The department emphasizes summer internships beginning in the second semester, offering both paid and unpaid opportunities. Prestigious institutes like IIT Madras and IISER Pune provide stipends for these internships. Unlike other departments that allow external final projects, this department mandates projects to be completed within the university, focusing on identifying tumor markers using diagnostic tools like Immunohistochemistry (IHC). For M.Sc. Biotechnology students admitted via the GAT-B exam, a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 is provided by the DBT, Government of India, throughout the two-year program.

The tuition fees are structured as Rs. 25,000 for Semester 1, Rs. 5,000 for Semester 2, Rs. 20,000 for Semester 3, and Rs. 5,000 for Semester 4, totaling approximately Rs. 40,000. Hostel fees are Rs. 12,000 for a period of 154 days, with free accommodation available for female candidates. The admission fees, inclusive of tuition, amount to Rs. 26,000, with additional hostel and mess fees around Rs. 10,000. Although on-campus placements are limited, many students opt for research or off-campus opportunities.

Additionally, an extra fellowship from DBT may be available depending on the length of the summer internship.

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Reviewed on Feb 24, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

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Admission fees along with tuition fees charged was 26000 rupeees. Additional hostel and mess fees of approximately 10k was charged. Hostel accommodation is free for female candidates. Semester 2 - 3.5k Semester 3- 13.5k Semester 4- 13.5k All Msc. Biotechnology students admitted through GAT-B exam receive a monthly fellowship of 5k from DBT, GOVT OF INDIA. Upon completing summer internship DBT provides an additional fellowship based on the tenure of internship.

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Soft courses and the rigidity of the schedule
Exchange programs should be encouraged in every department which is limited as of now

Total course fee comes around 40k M.Sc biotechnology is DBT supported program hence per month stipend of 5k is granted for the students of this course Hostel and mess fee comes around the same On campus placements are generally limited people go for research or off campus placements

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Reviewed on Feb 24, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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Tight schedule for classes and labs for studying

Gat b students all are funded by the dbt India. Perfect month we are getting 5000 scholarship form the two years. All the students coming under This program are getting the scholarship and it is helpful a lot for their financial stability. Tution fee Semester 1 : 25000 Semester 2: 5000 Semester 3 : 20000 Semester 4: 5000 Hostel fee is about 12000 for 154 days

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Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 43,142
eligibility	Graduation With 55% marks

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹43,142
total academic fee	₹43,142
hostel fee	₹9,950
total fee	₹53,092

Events	Dates
Submission of Application for Vacant Seats Admission [M.Sc]	Sep 23, 2025
Date for Physical Reporting for Vacent Seat Admission [M.Sc]	Aug 18, 2025
Payment of Fee for Admission 2025 [M.Sc] (Biotechnology)	Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 03, 2025

Pondicherry University M.Sc Biotechnology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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