Bachelor of Biotechnology at BN College Patna

Bachelor of Biotechnology at BN College Patna is a 3-year undergraduate programme in the Bachelor of Science family.

The course is about cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioprocess engineering and bioinformatics.

BN College Patna is a public/government institute, founded in 1889. This page brings together what is on record for this course at BN College Patna — 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 BN College Patna for the current semester-wise plan.

BN College Patna has not published a fee for Bachelor of Biotechnology on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Bachelor of 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 BN College Patna's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 BN College Patna 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.

For Bachelor of Biotechnology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.5 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.

BN College Patna runs 10 B.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc.(Hons.) in Geology
• B.Sc.(Hons.) in Mathematics
• B.Sc.(Hons.) in Statistics
• B.Sc.(Hons.) in Chemistry
• Discontinued (Sep 2022)- B.Sc. in Computer Application
• B.Sc.(Hons.) in Zoology
• B.Sc.(Hons.) in Physics
• B.Sc.(Hons.) in Botany
• Discontinued (Sep 2022)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biology

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in cell and molecular biology? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does BN College Patna compare with other colleges offering B.Sc?