Amity University Mumbai M.Tech Food Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Amity University Mumbai M.Tech Food Biotechnology Admission 2026

Admissions to the M.Tech (Food Biotechnology) programme at Amity University Mumbai for the 2026 batch are currently ongoing. Applications are accepted through the online portal, and shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview. GATE scores (BT - Biotechnology or XL - Life Sciences paper) are considered for admission. The programme is open to candidates with a B.Tech in Biotechnology, Food Technology, or related disciplines, or an M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Food Science, or Life Sciences.

College Admission Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

Note: GATE 2026 has already been conducted. Candidates with valid GATE 2026 scores (BT or XL paper) can apply directly. For GATE 2027, registration is expected to open around August 2026. Amity University Mumbai also accepts direct admission through Personal Interview without a mandatory GATE score.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• B.Tech in Biotechnology, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or related disciplines from a recognised university
• OR M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Food Science, Microbiology, or Life Sciences from a recognised university
• Minimum aggregate of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in the qualifying degree
• Candidates in their final year of the qualifying degree are also eligible to apply provisionally

Admission Process

• Step 1: Register and fill the online application form at portal.amity.edu
• Step 2: Submit academic documents and qualifying degree details
• Step 3: Shortlisting based on academic profile and/or GATE score
• Step 4: Attend Personal Interview (conducted on campus or virtually)
• Step 5: Receive offer letter and complete fee payment to confirm admission
• Step 6: Document verification and enrolment at the time of joining

Amity University Mumbai M.Tech Food Biotechnology Scholarships 2026

Amity University Mumbai offers merit-based on-admission scholarships for PG (Non-MBA) students, including M.Tech, based on academic performance in Class XII and graduation. These scholarships are applicable in the first year of the programme. Continuation scholarships for subsequent years are governed by separate academic performance criteria.

Scholarship Details

• Scholarship scores from 2023, 2024, and 2025 are applicable.
• Physical Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Vocational, and non-written subjects are excluded from aggregate computation.
• On-admission scholarships are applicable in the 1st year only; 2nd year onwards, continuation scholarship rules apply.
• Candidates are advised to check the official scholarship policy at amity.edu/mumbai/scholarship-scheme for the latest criteria.

Amity University Mumbai M.Tech Food Biotechnology Placement 2026

Amity University Mumbai's Corporate Resource Centre (CRC) supports M.Tech Food Biotechnology students in securing placements in the food processing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors. The 2024-25 placement season saw participation from 550+ companies across the university, with an overall placement rate of 88.8%. Key food and biotech recruiters visiting the campus included Parag Foods (Amul), IKS Healthcare, Organica Biotech, Hi-Media Labs, Yashraj Biotechnology, and other food and life sciences companies. M.Tech Food Biotechnology graduates typically find roles as Food Technologists, Quality Assurance Executives, R&D Scientists, Regulatory Affairs Executives, and Production Managers.

Placement Statistics

• Course-specific (M.Tech Food Biotechnology exclusive) placement data is not separately published.
• The above data is for the university's Biotechnology school overall.