Nitte University M.Sc Marine Biotechnology Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	INR 1,60,000
University Fee (Year 1)	INR 6,000
Examination Fee (Year 1)	INR 15,000
Total Fee (Year 1)	INR 1,81,000
Tuition Fee (Year 2)	INR 1,60,000
Examination Fee (Year 2)	INR 15,000
Total Fee (Year 2)	INR 1,75,000
Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate)	INR 3,56,000

Fee source: nitte.edu.in/fee/PGGEN.pdf 2026-27 (General Category).

Hostel charges are separate; confirm at nitte.edu.in/nucser.

Verify 2026-27 fee at nitte.edu.in before registration.

Nitte University M.Sc Marine Biotechnology Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
CUET-PG 2026 Exam (NTA)	Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026
CUET-PG 2026 Result	April 24, 2026
NUCSER Application (NUCAT-PG / Merit)	Rolling; apply.nitte.edu.in
Classes Commence	August 2026
CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Registration End	Jan 25, 2026
CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date	Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026
CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Result	April 24, 2026

CUET-PG 2026 score is accepted; apply at apply.nitte.edu.in.

Merit-based direct admission also available through NUCAT-PG.

Intake: 15 seats; apply early to secure a seat.

SC/ST Karnataka domicile students eligible for fee reimbursement.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Biotechnology, Marine Biology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related life science from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.

10 DBT-sponsored seats are available with a monthly fellowship for candidates with a valid GAT-B (Graduate Aptitude Test in Biotechnology) score. 5 regular seats admit by merit. Apply at apply.nitte.edu.in.

Admission Process

Appear in CUET-PG 2026 (exam: Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026) conducted by NTA for PG allied health admissions, or apply directly at apply.nitte.edu.in using your NUCAT-PG score or qualifying degree merit.

Pay the first-year fee of INR 1,81,000 (source: nitte.edu.in/fee/PGGEN.pdf 2026-27; hostel separate) and complete document verification at Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER), Mangaluru.

Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.

✓ Opt for this if

Career target is marine biotechnology or aquaculture research in a coastal research ecosystem
Mangaluru’s coastal location and proximity to CMFRI and CIFT suits your marine biology network
DBT fellowship (10 seats, GAT-B route) offsets programme cost for eligible candidates
Planning PhD in marine biology or aquaculture genetics after the M.Sc
Interest in blue biotechnology, marine natural products, or ocean-health research

✗ Skip if

Career goal is terrestrial agriculture, pharma, or clinical medicine, not marine sciences
Top branded national institute (NCL, NIO, IIT) is needed for competitive marine research roles
Regular intake of only 5 seats limits peer cohort if you need a large research community
Career is in IT, management, or non-life-sciences fields

Nitte University M.Sc Marine Biotechnology Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Nitte Merit Scholarship	As per university norms	Based on qualifying degree marks; awarded at admission
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	Up to INR 12,000/year	Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka)	As per government norms	SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal
Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K/UT)	As per scheme norms	Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in

Karnataka Fee Reimbursement: full tuition for SC/ST Karnataka domicile students.

Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.

Nitte Merit Scholarship: based on qualifying degree marks.

Nitte University M.Sc Marine Biotechnology FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Marine Biotechnology at Nitte University?

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Marine Biotechnology at Nitte University (Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER), Mangaluru) is INR 3,56,000 for the two-year programme: INR 1,81,000 in Year 1 (tuition INR 1,60,000 + university fee INR 6,000 + exam fee INR 15,000) and INR 1,75,000 in Year 2 (tuition INR 1,60,000 + exam fee INR 15,000). Hostel charges are separate. Source: nitte.edu.in/fee/PGGEN.pdf 2026-27. 10 DBT-sponsored seats available with fellowship for GAT-B qualified candidates..

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc Marine Biotechnology at Nitte University?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Biotechnology, Marine Biology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related life science from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. DBT-sponsored seats (10) require a valid GAT-B (Graduate Aptitude Test in Biotechnology) score for fellowship support; regular seats (5) admit by merit.

Ques. Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc Marine Biotechnology at Nitte?

Ans. NUCSER M.Sc Marine Biotechnology admissions accept CUET-PG 2026 (conducted by NTA; exam Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026) and NUCAT-PG (Nitte University PG Admission Test). Merit-based direct admission is also available at apply.nitte.edu.in. Intake is 15 seats; apply early.

Ques. What are the career options after M.Sc Marine Biotechnology from Nitte?

Ans. M.Sc Marine Biotechnology graduates from Nitte University can work with aquaculture companies, marine pharmaceutical firms, fisheries research institutes, government marine labs (CMFRI, CIFT, NIO), biotech companies, and environmental agencies. Typical roles include Marine Biotechnologist, Aquaculture Research Scientist, Marine Natural Products Analyst, Environmental Biotech Research Associate, and Fisheries QA Scientist. Graduates may also pursue PhD research in allied health sciences or clinical specialist certifications.

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