Alliance University Bangalore Ph.D Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bangalore, KarnatakaPrivate UniversityEstd 2010NAAC Grade A+

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11 May, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore has also announced the Fee Structure 2026 for Ph.D Biotechnology program. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.53 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4.11 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Career pay
INR 8 LPA
Research scholars, this research area
Cutoff
70
ARAT score, interview shortlist
Research grant
INR 35,000
monthly fellowship, full-time scholars

About Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology

Alliance University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Biotechnology with 120 seats through ARAT. The course is taught on campus over three yearly parts, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands UGC recognised private university with NAAC A+ and NAAC A+. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 8.61 Lakhs with hostel and living. You get a seat through Alliance University counselling. The General seat closed at score 70 in final shortlist of 2025. The published career range starts at INR 8 LPA, and full-time scholars can get INR 35,000 per month.

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Fees

The full course costs INR 4.11 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.61 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3 Lakhs of that. You pay the program fee once each year, three times in all. The registration fee is paid once. The exam and thesis fees are paid once. Hostel and living add INR 4.50 Lakhs over three years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3 LakhsINR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years
Registration feeINR 50,000One time
Comprehensive exam feeINR 20,000One time
Hostel and livingINR 4.50 LakhsINR 1.50 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostelINR 4.11 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 8.61 LakhsFull course

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Admission Dates

First shortlist closed on Dec 2026. Final shortlist comes on Dec 2026. Document check starts on Dec 2026. Keep the shortlist letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
ARAT registration, last date to apply1 Jul 2026 to 30 Sep 2026Confirmed
ARAT session 1 examOct 2026Confirmed
ARAT result and scoreOct 2026Confirmed
Alliance University application reviewDec 2026Confirmed
First shortlistDec 2026Confirmed
Final shortlistDec 2026Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last dateDec 2026Confirmed
Document checkDec 2026Confirmed
Classes startJan 2027Confirmed
Spot roundDec 2026Tentative

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Eligibility

You need Class 12 with a master’s degree in Biotechnology or a related life science subject and 55% marks; 50% for reserved categories. You also need an ARAT score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsa master’s degree in Biotechnology or a related life science subject
Class 12 marks55% for most students, with 5% relaxation for reserved categories
ExamARAT score from any session
AgeNo upper age limit published

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Admission Process

The process has 4 steps and the application fee is INR 3,000. You fill the form, write ARAT, attend interview and pay the first fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the online formSubmit the Ph.D. application and pay INR 3,000
2. Write ARATTake the Alliance Research Aptitude Test
3. Attend interviewDiscuss your research synopsis with the panel
4. Pay first feePay the fee after the offer letter

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 70 and the Reserved seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Alliance University final shortlist closing scores for General seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing score, GeneralRound and year
General70Final shortlist, 2025
Reserved4,300Final shortlist, 2025
SC2,100Final shortlist, 2025
ST1,000Final shortlist, 2025
EWS1,900Final shortlist, 2025

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Placements

Full-time scholars can get INR 35,000 per month and the career range starts at INR 8 LPA. The starting pay is INR 8 LPA and the higher end goes up to INR 22 LPA. biotech labs, pharma firms and universities hire this research area on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Career payINR 8 LPA, Research scholars
Starting payINR 8 LPA
Career pay rangeINR 22 LPA
Batch fundedINR 35,000
Recruitersbiotech labs, pharma firms and universities, on campus

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs 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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipReserved, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Ranking

Alliance University has NAAC A+ and UGC recognition for its degree. The ranking table records the grade and the university recognition. Collegedunia ranks on fees, researchs and student reviews. NAAC grades on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Ph.D. ranking2026#12
NAAC2025NAAC A+
NAAC2024A+

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and research methods; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One research area from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is the research area depends on the supervisor.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, research methods and literature review
Year 2coursework, synopsis work and lab planning
Year 3full research work, data analysis and writing
Year 4thesis writing, viva and publication work

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick Ph.D. Biotechnology at Alliance University?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for three years.

Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the Reserved category list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the research area-wise research table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per year: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: the ROI tile compares the fee with published career pay.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the research cell brings most internships here.
You may decide late: finish the Alliance form before the deadline, or the seat cannot be offered.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this research area if first shortlist gives it to you on a General score. If you are Reserved category and below the first shortlist close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. Biotechnology Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in a master’s degree in Biotechnology or a related life science subject. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A ARAT score. CRL (your main score) decides the Reserved category seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Ph.D. Biotechnology Admission Process▾
Fill the online form: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Alliance University: Alliance University (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and research area high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the first fee: Pay within five days of shortlist or you lose the seat.
Pay first fee on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Ph.D. Biotechnology Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
1 Jul 2026 to 30 Sep 2026
ARAT registration
Last date to apply was 8 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Confirmed
Oct 2026
ARAT session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Confirmed
Oct 2026
ARAT result and score
The score card is the only paper Alliance University reads.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
Alliance University application review
Choices locked when the window shut on 7 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
First shortlist
The first shortlist letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
Final shortlist
The last regular round; the shortlist letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by Dec 2026.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
Document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
Jan 2027
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jul 2027
ARAT registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Oct 2027
ARAT session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
ARAT result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Alliance University application review
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Round shortlists
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: Alliance University admissions calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 50,000
Comprehensive exam fee
One time
INR 20,000
Thesis submission fee
One time
INR 30,000
Doctoral scroll fee
One time
INR 5,000
Convocation fee
One time
INR 3,000
Alumni association fee
One time
INR 3,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 3, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
INR 4.50 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.11 Lakhs
3 years · program + registration fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.61 Lakhs
3 years · program + registration fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 6,930
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
195%
published career pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,517
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
93%
published career pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Alliance University fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Biotechnology at Alliance University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Alliance University closing scores.

Category
Quota
General · General
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
General · Reserved category
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
Reserved · General
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
Reserved · Reserved category
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
SC · General
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
SC · Reserved category
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
ST · General
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
ST · Reserved category
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
EWS · General
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
EWS · Reserved category
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your synopsis ready and wait for the interview.
Below 55: not this intake. Improve your proposal and apply again.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The First shortlist close is the safe number. The Final shortlist close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Alliance University Ph.D. 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 2 Lakhs
State 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 answers
Central 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 Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Alliance University
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 answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: Reserved, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Dec 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.21 Lakhs

Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Alliance University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Manipal costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Manipal; if it clears only Alliance University, 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 three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below Alliance University 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 Alliance University gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses Alliance University 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 published career pay sits below this page's. If Alliance University 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 Alliance University Ph.D. Biotechnology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Biotechnology at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get funded. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8 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 score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at score 70 in final shortlist and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Research scholars averaged INR 8 LPA, the starting was INR 8 LPA and INR 35,000 of the batch was funded. If you want a core electronics job instead, this research area 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. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the research cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the research 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 the research area depends on the supervisor, but the electives in year 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 score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score 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 research area change after year 1 if you want a sibling research area.
Will I get funded if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower pay. INR 35,000 of the last batch was funded, and the starting of INR 8 LPA is lower than the published career pay of INR 8 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the research training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this research area 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 score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Biotechnology, the research area change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the ARAT exam and fill this college in your Alliance University choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the first fee within the days Alliance University 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 4-year fee is INR 4.11 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and living it comes to INR 8.61 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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Alliance University Bangalore: 2 Answered Questions

Is the executive PGDM course from Alliance University recognized by WES Canada? Is it considered equivalent to a master’s degree?

Rupohi BhumikAlliance University (2019)

Someone I know recently got his PGDM degree evaluated by WES. To answer your question, the one-year PGDM diploma is not considered a master’s. My friend completed his Executive PGDM with Business Analytics as a specialization. Canada’s equivalent report for his degree is as follows. You can find the specification here and proceed accordingly. 

  • Credential Authentication: Documents will be sent directly by the institute.
  • Country: India
  • Credential: Postgraduate Diploma (Executive)
  • Major: Management
  • Awarded by: Alliance University
  • Status: Recognized University
  • Canadian Equivanalancy: Postgraduate Diploma (one year)

You can get your postgraduate degree evaluated by WES or IAQS. Hope this was helpful.

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I got admission to the MBA course at Alliance University, Bangalore. Is this a good choice?

Sagarika GuptaStudied at Alliance University (2019)

Master of Business AdministrationorMBAis one of the most popular post-graduate programs in India and abroad. Admissionto the course is granted on the basis of the AllianceManagement Aptitude Test (AMAT)exam. However, theuniversitygives preference to candidates with a score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/KMAT/NMAT. One has to pay 13.5 Lacs in 2 year on an installment basis.

  • In 2020 Alliance University has been ranked 39 among the Management institutes by National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF).
  • The faculty consists of highly experienced and qualified professors who belong from IIT, IIM, NIT and other International Institutions. They have been mentoring students passionately and providing them the correct balance for theoretical and practical learning.
  • It has also been featured in "Great Indian Institutes” Forbes Indian Marquee Edition in association with skill tree knowledge Consortium and a great place to study in 2018.

The institute provides 3-6 months of internship programs for students before the final placements. Roles offered by Alliance School of Business are key account manager, relationship manager, HR business partner, assistant, strategic growth analyst e.t.c. MBA placements at Alliance University offered the highest salary package compared to other courses of INR 22.6 LPA, while the average salary was 7.6 LPA in the year 2019. More than 90% of students got placed in reputed firms. Their regular recruiting partners include names such as Amazon India, TATA Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Axis Bank, Decathlon and many more. Overall it is a good university and one would not regret after taking admission in this university.

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