M.Tech. (Biotechnology)
Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology (IFBT), IFPGS OMR Campus, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai – 603 103
Overview
Two-year (4 semester) M.Tech. (Biotechnology) programme offered on self-supporting mode by the Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology from the academic year 2024-25, based on the ICAR common syllabus with elective subjects in Fisheries Biotechnology. The institute has laboratories with high-end equipment, library, auditorium, seminar hall, meditation hall and canteen.
Objectives
- To offer academic degree programmes in Biotechnology to produce skilled quality manpower to meet the needs of fisheries sector.
- To undertake basic and applied research programmes in the field of Fisheries Biotechnology.
- To provide technical services to the industries and entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector.
Facilities
- Laboratories with high-end equipment
- Library
- Auditorium
- Seminar Hall
- Meditation Hall
- Canteen
Eligibility
- Candidates possessing four-year B.Tech. (Biotechnology) Degree of Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University or any other University and Central University shall be eligible for applying for M.Tech. (Biotechnology) course.
- Candidates with an OGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 under the trimester system or 6.5 out of 10.0 or 65% aggregate under semester system alone are eligible to apply. A minimum pass is sufficient for SC / ST candidates.
- The final year students of current batch are also eligible to apply provided that the candidate must produce PDC at the time of counselling.
Selection procedure
Selection is based on marks out of 200: Entrance examination (100), OGPA in B.Tech. (Biotechnology) (90), Academic Medals / Awards (5) and Work experience (5). For SC/ST candidates a minimum of 40% score in the entrance examination is mandatory; for other candidates a minimum of 50%. Merit lists are drawn separately for Tamil Nadu State candidates and candidates from other States. According to the merit, following communal reservation, seats will be filled with Tamil Nadu candidates; any unfilled seats will be filled with candidates from other States. Tie-break: higher Entrance Examination mark, then higher OGPA, then the older candidate.
| Sl. | Particulars | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entrance examination | 100 |
| 2 | OGPA in B.Tech. (Biotechnology) | 90 |
| 3 | Academic Medals / Awards | 5 |
| 4 | Work experience | 5 |
| Total | 200 |
In case of equal total marks
- Higher marks in the Entrance Examination
- Higher OGPA
- Older candidate placed before the younger candidate
Merit list & seat filling
Seats are filled with Tamil Nadu candidates according to merit following communal reservation; unfilled seats are filled with candidates from other States. Separate merit lists for Tamil Nadu and other States.
Counselling
Eligible candidates, as per their rank, will be called for counselling.
Fee information
Application fee
| SC / ST candidates | ₹ 750 |
|---|---|
| Other candidates | ₹ 1,500 |
Prospectus: remitted by Demand Draft drawn in favour of Finance Officer, TNJFU, Nagapattinam. Online payment arrangement to be confirmed.
Semester fees (likely to be revised)
| Particulars | I Semester | II & IV Semester | III Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Examination Fees | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Special Fees | |||
| College Magazine | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| University Calendar | 100 | – | 100 |
| Library Fees | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Sports, Games charges | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| Computer charges | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Contingency fund | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Registration, enrolment fees | 300 | – | – |
| Admission fees | 300 | – | – |
| Syllabus | 100 | – | – |
| Identity Card | 100 | – | – |
| Transport charges | 250 | – | 250 |
| Day Scholar amenity | 250 | – | 250 |
| Other charges | |||
| Students Association | 250 | – | 250 |
| Journal subscription | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| Alumni Association | 100 | – | 100 |
| Personal accident insurance fee | 200 | – | 200 |
| Transcript Card / Degree Certificate charges | 400 | – | – |
| Co-operative Society fees (Membership Rs.10, Share Capital Rs.15, Trade Deposit Rs.100*) | 125 | – | – |
| Exposure Visit | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Library Caution Deposit * | 500 | – | – |
| TNJFU Alumni Network membership fee # | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Total (₹) | 58,425 | 54,450 | 56,600 |
* Refundable. # Only for those who have not paid in UG.
Entrance examination & counselling fees
Payable on the day of the entrance examination.
| Candidates | Entrance examination fee (non-refundable) | Counselling fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC / SCA / ST | ₹ 750 | ₹ 250 | ₹ 1,000 |
| Others | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 2,000 |
Note: Counselling fee will be reimbursed if the candidates could not secure eligible mark in the exam.
Hostel deposit (if accommodated): ₹ 10,000
Documents required
| # | Document | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Passport-size photograph
Recent passport-size photograph.
|
Required |
| 2 |
Signature of the candidate
|
Required |
| 3 |
Signature of the parent / guardian
Signature of the parent / guardian.
|
Required |
| 4 |
Nativity Certificate (prescribed format)
Only for candidates who have not studied B.Tech. (Biotechnology) in Tamil Nadu, on selection from the Tamil Nadu state quota.
|
Required – If applicable |
| 5 |
Proof of date of birth
S.S.L.C. / H.S.C. mark sheet or first page of Service Register.
|
Required |
| 6 |
Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate
|
Required |
| 7 |
Community Certificate
Obtained from the competent authority. Employees of TNJFU / Government of Tamil Nadu may enclose the first page of their Service Register.
|
Required – If claiming communal reservation |
| 8 |
Provisional / Degree Certificate of qualifying degree
Final year students must produce the Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC) at the time of counselling.
|
Required |
| 9 |
Statement of Marks / Report cards / Transcript card
|
Required |
| 10 |
Conduct Certificate
From the Head of the Institution last studied.
|
Required |
| 11 |
Forwarding authority / permission certificate (employed candidates)
Forwarding-authority form for employed candidates.
|
Employed candidates |
| 12 |
Any other relevant documents
|
Optional |
Failure to submit the mandatory documents (Sl. No. 1 to 7 of the prospectus list) will make the candidate ineligible for admission.
A selected candidate should register for the course within 13 working days from the date of commencement of registration, failing which the admission will automatically be cancelled.
An enrolled student shall earn a minimum OGPA of 6.5 out of 10.0 to earn the M.Tech. (Biotechnology) degree.