Is KCET accepted for engineering admission at St Aloysius Mangalore?

No. KCET (Karnataka CET) score is not accepted at St Aloysius for any programme, including B.Tech and B.Sc. The only accepted UG entrance exam is SAU-ET (St Aloysius University Entrance Test). Students relying only on KCET will need to separately register and appear in SAU-ET.

What is SAU-ET and how is it conducted?

SAU-ET is the St Aloysius University Entrance Test. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions across four sections: English (10), General Knowledge (10), Aptitude (10), and subject-specific questions (20). It is conducted online. Registration opens in November and the test window begins in January each year.

What is the minority quota at St Aloysius University?

As a Jesuit minority institution, 50% of seats at St Aloysius are reserved for minority community candidates. The remaining seats are split as 25% for general merit and 25% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).

What entrance exams are accepted for MBA at St Aloysius Mangalore?

St Aloysius MBA accepts KMAT Karnataka, CAT, XAT, MAT, and CMAT. Any one valid score is accepted. Graduation with minimum 50% marks is also required. SC/ST candidates are eligible with 45% graduation marks.

Is the personal interview mandatory for St Aloysius admission?

Yes. All shortlisted candidates must attend a mandatory personal interview at the St Aloysius Mangalore campus. A parent or guardian must accompany the candidate. NRI and foreign national students may attend the interview online.

How many B.Sc specialisations does St Aloysius Mangalore offer?

St Aloysius offers B.Sc across 19 specialisations, including Data Science, Animation, Visual Communication, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, and others. All B.Sc programmes admit only through SAU-ET. No separate national exam or KCET score is accepted.

St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore M.Sc Bioinformatics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mangalore, KarnatakaDeemed UniversityEstd 1880 Mangalore University, Mangalore NAAC Grade A++ 3.6

3.8

(266 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 2.03 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 3.6 LPA

entry role estimate used for ROI

Cutoff

45%

degree marks, General

Placement rate

80%

department reported placement share

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to internships 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from application to document check 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by category and applicant type 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics

St Aloysius offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Bioinformatics with 15 seats at the AIMIT campus. The course joins life science with coding, data work and biology databases. The university has NAAC A++ with 3.67 CGPA and a Jesuit history in Mangaluru. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.03 Lakhs, paid across two years, and INR 4.33 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. You get a seat through online application, document upload and interview or merit check. The General mark rule is 45%. The department reports 80% placement, and the page uses INR 3.6 LPA for ROI.

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Fees

The full course costs INR 2.03 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.33 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.03 Lakhs. You pay the fee once in year 1 and once in year 2. The university fixes the PG fee. Hostel and living cost are added only if you take a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Year 1 fee	INR 1.01 Lakhs	One time, in year 1
Year 2 fee	INR 1.02 Lakhs	One time, in year 2
Hostel and mess	INR 1.50 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a year, 2 years
Living cost	INR 80,000	INR 4,000 a month, 20 months
Total, no hostel	INR 2.03 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 4.33 Lakhs	Full course

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Admission Dates

The 2027 calendar is not out yet, so Jan 2027 is the first estimate to watch. The form, merit check, interview, fee payment, document check and classes all sit in that cycle. Keep degree marks ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
PG application opens	Jan 2027	Tentative
Last date to apply	May 2027	Tentative
Merit check or interview	May 2027	Tentative
Result and selection list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Admission offer	Jun 2027	Tentative
First fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Eligibility

The General rule is 45% in a B.Sc or four-year science degree, and the relaxed rule is 40%. You need life science, biotechnology, microbiology, bioinformatics or a linked subject. If your degree is from outside Karnataka, you must get the eligibility certificate after admission.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.Sc or four-year science degree
Subject	Life science, bioinformatics or allied science
Marks	45% for General, 40% for SC, ST and Category-I
Extra paper	Eligibility certificate for outside Karnataka students

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Admission Process

The online form starts the process and the Admission Cell checks your marks and papers. You register, upload mark sheets, pay INR 500 and finish the form. If the offer comes, you pay the first fee. If you miss that step, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Register online	Enter basic details and pay INR 500
2. Upload papers	Give degree, Class 10 and photo documents
3. Merit check	The Admission Cell checks marks and course fit
4. Pay first fee	Pay after the offer to confirm the seat
5. Document check	Bring originals when the college calls you

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Cutoff

The General entry score is 45% and the reserved entry score is 40%. These are the minimum degree marks for this course. Higher marks help because seats are limited to 15 and the Admission Cell checks the subject fit.

