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Total Fees
3.60 L
Exam
GATE
Seats
54

Fees Details

General

₹ 3.60 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

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 EventsDates
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

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.

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