B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology at Jamia Hamdard University Delhi

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology at Jamia Hamdard University Delhi in Delhi, Delhi is a 4-year undergraduate programme in the Bachelor of Science Honours family. Each year's batch has 50 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹4.6 lakh (roughly ₹1.15 lakh a year).

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

Jamia Hamdard University Delhi is a other institute, founded in 1989. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Jamia Hamdard University Delhi — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BScH 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 Jamia Hamdard University Delhi for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

For admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Jamia Hamdard University Delhi are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Jamia Hamdard University Delhi'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 Jamia Hamdard University Delhi on its website (jamiahamdard.edu) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a median package of ₹5.52 lakh at Jamia Hamdard University Delhi. 25 of 25 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.87 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.

Jamia Hamdard University Delhi runs 7 BScH specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nursing
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Clinical Research
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Toxicology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in cell and molecular biology? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹4.6 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 Jamia Hamdard University Delhi compare with other colleges offering BScH in and around Delhi?