You can do M. Sc. in Biotechnology from various Universities. For admission to the following Universities, you will have to appear for the Combined Biotechnology Entrance examination conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi:

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi; Calicut University, Kerala; Devi Ahilya University, Indore; G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar; Goa University, Goa; Gujarat University, Ahmedabad; Gulbarga University, Gulbarga; Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla; University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad; University of Jammu, Jammu; Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; M. S. University, Baroda; Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai; Punjab University, Chandigarh; Pondicherry University, Pondicherry; University of Pune, Pune; Punjabi University, Patiala; Tezpur University, Tezpur; and Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala.

To be eligible for admission into the M. Sc. Biotechnology courses at these Universities, you will need to score at least 55% marks in aggregate in the B. Sc. examination.

The combined biotechnology entrance examination consists of objective and short answer type questions on Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Standard of questions is equivalent to that of 10+2. Fundamental and basic questions are asked. For more details, contact Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067.

Apart from the Universities mentioned above, you can also do M. Sc. in Biotechnology from various other Universities. Some of them are:

Indian Institute of Technology

Mumbai-400 076

Institute of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Barkatullah University

Bhopal-462026

Banasthali Vidyapith

P.O. Banasthalic Vidyapith-304022 Rajasthan

Guru Ghasidas University,

Bilaspur-495009

All India Institute of Medical Science

Ansari Nagar

New Delhi-110 029

Biotechnology happens to be one of the fastest growing employment sectors after Information Technology. It, therefore, offers good career opportunities for young people. The field of Biotechnology experienced explosive growth in the '90s as scientists began to make breakthrough after breakthrough in understanding cellular and molecular biological processes. These have opened up a number of commercial avenues in Biotechnology resulting in increase in job opportunities. Government of India and some State Governments have also earmarked the sector as one of the thrust areas and are taking a number of policy initiatives to boost the business.

If you want to pursue for M.Sc. in Biotechnology, then start preparing for IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.). IIT JAM is a national level entrance exam through which aspirants gets admission in IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) and IISc (Indian Institute of Science). There will be great career opportunities once you clear your masters degree from these colleges. Following are the programmes offered through IIT JAM Exam: M.Sc. Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D. M.Sc. – Ph.D. Dual Degree Integrated Ph.D. courses and for others. So, in my opinion you must start to preparation for JAM Exam. Best of luck for future!