MSc Biotechnology

The Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology offers a two-year (four semester) academic programme in MSc Biotechnology. The endeavour of the Faculty is to teach the latest concepts and research technologies and prepare students for careers in research and teaching in modern biology and biotechnology. The areas covered include Biochemistry, Cell biology, Molecular biology, Microbiology, Biostatistics, Genetic engineering, Immunology, Plant molecular biology, Environmental biotechnology, Fermentation technology, Bioinformatics, Protein engineering, Neurosciences, Cancer biology, Virology, Biochemical engineering, Structural biology, and Tissue engineering.

Minimum Eligibility

12 years of schooling + a 3 year Bachelors degree (BSc, B.Pharm, BVSc, B.E., B.Tech, MBBS, etc.) in any area of Biological Sciences / Chemistry / Agriculture and allied sciences; Veterinary and allied sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemical Technology from an institution recognized by the government of any of the SAARC countries, with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade. Students who have not studied Biology at the Bachelor’s level must have studied and passed in Biology as a subject at the 10+2 (12th class) level. Candidates who have a 4 year Bachelors degree or 3 year Bachelor’s degree and have cleared the first year of the Master’s programme are also eligible.

Format of the Entrance Test

The computer based entrance test will be of 2 hours duration.
There will be no negative marking.
The question paper will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions out of which candidates will have to attempt 70.
First 70 attempted questions will be evaluated.

Syllabus for the Entrance Test

Some questions will be of 10+2 level from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
Some questions will be of undergraduate level from Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, Genetics, Microbiology, Biophysics and Biostatistics.

For a sample test paper, click here.