Does IBB Pune conduct its own entrance exam or is admission through MHT CET?

IBB Pune conducts its own online objective entrance examination for all programmes. Admission is NOT through MHT CET, JEE Main, or any DTE Maharashtra counselling. Candidates must appear in the IBB entrance exam held annually in May or June. Check ibb.unipune.ac.in for the 2026 exam date and application link.

What is the eligibility for Integrated B.Tech+M.Tech at IBB Pune?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Science stream with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved category) from any recognised board in India. Admission is based on performance in the IBB entrance examination.

What is the pattern of the IBB Pune entrance exam?

The IBB entrance exam is an online objective test with 100 total marks. Section I covers English, General Knowledge, and Aptitude (20 marks). Section II covers Science (80 marks) with Biology weighted at 40%, Chemistry at 25%, Physics at 25%, and Mathematics at 10%.

What is the total fee for B.Tech+M.Tech at IBB Pune?

The total Integrated B.Tech+M.Tech (Biotechnology) programme fee at IBB Pune is INR 5,09,722. The Integrated B.Sc+M.Sc (Biotechnology) total fee is INR 2,95,435. M.Sc Virology total fee is INR 42,000. All fees are subject to revision.

Can final-year 12th students apply for IBB Pune admission?

Yes. Final-year 12th students may apply provisionally for the Integrated B.Sc+M.Sc and B.Tech+M.Tech programmes. They must submit their final 12th marksheet before the admission is confirmed. The minimum eligibility percentage must be met in the final result.

Is M.Sc Virology available at IBB Pune and what is its eligibility?

Yes. IBB Pune offers M.Sc (Virology). Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category). Admission is through IBBs PG entrance examination.

Is there a management quota for any programme at IBB Pune?

No. IBB Pune does not offer any management quota or direct admission. All seats across Integrated UG+PG, M.Sc, and PhD programmes are filled purely on the basis of performance in the IBB entrance examination and merit list.

Does IBB Pune offer any fellowships for PhD students?

PhD students at IBB Pune who have qualified UGC NET, CSIR NET, or DBT JRF receive fellowships from the respective funding agencies. IBB also offers a Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme. Additionally, state government post-matric scholarships are available for reserved category students via the MahaDBT portal.