The Apollo University Chittoor B.Sc Molecular Biology & Genetics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, The Apollo University accepts AP EAPCET scores for admission to B.Sc. programmes including Genetics and Molecular Biology under the government/convener quota. Students admitted through AP EAPCET counselling pay a significantly reduced annual fee of approximately Rs. 25,000 per year, as opposed to the management quota fee of Rs. 1,01,000 per year (tuition + recurring). This makes it a very cost-effective option for students who qualify through the state counselling process. The AP EAPCET 2026 exam for BiPC stream is scheduled on May 19 and 20, 2026.

Ans. The Apollo University has signed a Visitor Education Programme Agreement (VEPA) with Brigham and Women's Hospital (affiliated with Harvard Medical School), Boston, USA. Under this agreement, selected B.Sc. Genetics and Molecular Biology students can undertake 6 to 12 months of research training at the hospital's Renal and Engineering in Medicine Divisions on a J1 visa. Eligibility is based on academic performance and research aptitude. This is a highly competitive opportunity and not guaranteed for all students, but it is a distinctive feature of this programme that sets it apart from similar courses at other universities.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, Lab Managers, Biomedical Engineers, Clinical Researchers, Clinical Database Managers, and Clinical Research Coordinators in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and diagnostic labs. The university has specific tie-ups with Aurobindo Pharma and Dr. Reddy's Labs for training and employment opportunities. Students can also pursue M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, or related fields from reputed institutions in India and abroad.

Ans. Yes, this is a full-time, on-campus programme requiring regular attendance at the Apollo Knowledge City campus in Murakambattu, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. There is no distance or online mode available for this course. The curriculum is heavily lab-intensive, with hands-on training in the university's Biotechnology Innovation Centre and other advanced laboratories. Students are expected to attend classes, lab sessions, and clinical visits regularly throughout the 3-year duration.

Ans. Hostel accommodation is available on campus but is not mandatory for B.Sc. students. The university offers 4-sharing non-AC rooms at approximately Rs. 1,20,000 per year and AC rooms at approximately Rs. 1,35,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 per year. The hostel fees are separate from the course fees and are paid directly to the hostel administration. Students from outside Chittoor or Andhra Pradesh typically opt for on-campus accommodation given the relatively remote location of the campus at Murakambattu. The university also provides transport facilities for day scholars.

Ans. Yes, the minimum eligibility for this programme is 45% marks in Class 12 (40% for reserved category candidates) in Botany, Zoology, Physics, and Chemistry. Students scoring below 75% can still secure admission but will not be eligible for merit-based scholarships, which start from 75% for state board students and 70% for CBSE/ICSE students. Admission for such students is purely merit-based (based on Class 12 marks) or through AP EAPCET counselling for government quota seats. The university does not conduct its own entrance test for B.Sc. admissions.