MAKAUT M.Tech Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or BE degree in a relevant engineering or technology discipline from a recognised university with at least 55 percent aggregate marks. A valid GATE score is required for merit-based shortlisting. Candidates who are NET-qualified or have sponsored research experience may also be considered at the department’s discretion. Final selection is through a research proposal and departmental interview at MAKAUT Haringhata.

Ans. A valid GATE score is required for M.Tech Research admission at MAKAUT and is the primary selection criterion. GATE-qualified candidates are shortlisted for the departmental interview based on their paper score and percentile. Sponsored candidates deputed by government agencies or PSUs may be considered through a separate channel, subject to departmental availability and norms. Non-GATE applicants should contact the department before applying.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year M.Tech Biotechnology at MAKAUT is INR 91,200. The first-year fee is INR 50,600 and the second-year fee is INR 40,600. The fee covers tuition, examination, laboratory access, and statutory university charges. GATE-qualified scholars may receive the MHRD scholarship of INR 12,400 per month. Hostel accommodation is available separately. Fees are paid semester-wise to the university at Haringhata.

Ans. M.Tech Biotechnology at MAKAUT covers microbiology and cell biology, molecular biology and genetic engineering, bioprocess engineering and fermentation technology, bioinformatics and computational biology, downstream processing, enzyme engineering, metabolic engineering, nanobiotechnology, bioreactor design, and regulatory affairs in biotechnology. Students undertake wet laboratory projects each semester and gain hands-on experience with bioprocessing equipment and simulation tools used in pharmaceutical and agricultural biotechnology. The final-year dissertation addresses an original research problem in applied biotechnology or bioinformatics, approved and supervised by a registered faculty member at the MAKAUT Haringhata campus.

Ans. M.Tech Biotechnology graduates from MAKAUT can work as research scientists at pharmaceutical companies, biotech start-ups, CSIR laboratories, ICMR institutes, and agricultural research centres. Roles in bioprocess development, bioinformatics, quality assurance in biopharma, and fermentation technology are accessible. Graduates may also qualify for assistant professor positions in biotechnology departments after clearing UGC-NET, or pursue doctoral research at IISc, IITs, and national institutes. West Bengal’s growing pharma and biopharma sector offers additional opportunities for local graduates.

Ans. GATE-qualified candidates admitted to M.Tech Research at MAKAUT are eligible for the MHRD Teaching Assistantship scholarship of INR 12,400 per month, subject to satisfactory academic progress and departmental duties. West Bengal domicile students may also apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship if family income is below INR 2.5 lakhs per year. Scholarship applications should be submitted within the annual deadline set by the respective awarding body.