Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences Kochi M.Sc Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The tuition fee is INR 47,040 per semester. For four semesters the total tuition amounts to INR 1,88,160. MG University examination fees and other statutory charges are payable separately as notified by Mahatma Gandhi University each academic year.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, or Microbiology) or in Chemistry or MLT with a minimum of 50 percent in Part III subjects from a university recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University.

Ans. Candidates register on the RCMAS portal at mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in and pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 700 online. Shortlisted applicants attend document verification at the college and complete MGU PG CAP portal registration. Admission is merit-based on graduation marks.

Ans. Graduates can work as biotechnologists, research scientists, quality control specialists, and production technologists in pharmaceutical firms, agricultural biotech companies, food processing units, and clinical research organisations. Doctoral research at premier universities and research institutes is another key career pathway.

Ans. Eligible students can apply for the Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST candidates, the Central Sector Scholarship of Higher Education providing INR 20,000 per year for PG students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum, and the NSP Scholarship for Minority Communities through scholarships.gov.in.

Ans. Yes. Graduates who clear the DBT JRF examination or CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences are eligible for junior research fellowships at DBT-funded laboratories and universities across India. Clearing GATE Biotechnology additionally opens avenues for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitment.