SIU Pune M.Sc Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No written entrance exam is required for M.Sc Biotechnology at Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences under SIU Pune. Admission is purely through a personal interaction round. Candidates are shortlisted based on their academic profile and qualifying degree marks, and the PI evaluates subject knowledge, communication skills, and aptitude for the biotechnology programme. National exams such as CUET-PG, GATE, or JAM are not mandatory.

Ans. The total fees for the 2-year M.Sc Biotechnology programme at SIU Pune stand at INR 11,77,000. Year 1 fees are INR 6,08,500 and Year 2 fees are INR 5,68,500, both payable at the start of each academic year. Hostel accommodation is available at the Lavale campus separately on a first-come, first-served basis. No capitation fee is charged.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or engineering in Biotechnology from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Students in the final year of their undergraduate degree may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria when results are declared.

Ans. The M.Sc Biotechnology programme at SSBS incorporates a research project as an integral part of the curriculum across the four semesters. Additionally, SSBS offers a specialised one-year research stream for students who wish to focus on contemporary research areas and publication opportunities within the field of biological sciences. This makes the programme suitable for those planning to pursue a PhD or research career after graduation.

Ans. The M.Sc Biotechnology programme at Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences offers an intake of 40 seats per batch. Selection is competitive and based on academic performance in the qualifying degree and performance in the personal interaction round. Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid missing the application deadline of March each year.

Ans. For the 2026 to 2028 batch, the application deadline was March 23, 2026. Classes were expected to commence by July 2026. Admissions for the 2027 to 2029 batch are expected to open in January 2027 (Tentative). Candidates should monitor the official SSBS website at ssbs.edu.in for the updated admission schedule and application link for the next cycle.