B.Voc in Biotechnology at Kolhan University

Kolhan University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, offers B.Voc in Biotechnology as a 3-year undergraduate degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹842 – ₹1.67 lakh.

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

Kolhan University is a other institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Kolhan 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 Kolhan 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 Kolhan University 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 Kolhan University before you pay anything.

To get into B.Voc in Biotechnology, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Kolhan University 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 Kolhan 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 Kolhan University on its website (www.cooperativecollegejsr.ac.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.

For B.Voc in 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.

Kolhan University runs 14 B.Sc specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Information Technology
• B.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology
• B.Sc. in Environment and Water Management
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology

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 ₹842 – ₹1.67 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 Kolhan University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Jamshedpur?