Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology

The MSc Biotechnology programme was initiated in the academic year 2021-22. The programme gives a comprehensive overview of foundational concepts in Biotechnology while also introducing students to recent advances in fields including, but not limited to, Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Mutiomics and Synthetic Biology, Industrial Biotechnology, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, and Next-Generation Therapeutics. Laboratory sessions for each paper are fashioned using research-based pedagogical approaches and equip students with the skill of employing a variety of scientific techniques and analytical tools to frame and answer a research question. The curriculum also gives students grounding in reading and analysing scientific literature, writing research proposals, science communication, and entrepreneurship in life sciences. The final semester is set aside for undertaking a research project or industry internship to allow students to experience the rigors of academic research/career in the life sciences industry.

Selected candidates must first update the following documents on their admission portal before the interview. The admitted students must submit the original documents at the Admin Office:

• Class 10^th Certificate (High School) and Marks Card
• Class 11^th Certificate and Marks Card
• Class 12^th Certificate (Senior Secondary School) and Marks Card
• Undergraduate Marks Cards and Convocation Certificate
• Transfer Certificate from last qualified institution
• Migration Certificate if the candidate is outside Karnataka state
• Two passport-size photographs and one stamp-size photograph in formal dress with a white background
• Two Photocopies of the Online Payment Receipt
• Valid ID proof such as Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID Card

Candidates belonging to any of these categories -PIO / OCI / SAARC / FOREIGN NATIONALS-must submit the following documents:

• Photocopy of Passport and Visa Details
• Copy of PIO / OCI card (whichever is applicable and available at the time of admission)
• Certificate of Medical Fitness from an approved medical practitioner accredited by the Medical Council of India
• Resident Permit (If available)

Admission Queries

For all queries related to admissions please contact the following:

Note: Admission queries are addressed only through the above contact numbers and email ID.

In accordance with the Institution’s long-standing policy, St Joseph's University does not entertain any agents for admissions, neither accepts any capitation/donations for admissions nor endorses such practices. This policy is also propagated by our staff, students, and stakeholders. Any staff or student of SJU selling admissions of SJU will warrant legal action. Under no circumstances will the University be held responsible or liable in any way for any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities whatsoever resulting or arising directly or indirectly from any individual or group or company or agency falsely promising or guaranteeing seats in SJU.  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admission process: The applicants must fill in complete information on the online application form and upload all required certificates (whatever is available) and photos.

Selection process: The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. There are two rounds in the interview. Once the final interview is over, candidates have to pay their programme fee within 7 days and the mode of payment must be online. The dates of the interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates and will be announced on the website.

Entrance Test :  SJUET 2025 Syllabus

The minimum marks required are 50% with 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates. The candidate must have completed BSc graduation with any Life Science/Biotechnology and BSc (Hons.) degree. Graduates in Biotechnology/ Biology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Zoology/ Graduates in Agricultural Science, Dairy Sciences, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Pharmacy, Engineering (Biotechnology), Medicine/Dental or Agricultural Engineering with the mentioned marks in the aggregate are eligible.

Postgraduate applicants will have to indicate their cognate subject while entering the marks. For example, if a student is applying for MSc Chemistry, then the cognate subject is Chemistry in his/her BSc programme. There are some programmes that do not have a cognate subject such as MSW. In such cases, please indicate one of the best core subjects as a cognate subject.

The syllabus for the Master of Science (MSc) in Biotechnology is as follows:

• Biotechnology Syllabus.pdf

 THE ADDITIONAL FEE TO BE PAID IS AS FOLLOWS:

**   Students who have cleared UG from other universities except for St Joseph's University.