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* Amrita School of Biotechnology , with qualified faculty including several Ph.D.’s recruited from academia and industry around the world, is perfectly poised to offer students an opportunity to develop expertise and succeed in building a career in the exciting areas of biotechnology and related fields. Our cutting-edge curricula with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research will provide a solid foundation in the biological sciences. With a vibrant academic environment and a unique approach to learning that involves thought-provoking discussions and constant interaction among students and faculty, the Amrita School of Biotechnology provides an ideal setting for all-round development of students to achieve the goal of becoming well-trained in all aspects of Biotechnology and related fields.

• The excellent placement record of the School stands testimony to our laudable standards of excellence. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Biotechnology. It is approved by TIFAC (Government of India) as a Centre of Relevance and Excellence (CORE) in Biomedical Technology. The School’s research programme concentrates on preventive and therapeutic innovations.
• The Amrita School of Biotechnology which was founded in September 2004, has already established its presence as a preferred institution of higher learning in the field of Biotechnology and related Life Sciences, in the short time that it has been in existence. The School offers Undergraduate programmes in Biotechnology and Microbiology as well as Postgraduate programmes in Biotechnology, Microbiology and Bioinformatics. A Ph.D. programme has also been initiated. The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its “Mission Reach” programme selected The School of Biotechnology to be a “Center of Relevance and Excellence” (CORE) in Biomedical Technology with a research program focused on the development of preventive and therapeutic innovations.
• Additionally, a number of diverse research projects including Wound healing, Target discovery and validation, RNAi, Computational modeling and development of Anti-snake venom therapeutics are in progress with adequate research funding. The School also coordinates the MHRD effort to design and create virtual laboratories for Biotechnology in collaboration with IIT Mumbai and IIT Delhi at the national level. The cutting-edge curricula along with state-of-the-art facilities of the School will provide a solid foundation in the biological sciences. In addition, the dedicated, experienced faculty, offer students an opportunity to interact, learn, advance and succeed with career in Biotechnology and related life sciences. With Amma’s Grace, there will be ample opportunities for everyone to be a part of the plan. Welcome to this Temple of Learning. I wish you the very best in all your efforts.

* The Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS), Manipal established in 2002, became an independent identity in 2006 and is one of the top biotechnological institutes of the country.

• MSLS is identified as TIFAC-CORE (Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council - Centres of Relevance & Excellence) under vision 2020 in the area of Pharmacogenomics. It actively promotes advanced research in India and abroad, supported by DBT, GOI in Translational Medicine, ICMR, DST, BRNS, and several other industry partners.
• The mission statement of the center is to engage in cutting edge research, training, education and offer help to the community in the field of human health.

* The BSc Biotechnology program is offered by the Manipal School of Life Sciences. The curriculum includes :

• Interactive teaching sessions
• 60% of the time in laboratory training
• Weekly seminars on advanced topics
• A Mandatory research project at the end of term

* Career Opportunities :

• Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry
• Higher degree in India or abroad.

* Assessment :

• Each student must pass examinations in all subjects in all semesters to get the degree.
• The minimum is 50% in all subjects (theory, practical and project).
• Students have two internal assessments and one external assessment every semester.
• Internal assessment (IA) includes performance in two sessional examinations, the average of which results in the IA marks.
• Students who do not score at least 40% of IA marks (average of two IA examinations) are not eligible to appear for the external (University) examinations.
• For the final marks in each theory subject (out of 100), 30% of the IA marks and 70% of the University examinations are considered. For practical subjects (out of 100), the distribution will be 25% internal and 75% external (University) marks.
• Students who do not have an aggregate of 50% marks when both IA and external examination marks are declared to have failed in that subject.
• A student should complete a minimum of 60% of the total credits of the first two semesters to be eligible to progress to the 2nd year, and complete a minimum of 75% of the total credits of the previous four semesters to be eligible to progress to the 3rd year. However, a student should complete all the credits of the previous five semesters before appearing for 6th semester research project work viva voce examination of the university.
• In order to pass all the subjects, a candidate is permitted not more than four chances (actual examination), provided the four chances are completed in two years from the date of the first attempt.
• Research projects have an internal assessment (out of 50 marks) and also external assessment, as viva voce (out of 200 marks).

* According to my opinion, both the above universities have their own plus points & advantages in terms of providing with best education, infrastructure & positive atmosphere. But I personally feel & will strongly recommend to go for BSC Biotechnology in Manipal University as it is the best between the two according to me.

* Hope this information helps !!

* Good Luck !!

Hello aspirant,

Hope you are doing well !!

Both university are the best for BSc biotechnology. according to the student review, Infrastructure, faculties, study, placements Amirta university is better than Manipal university. Its infrastructure is good, Faculty are well educated and well experienced, placement for Amirta University is good. For research purpose Amirta University is best.

I hope this information will help you.

Feel free to ask any query.

All the best for your bright future ahead.