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The institute was started in 2004, with highly qualified faculties who are Ph.D. holders. They are mainly recruited from colleges and industrial institutions worldwide; staff is well prepared to give opportunities to the aspirants by their experience and build their successful career in exciting biotechnology fields.

  • The institute is approved by Technology Development Board (TIFAC), Govt. of India, as a CORE in Biomedical technology.
  • The School maintains a constant interaction amid of faculties and candidates.
  • The research program in the college focuses on preventive & innovations in therapeutic.
  • School is ranked 8th by NIRF 2018 India, and it is graded A by NAAC, MHRD.

The institute offers undergraduate & postgraduate courses in Biotechnology and also initiated Ph.D. courses; methods are as follows:

  • B.Sc. in Biotechnology
  • B.Sc. in Microbiology
  • M.Sc. in Microbiology
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology
  • M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology
  • Ph.D. in computational neuroscience

B.Sc. in Biotechnology/Microbiology:

  • Admission process: A student has to qualify for their HSC or any equalized board followed by counseling in the institute.
  • Eligibility: Cleared 10+2 examination or equivalent exam with minimum 60% aggregate marks in PCB/Biotechnology subjects taken together. The duration of the course is three years with six semesters.

M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Bioinformatics:

  • Admission process: An aspirant should be graduated and evaluated at the institute, followed by a Personal interview in the college.
  • Eligibility: Graduation in relevant domain of Medicine, B.E in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences or any equivalent with the main subject as Biology taken together.

Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Computational Neuroscience

  • Institute offers full-time and part-time Ph.D. courses.
  • Eligibility for Full-time course: Aspirant should have a Master’s degree in any relevant domain of Biological Sciences with the minimum aggregate of 60% marks. Students from/ cleared JRF UGC/CSIR or GATE can apply directly, write written tests, and attain interviews. Admission happens in June, last week every year.
  • Eligibility for Part-time course: Candidates should give their interview and attain written test. It will be based on the merit of the qualifying exam.

Course nThe course

the course fee is INR

Duration period

B.Sc. Biotechnology/ Microbiology

303600

Three years

M.Sc. Biotechnology/ Microbiology

273600

Two years

M.Sc. Bioinformatics

173600

Two years

The placement cell has got an excellent record in placing a maximum number of candidates, with an average package of INR 4.0LPA and the highest package of INR 18LPA.

  •  Internships are available to learn the topics practically.
  •  ISRO provides internships to the students with a stipend. Institute is partnered with 150+ international companies.

Hostels facilities are provided separately for girls and boys, with delicious food, hygienic mess, and all basic facilities for the students.

Hostel fee details

Fees in INR

Room rent

24000

Mess

39900

Caution deposit

5000

Total

68900

  • Institute provides virtual labs for Biotechnology which is collaborated with IIT Delhi & Mumbai at the national level.

Scholarships are fully funded, few scholarships are

  • Amrita scholarships
  • Govt. of India & Industry-sponsored scholarship

Course fee structure

CourseFeesDuration
BSc - Civil Engineering 422500 3 years
BSc - Biotechnology Science 422500 3 years
BSc - Electronics 422500 3 years
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Contact Information

Contact Numbers:

0476 - 2803000

Email ID:

biotech@am.amrita.edu

Address:

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri , Clappana P.O, Kollam, Kerala, India - 690 525, Kochi, Kerala, India

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Asked question

Is there any qualifying test that is needed to get B.Sc. admission at Amrita School of Biotechnology?
Asked by Shaini Ajimshah
replied on 07-May-2024 11:31:18

Amrita University will conduct AEEL, a university-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in life sciences. 

Can I know the cut-off criteria for the MBBS program at Amrita School of Biotechnology?
Asked by AJITH S R
replied on 10-Jul-2024 11:50:28

There is no MBBS program offered at Amrita School of Biotechnology. The college offers only B.Sc., M.Sc., and MS with relevant specializations.

Who will be eligible for B.Sc. Biotechnology admissions at ASB?
Asked by Aksa Mariam Joseph
replied on 03-Feb-2024 05:31:47

To qualify for admissions, applicants must have passed 10+2 board exams in the science stream with a minimum of 45% marks or more. The selections will be based on the AMBEE entrance exam conducted by the institute itself.

What is the qualification for biotechnology at Amrita University?
Asked by Aiswarya D.S
replied on 05-Jan-2024 03:14:13

To get Amrita University Biotechnology admissions, students must have their graduation degree in the discipline of science that includes subjects like Engineering/ Mathematics or Medicine.