Content Curator | Updated on - Nov 5, 2025

Quick Summary of M.Sc Biotechnology

Detail	Information
Duration	2 years (4 semesters)
Mode of Study	Full-time, on-campus (offline)
Fees Breakup	Tuition Fee: Rs 40,520 total Exam Fees: Rs 2,000/semester Other Charges : Rs 1,000–2,000 (one-time) Total Cost to Study (Without Hostel) : Around Rs 50,000
Eligibility	Bachelor's in revelant field (with Biology at 10+2) and min 55% overall (50% for reserved categories)
Exams Accepted	University’s Own Entrance Test
Selection Criteria	Merit list based on entrance score (70% weightage) + qualifying degree marks (30%); followed by counseling/seat allotment
Cutoff	No official cutoffs. (Usually Top 40-45 general candidates make it)
Placements	Limited placement opportunities Average CTC is around 2.5 Lacs
Scholarships	Merit-cum-means: ₹5,000–10,000/year; Bihar Govt SC/ST/EWS: up to 100% tuition waiver Application via university/NSP portals
Student's Perceived Popularity	Medium (Based on the views on Collegedunia)
Rankings	NIRF 2025: 151–200 (University Level) NAAC : B+
Alternate Options	MSc Biotechnology at Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) MSc Biotechnology at Bihar Agricultural University

Important Admission Dates (2025-26 Cycle)

Application Start: July 15, 2025 (online at pup.ac.in)
Entrance Test: August 7, 2025 (2-hour offline MCQ on Biology/Chemistry)
Result / Merit List: August 20–25, 2025 (1st list late Aug; 2nd list by Sep 2–4)
Counseling / Admission: September 2–10, 2025 (document verification, seat allotment)
Classes Commence: September 15, 2025

Latest Spot round dates

Spot round Application Deadline: November 10, 2025
Fee payment Deadline: November 12, 2025

Scholarship Options

Scholarship Type	Details / Process
Merit-cum-Means	₹5,000–10,000 / year for top ranks (for family income less than ₹2.5L) Application is post-admission via university portal with income proof Amount is usually disbursed by October
Bihar Govt (SC/ST/EWS)	50–100% tuition waiver Register on NSP during application with caste/income cert approved post-admission and reimbursed by December
National Scholarships	UGC/PG schemes (e.g., Indira Gandhi single girl child: ₹3,100 / month); apply via NSP by Oct 2025
University Aid	Need-based for PwD (up to 50% fee scholarship) Form to be submitted during counseling (Sep 2025)

Patna University M.Sc Biotechnology Fees

Patna University M.Sc Biotechnology fees 2025 is ₹ 40,520 for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 40,520.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 20,260 in the first year.

Earlier, M.Sc Biotechnology fees at Patna University was ₹ 40,520 (in 2019) for the entire course duration. This shows that the fee has remained unchanged since 2019.

Detailed Fee Structure of MSc Biotechnology at Patna University

Component	Amount / Details
Tuition Fees	Rs 20,260 per year (₹Rs 40,520 total fees)
Academic / Lab Fees	Included in tuition
Hostel Fees	Rs 10,000–15,000 per year (optional) Mess extra Rs 3,000 per month
Other Fees	Admission Fee: Rs 1,000 (one-time) Exam Fee: Rs 2,000 per semester Library/ID: Rs 500 per year Caution deposit: Rs 2,000 (refundable)
Total Cost to Study	Rs 50,000–60,000 (without hostel) Rs 1,00,000–1,20,000 (with hostel & mess for 2 years)

Important Dates for M.Sc Biotechnology at Patna University

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Last Date to PayFee for Spot Round Vacancy Admission 2025 [M.Sc]	Nov 12, 2025
Submission of Filled Proforma for Spot Round Vacancy Admission 2025 [M.Sc]	Nov 10, 2025
Extented Date of Admission Process for Session 2025 [M.Sc]	Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025