Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, GujaratState UniversityEstd 2018
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About Gujarat Biotechnology University

Gujarat Biotechnology University is the World’s First Biotechnology University established in 2018 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The institute is funded by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat. The university offers an M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, and Environmental Biotechnology and a Ph.D. programme in full-time mode only. Admission to both of these courses offered by Gujarat Biotechnology University is based on merit in national-level entrance examinations like GAT-B, CUET PG, UGC-NET, etc followed by a personal interview round. The institute has collaborated with the University of Edinburgh for academic policies, infrastructure, facilities, services, research and innovation, and industry-academia engagement. The Gujarat Biotechnology University campus is spread over an area of 28 acres.


Gujarat Biotechnology University Highlights 2024 

The table given below shows the important highlights of Gujarat Biotechnology University:

Particulars Highlights
Established | Type 2018 | Public 
Location Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Campus Area 28 Acres
Courses Offered M.Sc. and Ph.D. 
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based 
Collaboration University of Edinburgh
Official Website https://gbu.edu.in/ 

Gujarat Biotechnology University Courses & Fees 2024

Gujarat Biotechnology University offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses in the field of Biotechnology. The table given below shows the details of Gujarat Biotechnology University Courses & Fees:

Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria 
M.Sc. Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, and Environmental Biotechnology
Seat Intake: 100
Tuition Fees: INR 42,000 (First Semester Fees)
Passed Graduation in Science/ Technology with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate  Merit in GAT-B/ CUET PG/ JAM Biotechnology+ Interview 
Ph.D. Duration: 3 Years 
Tuition Fees: INR 15,000 Per Semester 
Seat Intake: 29
Passed M.Sc./ M.Tech in Biotechnology with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate  Merit in UGC JRF/ DST-INSPIRE/ DST-JRF Category I/ ICMR-JRF + Personal Interview 

Gujarat Biotechnology University Admission 2024

Gujarat Biotechnology University Admission 2024 is ongoing. The institute offers admission to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses. The M.Sc. programs are offered in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, UK. 25 students from each batch will be provided with a training campaign at the University of Edinburgh at the cost of Gujarat Biotechnology University. A total of 100 seats are offered across the M.Sc. program with 20 seats in each specialization. The M.Sc. students are provided with INR 5,000 as a monthly stipend. Additionally, INR 5,000 will be offered as partial support against the total cost of hostel accommodation. The students will be selected based on the merit obtained in the qualifying examination (70% weightage) and a personal assessment (30% weightage).

Gujarat Biotechnology University Entrance Exams Accepted

The table given below shows the entrance exams accepted by Gujarat Biotechnology University to offer admission in the following courses:

Course Entrance Exams Accepted
M.Sc. GAT-B/ CUET PG/ JAM Biotechnology
Ph.D.  UGC JRF/ DST-INSPIRE/ DST-JRF Category I/ ICMR-JRF

Gujarat Biotechnology University Reservation Policy

The table given below shows the reservation policy of Gujarat Biotechnology University for the M.Sc. course:

Category No. of Seats Percentage
General 51 51%
Scheduled Caste 7 7%
Scheduled Tribe 15 15%
Socially & Educationally Backward Classes  27 27%
Physically Handicapped  5 5%
EWS 10 10%

Gujarat Biotechnology University Placement 2024

Gujarat Biotechnology University offers research placements at the University of Edinburgh to the selected students during their study programme. 


Gujarat Biotechnology University Campus  

The campus of Gujarat Biotechnology University is spread over an area of 28 acres. It is situated near GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The institute offers necessary facilities which are required for the training of the students enrolled in the Biotechnology curriculum. It has an e-library with a subscription to 3088 e-journals. The university organizes visits to Biotechnology organizations and holds various cultural and scientific events like Debate Competitions, Poster Making Competitions, Annual Sports Meets, etc. Gujarat Biotechnology University recently conducted a visit to the Institute of Kidney Disease and Research Centre (IKDRC), Ahmedabad. 


Gujarat Biotechnology University Faculty 

Gujarat Biotechnology University has a renowned faculty. Most of them are Ph.D. holders from IITs. The university has 1 professor, 7 associate professors, and 16 assistant professors. Each of the faculty members is experienced in their specialized domain. The faculty has also been involved in research work in their respective areas of specialization and has been publishing articles in reputed journals.


Gujarat Biotechnology University FAQs

Ques. What research facilities are available for students at Gujarat Biotechnology University?

Ans. There are different laboratories available for a better and more hands-on research experience for students at Gujarat Biotechnology University which are as follows:

  • Flow Cytometry
  • DNA sequencing (Sanger; Next-Gen)
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Microscopy
  • Plant and Animal Growth Facilities
  • Prototype & Pilot Plant Facilities
  • Microbiology - Aerobes
  • Microbiology - Anaerobes
  • Biosafety Level 3
  • Bioinformatics
  • Incubation facilities

Ques. When was Gujarat Biotechnology University established?

