Diploma in Bio-Technology at St. Andrews Post Graduate College

Diploma in Bio-Technology at St. Andrews Post Graduate College in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh is a 1-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family. Each year's batch has 120 seats.

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

St. Andrews Post Graduate College is a public-private institute, founded in 1958. This page brings together what is on record for this course at St. Andrews Post Graduate College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD 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 St. Andrews Post Graduate College for the current semester-wise plan.

St. Andrews Post Graduate College has not published a fee for Diploma in Bio-Technology on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Diploma in Bio-Technology, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check St. Andrews Post Graduate College'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 state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to St. Andrews Post Graduate College 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.

St. Andrews Post Graduate College runs 5 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Tally
• Diploma in Bioinformatics
• Diploma in Industrial Chemistry
• Diploma in Cyber Law

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in cell and molecular biology? You will spend 1 year 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 St. Andrews Post Graduate College compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Gorakhpur?