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Quick Facts

Total Fees

5.92 L

Exam

GATE

Seats

Fees Details

General

₹ 5.92 L

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Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

24 Months

About M.Tech Biotechnology- This is a two year postgraduate programme in biotechnology. The degree for this course will be provided by Vellore Institute of Technology.

Curriculum-

University Core-

Professional and Communication Skills (or) Foreign Language
Statistics for Biological Applications
Seminar (or) Mini Project

Programme electives-

Food Process Technology
Nano-Biotechnology
Protein Engineering
Natural Products Technology
In Silico Drug Design
Bioprocess Plant Design
Biobusiness Management
Metabolic Engineering and Metabolomics
Plant Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology
Environmental Biotechnology
System Biology
TQM Issues in Bioproducts
Medical Biotechnology

Programme Core-

Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Molecular Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
Bioreactor Design and Bioprocess Technology
Genetic Engineering
Genomics and Proteomics
Bioseparation Technology
Immunotechnology
Bioethics, Biosafety and Patents
Student Project

Important dates

Exams and Events	Dates

GATE Score Card Date - Availability of Score Cards for download by paying a fee of Rs. 500 per test paper (Mode - Online)	31 May'25 - 30 Dec'25
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online)	6 Feb'26 - 7 Feb'26
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online)	13 Feb'26 - 14 Feb'26
GATE Result Date (Mode - Online)	18 Mar'26 - 18 Mar'26

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality- The applicant for admission should be a Resident Indian National and should have graduated from Institutions located in India.

Candidates should have graduated with a full-time degree from any recognized University/Institute with a minimum aggregate of 60% or First class for M.Tech. degree programs.
Candidates appearing for their final degree exam / final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.
Candidates should have completed their final Semester/year exams before the selection counseling at VIT
The candidates should produce a statement of final year marks and Provisional degree certificate before August 15th, failing which admission will be cancelled with the forfeit of admission fee

B.E/B.Tech. Degree in Chemical/Leather Technology/Biotechnology/Industrial Biotechnology/Biochemical/Bio-Medical/Bio-Informatics or a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or M.Sc. Degree in any branch of Life Sciences/MBBS/M.Sc.(Ag) & M.V.Sc.

Admission Details

Admission to M.Tech. Programmes are based on VIT Masters Entrance Examination (VITMEE) conducted by VIT in major cities across India.
Advertisement published in leading newspapers regarding the issue of application forms, important dates etc.,
Entrance examination conducted in major cities all over India.
Selection is through counseling based on the rank secured in the Entrance Examination. Preference is given to the candidates with GATE score for M.Tech. admission.

Top Exams Accepted by VIT Vellore

(GATE) - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Score Card Date - Online mode

31 May'25 - 30 Dec'25

Eligibility Criteria Exam Pattern Mock Test Admit Card Preparation Tips Result Answer Key Cutoff Counselling Process Exam Analysis Books Question Paper College Predictor Application Process

(VITMEE) - VIT Masters Entrance Examination

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Student Reviews for M.Tech Biotechnology

4/5(3 Reviews)

College Infrastructure: 4.7/5

Academics: 4/5

Placements: 3/5

Value for Money: 3.5/5

Campus Life: 4.3/5

Cool campus average placements.

Verified Review

Posted on 25 Sep'25 by Khushboo W
Batch of 2020-01-01 | M.Tech Biotechnology

College Infrastructure

VIT Vellore’s M.Tech Biotech has awesome infrastructure. Labs got latest equipment like PCR, bioreactors, makes practicals smooth. Library huge, tons of books, fast wifi. AC classrooms with smart boards. Hostels clean, but summer water shortage. Mess food okay, sports ground big.

Amazing

Verified Review

Posted on 18 Dec'24 by
Batch of 2024-01-01 | M.Tech Biotechnology

College Infrastructure

A very good and decent college with nice infrastructure and lovely campus life.that includes a very good library. The faculty is also very experienced. VIT has The university has a total of 18 hostels for boys students.Vellore Institute of Technology has 6 hostels for accommodation of girls students.