M.Tech Biotechnology

Programme Overview

The Department of Biotechnology at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies  (MRIIRS, NAAC 'A++') established in 2002 under the Faculty of Engineering  and Technology (FET) provides students with excellent education and research opportunities across multiple biotechnology fields. A  highly qualified faculty team at the department includes mostly doctoral degree holders who have published more than 400  research articles in prestigious national and international journals.

Modern laboratories feature Cell Biology, Microbiology,  Fermentation Technology, Molecular Biology, Environmental Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Labs which contain advanced instruments including  HPLC, AAS, IR Spectroscopy, Fermenters, Gel Doc and PCR systems.

The programme prepares students to become skilled biotechnologists who will lead innovation efforts that advance agriculture, industry,  healthcare and environmental sustainability.

Specializations

Biotechnology

Program Details

Semester System & Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

The M.Tech in Biotechnology follows a semester-based, credit-driven system where students’ progress is assessed through earned credits.

Course Credit Assignment:

Credits are assigned based on weekly lecture, tutorial, and lab hours. Some mandatory courses, known as Audit Pass Courses (APC), carry no credits but must be passed for degree eligibility.

Earning Credits:

A student earns credits upon receiving at least the minimum passing grade in a course. While APC grades don't affect GPA, passing them is mandatory. GPA is calculated based on earned credits and grades.

Credit Requirement for Degree:

  • To graduate with an M.Tech in Biotechnology, students must earn 80 credits over 4 semesters (2 years).
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  • 62 credits must be from Compulsory Courses
  • 18 credits from Elective Courses

Elective Courses Basket Includes:

  • Departmental Electives (offered by the Biotechnology department)
  • Open/Interdisciplinary Electives (offered at the institute/university level)
  • MOOCs via SWAYAM or other UGC/AICTE-recommended platforms

Students select electives each semester based on interest and timetable compatibility, ensuring all elective credits are completed within the program duration.

Duration: 2 yrs. (4 Semesters)

Key Educational Benefit

Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.

41,000+

Alumni Imprints Globally

2800+

Published Research Papers

600+

MNC's & Indian Corporate Recruit

250+

Patents (Filed/Granted)

120+

Global Academic Collaborations

80+

Alumni & In-Campus Startups

60+

Countries with Footprints

60 LPA

Highest CTC Offered

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in:

  • B.Tech in Biotechnology
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Botany / Zoology / Biosciences
  • Master’s degree in related biological sciences

Admission Criteria

Admissions are strictly merit-based. The Admission Committee evaluates candidates based on academic performance in qualifying examinations, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements. Manav Rachna follows a fully paperless admission process, and original certificates are returned immediately after verification.

Nationality

Indian/Foreign

Selection Criteria

Candidates are selected based on their performance in the qualifying examination (UG), a valid GATE score, or the MRNAT score.

Scholarship Programme

Schemes ‘Utkarsh’ and ‘Uttam’ for the candidates on the basis of MRNAT-2025 Score.

Freeships//Scholarships to students seeking admission on the basis of their CUET-2025 Marks/Score as per the following criteria.

On the basis of Marks / CGPA in Qualifying Examination.

Programme Highlights

The department also houses a state-of-art research level laboratory ‘Molecular Biosciences Research Lab’ for advanced research in molecular biology, animal biotechnology, enzyme technology and other allied areas.

The department has another center of excellence-Manav Rachna Centre For Medicinal Plant Pathology (MRCMPP) with the aim to promote, develop and provide innovative eco-friendly products, technologies and solutions to address the pathological problems and challenges in the area of Medicinal Plants.

Dynamic and comprehensive UG and PG Curriculum for Biotechnology and Microbiology degree, benchmarked on AICTE model curriculum with Choice based Credit System providing multi-dimensional academic growth.

Robust Stakeholders’ Feedback mechanism in the practices of Curriculum design, Content and Delivery of the courses.

State-of-art industry as well as Research oriented courses offered as Disciplinary, Interdisciplinary and Open Electives.

Orientation towards Research publications, Project work and Industrial experience to enhance the skills, entrepreneurship, employability and problem-solving skills.

Continuous course delivery enhancement with related Industrial Site Visits, Expert Talks, Workshops and Specialized software training.

Consultancy with Government Organizations offers requisite real time exposure.

Close Quarter Student Vertical Mentoring with designated class coordinators and online attendance monitoring.

Use of ICT facilities in the classroom with MS Teams.

Curriculum

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Industry Exposure

  • 6-month industry internship for hands-on learning
  • Regular industrial visits to biotechnology and allied sectors
  • Exposure to real-world applications and research environments

Innovation & Startups

Manav Rachna Business Incubator is an initiative towards nurturing the innovative instinct of the students, alumni and faculty of MREI.

With an objective to cater to the needs of students and faculty members who are inclined towards research, innovation, novel ideas and to encourage research and entrepreneurship, Manav Rachna is equipped with all types of design, fabrication, manufacturing facilities to facilitate the growth and success of startup and early stage companies. We at Manav rachna, also provide a good path to capital from angel investors, state governments, economic-development coalitions and other investors.At Manav rachna, business not only gets access to a potential buffet of capital choices, but also a host of intangible benefits including mentorship, expertise and networking.

