B.Sc. in Biotechnology at St. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce

St. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce offers B.Sc. in Biotechnology as a 3-year undergraduate degree. There are 44 seats in each batch.

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

St. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce is a public-private institute, founded in 1963. This page brings together what is on record for this course at St. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce — 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 St. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce for the current semester-wise plan.

St. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce has not published a fee for B.Sc. in Biotechnology on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into B.Sc. in Biotechnology, 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 St. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce'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 St. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce 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. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce runs 2 B.Sc specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in cell and molecular biology? You will spend 3 years 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. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce compare with other colleges offering B.Sc?