B.E or B.Tech degree in Biotechnology is the basic qualification required for M.Tech (Biotechnology) course. In Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), candidates with bachelor degree in Bio Technology, Bio medical Engineering, or Pharmacy can apply. Admission in most cases is done on the basis of GATE score. Other entrance test like Lovely Professional University National Engineering Aptitude Test, Integral University Entrance test and VIT –Masters Entrance Examination are also conducted for selection.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech (Biotechnology)

The eligibility criteria for M.Tech (Biotechnology) vary with institute or college where in the candidates has applied for admission. In most cases, B.E/B.Tech degree in Biotechnology is the basic qualification required to apply.

Those seeking admission to M.Tech (Bio Technology) in Heritage Institute of Technology, should have completed B.E or B.Tech degree in any of the specialization streams.

• Bio Chemical engineering
• Bio Technology
• Chemical engineering
• Chemical Technology (Food & Pharma)

Another reputed university which offers M.Tech (Biotechnology) course is Lovely Professional University. To have admission to the institute, applicant must hold any of the following qualifications with a minimum of 60% marks.

• Bachelor of Technology in Bio Technology
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Master of Science in Biosciences subjects

Integral University, Lucknow also offers M.Tech (Biotechnology) courses to candidates who have scored at least 55% marks in any of the following courses –

• Bachelor of Technology in Bio Technology
• Bachelor of Technology in Alcohol Technology
• Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Master of Science in Chemical Science
• Master of Science in Biological Science
• Master of Science in Physical Sciences

In Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), admissions are offered for who have completed B.Tech or B.E in any of the following streams –

• Bio Technology
• Chemical Technology
• Bio medical Engineering
• Bachelor of Pharmacy

It is also essential for candidates to score at least 60% marks in graduate level courses.

Admission Process for M.Tech (Biotechnology)

The common admission procedure for M.Tech (Biotechnology) course is mainly done on the basis of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score. Apart from this, there are certain universities which conduct separate entrance exams for admission.

In case of Integral University, candidates need to attend IUET (Integral university Entrance test) to attain admission. On the other hand, candidates who seek admission for M.Tech (Bio technology) course in Jawaharlal Nehru University need to attempt the Combined Entrance Exam organized by this university.

LPU-NEAT (Lovely Professional University National Engineering Aptitude Test) is conducted for admission in Lovely Professional University. VIT University organizes VITMEE (VIT –Masters Entrance Examination) to give admission for candidates for M.Tech courses.