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Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is a post graduate level course that is designed for a duration of 1 to 2 years and that is specialized in biotechnology. It deals with major fields of the subject including microbiology, biochemical, cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering. This course allows students to cover all aspects of classroom theories and practical session that teaches them various laboratory practices. The syllabus of the Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology include recombinant DNA technology, plant and animal tissue culture bioinformatics.
Some of the entrance examination accepted for admission in Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology are GATE in Biotechnology, JAM in Biotechnology, TIFR-NCBS Graduate Aptitude Test for Biotechnology, PU-CET conducing for the Pondicherry University, Manipal University online entrance test, IBBTBSAT conducted by Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology and other institute level entrance examination.
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology |
| Duration | Typically 1-2 years (Full-time) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology etc.) |
| Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, The University of Queensland (Australia), National Institute of Science Education and Research (India) |
1. A basic qualification of Bachelor of Sciences in any field (BSc) with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
2. A university degree in related fields such as Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacy, any other branch of life sciences etc.
3. Even final year bachelor students in the above fields can apply provisionally if they fulfill minimum marks requirement.
4. There is no any age limit prescribed but the candidate must have completed their graduation which means that they should possess a bachelors degree.
5. Institutes also have admission tests and there are some which administer interviews in order to admit a student.
6. Some of them also offer preference to those students who have the relevant work experience also in any particular field.
| College Name | Location |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Plant Biotechnology (NIPB) | Mohali, Punjab |
| National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| National Institute of Immunology (NII) | New Delhi |
| National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) | Chandigarh |
| Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| National Institute of Research in Health & Technology (NIRTH) | Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| College Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal, Karnataka |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Amity University | Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| VIT University | Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
| Christ University | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Symbiosis Centre for Science & Technology | Pune, Maharashtra |
| PES University | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| DY Patil University | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| KIIT Deemed University | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| BITS Pilani | Pilani, Rajasthan |
| College Name | Average CTC (INR) |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Plant Biotechnology (NIPB) | 5-7 Lakhs |
| National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) | 4-6 Lakhs |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) | 6-8 Lakhs |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | 4-6 Lakhs |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 3-5 Lakhs |
