Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biotechnology) From University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, TelanganaCentral UniversityEstd 1974
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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biotechnology) 
first year fees:  ₹19,770
2 YearsFull Time
Yearsyear 1year 2
Semester1234
Tuition fees₹3385₹3385₹3385₹3385
Other fees₹8100₹4900₹4900₹4900
Total Year Wise fees19,77016,570

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission in this program must have passed B. Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the Science subjects

Course Details

Hyderabad University offers the M.Sc program with various specializations. Admission for M.Sc Biotechnology at UOH is done based on the national level common entrance test like GAT-B. 

Admissions for M.Sc Biotechnology are likely to begin from June and will remain open till July tentatively. Candidates can apply in online mode with a GAT-B score for getting admission in M.Sc Biotechnology at UOH.

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Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology Key Highlights 

  • The M.Sc Biotechnology program is conducted in full-time mode.
  • This flagship course was introduced under the department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India.
  • The program comprises 4 semesters with a credit system of evaluation.
  • After successful completion of 2 semesters, students are assigned to the available project supervisors as per the criteria in practice. Courses and fees
  • The University of Hyderabad charges IRN 35,590/- for the M.Sc Biotechnology course.

Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology Course Fee

Fee Head Sem1 (INR) Sem2 (INR) Sem3 (INR) Sem4 (INR)
Tuition Fee 7270/- 6920/- 6920/- 6920/-
Student Union Fund (Annually) 440/- - 440/- -
Student Welfare Fund (Annually) 200/- - 200/- -
Medical Fee (Annually) 1300/- - 1300/- -
Deposits (Refundable) 2910/- - - -
Total 12120/- 6920/- 8860/- 6920/-

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Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission in this program must have passed a bachelor’s degree under the pattern of 10+2+3 in physical, biological, Agricultural, veterinary and fishery sciences, pharmacy, 4-year engineering/technology course, BSC, MBBS, BDS, etc with at least 55% aggregate marks.

Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology Admission Criteria

  • The selection for aspirants seeking admission in M.Sc Biotechnology is based on a national level entrance test such as the General Aptitude test for biotechnology (GAT-B) conducted by RCB Faridabad. Previously, the selection was done based on a combined entrance examination (CEEB) conducted by JNU.
  • The separate merit lists of GAT-B will be formed keeping in mind the reservation policies and every institute will need to follow that.

Details about GAT-B:

  • It is the admission eligibility test for DBT supported PG programs in participating institutes.
  • The exam will be a computer-based test with a duration of 180 minutes. The questions will have 2 parts.
  • Part A will have 60 compulsory MCQs of 10+2 subjects such as Maths, physics, chemistry, biology. there will be a negative marking of ½ mark for each wrong answer.
  • Part B will have mcqs of bachelor’s level thinking and analysis. There will be 100 total questions out of which students have to appear in only 60 questions. there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

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Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology Cut Off

Following is the GAT-B 2020 cutoff for M.Sc Biotechnology:

Category Cutoff (%)
General 51.46% or more
OBC(NCL) 41.88% or more
SC 25% or more
ST 25% or more
EWS (General) 51.46% or more

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How to apply for Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology?

Application Process:

  • Visit the official website.
  • Click on the ‘Registration’ tab on the website and register yourself by filling in the basic details such as name, DOB, contact number, email address, etc to generate the required credentials.
  • Then after successful completion of registration, log in with the provided user ID and passwords and fill the application form.
  • The application form comprises 5 sections namely: Personal Details, Qualification Details, Document Details, Declaration, and Pay & Print. Check Admissions 2021
  • One has to upload the documents in the required format only. Once all the sections are filled, submit the form and proceed with the payment of registration fees.
    • For General and OBC: INR 1000/-
    • For SC/ST/EWS and differently-abled: INR 500/-
  • After successful online payment, download the Acknowledgment receipt.

