Overview
ADMISSION TO DBT SPONSORED MSc IN MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
The focus in Marine Biotechnology program is to provide appropriate theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills for the development of various biotechnological tools and technologies in marine sciences and to implement the needs of the economy through marine entrepreneurship, study of marine environmental systems and fisheries, development of marine biotechnological processes. The program provides training in basic and advanced skills meant to empower youth to develop the sustainable strategy of harnessing the marine environment for food, medicines and other resources. This postgraduate program is sponsored by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. Students are selected through a National Level Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) and the selected ones are awarded with a fellowship by DBT, Govt. of India. However, students who do not appear for GAT-B examination can enrol under the non-DBT category with the existing tuition fee of the university but without a fellowship.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Applied Biological Sciences / Biomedical Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Agricultural Sciences / Food & Nutrition / Environmental Science / Veterinary Science / Fisheries Science / BE or BTech in Biotechnology / Graduates in Medicine / Dentistry / Pharmacy / Nursing or any other equivalent life science degree from a recognized university, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Admission Procedure
Students seeking admission to MSc programs are required https://apply.nitte.edu.in/ to submit the Admission Query form available on apply.nitte.edu.in On receipt of the same, the Admission Section will guide students with the process of registration and admission. Admission to MSc programs are based on merit in the qualifying examination.Documents required for admission to MSc programs
- Class 10 Marks Card (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Degree Marks Cards of all years (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Provisional Degree / Degree Certificate (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Transfer Certificate from the institution last attended (Original + 2 attested copies)
- Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended (Original)
- Migration Certificate from the University last studied (Original)
- Eligibility Certificate issued by Nitte University (This will be handled by Nitte)
- Physical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner (Original)
- Blood Group Certificate (Original)
- Aadhaar card copy of the student
- Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background, of resolution 300-600 dpi Passport size 5 Nos. (35mm x 45mm) & Stamp size 5 Nos. (20mm x 25mm)
Commencement of course
The BSc/MSc courses commence on the date prescribed by the University, generally in August
For any information regarding the admissions, mail us at: info@nitte.edu.in
