JMI MSc Biotechnology Admissions 2023-24 is ongoing. The last date of admission is October 10, 2023. Also, applications for M.Sc Biotechnology admission 2023 based on GAT-B are open till October 09. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on the official website @jmicoe.in.

To be eligible for admission, candidates need to submit their application form through online mode on the official website of JMI at jmicoe.in. The admission window is open for candidates with a BPharm, BSc or equivalent degree in the required field with 50% marks.

Admission to the JMI MSc Biotechnology program will be confirmed on satisfactory verification of original documents including GAT-B scores, certifications, mark sheet, etc. Check Jamia Millia Islamia Admission 2023

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JMI M.Sc Course Highlights 

The key highlights of the M.Sc at Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI) are mentioned below:

  • The course duration of the M.Sc program is for two years and is conducted in regular mode.
  • There are in total 13 specialisations offered by JMI under the M.Sc program.
  • Candidates in the final year need to prepare a detailed thesis and research on the specific topic chosen by them.

JMI MSc Admission 2023: Important Dates

Event Dates
JMI MSc Biotechnology Admission 2023-24 Last Date October 09, 2023
JMI MSc Biotechnology Admission 2023-24 Official Notice Click Here
Last date of M.Sc Admission October 10, 2023

JMI MSc Fees

The fee structure for the M.Sc course at JMI is tabulated below:

Tuition Fees INR 1100
Admission Fee INR 100
Examination Fee INR 1000
Development Fund INR 1200
Miscellaneous Charges INR 4300
Total INR 7700

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JMI MSc Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to fulfil the following Eligibility Criteria for admission into the JMI M.Sc programs under various specializations:

Specializations Eligibility Criteria
M.Sc (Physics) B.Sc with an aggregate of 50% and not less than 55% in the concerned subject.
M.Sc (Chemistry) B.Sc(Hons.) in Chemistry or B.Sc with the subjects of (Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Botany Zoology, Computer Science, Geology) with not less than 50% marks and 55% marks in the concerned subject.
M.Sc (Mathematics with Computer Science) B.Sc(Hons.) in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics with 50% aggregate.
M.Sc (Bioinformatics) Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering/Medicine/Science/Engineering with 50% aggregate marks.
M.Sc (Biosciences) Bachelor's degree in any field of Biotechnology/Biosciences with 50% aggregate marks.
M.Sc (Biochemistry) B.Sc/M.Sc in any field of Biology and Chemistry with Chemistry as the main subject with 50% aggregate marks.
M.Sc (Biotechnology) B.Pharma/B.Sc/B.Sc(Hons.) in any field of Biosciences/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology or any other branch of modern Biology with 50% aggregate marks.
M.Sc (Electronics) B.Sc in Electronics/Physics/Instrumentation/B.Voc Solar Energy Degree with Physics, Mathematics as an optional subject with at least 50% aggregate marks.
M.Sc (Mathematics) B.A./B.Sc(Hons.) in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics with an aggregate of 50% marks.
M.Sc (Geography) B.A./B.Sc(Hons.) in Geography with 50% aggregate marks or B.A./B.Sc with 50% marks and 55% marks in Geography.
M.Sc (Development Extension) B.A./B.Sc/B.Com/B.Sc(Hons.) under 10+2+3 pattern with 50% aggregate marks.
M.Sc (Biophysics) Candidates passed B.Sc with Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Biological Sciences or any other allied sciences with 55% marks.
M.Sc (Disaster Management and Climate Sustainability Studies) Bachelor’s degree in Geography/Geology/Environmental Sciences/Civil Engineering with 50% aggregate marks.

JMI MSc Admission Process

Candidates are selected based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam conducted by JMI. Admission to MSc disaster management and climate sustainability studies will be based on CUET PG or GAT-B scores.

