Master of Science (M.Sc) in Biotechnology


India is among the top global biotechnological powers and the number of people employed for research and development in this booming industry grows nearly 50% annually. Blessed with rich natural bio- diversity, Meghalaya and the entire North Eastern Region holds great potential and promise in the field of Biotechnology. Keenly aware of these opportunities, St. Anthony's College intends to initiate the Master of Science Programme in Biotechnology. The principal objective of this post graduate programme is to develop trained manpower which can exploit the abundant bio-resources of the North Eastern Region, particularly Meghalaya. The rich bio-diversity of the North East provides many opportunities to the youth to build careers in areas that utilise life forms for the production of consumer items. Apart from teaching the commercialisation of bio- techniques, the course will also aim to equip students to explore the molecular basis of biological diversity using the current techniques in the genomic and the proteomics, so that they develop a deeper understanding of eco-systems and contibute to sustainable development of the North East.

For details about the Entrance Examination, click here.

Admission

Number of Seats:

  • 20. Two seats are reserved for Church-related institutions.

Eligibility:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in any branch of Life Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Chemisty with Life Sciences as subsidiary subjects.
  • 55% in the aggregate (in the honours subject) and consistently good academic record

Admission Procedure

  • Shortlisting of candidates will be on the basis of an Entrance Test (50% weightage) and the aggregate percentage for the honours subject (50% weightage) of the first two years of the UG Course.
  • Biotechnology and Biochemistry graduates will be given an additional 10% weightage on their honours aggregate
  • A list of those admitted and wait-listed will be published after the interview of the shortlisted candidates.

Course Structure

SEMESTER
 PAPERS NAME LECTURES(Hrs) MARKS
I
 101 Cell Biology 40 75
102 Biomolecules 40 75
103 Genetics 40 75
104 Bioinformatics & Biostatistics 40 75
105 Laboratory I 60 150
II
 201 Molecular Biology 40 75
202 Macromolecules & Basic Enzymology 40 75
203 Immunology 40 75
204 Microbiology 40 75
205 Laboratory II 60 150
III
 301 Animal Cell Science and Technology 40 75
302 Genetic Engineering 40 75
303 Plant Biotechnology 40 75
304 Laboratory III 60 150
RP Research Project - 150
IV
 401 Bioprocess Engineering and Technology 40 75
402 Environmental Biotechnology 40 75
403 Elective Paper 40 75
404 Laboratory IV 60 150
RP Research Project - 150

Fee Structure*


Admission Rs. 200.00
Tution Rs. 120.00 per month
Laboratory Rs. 600.00 per month
Laboratory Expendibles Rs. 800.00 per month
Laboratory Caution Deposit Rs. 100.00 per month (refundable)
Security Deposit Rs.1500.00 one time (refundable)
Session Fees
  Test and Examination Rs. 330.00 per year
  Library Rs. 300.00 per month
  Library Caution Deposit Rs. 100.00 per year(refundable)
  Internet Rs. 100.00 per year
  Co-curricular Activities Rs. 300.00 per year
  Identity Card Rs. 10.00 per year
  Development Fund Rs. 400.00 per year
  PG Development Fund Rs. 200.00 per month
  Building Rs. 450.00 per year
  Maintenance Rs. 600.00 per year
  College Journal Rs. 130.00 per year
University Fees
  Registration Fees Rs. 110.00 per year
  Annual Enrolment Fees Rs. 30.00 per year

*The above information is for the session 2008-09 and might change in the new session  
  • The annual fees and the monthly fees for the first six months are payable at the time of admission
  • Tution fees will be refunded to those who get first, second or third rank in the University

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