Documents Required:

  1. Recent passport size photograph in the asked format
  2. Scanned signature
  3. DOB proof
  4. Qualifying mark certificate
  5. Category certificate(if required)
  6. Differently abled certificate (if any)

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Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology Course Details

  • The M.Sc Biotechnology course comprises 4 semesters with the credit system evaluation and latest curriculum as recommended by DBT.
  • The curriculum of the course includes core courses and elective courses. In addition to the academic training, the students are also trained by various interactions with biotech industries.
  • After the successful completion of the first 2 semesters, the students are assigned to the project supervisors based on the decision criteria at the time of admission.
  • The University of Hyderabad offers a total of 25 subjects during the whole M.Sc Biotechnology course.
  • The credits of the overall M.Sc Biotechnology course are 86.

Attendance Requirements:

  • The students are required to attend at least 75% of the classes actually held in each course and at least 60% in the repeat course/subject. Along with that, the students also have to participate in seminars and practicals as prescribed.
  • Any students who are continuously absent for 10 days except for any valid reason are liable to be removed from the university.

Evaluation and continuous assessment:

  • The evaluation system of the Hyderabad University is designed to test the student’s progress in class, laboratory and fieldwork through continuous evaluation in place of an annual examination at the end of the year.
  • Students are given periodical tests, short quizzes, take-home assignments, seminars, tutorials, term papers in addition to an examination at the end of each semester.
  • The final result in each course is calculated based on this continuous assessment and performance in the end semester examination. 

Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology Syllabus

Semester Subjects offered Total Credits
1st  Core: Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Industrial Applications, Analytical Techniques,Genetics, Molecular Lab IN-Biochemistry, and Analytical Techniques, Lab II-Molecular Biology, Lab III-Microbiology
Elective: Introductory Biology, Introductory Mathematics
25
2nd Core: Immunology, Cell & Developmental Biology, Genetic Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering & Technology, Biostatistics and Computer Applications, Lab IV-Immunology, Lab V-Genetic Engineering, Lab VI-Up-stream and down-stream processing Techniques 25
3rd Genomics & Proteomics, Immunotechnology, Molecular Virology, IPR & Biosafety, Elective-I, Elective-II, Project Proposal
Electives: Protein Engineering and protein folding (Abani K. Bhuyan), Molecular Therapeutics (Anand K.Kondapi), Computational Biology (Vaibhav Vindal), Industrial and food biotechnology (Sunanda Bhattacharyya), Evolutionary Genetics (Niyaz Ahmad), Vaccines (M. Venkata Ramana), Stem cell biology (P. Prakash Babu), Biostatistics (N Prakash Prabhu), Nero Genetics (P. Prakash Babu))
17
4th Bioentrepreneurship, Communication Skills, Project Work 19

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Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology Reservation Criteria

Category Intake (%)
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC 27%
EWS 10%
PWD 5%
Wards/ Dependents of Defence Personnel (DP) Uptp 5%
Foreign Nationals Upto 15%

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Hyderabad University M.Sc Biotechnology FAQs

Ques. Are there any scholarships provided to the students of M.Sc Biotechnology at Hyderabad University?

Ans. M.Sc Biotechnology students are given scholarships under the M.Sc Biotechnology student fellowship program worth a total amount of INR 30,000/- to each selected student.

Ques. What are the career profiles that one can be after graduation from M.Sc Biotechnology?

Ans. After an M.Sc in Biotechnology, one can opt for higher studies such as Ph.D. or integrated courses or get a job. Some of the popular career options include biochemist, quality control analyst, senior research scientist, biomedical engineer, etc.

Ques. Does the university of Hyderabad provide a hostel facility for MSc biotech students?

Ans. The university has 23 hostels that accommodate over 5000 male and female students. priority is given to the students coming from distant places. The hostel allotment process also follows reservation procedures as per university norms.

Ques. How is the faculty of M.Sc Biotechnology at UOH?

Ans. The M.Sc Biotechnology course is taught by a highly educated and talented faculty. The professors are experts in their respective fields and are always involved in research projects to help the students.

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