M.Tech Industrial Biotechnology at MIT

Manipal

Advance Biological Solutions for Industrial Impact

The M. Tech in Biotechnology (Industrial Biotechnology) at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), MAHE, is a two-year postgraduate program that prepares you for industry and researchfocused roles in applied biotechnology.

You study biological sciences alongside computational methods and process engineering. Within a structured academic setting, you gain experience through coursework and extended project work, building technical capability, ethical awareness, strong communication, and adaptability for long-term growth in biotechnology sectors.

Program Highlights

Industrial Biotechnology Focus: You study the application of biotechnology for industrial use, improving efficiency while reducing environmental impact across production processes.

Applied Molecular Techniques: You use modern molecular biology methods to work with micro-organisms, enzymes, and biological systems that support industrial product development.

Industry-Oriented Curriculum: You study courses such as advanced bioprocess engineering, molecular biology and r-DNA technology, animal cell culture, bioreactor design, bioprocess modelling, and biomolecular data analytics through case-based learning.

Flexible Elective Structure: You choose industry-specific electives including animal and plant biotechnology, biopolymer technology, environmental biotechnology, immunotechnology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, systems biology, and interdisciplinary open electives.

Research-Centred Training: You gain preparation for independent research and higher studies through structured project work and analytical training.

Lab Work

Work in specialised laboratories supporting biochemistry, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, bioreaction and downstream processing, bioinformatics, process modelling, animal cell culture, plant biotechnology, and environmental engineering.

Industry Projects

One complete academic year is dedicated to project work, with options to work in industry or on department-based research projects.

Internships

One complete academic year is dedicated to project work, with options to work in industry or on department-based research projects.

Lab Work

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete BE/BTech in the relevant branch from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

If you have qualified GATE under the General Category you will be given weightage.

You must either appear for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)/ PGCUET 2026 and get the required cut off.

*PGCUET scores will be considered only for:

M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management)
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems)
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Electric Vehicle Technology)
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics & Drives)

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Industrial Biotechnology Focus: You study the application of biotechnology for industrial use, improving efficiency while reducing environmental impact across production processes.

Applied Molecular Techniques: You use modern molecular biology methods to work with micro-organisms, enzymes, and biological systems that support industrial product development.

Research-Centred Training: You gain preparation for independent research and higher studies through structured project work and analytical training.

Lab Work

Industry Projects

One complete academic year is dedicated to project work, with options to work in industry or on department-based research projects.

Internships

One complete academic year is dedicated to project work, with options to work in industry or on department-based research projects.

Lab Work

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Conduct independent research to solve practical problems in biotechnology applications.

Prepare and present detailed technical reports and research documentation.

Apply bioprocess engineering, computational methods, modelling techniques, and genetic engineering concepts to industrial systems.

Demonstrate ethical, environmental, and social responsibility in professional practice.

Collaborate effectively in teams while building project management and entrepreneurial capability.

Sustain continuous learning with awareness of current issues in applied biotechnology.

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Submit Eligibility Documents

MET/PGCUET 2027

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Merit List

Merit list based on MET score or PGCUET score.

Admission Criteria

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.

Merit List

Merit list based on MET score or PGCUET score.

Admission Criteria

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete BE/BTech in the relevant branch from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

If you have qualified GATE under the General Category you will be given weightage.

You must either appear for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)/ PGCUET 2026 and get the required cut off.

*PGCUET scores will be considered only for:

M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management)
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems)
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Electric Vehicle Technology)
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics & Drives)

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

M.Tech Industrial Biotechnology at MIT

Advance Biological Solutions for Industrial Impact

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 years

INR 3,80,000

USD 5,900

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 years

INR 3,80,000

USD 5,900