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Total Fees

2.20 L

Fees Details

General

₹ 2.20 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

This is a two year postgraduate programme biotechnology. The degree for this course will be provided by Vellore Institute of Technology.

Curriculum-

Semester 1-

Biomacromolecules
Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology
Microbiology
Analytical Instrumentation
Computer Programming
Biochemistry and Microbiology Lab
Molecular Biology and r DNA
Technology Lab

Semester 3-

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Aquatic Biotechnology
Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Bioethics and IPRs
Bioethics and IPRs 4 Elective
Bioprocess and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab
Tissue Culture Lab

Semester 2-

Bioprocess Technology and Biocatalysis
Immunotechnology
Enzyme Technology
Plant Genetic Engineering
Environmental Biotechnology
Immunology and Enzyme Technology Lab
Environmental Biotechnology Lab

Semester 4-

Project
Comprehensive Viva

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc.degree from a recognized university in any branch of Biological Science that includes Botany / Zoology, Microbiology / Biochemistry/Biotechnology / Nutrition (or) Home Science / Agricultural Science /Medicine with an 60% of marks (Inclusive of all subjects)
The aggregate marks obtained in the subjects in UG Degree Programme should be 50% for the following categories:
- Applicants belonging to SC/ST category should submit community certificate
- Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. They should submit Nativity Certificate
Applicants from Correspondence / Open University mode are not eligible

Admission Details

Candidates will be called for an counseling in the order of merit of their aggregate marks secured in their undergraduate degree programmes calculated up to the fourth semester or second year, whichever is applicable -This is inclusive of Languages / EOP and all the subjects they have studied up to pre-final year.
Candidates for admission to other UG programmes will be selected based on the performance in the H.Sc., / Intermediate, and for PG programmes based on the performance in the UG degree.
Eligible candidates shall be called for counseling and the admission is decided based on the marks in the qualifying examination.

Student Reviews for M.Sc Biotechnology

5/5(3 Reviews)

College Infrastructure: 5/5

Academics: 4.7/5

Placements: 4/5

Value for Money: 4/5

Campus Life: 4.7/5

Excellent and highly satisfying

Posted on 30 Jul'26 by Anonymous

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Batch of 2025-01-01 | M.Sc Biotechnology

College Infrastructure

Our college has modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a rich library, computer labs, sports facilities, clean hostels, a spacious auditorium, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a green, peaceful campus that supports learning and overall development.

HOW IS VIT VELLORE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY.

Verified Review

Posted on 6 Oct'23 by Juli Das
Batch of 2024-01-01 | M.Sc Biotechnology

College Infrastructure

every place in VIT is maintained and constantly cleaned, and it is the best infrastructure and classroom amenities. VIT has a sizable library with access to both offline book s and e-books, making it the ideal place to study. labs are properly equipped and maintained.

Good College

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Posted on 29 May'20 by Anonymous

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Batch of 2023-01-01 | M.Sc Biotechnology

College Infrastructure

Infrastructure is really good with each building having its own uniqueness. class rooms and labs are very well equipped with latest equipment like smart classrooms, bio metric attendance and all. The hostels are also very well maintained

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