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2.20 L

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2.20 L

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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

College Infrastructure: 5/5
Academics: 4.3/5
Placements: 4/5
Value for Money: 4/5
Campus Life: 4.7/5

HOW IS VIT VELLORE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY.

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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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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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News and Notifications
May 20, 2025 - 11:22 AM IST :

The MAT exam for VIT Vellore admission to the MBA will be conducted on May 31, 2025.

May 20, 2025 - 11:21 AM IST :

MAT admit card for VIT Vellore admission will be available from May 28 - 31, 2025. 

May 20, 2025 - 11:21 AM IST :

The last date to apply for the MAT exam for Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore admission is May 25, 2025.

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