Quick Facts

Total Fees

2.13 L

Exam

JAM

Fees Details

General

₹ 2.13 L

Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

24 Months

Master of Science in Biotechnology is a two-year full-time postgraduate program offered by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal. The two years M.Sc. Programme is offered for bright and motivated students with bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline. The programme aims to provide young motivated individuals with a rigorous training, desired level of scientific understanding, and a glimpse of global contemporary research at an early stage to enable them to pursue a career in science education and research.

IISER aims to integrate classroom learning with research and provides ample scope for multidisciplinary interactions. The training during the programme enables students to pursue a career in academia, R&D institutes, and science-based industries.

Important dates

Exams and Events	Dates

JAM Counselling Date - Submission of Application Form for Admission on JOAPS portal (Mode - Online)	26 Mar'26 - 14 Apr'26
JAM Counselling Date - date for freezing choices by Applicants (Mode - Offline)	26 Mar'26 - 5 May'26
JAM Counselling Date - Declaration of first admission list (Mode - Online)	24 May'26 - 24 May'26
JAM Counselling Date - Admission based on first merit list (Mode - Online)	24 May'26 - 29 May'26
JAM Counselling Date - Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option (Mode - Online)	2 Jun'26 - 2 Jul'26
JAM Counselling Date - Declaration of Additional Round List (if any) (Mode - Online)	2 Jun'26 - 2 Jun'26
JAM Counselling Date - Admission based of additional round merit list (Mode - Online)	2 Jun'26 - 6 Jun'26
JAM Counselling Date - Declaration of second merit list (Mode - Online)	7 Jun'26 - 7 Jun'26
JAM Counselling Date - Admission based on second merit list (Mode - Online)	7 Jun'26 - 10 Jun'26
JAM Counselling Date - Declaration of Third Admission List (Mode - Online)	15 Jun'26 - 15 Jun'26
JAM Counselling Date - Admission based on third merit list (Mode - Online)	15 Jun'26 - 19 Jun'26
JAM Counselling Date - Declaration of Fourth Admission List (Mode - Online)	26 Jun'26 - 26 Jun'26
JAM Counselling Date - Admission based on fourth merit list (Mode - Online)	26 Jun'26 - 29 Jun'26
JAM Others - Downloading of Offer Letters from the Candidate Portal (Mode - Online)	8 Jul'26 - 8 Jul'26

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not just in the majoring subject).

As per GoI norms, a relaxation of marks, or an equivalent grade relaxation, will be granted in reference to the requirement specified in point # 1 for candidates belonging to various categories.

Please note that, if the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University/College reports:

Only marks: percentage will be considered.
Only grades: CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula: CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
Both marks and CGPA/CPI: Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet/certificate issued by competent authority.

Admission Details

Admissions to the M.Sc programme are offered exclusively through the Centralized Counselling for Admissions (CCMN) counselling. Also, students need to have valid score in JAM exam.