ELIGIBILITY NORMS (B. Sc. Biotechnology, B. Sc. Microbiology)
Applicable to those who have studied under CBSE/ ICSE /State Board
Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination with an aggregate of minimum 60% in Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
Applicable to those who have studied under a system other than CBSE/ ICSE / State Board
Candidates who have studied under a system different from CBSE/ ICSE /State Boards, should obtain preferably ‘A’ grade (or equivalent) in ‘A’ level examination or its equivalent. Students who have taken Advance Placement Courses will have preference. Candidates should have studied Biology, Physics and Chemistry in Grade 11 and Grade 12.Such candidates should also obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, AIU House, 16. Comd. Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), New Delhi, India. Visit their www.aiu.ac.inwebsite for details.
ELIGIBILITY NORMS (M.Sc. Biotechnology, M. Sc. Microbiology, M. Sc. Bioinformatics)
Candidates must have passed bachelors degree (10+2+3 system ) in any discipline of science including Mathematics, Engineering or Medicine with an aggregate of minimum 60% marks. A Background of Biology preferred for M. Sc. Biotechnology and Microbiology and for M. Sc. Bioinformatics background in Mathematics or Computer Science preferred.
Applicable to those who have studied under foreign universities
These candidates should get an Equivalence Certificate from The Association of Indian Universities, AIU House, 16. Comd. Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), New Delhi, India. For details, Visit www.aiu.ac.in.
Admission Procedure:
For UG Course: Selection is based on the marks obtained in the qualification examination followed by personal interview. For PG Course: Selection is based on the performance in the evaluation test and personal interview conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
Admission Procedure for International Admissions
For more details, please send email: nriadmission@amrita.edu
Note: The above guidelines are only indicative and not necessarily complete. All international students have to comply with the rules and regulations already in force or may be promulgated by the competent authority of the Government of India or the University during the tenure of the course that they are pursuing
For registration form / answer to any further queries, please contact –nriadmission@amrita.edu
Admissions 2021 – Important Dates
| Sl. No | Date | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21st July 2021 | PG Applications End Date |
| 2 | 12th July 2021 | UG Applications End Date |
| 3 | 25th July 2021* | Amrita Biotech Entrance Examination (AMBEE) for PG Applicants |
| 4 | 17th & 18th July 2021* | Amrita Biotech Entrance Examination (AMBEE) for UG Applicants |
* The Dates are tentative. The University reserves the right to revise the same at any time without notice.
For admissions to postgraduate programs, performance in the following are taken into account.
Note: Those who are appearing for the qualifying undergraduate examinations in May/June 2021 can also apply and notify us of the results when declared.
M.Sc. Bioinformatics [2 years/ 4 Semesters]
Eligibility:
Graduation in any discipline of science including Mathematics, Engineering or Medicine. Background in Mathematics or Computer Science is preferred.
The basic eligibility criteria are minimum 60% aggregate Marks in Qualifying Under Graduate Examination
Click here to know the curriculum details
M.Sc. Microbiology [2 years/ 4 Semesters]
Eligibility:
Graduation in any discipline of Biological Sciences, Engineering[Biotechnology], Medicine or Equivalent [With Background in Biology].
The basic eligibility criteria are minimum 60% aggregate Marks in Qualifying Under Graduate Examination
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M.Sc. Biotechnology [2 years/ 4 Semesters]
Eligibility:
Graduation in any discipline of Biological Sciences, Engineering[Biotechnology], Medicine or Equivalent [With Background in Biology].
The basic eligibility criteria are minimum 60% aggregate Marks in Qualifying Under Graduate Examination
Click here to know the curriculum details
For admissions to undergraduate programs, performance in the following are taken into account.
Note: Those who are appearing for the qualifying board examinations in March/April 2021 can also apply and notify us of the results when declared.
B.Sc. Microbiology [3 years/ 6 Semesters]
Eligibility:
A pass in higher secondary examination or its equivalent is mandatory with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology taken together
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B.Sc. Biotechnology [3 years/ 6 Semesters]
Eligibility:
A pass in higher secondary examination or its equivalent is mandatory with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology taken together
Click here to know the curriculum details
No. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a University established under sec 3 of UGC Act 1956. Being a University, the question of affiliation to another university does not arise. Since the university is recognized by UGC and Ministry of HRD,Govt. of India, the courses offered by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are recognized. TheUniversity is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC )with ‘A’ Grade in 2009. The HRD Ministry’s Panel Report (2010) on Deemed Universities has graded Amrita in Category ‘A’.
Choice Based credit system with continuous evaluation is followed in semester pattern.
At present around 15,000 students are studying in the five campuses of the University in Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Management, Social work, Communication and so on.
a. for UG programmes
To apply it is mandatory to have taken Biology as a subject in your XII std. 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology is a necessary eligibility.
b. for PG programmes
Graduation in any discipline of science including Mathematics, Engineering or Medicine. Background in Biology is preferred for Biotechnology & Microbiology programs whereas a background in Mathematics or Computer Science is preferred for the bioinformatics program.
Yes
No.
4-5 days after the date of the interview
a. M.Sc. :- Admissions are based on an Online Entrance Examination and Interview (Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview based on the rank list in the Entrance examination)
b. B.Sc. :- Admissions are based on an Online Entrance Examination and Interview (Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview based on the rank list in the Entrance examination)
February 15, 2021
M.Sc. Programs – 22nd June, 2021
B.Sc. Programs -12th July, 2021
The Admissions Coordinator
School of Biotechnology
Amrita VishwaVidyapeetham
Amritapuri Campus
Clappana PO
Kollam, Kerala 690525
After the admission procedure is done for the candidate, only a letter of enrollment will be given from the institute. All the formalities with the Bank have to be taken care by the canditate.
Please click the below links to know the curriculum for
B.Sc. Biotechnology B.Sc. Microbiology
Please click the below links to know the curriculum for M.Sc. programs
Placement offered after M.Sc. Most students prefer to procure M.Sc after their UG. Therefore, not much placement after B.Sc
to read more about our placements: Click here
Biotechnology
Industry: Pharma, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Chemical Industry , Hospitals
Microbiology –
Industry: Pharma, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Chemical Industry
Salary: Rs.5, 00,000 – Rs.6, 00,000 / Yearly approx
Functional Area: Production, Maintenance, Quality
Role Category: Production/Manufacturing/Maintenance
Bioinformatics –
Industry: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, IT Industry
The Admissions Coordinator,
School of Biotechnology ,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Amritapuri Campus,
Clappana P. O., Kollam
Kerala – 690 525
0476 2803127
0476 2803002
admissions.biotech@am.amrita.edu
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