Ans. Gujarat Biotechnology University is the World’s First Biotechnology University established in 2018 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Ques. What are the reservation criteria of Gujarat Biotechnology University?

Ans. The table given below shows the reservation policy of Gujarat Biotechnology University for the M.Sc. course:

Category Percentage
General 51%
Scheduled Caste 7%
Scheduled Tribe 15%
Socially & Educationally Backward Classes  27%
Physically Handicapped  5%
EWS 10%

Ques. Does Gujarat Biotechnology University have any Global Partnerships?

Ans. The Gujarat Biotechnology University has collaborated with the University of Edinburgh for academic policies, infrastructure, facilities, services, research and innovation, and industry-academia engagement.

Ques. How are the placements at Gujarat Biotechnology University?

Ans. Gujarat Biotechnology University offers research placements at the University of Edinburgh to the selected students during their study programme. 

Ques. What courses are offered by Gujarat Biotechnology University?

Ans. Gujarat Biotechnology University offers an M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, and Environmental Biotechnology and a Ph.D. programme in full-time mode only.

Ques. What is the fee structure of Gujarat Biotechnology University?

Ans. The table given below shows the fee structure of Gujarat Biotechnology University:

Course Fees 
M.Sc. INR 42,000 (First Semester)
M.Sc. INR 31,500 (Per Semester Fees)
Ph.D. INR 15,000 (Per Semester Fees)

Ques. What exams are accepted by Gujarat Biotechnology University?

Ans. Gujarat Biotechnology University accepts merit in CUET PG, JAM Biotechnology and GAT-B to offer admission in M.Sc. programs. Students who have qualified for UGC JRF/ DST-INSPIRE/ DST-JRF Category I/ ICMR-JRF are eligible for admission to the Ph.D. course.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for M.Sc. at Gujarat Biotechnology University?

Ans. To apply for an M.Sc. course at Gujarat Biotechnology University, the candidate must have passed a bachelor's degree in any field of science/technology as a subject in a 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with a minimum of 55% marks for GEN/OBC (50% for SC/ST) category in aggregate or as specified by the university/institute.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for Ph.D. at Gujarat Biotechnology University?

Ans. To apply for a Ph.D. course at Gujarat Biotechnology University, the candidate must have completed M.Sc./MTech in biotechnology/any discipline of biological sciences or qualifications declared equivalent to the Master’s degree in biotechnology/any discipline of biological sciences by corresponding statutory/regulatory bodies with at least 55% marks in aggregate.

Ques. What is the campus area of Gujarat Biotechnology University?

Ans. The campus of Gujarat Biotechnology University is spread over an area of 28 acres. It is situated near GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The institute offers necessary facilities which are required for the training of the students enrolled in the Biotechnology curriculum.

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Gujarat Biotechnology University Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityAction
M.Sc
4 Courses
77,000 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
Ph.D
5 Courses
40,000 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation

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Gujarat Biotechnology University Faculty

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director
Shri Vijay Nehra
Professor
Dr. Rachit K. Saxena
Department of Plant Biotechnology
Associate Professor
Dr. Sudheer D.V.N. Pamidimarri
Department of Industrial Biotechnology
Associate Professor
Dr. Chirayu Desai
Department of Environmental Biotechnology
Associate Professor
Dr. Tarun Sharma
Department of Medical Biotechnology
Associate Professor
Dr. Sangram K. Lenka
Department of Plant Biotechnology
Associate Professor
Dr. Ravindra Pal Singh
Department of Marine Biotechnology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Nisha Singh
Department of of Bioinformatics
Assistant Professor
Dr. Dhaval Patel
Department of of Bioinformatics
Assistant Professor
Dr. Rohini Nair
Department of Medical Biotechnology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ankit Rai
Department of Medical Biotechnology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Gaurav Jerath
Department of Medical Biotechnology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Neelam Kungwani
Department of Marine Biotechnology
Head of School - Biological Sciences
Prof. David Gray
University of Edinburgh
Dr. Anne Payne
Professional Services leader for the GBU partnership at University of Edinburgh
International Dean for South Asia
Prof. Pankaj Pankaj
University of Edinburgh
Prof. Peter Doerner
Coordinating curriculum design and providing academic leadership to GBU
Ms. Amrita Sadarangani
Executive Director for the Gujarat Biotechnology University project
Ms. Julia Eighteen
Providing project management support for GBU

Gujarat Biotechnology University College Details

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Near Gujarat International Finance Tec(GIFT)-City, Shahpur Village
Gandhinagar - 382355
Gujarat, India
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