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M.Sc Genetics is an advanced course for students interested in the determination of genes, differences in living organisms, heredity, and genetic processes. The M.Sc Genetics program is generally of 2 years duration which is further divided into 4 semesters and in the arena of study, a candidate has to undergo courses like molecular genetics, cytogenetics, genomics, population genetics, genetic engineering, bioinformatics.
Accepted entrance exams for M.Sc Genetics programs include: CSIR NET Life Science, GATE for Life Science, Biotechnology or Environmental Science, ICAR National Eligibility Test or ICAR PhD entrance exam, IISER PhD entrance exam, JNU PhD entrance exam, IIT JAM for Bio Sciences or Biotechnology, University level exam like MHT CET, BHU PET, JEST for JNU, DU JAT.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Master of Science in Genetics |
| - Duration | 2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Life Sciences |
| - Top Colleges | Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Hyderabad |
| - Entrance Exam | JNU CEEB, DU Entrance Exam, JAM |
1. A Bachelor’s degree holder in any of the streams such as Science/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Botany /Zoology with 50% marks in aggregate from any recognized University.
2. Candidates who possess B.Sc degree in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life sciences have added advantage over the others.
3. Candidates should have graduated in the field of Life Science or any related field having taken courses in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics.
4. Few institutes take students from other background if they have involved experience or cleared certain entrance tests.
5. However, there is a provision for a 5% relaxation in marks for the reserved category candidates as per the rules framed by the government.
6. Regular/sponsored candidates are eligible to apply for the course, provided they are in their final year of graduation; however, admission will be subject to confirmation once the final marks/degree certificates are produced.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Genetic Engineering | Recombinant DNA Technology, Gene Cloning, Gene Editing |
| Molecular Biology | DNA Structure, Gene Expression, PCR, Sequencing |
| Cytogenetics | Chromosome Structure, Karyotyping, Chromosomal Disorders |
| Genomics | Genome Analysis, Gene Mapping, Next-Generation Sequencing |
| Biostatistics | Statistical Analysis, Experimental Design, Data Interpretation |
| Evolutionary Biology | Evolutionary Principles, Phylogenetics, Population Genetics |
| Human Genetics | Human Genome, Genetic Disorders, Gene Therapy |
| Plant Genetics | Plant Breeding, Genetic Improvement, Plant Biotechnology |
| Animal Genetics | Animal Breeding, Genetic Improvement, Animal Biotechnology |
| Bioinformatics | Computational Biology, Sequence Analysis, Structural Biology |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 5 Private Master of Science [M.Sc] (Genetics) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Era Hill University | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | INR 307,000 |
| Purnea University | Purnea, Bihar | -- |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Manipal, Karnataka | INR 3,090,000 |
| NIMS University | Jaipur, Rajasthan | INR 5,000,000 |
| Parul University | Vadodara, Gujarat | INR 825,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Master of Science [M.Sc] (Genetics) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 140,300 |
| Sardar Patel University | Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat | INR 68,140 |
| Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University | Tehri, Uttarakhand | INR 60,000 |
| Osmania University | Hyderabad, Telangana | INR 50,000 |
| Yogi Vemana University | Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh | INR 20,000 |
| Delhi University | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | -- |
| Maharshi Dayanand University | Rohtak, Haryana | INR 82,112 |
| Birsa Agricultural University | Ranchi, Jharkhand | INR 45,000 |
| University of Mysore | Mysore, Karnataka | INR 133,100 |
| Barkatullah University | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | INR 57,900 |