  • Visit the official website of JMI. 
  • The admission process is conducted in two stages: Candidate’s registration and Entrance Application Submission.
  • Candidates need to pass the qualifying examination required to sit in the JMI Entrance Exam.
  • Candidates need to register themselves by providing the necessary information required.
  • Upon successful registration, a unique code is sent to the linked email address to verify the email account.
  • Candidates can fill out the Entrance application form by using their login credentials and pay the application fee as per the program.
  • Candidates can check the filled application form by clicking on the preview option and correct any mistakes if present.
Direct Link to Apply: JMI MSc Admission Form 2023-24

JMI M.Sc Entrance Exam

  • Entrance test- The syllabi for Entrance Tests along with the structure of the question paper and other necessary details are available on the university’s official website. 
  • Conduct of interview- Candidate must have more than 30% marks in the descriptive part of the Entrance Test for interview/admission.
  • Entrance test result- The rank list is prepared on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance test, reservation, and relaxation criteria of the university.

Read More: Jamia Millia Islamia Admission

JMI M.Sc Course Details

The course duration of the M.Sc is for two years and comprises 4 respective semesters. The various specialisations offered by JMI under the M.Sc program are tabulated below:

Course Specialisations
M.Sc Biophysics. Biochemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Mathematics with Computer Science, Disaster Management and Climate Sustainability, Development, Extension, Electronics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics

The M.Sc program is offered as per the Choice Based Credit System(CBCS). Papers are classified into Core, Elective and ability enhancement. Practicals are taken up by the students every semester according to the course outline. In all semesters, core papers have 3 credit scores, consisting of the University exams and internal assessment. During the first semester, practicals carry one credit and in the last two semesters, it weighs 4 credits. The project work was essentially carried out in the last semester.

Along with it, students need to maintain their 75% attendance both in practicals as well as lectures to be elected into the terminal examination. Internal Assessment is carried out based on the class tests, presentations and other modes of assessing the students.

JMI M.Sc Placements

JMI has a Placement Cell working to provide job and internship opportunities to the students. Under the M.Sc program, placement is available only for a few specialisations. The branches available for on-campus placements under the M.Sc program are in the fields of Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biosciences, Biochemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Geography. The average package offered to the M.Sc graduates is INR 3-4 LPA. The job offers for M.Sc graduates were only 4 in number. The top recruiters include Tata Consultancy Services(TCS), Adobe Systems, Saurav Beverages Ltd., Best Book Buddies Technology Ltd. etc.

Know more: Jamia Millia Islamia Placement

JMI M.Sc FAQs

Ques. Is the application process for the JMI M.Sc course conducted via offline mode also?

Ans. The application process for the JMI M.Sc is conducted via online mode only. No application process is accepted in offline mode. However, students can keep a hard copy for future reference.

Ques. Is it compulsory to sit for the entrance exam for admission into the M.Sc course conducted via the JMI?

Ans. Candidates need to sit for the entrance exam conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia. Along with it, candidates need to pass their last qualifying examination with the requisite percentage.

Ques. Do candidates need to fill up the different application forms for different courses for the entrance exam?

Ans. Candidates need not fill out the different application forms for different courses if the entrance exam for all those courses is the same. Filling in multiple application forms may lead to the cancellation of candidature.

Ques. What is the application fee for filling out the online application form for the M.Sc course?

Ans. The application fee for filling out the online application form for the M.Sc course is INR 700. Candidates need to pay the application fee via Debit Card/Credit Card or NEFT Payment.

Ques. Is the hostel facility provided to M.Sc students at Jamia Millia Islamia?

Ans. Jamia Millia Islamia provides a hostel facility to students undergoing an M.Sc course. The hostel facility is provided based on the merit scores in the entrance exam conducted by JMI.

Ques. Is reservation policy followed by the Jamia Millia Islamia?

Ans. Jamia Millia Islamia offers reservations as per the laid terms and conditions. The reservation is divided as per the Muslim community under Men and Women Category, OBC, General, Sportsperson, NCC Candidates, J&K Residents etc.