DY Patil Deemed-to-be University, School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics is best known for the health science education and research programs. The institute offers full time UG and PG programmes in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Food Science and Technology and Genetics and Genomic Counselling. Admission to DY Patil Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Institute is based on the scores obtained in recognized national and state level entrance exams.

Graduates from the institute are placed with the highest salary package of INR 5 LPA (approx.) and an average salary of INR 2.5 LPA in top recruiting companies such as Envirocar P Ltd, ACTREC, Equinox, SERUM Institute and many more. 

DY Patil Deemed-to-be University, School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Highlights

Established | Type 2003 | Private
Recognized by AICTE, UGC, NAAC A++
Affiliated to DY Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai
Courses offered UG, PG, Doctoral, and Certificate
Selection criteria Merit and Entrance-based
Application mode | Fee Online | INR 1000
Facilities Labs, Workshops, Canteen, Auditorium, Sports, etc.
Official Website | Contact http://www.dypatil.edu/schools/biotech-and-bioinformatics/ | 022 2756 7949/ 70453 06363/ 70450 14646

DY Patil Deemed-to-be University, School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Courses 

The institute offers UG, PG, Doctoral, and Certificate courses to students. A brief about the same is given in the table below:

Course Details
B.Tech
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Specializations: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Data Science, Food Science & Technology
  • Eligibility:
    • Candidate must be either 17 years of age or attain the age at the time of admission and passed HSC (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in all subjects.
    • Candidates with Mathematics will be considered eligible for B. Tech Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics and Data Science/ Biomedical Engineering/ Food Science and Technology
      programs.
    • Candidates with Biology will be considered eligible for B. Tech Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics and Data Science/ Food Science and Technology programs.
    • Obtained valid score in national/ state level entrance examinations or entrance test of the School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai.
B.Sc.
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Specializations: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
  • Eligibility: 
    • Candidate must be either 17 years of age or attain the age at the time of admission
    • Passed HSC (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board, securing minimum 50% marks in the aggregate of all subjects. Physics, Chemistry and English are compulsory and the student should have cleared either Mathematics / Biology in standard XII examinations leading to an aggregate of 50% as mentioned above
M.Sc
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Genetics and Genomic Counselling, Biotechnology, Biotechnology (Pharmaceutical BIotechnology), Food Science & Technology, Bioinformatics, 
  • Eligibility: Graduate in Science stream with minimum 50% marks in Biotechnology /Bioinformatics/ Life sciences / Zoology / Botany / Chemistry / Microbiology / Applied Biology / Pharmacy / Agricultural Science / Biochemistry / Genetics / M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B. V. Sc. 
Ph.D.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Genetics and Genomic Counselling, Biotechnology, Biotechnology (Pharmaceutical BIotechnology), Food Science & Technology, Bioinformatics, 
Certificate course in Plant Tissue Culture Technology
  • Duration: 1-year
  • Eligibility: B.Sc in any discipline of Biological Sciences or BE / B.Tech. Biotechnology

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DY Patil Deemed-to-be University, School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Admission

The admissions at DY Patil School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics is merit and entrance-based. Admission to all courses, except the B.Tech and M.Sc Integrated program, is merit-based. Admission to B.Tech and M.Sc (Integrated) Biotechnology is done based on marks obtained by the student in the entrance exam conducted by the institute.

How to apply?

Applicants are required to apply offline by submitting all the required documents and the application fee at the admission section of the school. The application fee charged is INR 1,000.

DY Patil Deemed-to-be University, School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Placement

The placement cell of the institute is active throughout the year. The cell keeps records of student’s data such as the student’s resume, telephone number, and e-mails and forwards it to the HR department of the various companies. The placement cell conducts various activities such as:

  • Pre-Placement Talks
  • Soft Skills training required for placements
  • Specific one-day training program as per courses
  • Mock Interviews
  • Lectures by Industry experts
  • Industry-Academia meet 

The highest salary package offered to students is around INR 5 LPA and the average package offered is INR 2.5 LPA. Given below is the past academic record of the students placed in the recent few years:

The placement rate of the college is increasing year by year which increases the chances of reaching the placement rate to 100%. The top recruiters of the institute include:

  • Zydus Cadila
  • Organica Biotech
  • Citius Tech
  • Vasta Global
  • Envirocar P Ltd
  • ACTREC, Kharghar
  • Equinox, Navi Mumbai
  • SERUM Institute, Pune
  • Bharat Serum and Vaccines, Mumbai

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DY Patil Deemed-to-be University, School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics FAQ

Ques. How is the faculty of the college?

Ans. The faculty of the college is highly qualified in their respective fields with Ph.D. degrees. There are a total of 48 faculty members working at the posts of Associate and Assistant Professors. 

Ques. What are the documents to be attached along with the application form?

Ans. The documents required with the application form are as follows:

  • S.S.C / Equivalent Examination mark statement & Certificate.
  • H.S.C. / Equivalent Examination mark statement & Certificate.
  • Bonafide and character certificate from the Head of Institution last attended
  • Leaving and/or Transfer Certificate from the Institute last attended.
  • Aadhar Card
  • Residence Proof
  • Backward Class / Caste Certificate duly verified by the Competent Authority
  • Physical Fitness certificate from a registered Medical Practitioner.

Ques. What is the B.Tech course-wise intake capacity?

Ans. Seats offered to students vary from course to course. Given below is a brief about the same:

Course Seats
B.Tech in Biotechnology 120
B.Tech in Bioinformatics and Data Science 30
B.Tech in Food Science and Technology 60

Ques. What subjects are included in the entrance exam?

Ans. The entrance test conducted by the institute is of one and a half hour duration. The test conducted consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions containing questions of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Computers. The bifurcation of marks is as follows:

Subjects Marks (For PCB Students) Marks (For PCM Students)
Physics 25 25
Chemistry 25 25
Biology 30 10
Mathematics 10 10
Computers 10 10

Ques. Is there any scholarship for the students?

Ans. The college provides merit scholarships to students who secure the highest marks in the semester exams. The scholarship amounts INR 1,000 which is credited to the student in the next semester of the course.