Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Biotechnology at Kerala Agricultural University

Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Biotechnology at Kerala Agricultural University in Thrissur, Kerala is a 5-year postgraduate programme. Each year's batch has 20 seats. The total fee on record is ₹71,700 – ₹71,860, which works out to about ₹14,000 a year.

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

Kerala Agricultural University is a other institute, founded in 1971. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Kerala Agricultural 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, 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.

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

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Kerala Agricultural University as a group.

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

For admission to Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Biotechnology, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Kerala Agricultural University are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, 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 Kerala Agricultural University'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 Kerala Agricultural University on its website (www.kau.in) 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 ₹3.5 lakh at Kerala Agricultural University. 106 of 546 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Kerala Agricultural University runs 10 B.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc. in Agriculture
• B.Sc. in Agriculture
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Co-operation and Banking
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Climate change and Environmental Science
• Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Climate Change Adaptation
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Forestry
• B.Sc. in Agriculture

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in cell and molecular biology? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹71,700 – ₹71,860 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 Kerala Agricultural University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Thrissur?