Course Duration
4 YearsTuition Fees
19.4 K1 Year Fees
57.1 KTotal Fees
1.42 LakhsYears | year 1 | year 2 | year 3 | |||
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Total Year Wise fees | ₹57,100 | ₹42,400 | ₹42,400 | |||
Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Total Fees | ₹35900 | ₹21200 | ₹21200 | ₹21200 | ₹21200 | ₹21200 |
Tuition fees | ₹19400 | ₹19400 | ₹19400 | ₹19400 | ₹19400 | ₹19400 |
Admission fees | ₹4000 | - | - | - | - | - |
Registration fees | ₹500 | - | - | - | - | - |
Exam fees | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 |
other fee | ₹10800 | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
Years | year 1 | year 2 | year 3 | year 4 | ||||
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Total Year Wise fees | ₹61,300 | ₹48,800 | ₹48,800 | ₹48,800 | ||||
Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Total Fees | ₹36900 | ₹24400 | ₹24400 | ₹24400 | ₹24400 | ₹24400 | ₹24400 | ₹24400 |
Tuition fees | ₹20000 | ₹20000 | ₹20000 | ₹20000 | ₹20000 | ₹20000 | ₹20000 | ₹20000 |
Admission fees | ₹4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Registration fees | ₹500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Exam fees | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹1200 |
other fee | ₹11200 | ₹3200 | ₹3200 | ₹3200 | ₹3200 | ₹3200 | ₹3200 | ₹3200 |
B.Sc. in Biotechnology is a 3- year undergraduate course, involving an advanced study of the cellular and bimolecular processes for development of a variety of technologies and products that contribute to improving people’s lives and health.
The course is divided across 6 semesters, of six months each, and the basic eligibility for applying to the course is 10+2 qualification in the science stream, completed from a recognized educational board. The course is offered in India at an average fee ranging between INR 1 and 3 lacs, varying across institutes.
Bachelor of Science in Tamil Nadu | Bachelor of Science in Maharashtra | Bachelor of Science in Karnataka | Bachelor of Science in Uttar Pradesh |
Admission to B.Sc. Biotechnology is entrance exam based. AIIMS Biotechnology entrance test, DU entrance test are some such entrance exams conducted for admission to the course. Some of thr top institutes offering the course include:
Successful graduates of the course are lucratively hired in both private and government sectors, with an initial average annual salary ranging between INR 2.5 and 7 Lacs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field.
Some of the major highlights of the course are tabulated below.
Course level | Undergraduate |
Duration | 3 Years |
Eligibility | 10th & 12th from a recognized Board |
Admission Process | Counseling after taking entrance examination. |
Examination Type | Semester System |
Course Fee | INR 2 Lac to 3 Lacs |
Average Starting Salary | INR 2.5 Lac to 8 Lacs |
Top Recruiting Areas/Fields | Bio Industry, Government Hospitals, Research Labs, Content Writing (Medical), etc. |
Biotechnology is a part of Applied Biology, which simply stated, is the combination of biology with technology so as to alter cells for manipulation. The course familiarizes candidates with the usage of living organisms and bio processes in the field of medicine, technology, engineering, and other bio products.
Typically, the course aims to impart to eligible candidates, advanced lessons in biological process meant for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc. which are used in production of medicines and other such products.
Aspiring candidates having a scientific aptitude and keen interest in biological sciences are ideally suited for the course. Such candidates would possess an analytical mind, have problem-solving skills, and proficiency with the use of computers.
Some of the top institutes offering the course in the country are tabulated below, along with their corresponding locations and fee charged by each.
College Name | City | Average Annual Fees |
Loyola College | Chennai | INR 48,000 |
ST. Xavier’s College | Mumbai | INR 22,380 |
Suresh Gyan Vihar Institute | Jaipur | INR 87,000 |
Christ University | Bangalore | INR 16,667 |
Madras Christian College (MCC) | Chennai | INR 19,319 |
The Oxford College of Science | Bangalore | INR 25,000 |
Stella Maris College | Chennai | INR 3,460 |
Ramjas College | New Delhi | INR 12,000 |
Fergusson College | Pune | INR 3,420 |
Hans Raj College (HRC) | New Delhi | INR 16,000 |
Presidency College | Chennai | INR 1,265 |
Miranda College | New Delhi | INR 17,800 |
Mount Carmel College (MCC) | Bangalore | INR 35,600 |
ST. Xavier’s College | Kolkata | INR 27,700 |
Sri Venkateswara College | New Delhi | INR 11,540 |
Gargi College | New Delhi | INR 8,305 |
ST Joseph’s College Devagiri | Calicut | INR 3,075 |
Elphinstone College | Mumbai | INR 23,188 |
Hindu College | New Delhi | INR 16,173 |
ST. Xavier’s College | Ahmedabad | INR 12,000 |
Candidates aspiring to pursue the course are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria listed here.
Bachelor of Science in Madhya Pradesh | Bachelor of Science in Andhra Pradesh | Bachelor of Science in Kerala | Bachelor of Science in Rajasthan |
For admission to the course, eligible candidates are needed to qualify a relevant entrance examination, conducted at any of institute, state and national levels. Two subsequent rounds of group discussion and personal interview subsequently follow for assessment of candidate’s general aptitude for the course.
Some of the major entrance tests conducted in India for admission to the course are listed below.
However, some colleges also admit students based on their performance in the last qualifying examination.
Tabulated below is a semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus.
