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SJCE Mysore M.Tech Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
SJCE Mysore Latest Updates and News
29 Sep, 2026 SJCE Mysore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 1621-9725 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
07 Apr, 2026 SJCE Mysore Fee Structure 2026 is out for M.Tech Biotechnology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.37 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 1.31 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.0 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
8,257
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 3 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology
SJCE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Biotechnology with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with lab work and a dissertation from the first semester. The institute has NBA approval and SJCE is listed in NIRF Engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.31 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.21 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General seat closed near rank 8,257 in round 3 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.0 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Fees
The full course costs INR 1.31 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.21 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.90 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.16 Lakhs | INR 28,945 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.90 Lakhs | INR 95,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.31 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.21 Lakhs | Full course |
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 1 Sep 2026. Round 3 seat allotment comes on 24 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 13 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET application, last date to apply | 22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET exam | 3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 22 Apr 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 1 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 3 seat allotment | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 29 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 29 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Eligibility
You need a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree with 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree branch | Relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET or use GATE | Write the entrance paper; your score decides the rank |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | Keep this course high if you want biotech research |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within the KEA deadline |
| 4. Report | Bring degree mark sheets and the allotment letter |
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 8,257 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are Karnataka PGCET round 3 closing ranks. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 8,257 | Round 3, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 3, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 3, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 3, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 3, 2025 |
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 6.0 LPA. The median is INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. biotech labs, pharma units and bioinformatics teams hire this branch on campus in the third semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.0 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | biotech labs, pharma units and bioinformatics teams, on campus |
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in qualifying degree | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Ranking
The college stands #120 in NIRF Engineering, with NBA. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #120 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and biotechnology lab work; electives start in term 3 and term 4 ends with the final project. One branch from the first year, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before term 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Bioprocess engineering, molecular biology and research methods |
| Year 2 | Bioinformatics, enzyme technology and lab work |
| Term 3 | Dissertation work and seminar |
| Term 4 | Final thesis and viva |
SJCE M.Tech Biotechnology Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and new students are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| New student room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From term 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in an education city with pharma and research links |
Should you pick M.Tech Biotechnology at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in an education city with pharma and research links for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed qualifying degree in this state: KEA allots the government seats, so a close rank can still move in later rounds.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: new students share three to a room and single rooms depend on hostel rules.
You want city internships: Mysuru has pharma and research links, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the PGCET result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka quota rank. If you are outside Karnataka and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech Biotechnology Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
GATE alternative: A valid GATE score can also be used for admission.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. rank decides the listed seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed qualifying degree in this state.
M.Tech Biotechnology Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET or use GATE: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech Biotechnology Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 26 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
22 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 28 Aug 2026.
Over
1 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Round 3 seat allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 29 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
29 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Biotechnology Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 28,945 a semester
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 95,000 a year
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,205
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
459%
average first-year pay INR 6.0 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,409
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
187%
average first-year pay INR 6.0 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Biotechnology at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
6,605 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,606 to 8,257: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,257: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · outside Karnataka
4,623 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,624 to 5,779: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,779: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka quota
3,440 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,441 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · outside Karnataka
2,408 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,409 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
1,680 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,681 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · outside Karnataka
1,176 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,177 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka quota
800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
801 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · outside Karnataka
560 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
561 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
1,520 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,521 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · outside Karnataka
1,064 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,065 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 3 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Biotechnology Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 80,000
Karnataka social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in qualifying degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
Karnataka backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Biotechnology vs similar colleges
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.31 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
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Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 3.5 LPA more
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INR 7.4 LPA
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
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95%
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90%
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89%
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Closing rankKarnataka PGCET rank, General
8,257
Round 3, 2025
9,400
1,143 places easier
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Seatsthis branch
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90
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
459%
on INR 6.0 LPA
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RVCE costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take RVCE; if it clears only SJCE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below SJCE in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SJCE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses SJCE in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SJCE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Biotechnology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Biotechnology at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.31 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.0 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed near rank 8,257 in round 3 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with biotech labs, pharma units and bioinformatics teams that hire on campus in the third semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.0 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. New students share three to a room and single rooms depend on hostel rules. The campus is in an education city with pharma and research links, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before term 3, but the electives in term 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.0 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in term 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Biotechnology if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Biotechnology places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Biotechnology, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.31 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.21 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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