The B.Sc in Biotechnology at GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, is a three-year full-time undergraduate programme offered by GITAM School of Science. GITAM is a NAAC A++ Deemed University (2023) with its Bengaluru Campus at Doddaballapur Main Road, Bengaluru 562163, Karnataka. The programme covers cell biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioprocess technology, and bioinformatics, preparing graduates for careers in the pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research institutes, and diagnostics industry. Admission is through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) or CUET-UG score.
📋 Admission Status: GITAM Bengaluru B.Sc Biotechnology admissions for 2026-27 are open. Candidates with 10+2 in Science may apply at apply.gitam.edu.
Key Points
- GITAM Bengaluru B.Sc Biotechnology is a three-year programme at a NAAC A++ Deemed University.
- Total programme fee: INR 3,64,952 for the three-year programme.
- Curriculum covers cell biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioprocess technology, and bioinformatics.
- Admission through GAT (GITAM Admission Test) or CUET-UG score.
- Career pathways in biotechnology R&D, pharmaceutical industry, biotech startups, clinical research.
GITAM Bengaluru B.Sc Biotechnology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 Fee | INR 1,15,766 |
| Year 2 Fee | INR 1,21,554 |
| Year 3 Fee | INR 1,27,632 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 3,64,952 |
- Year breakdown in table; total INR 3,64,952 for three years.
- 3% discount for full first-year lump-sum payment.
- Fees may escalate annually from Year 2 onwards.
- Hostel charges separate; confirm at gitam.edu.
GITAM Bengaluru B.Sc Biotechnology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
| GAT 2026 (GITAM Admission Test) | June 14, 2026 |
| GITAM Bengaluru B.Sc Counselling | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-UG Registration End | February 2026 |
| CUET-UG Exam Date | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
| GAT (GITAM UG) Registration End | January 2026 |
| GAT (GITAM UG) Exam Date | June 14, 2026 |
| GAT (GITAM UG) Result | June 2026 |
- Apply at apply.gitam.edu with 10+2 marks and entrance score.
- CUET-UG scorers apply through the GITAM portal for counselling.
- GAT 2026 conducted online on June 14, 2026.
- Merit scholarships available for top GAT/CUET scorers.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
- A minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks (or 5.0 CGPA) is required.
- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects at 10+2 level.
- A valid GAT or CUET-UG score is required for merit scholarship consideration.
Admission Process
- Register for GAT at apply.gitam.edu or appear in CUET-UG (cuet.nta.nic.in).
- Submit the application at apply.gitam.edu with 10+2 mark sheets and GAT/CUET-UG score.
- Participate in GITAM Bengaluru B.Sc counselling during June to July 2026.
- Receive the admission offer; pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
- Complete document verification and enrolment at the Bengaluru campus for August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Science graduates targeting research or industry careers in Biotechnology
- Students who want a NAAC A++ Deemed University for B.Sc at a competitive fee
- Karnataka students who can leverage CUET-UG for merit-based scholarship consideration
- Candidates planning M.Sc / M.Tech in Biotechnology or related disciplines after graduation
- Students seeking a Bengaluru campus with good laboratory and research infrastructure
✗ Skip if
- Students who need strong campus placement drives typical of engineering programmes
- Candidates expecting brand parity with top science colleges or central universities
- Those who prefer a city-centre campus over GITAM’s outer suburban Bengaluru location
- Students targeting mass-hiring corporate roles immediately after B.Sc graduation
- Candidates who need a college with a large peer cohort in the same science programme
GITAM Bengaluru B.Sc Biotechnology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| GITAM Merit Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 fee waiver | Based on GAT / CUET-UG score; confirm eligibility at gitam.edu |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka State Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST/OBC Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
- GITAM Merit Scholarship: confirm eligibility at gitam.edu.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships for SC/ST/OBC domicile students.
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