M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College Pune M.Sc Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The programme covers Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics, Fermentation Technology, and Immunology, along with advanced practicals and a dissertation in the final semester under Abasaheb Garware College’s Autonomous syllabi approved by SPPU.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year programme is Rs 1,81,443, payable as Rs 92,802 in the first year and Rs 88,641 in the second year, as per the official 2026-27 prospectus of Abasaheb Garware College. Fee concessions are available for eligible SC, ST, OBC, and EBC students.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, or Zoology from a recognised university. Admission is merit-based on graduation aggregate marks; the Biotechnology Department may conduct a departmental entrance examination notified on the college website.

Ans. Graduates work in pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies, agri-biotech firms, government research institutes such as NCCS, NCL, and ICAR, and hospital molecular laboratories. Many pursue Ph.D programmes or clear CSIR-NET Life Sciences and GATE Biotechnology for research positions.

Ans. Candidates register on the Mastersoft portal at enrollonline.co.in/Registration/Apply/AGCP after graduation results are declared. If a departmental entrance test is scheduled, it is notified on the college website. Final admission is confirmed after document verification and fee payment at the department office.

Ans. Yes. The Biotechnology Department collaborates with industry for active R&D work and provides analytical services to industrial partners. Students can participate in these initiatives, gaining practical research experience and exposure to hiring organisations in Pune’s thriving pharmaceutical and biotech ecosystem.