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Quick Facts

Total Fees

3.60 L

Exam

GATE

Seats

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 Events	Dates

GATE Application Correction Date (Mode - Online)	30 Oct'24 - 19 Nov'24
GATE Score Card Date - Score cards available for download by paying a fee of Rs. 500 per test paper (Mode - Online)	31 May'24 - 30 Dec'24
GATE Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	1 Jan'25 - 1 Jan'25
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online)	31 Jan'25 - 1 Feb'25
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online)	14 Feb'25 - 15 Feb'25
GATE Result Date (Mode - Online)	18 Mar'25 - 18 Mar'25
GATE Score Card Date (Mode - Online)	27 Mar'25 - 30 May'25
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.