Category	Closing score or marks	Round and year
General	45%	Admission rule, 2026
SC	40%	Admission rule, 2026
ST	40%	Admission rule, 2026
Category-I	40%	Admission rule, 2026

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Placements

The department reports 80% placement and this page uses INR 3.6 LPA for ROI. Internship names include OmicsGen LifeSciences, Yenepoya Research Centre, IIIT Delhi and IIT Ropar. Most outcomes are research, data and biology analysis roles.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 3.6 LPA, entry role estimate
Batch placed	80%
Seats	15
Internship names	OmicsGen, Yenepoya Research Centre, IIIT Delhi, IIT Ropar
Role area	Research, data and biology analysis

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Scholarships

The biggest listed support on this page is INR 1 Lakh from government post-matric aid. College fee concessions and endowed scholarships can cut another INR 50,000 for eligible students. Most schemes need income proof, category proof or merit proof.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Karnataka post-matric scholarship	SC, ST or OBC students with income proof	INR 1 Lakh over the course
St Aloysius fee concession	Merit and financial need checked by the college	INR 50,000 over the course
SAFAL and endowment aid	Need-based students picked by the college	INR 30,000 over the course
PM Vidyalaxmi interest support	Eligible education loan students	INR 20,000 estimate

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Ranking

NAAC A++ is the university grade and the intake notice lists 15 seats. The college was set up in 1880. NAAC shows campus quality, while the intake notice shows how small this course is.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	2023	NAAC A++ with 3.67 CGPA
Approved intake notice	2024	15 seats
College history	1880	Founded year

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Course Structure

Year 1 has bioinformatics basics, programming and biology data tools, while year 2 has project work and internship. The fourth semester carries industry internship, project work or dissertation. You should be ready for both lab language and coding language.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Bioinformatics basics, programming and biology databases
Year 2	Advanced analysis, project work and internship
Semester 4	Industry internship, project work or dissertation

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Hostel and Campus

Hostel cost is INR 75,000 a year and the course is taught at AIMIT, Beeri. The main university address is in Mangaluru. You should check the room before paying because hostel is optional.

Item	Detail
Hostel cost	INR 75,000 a year
Teaching campus	AIMIT, Beeri
City	Mangaluru
Hostel choice	Optional, confirm room with the office

Should you pick M.Sc Bioinformatics at St Aloysius?

This course suits students who like biology, coding and research work.

Pick it if:

You want biology plus coding: AIMIT teaches bioinformatics inside its technology school, so data tools sit close to biology work.

You want research internships: listed student places include OmicsGen, Yenepoya Research Centre, IIIT Delhi and IIT Ropar.

Your marks are above the rule: the General mark rule is 45%, and seats are limited to 15.

You can apply early: the Admission Cell checks marks and papers, so finish the form before May 2027.

Skip it if:

You want a sure salary number: the official page gives 80% placement, but no average pay for this course.

You dislike coding work: the course uses programming, biology databases and data tools from the first year.

You need a large batch: this course has 15 seats, so peer groups and electives stay small.

You cannot arrange papers fast: outside Karnataka students need the eligibility certificate after admission.

Counsellor's advice

If you want bio data work and can handle coding, take this course. If you need a published salary number, ask placements first.

M.Sc Bioinformatics Eligibility▾

Degree: You need a B.Sc or four-year science degree.

Subjects: Life science, biotechnology, microbiology, bioinformatics or allied science can apply.

Marks: You need 45% marks; SC, ST and Category-I need 40%.

Certificate: Outside Karnataka students get the eligibility certificate after admission.

M.Sc Bioinformatics Admission Process▾

Apply online: Register on the admission portal and pay INR 500.

Upload papers: Give degree marks, Class 10 marks and your photo.

Merit check: The Admission Cell checks marks, subject fit and papers.

Seat confirmation: Pay the first fee after the offer to confirm admission.

Report: Bring original documents when the college calls you.

M.Sc Bioinformatics Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

PG application opens

Start the online form when the admission portal opens.

Tentative

May 2027

Last date to apply

Submit the form before the last date to keep your seat chance.

Tentative

May 2027

Merit check or interview

The Admission Cell checks marks and subject fit.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Result and selection list

Selected students get the admission offer.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admission offer

Read the offer and fee details before you pay.

Tentative

Jun 2027

First fee payment

You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Bring original mark sheets and identity papers.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

Attend the first week after the timetable is shared.

Source: St Aloysius admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Year 1 fee

One time, in year 1

INR 1.01 Lakhs

Year 2 fee

One time, in year 2

INR 1.02 Lakhs

Add hostel + living

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 75,000 a year

INR 1.50 Lakhs

Living cost

Per month × 20, INR 4,000 a month

INR 80,000

Total course fee

INR 2.03 Lakhs

2 years · year 1 + year 2 fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 4.33 Lakhs

2 years · fees + hostel + living cost

Education loan EMI

INR 3,423

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

177%

average first-year pay INR 3.6 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 7,301

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

83%

average first-year pay INR 3.6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: St Aloysius fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you M.Sc Bioinformatics at St Aloysius?

