. The library is one of the best, and for Masters students, the borrowing limit for books is up to 6 books at a time which is quite handy. The library is centrally air-conditioned and is a very pleasant and quiet place to study. The students are allowed to stay up to 12:30 during examinations. The collection of books is excellent and all the books that are necessary and important for any course will be available there. When it comes to co-curriculars, there are 3-4 gymnasiums and plenty of grounds for cricket, basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, swimming pools, etc. There are also provisions for music classes. There are a lot of places for eateries and plenty of mess options for the hostellers. The labs are state of the art with most labs being funded by organisations like DST, DBT, IISER etc. the classrooms are a bit old, but are in no way a discomfort to the learning system. The classes are conducted on smart boards and the process of teaching and learning becomes so much more efficient because of it. The food quality is excellent, especially for hostellers, we get very good value for money, both in terms of quality and quantity with provisions for vegetarian, non-vegetarian as well as special mess services. The hostel rooms vary from block to block, but are generally moderately big, not very spacious but comfortable (approximately 15ft*15ft for a 2-share room). There are also AC and non-AC rooms available. There haven't been any issues related to infrastructure that I personally faced during my tenure in the college.

Faculty: The faculty are extremely helpful and easy to approach regarding any issues with respect to the curriculum or any help with projects and internships. Almost all the lecturers in the Biotech Dept. are PhD holders and some of them even post-doctorate holders and carry a vast knowledge and experience in the course that they teach. There are about 100 faculty members in the biotech department alone and so, a lot of help is offered with respect to the course content. The course that is followed is a fully flexible credit system where the students can choose the courses that they wish to take in each semester (core courses and electives). This gives a lot of scope for the students to take multiple subjects of their choice and save up on credits for any subsequent semesters. The teaching generally involves teacher-student classroom interaction, but we, Masters students have subjects which have projects in some subjects too, making the learning process much easier and efficient. There is also exposure given in terms of publishing papers and attending conferences as the projects that you do during the semester can be eligible for the same. The number of students in my class is around 30 and so, the attention given to each individual by the faculty is very good. Industrial visits are conducted each semester to help the students in understanding the industrial operations. Although we did not receive any industrial visit in the first semester, our seniors said that they had such visits organised. The course overall is a very intensive course and there is definitely a lot of workload that a student will face. But ultimately, the learning involved is definitely on the higher level.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2017Read More

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M.Tech. in Biotechnology
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VIT Vellore
Overview

VIT Vellore offers a 2 years M.Tech. in Biotechnology course at the PG level. As per the NIRF 2024, the course is ranked #11. A total of 42 students can enrol in this course. The total tuition fee for the entire duration of this course is INR 5,92,000. Find out more about other courses under VIT Vellore M.E./M.Tech.

Total Tuition Fees	₹5.92 Lakh Get Fees details
Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Average package	₹ 9.90 Lakh
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Seat breakup	42
Type of University	Private

M.Tech. in Biotechnology
at
VIT Vellore
Fees

The total tuition fee for VIT Vellore M.Tech. in Biotechnology is INR 5,92,000. Besides, the fee also includes other components, such as exam fee, caution deposit, enrollment fee, etc. Some of the fee components, such as caution deposit are one-time payable. Candidates after getting admission in M.Tech. in Biotechnology need to pay the VIT Vellore fee to confirm their seat in the institute. Below is fee breakup for VIT Vellore M.Tech. in Biotechnology:

Fee components	Amount (2 years)
Tuition Fees Tuition fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. Mentioned fees is for category 1. Tuition Fees for category 2 is INR 592000.	₹ 5.92 Lakh
Hostel Fees Fee might include components other than Hostel fee. Meal plan is included in the fee. Mentioned fee is for the cheapest option available for other options please visit fee PDF. Mentioned fee is for th Read more Fee might include components other than Hostel fee. Meal plan is included in the fee. Mentioned fee is for the cheapest option available for other options please visit fee PDF. Mentioned fee is for the year 2025.	₹ 2.55 Lakh
One-time Payment One time fee includes Caution money.	₹ 3,000
Total fee	₹ 8.50 Lakh

These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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M.Tech. in Biotechnology
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VIT Vellore
Rankings

As per NIRF 2024, VIT Vellore holds the position of #11 for its M.Tech. in Biotechnology course for the academic year 2024. It’s important to mention that this ranking is given to the full suite of M.E./M.Tech courses offered by VIT Vellore and not just the M.Tech. in Biotechnology. The ranking details for VIT Vellore in M.Tech. in Biotechnology are tabulated below:

M.Tech. in Biotechnology
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VIT Vellore
Curriculum

Students looking for the latest VIT Vellore M.Tech. in Biotechnology curriculum can download from the below link. The attached curriculum PDF has the semester-wise details on course structure, detailed course content, and electives. Students interested in getting admission to this programme can check the course curriculum below:

M.Tech. in Biotechnology
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VIT Vellore
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Infrastructure4.7

Faculty & Course4.3

Campus Life5.0

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Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Average Salary	INR 9.90 Lakh
Highest Salary	INR 88.00 Lakh

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M.Tech. in Biotechnology
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Entry Requirements

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60%
B.E/B.Tech. Degree in Biotechnology/Industrial Biotechnology/Genetic Engg.,/Agricultural Biotechnology/Bio-chemical/Bio-Medical/ Bio- Informatics / Chemical / Food Science Technology / Leather Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, MBBS.

Candidates appearing for their final degree exam / final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.
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Candidates who have completed M.Sc. Degree in any branch of Life Sciences/M.Sc.(Ag) and M.V.Sc. or any equivalent degree (full-time) with 60% marks or First class from any recognized University/Institute are also eligible.

Final year students can also apply on a provisional basis.

Note: The applicant for admission should be a Resident Indian National and should have graduated from Institutions located in India.
Foreign and NRI/ PIO applications are to be made separately.

Counselling
Admission is through university level counseling based on the rank/ score obtained in VIT Masters Entrance Examination (VITMEE)/ GATE. Preference is given to the candidates with GATE score.