Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata M.Sc Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Sc Biotechnology programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 1,52,300 per the official 2026-27 fee structure. This covers a one-time admission fee of INR 15,000, skill development fee of INR 6,500, kit and uniform fee of INR 16,800, registration fee of INR 4,000, and four semester fees of INR 27,500 each. An exam fee of INR 1,000 per semester is charged separately. Confirm fees at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related life science with at least 50 per cent aggregate from a recognised university. B.Sc Hons graduates in relevant disciplines are also eligible. Final-year students may apply provisionally and present the degree certificate at document verification.

Ans. Swami Vivekananda University accepts CUET-PG scores for postgraduate admissions. Candidates who appeared for CUET-PG 2026 (March 6 to March 27, 2026) may use their score for M.Sc Biotechnology admission at SVU. Direct admission on qualifying degree merit is also available. Verify the current policy at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.

Ans. M.Sc Biotechnology graduates from SVU can work as research scientists, biotech analysts, QC/QA specialists, regulatory affairs executives, and clinical research associates at pharmaceutical companies, biotech startups, hospitals, and research institutes. Graduates can also pursue PhD programmes in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology and CSIR/UGC-NET for academic careers.

Ans. West Bengal domicile M.Sc students at SVU can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) providing up to INR 8,000 per month for postgraduate students. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates can apply for post-matric scholarships via WB state portals. The Central Sector Scholarship of Excellence provides INR 20,000 per year for eligible PG students through the National Scholarship Portal.