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Macromolecular Structure and Analysis | Organic Mechanisms in Biology |
Biophysics & Instrumentation | Principles of Transmission Genetics |
Cell Structure & Dynamics | Principles of Microbiology |
Biomathematics – I | Biomathematics – II |
Chemistry | Introduction to C-Programming & Digital Logic |
Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Microbial Genetics | Molecular Genetics |
Principles of Immunology | Computational Biology & Bio-informatics |
Plant and Animal Tissue Culture Techniques and applications | Biodiversity & Taxonomy |
Plant Biotechnology | Animal Biotechnology |
Introduction to Data Structure & Computer Organization | Introduction to DBMS, Computer Network & Numerical Analysis |
Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
DNA Typing, Proteomics & Beyond | Model Organisms in Human Genome Project |
Recombinant DNA Technology | Elements of Mangement Introduction and Entrepreneurship |
Environmental Biotechnology | Medical Biotechnology |
Industrial Biotechnology |
Biotechnology- Social, Legal and Ethical issues |
Biotechnology is essentially a research-oriented and diverse field of medical science, and some of the popular professional avenues open to such graduates are tabulated here, along with the basic job responsibilities and salary offered for each.
Job Profile | Job Description | Average Annual Fees in INR |
Research Associate | To monitor progress of research projects and coordinate information flow between departmental sections, and perform a wide and complex variety of assays, tests, and studies. They perform highly specialized and advanced experiments and collect, prepare, analyze, and evaluate specimens and/or tissue cultures. | 3 to 4.5 Lacs |
Research Scientist |
Responsible for drawing up research proposals and applying for funding, planning, and carrying out experiments keeping accurate records of results, analyzing results and data, and developing new products or ways of applying new discoveries, improving manufacturing production methods, and testing products or materials. |
4 to 6 Lacs |
Biotech Product Analyst | To decide which companies are the best bets for high returns and debts, and also to look at the number and type of products a company is developing. | 3.5 to 6 Lacs |
Marketing Manager | Responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategic marketing plans for an entire organization in order to attract potential customers and retain existing ones. | 5 to 7 Lacs |
Lecturer | To teach at the discipline in areas allocated and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department. | 2 to 5 Lacs |
Candidate must have 10+2 from a recognised board.
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University is an engineering university that offers various programs like engineering, management, and other affiliated programs in its various institutions and departments. One of my friends has graduated from MAKAUT and has shared some details about the institution with me.
Categories | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University |
Course Fee | 4.56 lakh |
Placement Percentage | 80-85% |
Highest CTC | 20 LPA |
Average CTC | 8-10 LPA |
The students get opportunities to work with MNCs. Top-notch companies visit colleges for placements. Companies like, IBM, CTS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, TCS, Capgemini, Subex, LNT with a good amount of packages. Students may get an average of more than 5 LPA.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology placements are good for CSE and IT departments. Around 90% of students from these departments get placed through the campus drive. The average salary package offered for these departments is around INR 4 LPA. Companies such as TCS, IBM, Byju’s, Extramarks, Haldia Petrochemical, etc. take part in the placement drive.
Here are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at MAKAUT.
These habits will help you a lot during your degree.
Keep the below documents ready while applying for MAKAUT migration certificate online.
Visit MAKAUT website and make payment. Download the payment receipt. Go to the form page and fill in the required details. The university usually releases the printable softcopy of the migration certificate, 3 days after applying.
In terms of academics and facilities, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology isn’t good. The syllabus and the curriculum are outdated. The examination and evaluation system is flawed. Mugging up the syllabus right before the examination is sufficient to score 8-pointers. Placements usually depend on the college. Usually, IT companies visit the campus placements of the university.
MAKAUT offers excellent learning resources to students. You can utilize the weekends to upskill yourself. If you are a software engineering student, you can learn various coding languages such as C, C++, Java, etc. Having knowledge of different coding languages can help you a lot during placements. If you are a student of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, you can learn Auto CAD. MAKAUT also offers the opportunity to learn other software such as MEP, CATIA, etc.
You can use the weekends to do internships or training as well. These will certainly add value to your resume. You can prepare for jobs by working on your communication skills, soft skills, personality management, etc. Many students also use the weekends to catch up with their hobbies.
The Colleges under Makaut are much better than Aliah University in all respects. They have a better curriculum, experienced faculty and provide students with the proper exposure and opportunities required to build their career.
If you have a rank around 10,000 in WBJEE, then you can opt for colleges like Techno India, IEM, Heritage Institute of Technology, Meghnad Shah, Netaji, etc.
But if your rank is enough to qualify for these colleges, then you can go for Aliah University. The placements here are not up to the mark but if you work hard you can sit for off-campus placements and secure a job via that.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University and Haldia Institute of Technology both are engineering institutes. Some of my friends have been students of both of the institutes thus, I can provide a clear picture about which one’s better.
Thus the choice ultimately depends on you. Choose which will suit you better, has easier transportation, better infrastructure, and facilities, and will help shape your career as both are equally good.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology CSE is better compared to NIT Agartala ECE. It offers better placements. MAKAUT Kolkata placements are great for CSE. Each year around 85% of students get placed from the branch. The average CTC for the branch is around INR 4 LPA. While the highest CTC goes up to around INR 14 LPA. Major companies such as IBM, Infosys, Wipro, etc. recruit from MAKAUT.
Techno India Saltlake has been affiliated to Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT). As a result, it follows the same syllabus as MAKAUT. Both of these institutes offer good infrastructure but being a private institute Techno India Saltlake has higher course fees. The course fee for B.Tech courses at MAKAUT is Rs. 49,000/- and at Techno India Saltlake it’s Rs. 89,200/-.
According to the recent statistics, Techno India Saltlake offers better placement than MAKAUT especially for CSE or IT department. The average CTC offered to the students at these institutes is around 3-4 LPA. Top recruiters include Infosys Technologies, IBM, WIPRO, Cognizant, etc.