KIIT B.Tech + M.Tech Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the college requires clearing the KIITEE entrance exam, followed by counseling and shortlisting through interviews. Candidates must pay both counseling and admission fees. The college offers a unique dual technology degree in biotechnology. The faculty, while strict, are effective and supportive in research and internships, with a balanced faculty-to-student ratio. The per-semester fee is Rs. 1,89,500, including institutional, mess, and hostel costs, which is comparatively high. Hostel fees are Rs. 21,000 for a 3-bed non-AC room, and mess fees are Rs. 17,000 per semester.

Tuition fees rise biennially and are currently Rs. 1,50,000. Scholarships and education loans are available for financial assistance. Campus placements have a high success rate, with a 95% placement rate for the 2016 batch and 3,800 job offers. Initial stipends during training are Rs. 12,000, with salary packages ranging from 4 to 12 lakhs, depending on the position. Prominent recruiters include GSK, Biocon, and Unilever. Students have opportunities for major internships in their final year, typically concluding with a thesis.

Scholarships are awarded based on entrance exam performance, maintaining a high CGPA, and being a semester topper. The university provides scholarship opportunities to foreign students and offers a free school for underprivileged students. The fee structure increases annually, with last year's fees at Rs. 1,75,000 and this year's at Rs. 1,95,000.