SIES College of Arts Science and Commerce Mumbai B.Sc Biotechnology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Prospective students interested in the BSc program must submit their X and XII marksheets and complete required forms after receiving XII results. Admissions begin when a candidate's name appears on the merit list, taking about a week. The Life Sciences faculty, noted for their expertise in Zoology and Botany, enhance lectures with practical insights, benefiting the 35-38 second-year BSc Biotechnology students. The examination structure comprises two semester exams, two interval exams, and two practical exams per semester, with some students struggling to pass.

Adhering to NEP guidelines, the curriculum includes cross-disciplinary subjects like weekly IT lectures. The BSc program fees are generally under 7,500 INR for both semesters, covering lab, library, and other charges. Additional costs may arise for breakage or excursions. Placement opportunities focus on IT and Computer Science students, with eligibility starting from the sixth semester. While biotechnology students don't have direct campus placements, job opportunities exist in companies like Cipla.

The college supports students with internships and hands-on experience in MSc programs, although it does not directly provide specific internships for science students. Scholarships are available, primarily for students from families earning below 3 lakhs INR annually, including government open merit scholarships and others for outstanding academic scores. The annual fees for a BSc degree range from about 8,000 INR for aided programs to 35,000-45,000 INR for unaided programs, with an increase each year.

Detailed information about donor-funded scholarships or trusts is not publicly disclosed.