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To prepare the students to understand the biotechnology related research and Industrial applications

To make students expert in interpreting complex data related to biotechnology problems and challenges.

To provide knowledge needed to solve current and emerging technologies to students.

To make students expert in communicating issues related to industrial biotechnology to a wide audience.

To prepare students in solving complex social and ethical problems confronting the industry and the government.

To expose students to the different processes used in industries and their applications in biotechnology.

The M.Sc. Biotechnology Program is of two-year duration. Each year is called an academic year and is divided into two semesters. Thus, there will be a total of four semesters. Each semester consists of fifteen weeks of teaching. The teaching learning process involves theory classes of an hour duration and practical classes of four hours duration. The curriculum will be delivered through various methods including chalk and talk, laboratories, power point presentations, audio, video tools, E-learning / E-content, virtual laboratories, simulations, field trips/ Industry visits, seminars, workshops, projects, models, class discussions and industrial internship.

Evaluation

The assessment broadly comprises of Internal Assessment (Mid Semester Examination and Continuous Evaluation Component) and External Assessment i.e., End Semester Examination. Each course carries 100 marks for theory with 60 marks for Internal Assessment and 40 for End Semester Examination and practical course carries additional 50 marks. Internal assessment will be conducted through MCQ, Classroom Test, Assignment, Oral Presentation and Short Projects.

Courses

The curriculum structure is based on Department of Biotechnology (DBT) prescribed curriculum structure. The program consists of Core Courses and Elective Courses.

To acquire a degree in M.Sc. Biotechnology, a student must study 09 Core Courses, 04 Multidisciplinary Courses, 03 Elective Courses, 01 Dissertation & 03 Industrial Internships. Core Courses are of total 45 Credits, Electives are of total 07 Credits, Multidisciplianry are of 15 Credits and Industrial Internships and Dissertation are of total 26 Credits. For theory classes, one credit indicates one-hour lecture per week while for practical, one credit indicates two hours practical laboratory session per week.

A student has to earn a minimum of 93 Credits to get a degree in M.Sc. Biotechnology.

The program offers Elective courses and the students must choose 01 from each option offered in 1st, 2nd and 3rdSemester. Entire 4th Semester is dedicated for dissertation work. Student has to undergo Industrial Internship in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Semester which is of 02 Credits per semester.

Total Intake

30 Seats

Mode of Admission

• 55% and above marks in B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech - Candidates are required to appear for an Interaction with experts of the School of Science. Based on the performance, direct admission will be given
• 50% to 55% marks B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech - on the spot Admission Competitive Test (ACT) of 60 min / Interaction with experts of the School of Science.
• Minimum passing marks of Admission Competitive Test (ACT) would be 50% of total marks. Merit list would be prepared/put up based on the marks obtained
• Second trail for test may be given on request by student
• The Admission Competitive Test (ACT) shall be consisting of Objective questions related to Subject and English, Verbal Abilities, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge.
• There will be no negative marking.

Qualifying Examination

A Candidate must have passed B.Sc. Degree with equivalent (10+2+3) from any University recognized by UGC in relevant subjects with minimum 50% marks as aggregate of all the semester /years. (45% for SC/ST/OBC with Non Creamy layer /PD/EWS). B.Sc. Degree or equivalent with either Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agricultural, Veterinary & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Genetics, Bio-informatics or B. Tech./BE in Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering are eligible to apply.

Registration Fees

The registration fee for submitting online application form is Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only), which is to be paid online.

Eligibility for Admission

• A Candidate must have passed B.Sc. Degree with equivalent (10+2+3) from any University recognized by UGC in relevant subjects with minimum 50% marks as aggregate of all the semester /years. (45% for SC/ST/OBC with Non Creamy layer /PD/EWS).
• Candidates who have appeared for the final semester of qualifying examination can also apply. In such case, the candidates are required to upload and submit the results as soon as they are available through E-mail (scanned image).
• 20% of the total seats for any M.Sc. programmes will be filled in by the students who have passed B. Sc. in relevant branch from GSFC University.
• Intake percentage for students outside GSFC University: 80% of the sanctioned intake will be filled in by inviting application on All India basis, including the students from GSFC University. The admissions will be offered based on the merit list and test / interaction, if required.
• Reserved seats remaining vacant after last date of application submission in any category shall be converted to open category seats, after due verification of all the necessary documents for admission.

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