Pick your category and applicant type. The cutoff ranges use the published degree mark rule.

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics vs similar colleges

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

Compare with

KJCMount CarmelGarden CityYenepoyaReva

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St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)

Mangaluru

Compared with

Kristu Jayanti College

Bengaluru

Compared with

Mount Carmel College

Bengaluru

Compared with

Garden City University

Bengaluru

Compared with

Yenepoya Deemed to be University

Mangaluru

Compared with

Reva University

Bengaluru

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 2.03 Lakhs

published PG fee

INR 1.80 Lakhs

INR 23,000 less

INR 2.40 Lakhs

INR 37,000 more

INR 2.03 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 2.20 Lakhs

INR 17,000 more

INR 1.95 Lakhs

INR 8,000 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 3.6 LPA

entry role estimate

INR 4.2 LPA

INR 0.6 LPA more

INR 3.4 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA less

INR 3 LPA

INR 0.6 LPA less

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 0.1 LPA less

INR 3.2 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

80%

department report

75%

5 points lower

85%

5 points higher

70%

10 points lower

78%

2 points lower

76%

4 points lower

Admission scoredegree marks, General

45%

published rule

40%

5 points lower

50%

5 points higher

55%

10 points higher

48%

3 points higher

52%

7 points higher

Seatsthis course

approved intake

5 fewer

5 more

3 fewer

15 more

10 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

177%

on INR 3.6 LPA

233%

56 points higher

142%

35 points lower

148%

29 points lower

159%

18 points lower

164%

13 points lower

In short

Kristu Jayanti costs less and pays more on average, but it asks for a higher score. If St Aloysius gives you the seat first, take it and do not wait too long.

In short

Mount Carmel has a higher score line and a higher fee, but its placement share is higher. If your marks clear both, check the lab fit before you decide.

In short

Garden City asks for a higher score and pays less on this table. If St Aloysius offers this course, keep it above Garden City.

In short

Yenepoya has more seats and a nearby city base, but the fee is higher. If you want Mangaluru and a smaller batch, St Aloysius stays strong.

In short

Reva costs a little less and has more seats, but pay and placement are lower here. If St Aloysius clears your marks, keep Reva as backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on St Aloysius M.Sc Bioinformatics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Bioinformatics at St Aloysius worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a low-cost PG course that joins biology and data work. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.03 Lakhs, and the ROI tile uses INR 3.6 LPA for pay. Ask the placement office for the latest salary list before you pay.

Should I take this course if I only just meet 45%?▾

Apply, but do not depend on the mark rule alone. The published rule is 45% for General and 40% for SC, ST and Category-I, while the intake is only 15 seats. Keep every paper ready and apply early.

What job can I get after this course?▾

You can aim for research, biology data and bioinformatics support roles. The department lists internship names such as OmicsGen, Yenepoya Research Centre, IIIT Delhi and IIT Ropar. Use the first year to build coding and database skills, because those decide interviews.

Who should pick this course?▾

Pick it if you like biology and can learn coding with patience. The course is taught inside the School of Information Science and Technology, so biology data work sits close to computing. Check the syllabus and speak to the department if you have never coded before.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want a course with a published average salary from the college. The department reports 80% placement, but the official page does not publish average pay for this course. Ask for the latest placement list before you confirm the seat.

Is this course right for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, it suits higher studies if you use the project well. The fourth semester has internship, project work or dissertation, and the department lists research internships. Start building a project topic in year 1, then ask faculty for a guide.

Is the small batch a good thing?▾

It can help if you want closer faculty attention. The approved intake is 15 seats, so the class is small. The problem is fewer classmates and fewer peer groups, so check whether you prefer a larger campus group before joining.

Should I choose this if I dislike coding?▾

No, not unless you are ready to learn it. Bioinformatics needs programming, biology databases and data analysis. If you only want wet lab work, ask the department how much coding sits in each semester before you pay.

Is hostel cost worth adding?▾

Add hostel only if the room and travel time work for you. The hostel estimate used here is INR 75,000 a year, and the switched fee becomes INR 4.33 Lakhs. Visit or call the hostel office before you include it in your budget.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

The official FAQ lists online and counter payment modes, but it does not give a detailed part-payment plan for this course. The fee block uses one payment for year 1 and one for year 2. Ask the Admission Cell before the first fee date.

What scholarship should I check first?▾

Check the college fee concession and state post-matric schemes first. This page shows INR 50,000 college concession and INR 1 Lakh government aid as possible support. Keep income proof, category proof and marks ready before the portal opens.

What should I do before I join?▾

Check three things before you join: the latest fee PDF, the placement list and the hostel room. The page gives INR 2.03 Lakhs as the fee and 15 seats as intake. Use the checker above, then call the Admission Cell if any paper is unclear.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 2, 2026

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