Manav Rachna offers integrated, customized Innovation-Based Incubation support services. It scouts for ideation for development of business concepts and works for inculcating skills and competencies through capacity building/ training programs for evolving enterprises.Regulatory, financial and administrative help form part of the services, and networking opportunities with potential investors, practitioners and collaborators are endless

Alumni Network

  • Dedicated Departmental Alumni Coordinator ensures continuous engagement.
  • Supported by centralised university-level initiatives.
  • Regular alumni interactions through:
    • Annual Alumni Meet
    • Outreach and networking events
  • Focus on fostering lasting professional connections and mentorship opportunities.

Fee Details for M.Tech Biotechnology

  • Course Level

    Course Fee (Annual): INR 1,37,200 US $ 4000

  • Duration

    Duration: 2 Years

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Modes of Payment

  • Online Payment: Via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the university's official payment portal.
  • Bank Transfer: NEFT/RTGS to the university’s designated bank account.
  • Demand Draft (DD): In favor of “Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies”, payable at Faridabad/New Delhi
  • Cash Payment: At the Accounts Office on campus (subject to limits as per government regulations).
  • Education Loan: Through tie-ups with banks like PNB, SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, offering easy financing options.

Residential Facilities & Transport

We at Manav Rachna offer generous residential facilities and convenient transportation services so that each student, including those studying Manav Rachna, gets to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling campus life.

Residential Services

MREI provides on-campus and off-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls with various types of rooms. Students can choose single, double, and triple rooms as per their preference.

Key Points

Room Types: The hostels offer different types of rooms to suit different budgets and preferences:

  • Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms
  • Single-seater, two-seater, three-seater, and five-seater rooms
  • The rooms can be equipped with attached or common toilets as per the choice of room category.

Fee Structure: The hostel fee is to be paid on the basis of the room category chosen by the student and it can be paid through DD (Demand Draft) or in cash.

Additional Facilities:

  • Medical services and medical insurance to keep the students fit.
  • Library facilities for access to study materials and academic inputs.
  • Laundry facilities as included in the hostel fees, to ease the life of students.

Mess Plan

At Manav Rachna, we offer world-class sports facilities to keep our students fit and active. Our facilities comprise a range of outdoor and indoor games, including:

Sports

Mess plan also comes as part of hostel fee. Healthy food is served through the mess considering the multicultural requirements of different food habits for the students. By providing choices involving vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options, healthy lifestyle is available for the students enabling them to pursue their studies focusing on programs with full seriousness.

  • Basketball, volleyball, cricket, soccer, chess, and carom among others.

Notable facilities include:

  • A 25m shooting range and a 10m air-conditioned indoor shooting range with Olympic-standard SIUS Ascor electronic targets.
  • Indoor badminton and table tennis stadia with synthetic courts in association with Yonex and Stag.
  • A Semi-Olympic pool for swimming and a Soccer Academy for students who have sporting interest and passion.
  • A Sports Fitness Centre to service psychological, physiotherapy, and other aspects of health for students.

The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are available at an extra fee in the hostel fees. This saves students from worrying about laundry, so they can focus on their studies, and also allows their clothes to remain properly cleaned.

Parking

There is a vast parking space facility available for students who commute using their own means of transport. It is provided to cater to the requirements of students, so that their travel will be easy and hassle-free.

Transport

Our well-maintained transport facility offers a stress-free, secure, and safe journey for students from Delhi and Gurugram. The GPS-located, contemporary fleet of buses is operated by professionally trained personnel, with onboard support staff to assist students. Our emphasis is on reliability, safety, and convenience, ensuring unproblematic travel to and from the campus.

How to Apply for M.Tech Biotechnology

Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.

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    Go to the Official Website
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    Complete the Online Application Form
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    Appear for MRNAT or Submit JEE Score

Step 1 - Go to the Official Website

Log in to www.manavrachna.edu.in and click on the Admissions link.

Step 2 - Complete the Online Application Form

Click on "Apply Now," generate your login credentials, and fill out the form with your personal, educational, and contact information.

Step 3 - Upload Mandatory Documents

  • Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents, such as:
  • Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
  • Aadhaar card
  • Passport-size photos

Step 4 - Pay the Application Fee

Fill in the application by paying online using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.

Step 5 - Appear for MRNAT or Submit JEE Score

Get qualified through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) or produce a valid JEE Main score for merit-based admission.

PO's and PSO's

Program Outcomes (PO's)

PO1

Critical Thinking

Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid, and looking at our ideas and decisions (intellectual, organizational, and personal) from different perspectives.

PO2

Effective Communication

Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.

PO3

Social Interaction

Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help reach conclusions in group settings.

PO4

Effective Citizenship

Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centered national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.

PO5

Ethics

Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions, and accept responsibility for them.

PO6

Environment and Sustainability

Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.

PO7

Self-directed and Life-long Learning

Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of socio-technological changes.

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