Biotechnology

Yes you can get admission in Goa University in asked courses, if meeting the below eligibility criteria.
1. The candidate must pass the Bachelors examination with minimum 40% of marks in the relevant subject.
2. Admission is based on the merit list prepared on the basis of rank obtained in the Goa University
Admissions Ranking Test (GU-ART) Test in relevant subject.
3. Further details regarding the eligibility criteria (including interdisciplinary subjects) will be available on
the University website.
4. Those Programmes which admit candidates from across the disciplines like M.Sc. in Biotechnology programmes, the test shall be based on general knowledge, analytical ability, logical reasoning and the specific subject syllabus, where applicable, of up to the level of HSSC.
5. A single (GU-ART) shall be conducted for admission to M.Sc. Programme in Marine Microbiology and Microbiology.

Both the courses have their own advantages. Microbiology is a specific and narrow field whereas Biotechnology is a vast interdisciplinary course covering various areas of applied Science including Cell biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant biology, Animal cell culture, Stem cell technology, Bioinformatics etc. Microbiology can be considered as part or sub section of Biotechnology. Moreover, there are more job opportunities for Biotechnology graduates in biotech and pharmaceutical sector as compared to Microbiology which are very limited as subject area is very limited. PCTE, Ludhiana offers 3 year B.Sc. Biotechnology programme and is known for its quality education. This college focuses more on practical learning which helps students in their future endeavours.