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

Ans. DPU accepts three entrance tests for B.Tech Biotechnology admission: DPU-CET (conducted by the university on 28 June 2026), MHT CET (PCB section, held from 21 to 26 April 2026), and JEE Main. Candidates may use the score from any one of these tests to apply. MHT CET is among the most popular choices for Maharashtra-domicile students applying for biotechnology at DPU.

Ans. The total tuition for the 4-year B.Tech Biotechnology programme at DPU is INR 8,00,000, at a rate of INR 2,00,000 per year. A one-time application fee of INR 1,300 is paid during registration. Hostel charges of INR 3,05,000 per year are optional. Merit scholarship recipients can offset INR 25,000 per semester, and OBC and SC/ST students may access government fee waiver schemes through Maharashtra.

Ans. B.Tech Biotechnology graduates from DPU are placed across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences sectors. Recruiters that have hired from DPU’s engineering campus include Cadila Pharmaceuticals, Reliance Life Sciences, Novartis, Zota Healthcare, and Wipro. The overall placement rate for B.Tech programmes at DPU is 75% to 80%, with average packages in the range of INR 8 to 9 LPA and internship stipends from INR 75,000 to INR 1.5 Lakhs.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as core subjects and Biology or Biotechnology as the third subject, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates). A valid entrance test score (DPU-CET, MHT CET PCB, or JEE Main) is also required. Students from a PCM background without Biology are generally not eligible for the Biotechnology programme.

Ans. Yes. DPU offers postgraduate engineering programmes through its School of Engineering, and B.Tech Biotechnology graduates are eligible to apply for M.Tech in relevant disciplines based on GATE scores or DPU’s own postgraduate entrance criteria. Graduates may also opt for M.Sc Biotechnology programmes at DPU or other universities, or apply for pharmaceutical research and development roles directly after the undergraduate degree.

Ans. The B.Tech Biotechnology curriculum at DPU covers molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, bioinformatics, bioprocess engineering, genetic engineering, and pharmaceutical biotechnology across the 4 years. Laboratory modules include cell culture, PCR, chromatography, and fermentation technology. The programme integrates engineering principles with life sciences to prepare graduates for roles in research, quality control, production, and regulatory affairs in the biotech and pharma industries.