RGCB Masters Degree in Biotechnology: Admission 2023-2025
RGCB launched in July 2019, a highly innovative MSc Biotechnology
Program with three unique specializations - Disease Biology,
Molecular Diagnostics & DNA Profiling and Genetic Engineering. The
MSc program of RGCB is affiliated to the Regional Centre for
Biotechnology an "Institution of National Importance" providing
education, training and research established by the Department of
Biotechnology, Government of India under the auspices of the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or
UNESCO, a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) based in
Paris. The RGCB Masters Degree in Biotechnology will be for two
years inclusive of four semesters
The MSc program at RGCB is unique, since it covers the
fundamental fields of theories in Biotechnology, while focusing on
laboratory exercises and industrial as well as research
applications. The students are also introduced to the concepts of
"Enterprise and Entrepreneurship". This allows students who wish
for a career beyond the laboratory in an existing biotechnology
industry or for those who dream of starting a new biotechnology
enterprise. Students get trained in a real business & technology
development bio-incubator where startup companies function.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
- All candidates must have a valid GAT-B score. Apply Now. [https://dbt.nta.ac.in/].
- Students with valid GAT-B score must also have 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to apply. Students from the SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and PWD categories shall be given a relaxation of 5% aggregate marks. Students in the final year of their qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply provided that they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree program at the time of admission. Also please upload the previous semester/year marksheet of your Bachelor degree.
- The final selection of the students will be done based on the GAT-B Cutoff rank/Score fixed by RGCB for each category.
Specialization
- Disease Biology
- Genetic Engineering
- Molecular Diagnostics & DNA Profiling
Duration
RGCB Masters Degree in Biotechnology will be for two years inclusive of four semesters.
Stipend
All Students admitted to the MSc program shall receive the RGCB stipend of ₹ 6000 per month for the first year and ₹ 8000/- for the second year of the MSc program.
