BIT Mesra B.Tech Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

B.Tech Biotechnology at BIT Mesra, Ranchi, is a 4-year programme offered by the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at an Institute of National Importance. BIT Mesra ranks 67 in the Collegedunia 2025 India Engineering Colleges list. The curriculum covers molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioprocess technology, and bioinformatics, preparing graduates for careers in pharmaceutical R&D, CSIR laboratories, and healthcare biotechnology companies.

Key Points

• 4-year B.Tech at an Institute of National Importance; admission through JoSAA counselling on JEE Main rank.
• Curriculum covers genetic engineering, bioprocess technology, bioinformatics, cell biology, and immunology.
• Total fees of INR 16,12,000 paid year-wise; Aditya Birla and GP Birla scholarships available.

BIT Mesra B.Tech (Biotechnology) Fees

• Year 1 fee breakdown: Tuition INR 3,06,000, Development Fee INR 21,000, Examination Fee INR 16,000.
• Year 2 fee breakdown: Tuition INR 3,34,000, Development Fee INR 23,000, Examination Fee INR 17,000.
• Year 3 fee breakdown: Tuition INR 3,69,000, Development Fee INR 26,000, Examination Fee INR 18,000.
• Year 4 fee breakdown: Tuition INR 4,05,000, Development Fee INR 28,000, Examination Fee INR 19,000.
• Caution money of INR 10,000 is refundable on successful completion of the programme.
• Optional hostel accommodation is available at BIT Mesra; hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
• Fee figures are for the 2025-26 batch; 2026-27 batch fees are subject to revision by BIT Mesra.

BIT Mesra B.Tech (Biotechnology) Admission 2026

Important Dates

• Admission is entirely through JoSAA counselling; register at josaa.nic.in after JEE Main results and fill in choice of institute and branch in order of preference.
• BIT Mesra is an Institute of National Importance; seats are allocated under All India Quota across General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories as per JoSAA norms.
• Candidates must report to BIT Mesra Ranchi within the document-verification window with original certificates: JEE Main scorecard, 10+2 marksheet, category certificate if applicable, and transfer certificate.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (55 percent for SC/ST candidates).
• A valid JEE Main score is mandatory; admission is through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling based on JEE Main rank.

Admission Process

• Register for JEE Main at jeemain.nta.nic.in and appear for Session 1 (January 2026) or Session 2 (April 2026); the best of the two scores is considered.
• After results, register on the JoSAA portal (josaa.nic.in) and fill in choices for BIT Mesra and your preferred branch; lock choices before the deadline.
• Follow the JoSAA seat allocation rounds; if BIT Mesra allots a seat, accept and pay the seat acceptance fee within the round-specific deadline.
• Report to BIT Mesra Ranchi within the document-verification window with original certificates; complete physical reporting to confirm admission.

BIT Mesra B.Tech (Biotechnology) Scholarships 2026

• Central and state scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); submit bank, category, and academic documents during the annual window.
• BIT Mesra’s financial hardship waiver requires documentation of the qualifying event and is considered on a case-by-case basis by the institute’s scholarship committee.