Overview
The One-Year MSc Program is exclusively for those students who have graduated with a 4-year UG program in any branch of Biological Sciences with (Honours). It provides an opportunity for original study or investigation in the major or field of specialization, on an individual and more autonomous basis at the postgraduate level. The program is instituted as per NEP recommendations & UGC guidelines and is structured on Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) with options for specializations - Biomedical Science | Biotechnology | Bioinformatics | Cancer Biology | Food Science & Technology | Microbiology. The students can select any one option based on their interest.
For the award of one-year MSc degree, a candidate shall earn a total of 40 credits. Students entering 1-year PG after a 4-year UG program will complete course work & research, depending on their CGPA as mentioned below:
- Candidates with 4-year UG degree under the category of Honours with Research (CGPA greater than or equal to 7.5 at the end of VI semester and have completed 12 credits research project in IV year of UG degree program) will have 32 credits for research and 8 credits for course work.
- Candidates with 4-year UG degree under the category of Honours (CGPA ≤ 7.5 at the end of VI semester) will have 21 credits for research and 19 credits for course work.
The second semester will have only research and will be common for both the groups.
Eligibility
Candidates must have passed minimum four years of Bachelor’s Degree BSc (Honors) / BSc (Honors) with Research in Basic / Applied Biological Sciences (Biomedical / Bioscience / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Agricultural Sciences / Food & Nutrition / Environmental Science / Veterinary Science / Fisheries Science and any other equivalent Life Science Honors Degree with Research of any University with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.Admission Procedure
Students seeking admission to MSc programs are required to submit the Admission Query form available on apply.nitte.edu.inOn 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)
