CU Kashmir B.Sc + M.Sc Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The college is known for its highly qualified faculty, each with over 15 years of experience and credentials such as CSIR NET, SET, and GATE. The institution emphasizes strong mentorship and open student-teacher interactions, with the biotechnology department alone having over 20 faculty members. Students must pass three Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) exams per semester, requiring a minimum of 50% to pass, with the best two scores being counted. Attendance is mandatory at 75%, with possible relaxations in emergencies.

The examination system includes CIA exams worth 15 marks and an End-Semester Examination (ESE) worth 50 marks. Although the college does not offer campus placements, students can pursue internships after the 9th semester at various institutions like AMU, JMI, DU, and RCB, some of which provide stipends. Post-internship, students must present a project, give a viva, and take an exam. The fee structure is divided into four installments, with the first installment at 23,000 INR and subsequent semesters at 10,000 INR each, totaling approximately 4-5 lakh INR for the course.

Bachelor's degree fees are lower at 72,000 INR, compared to other colleges charging 4-6 lakh INR. Scholarships are available, including the National Scholarship Scheme and University-based Financial Assistance, but no fee relaxation is offered to reserved category students. Ph.D. students receive stipends. Semester fees vary, with some paying 11,100 INR plus service charges up to 3,000 INR. Transportation fees can reach 2,400 INR annually. On-campus hostel facilities are unavailable, but nearby hostels cost about 10,000 INR per month.