B.Sc. in Biotechnology at Bharathiar University

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, offers B.Sc. in Biotechnology as a 3-year undergraduate degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹89,460 – ₹6.87 lakh (roughly ₹30,000 a year).

Expect to spend most of your time on cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioprocess engineering and bioinformatics.

Bharathiar University is a other institute, founded in 1982. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Bharathiar University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioprocess engineering and bioinformatics. Typical first jobs: roles in biotech, pharma, food and research labs. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Bharathiar University for the current semester-wise plan.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Bharathiar University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Bharathiar University before you pay anything.

To get into B.Sc. in Biotechnology, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Bharathiar University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Bharathiar University on its website (sunstone.in/campuses/rathinam-group-of-institutions) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a median package of ₹6.7 lakh at Bharathiar University. 799 of 146 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. in Biotechnology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.5 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Bharathiar University runs 34 B.Sc specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Integrated M.Sc. in Software Systems
• B.Sc. in Costume Design and Fashion
• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Computer Science (Data Analytics)
• B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hospitality Management
• B.Sc. in Information Technology
• B.Sc. in Computer Science with Cognitive Systems in Collaboration with TCS
• B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hospitality Management
• B.Sc. in Information Technology
• B.Sc. in Microbiology
• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hospitality Management
• B.Sc. in Wild Life Biology
• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Visual Communication
• B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hotel Management
• B.Sc. in Psychology
• B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hospitality Management
• B.Sc. in Costume Design and Fashion
• B. Sc. Digital and Cyber Forensic Science
• B.Sc. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)
• B.Sc. in Costume Design and Fashion
• B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hotel Management
• B.Sc. in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science
• B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hotel Management
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hospitality Management
• B.Sc. in Data Science
• B.Sc in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science
• B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hospitality Management

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in cell and molecular biology? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹89,460 – ₹6.87 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Bharathiar University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Coimbatore?