B.Sc.(Hons) in Molecular Biology at Institute of Genetic Engineering

If you are looking at B.Sc.(Hons) in Molecular Biology, Institute of Genetic Engineering in Kolkata runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.1 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh.

Institute of Genetic Engineering is a other institute, founded in 2003. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Institute of Genetic Engineering — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Institute of Genetic Engineering as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Sc.(Hons) in Molecular Biology, 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 Institute of Genetic Engineering's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 Institute of Genetic Engineering on its website (www.ige-india.com) 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.

Institute of Genetic Engineering runs 6 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Microbiology
• B.Sc. in Genetics
• B.Sc. in Medical Image Technology (BMIT)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Sc.(Hons) in Molecular Biology genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.1 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Institute of Genetic Engineering compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Kolkata?