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

The admission process for the M.Sc. Biotechnology course begins with the JNU-CEEB entrance exam, allowing candidates to choose from 33 universities, with selection based on factors like university reputation, proximity, and affordability. The reviewer chose the University of Allahabad as the fourth preference and was ultimately admitted there. The department has three faculty members: Prof. M. P. Singh in Mushroom Biotechnology, Prof. Shanthy Sundaram in Biosensors and Blue Green Algae, and Assist. Prof. Awadh Bihari Yadav in Nanobiotechnology, with three more positions vacant. The faculty is well-qualified and experienced, ensuring a strong research-oriented curriculum. The course is affordable, with a first-year fee of Rs. 7810, which includes Rs. 2000 as refundable caution money. The Rs. 3810 portion is paid online, and Rs. 4000 is deposited through RTGS or NEFT. The second-year fee is Rs. 1810, paid online. Students also receive a Rs. 5000 monthly scholarship. The course emphasizes research, and most graduates pursue PhDs rather than immediate industry roles, resulting in no regular company placements. However, the University offers a placement cell for job placement assistance.