Postgraduate
Duration 2 Years



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:
Elective Courses Basket Includes:
Students select electives each semester based on interest and timetable compatibility, ensuring all elective credits are completed within the program duration.
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.
Alumni Imprints Globally
Published Research Papers
MNC's & Indian Corporate Recruit
Patents (Filed/Granted)
Global Academic Collaborations
Alumni & In-Campus Startups
Countries with Footprints
Highest CTC Offered
Eligibility
Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in:
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.
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.
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
Course Fee (Annual): INR 1,37,200 US $ 4000
Duration: 2 Years
Modes of Payment
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.
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:
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:
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:
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.
Notable facilities include:
The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Log in to www.manavrachna.edu.in and click on the Admissions link.
Click on "Apply Now," generate your login credentials, and fill out the form with your personal, educational, and contact information.
Fill in the application by paying online using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
Get qualified through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) or produce a valid JEE Main score for merit-based admission.
Program Outcomes (PO's)
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.
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.
Social Interaction
Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help reach conclusions in group settings.
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.
Ethics
Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions, and accept responsibility for them.
Environment and Sustainability
Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.
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.