What is the MTech Biotechnology Admission Process?

Admission to the course is usually based on the score obtained by a candidate in an entrance exam. Some of the major all India entrance exams conducted for this purpose are GATE, SRMJEEE PG, IPU CET, etc. Some colleges also offer admission on merit basis. The various steps involved in the admission process are given below.

Merit-based selection

• Submit the application to the colleges or universities you are interested in for admission.
• Perform well in the undergraduate examinations as the scores obtained in these form the basis of the entire admission process.
• In due course of time, colleges release their cutoff lists. Check if you are eligible for admission into the desired course.
• If eligible, visit the college and submit all the required documents.

Entrance based selection

The guide to apply for entrance exam based admission is as follows.

• Registration: Registration dates are announced days before by the institute. An account needs to be created with basic details like email-id, phone number, etc.
• Fill up details: Fill up the application form with all necessary details with care. Care must be taken to ensure all details are accurate and correct.
• Submit documents: Scan and upload all required documents like mark sheets. Documents need to be uploaded in a specific format only, as specified by the institute’s application portal.
• Application fee: A minimal application fee is to be paid online during the submission of the application form. Payment can be done by all online payment modes.
• Download admit card: Admit cards are released once all applicants are judged for eligibility. The admit card must be downloaded and printed out to be used on the day of the examination.
• Examination: Prepare for the exam as per the syllabus and past papers. Appear for the examination on the date announced.
• GD & PI: Successful candidates are then called for GD & PI rounds. 
• Results: Based on candidates performance in the entrance exam of GD & PI rounds, results will be announced. 

What is the MTech Biotechnology Eligibility Criteria?

The eligibility criteria for MTech Biotechnology aspirants is not complicated and is as follows. It must be noted that the eligibility criteria will differ from institute to institute.

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biosciences or in any relevant discipline from a recognized college or university.
• Candidates must have scored an aggregate of at least 50% marks in the qualifying examinations.
• A candidate should have a valid score in any concerned entrance examination.

Which are the popular MTech Biotechnology Entrance Exams?

There are many national and state-level entrance exams to appear for admission to the MTech Biotechnology program. 

Some of the top entrance exams conducted in order to shortlist students for admission into this course are given below.

• GATE: GATE is a national level entrance exam conducted every year for admission into various postgraduate programs offered by the most prestigious institutes of India like IITs, NITs etc. Other than admission to M.Tech programs, GATE Scores are used by various PSUs for the recruitment of eligible candidates at various positions.

• IPU CET: IPU CET is conducted annually by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in order to shortlist students for various undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.

• TANCET: TANCET is conducted annually by Anna university. The exam is conducted in order to shortlist students for providing admission into various postgraduate degree programs.

The dates of application and examination for the above-mentioned examinations are mentioned in the table below.

How to prepare for MTech Biotechnology entrance examinations?

To help candidates prepare better and efficiently for the entrance examinations, the following pointers can be referred to.

• Prepare a timetable for studying. Include each topic in every subject and follow the timetable strictly. This will ensure the entire syllabus is covered at least once. Allocate time daily to studies.
• Clear up the basics. The basics will form the base for the more advanced chapters later on. A strong understanding of the basics will be useful.
• Practice, practice, practice. Engineering entrance examinations are all about practice. Take mocks and attempt as many as sample papers as possible.
• Allocate time separately for the more difficult topics. If needed, approach a teacher or a tutor to help go over the topics again.
• Many toppers recommend depending on the NCERT books of the 10+2 levels to clear your basics and then go for the books studied at the Bachelor’s degree level. One must be thoroughly clear with the school books before purchasing more books.

How to get admission in a good MTech Biotechnology college?

To secure admission into a top-ranked MTech Biotechnology college, a number of factors come into play. Some of the following tips will be helpful in that regard.

• The admission process to the course is either entrance based or merit-based.
• In the case of merit-based selection, one must perform well in the qualifying examinations.
• In the case of entrance based selection, it is very important to perform well and secure a decent rank in the entrance exam in order to get admission in a good college.
• One must be well aware of the latest exam pattern. One must also know the weightage assigned to each section in the exam and prepare accordingly.
• One must start preparing for the entrance exam a year before as this gives ample time for learning and revision. Do keep your target institute in mind.
• Be aware of all dates and deadlines. Examination application dates, exam dates etc. are changed and advertised in all major newspapers. It is important to keep track of any such news.
• Take a look at the daily news and affairs of the world regularly. Keeping up to date with the news will help in preparation for the exam and counseling round but also act as a break from studying.