M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at JIS University, Agorpara

Yes, admission to MSc at JIS University is entirely entrance-based. Candidates who are willing to take admission to this course must qualify for the university's in-house entrance exam. JIS University conducts JIS University Entrance Test (JET) for the selection of candidates in its various UG and PG courses. To appear for this exam, candidates are first need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for this course and then apply for the exam on the official website of JIS University. Those who will pass this exam with valid scores will be given admission to MSc course.

JIS University offers a two-year MSc course in the stream of Science. This course is offered across 13 specialisations via the School of Science, Centre for Health Science- IASR and Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences- IASR. Find below the department-wise MSc specialisations offered by JIS University:

School of Science	Centre for Health Science- IASR	Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences- IASR
Physics	Medical Biotechnology & Bioinformatics	Polymer Science and Technolohy
Microbiology	Genetics (Molecular Geonomics)	Chemistry (Medicinal Chemistry)
Remote Sensing & GIS	-	Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
Chemistry	-	-
Biochemistry	-	-
Biotechnology	-	-
Applied Geology	-	-
Environmental Science & Sustainable Development	-	-

Admission to the M.Sc. Courses at JIS University is based on merit, and the university does not specify any particular rank requirement for admission. Instead, candidates are selected based on their performance in the qualifying examination, which is typically a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field. To be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. Courses at JIS University, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum aggregate score of 50% (or equivalent). In addition, candidates may be required to appear for an entrance examination or interview, depending on the specific course and programme requirements. Therefore, while there is no specific rank requirement for admission to the M.Sc. Courses at JIS University, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and perform well in the qualifying examination and other selection criteria to be considered for admission.

JIS University admission is open online. Till now, no schedule has been released by the university. Since the application portal is live, candidates can apply online for their preferred course. JIS University admissions are open for the 2024 session. The university offers various courses such as BTech, BPharma, MBA, PhD etc. at the UG, PG and PhD level. Apart from the UG and PG courses the university also offers three Diploma courses, i.e., Diploma in Hotel Management, Diploma in Food Production and Bakery and Diploma in Fodd and Beverages services. 

Candidates should have passed the Class 12 examination from a recognised Central or State Board or its equivalent in Science stream with a minimum of with 60% aggregtae with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. JIS University course admissions selection criteria are entirely based on the university-level entrance exam called JIS University entrance test JET-2024 for UG and PG courses. This is to note that, the aptitude test followed by GD/personal interview will be practised for every course admission at JIS University.

JIS University offers a UG course of BPharm for a duration of four years via its School of Pharmaceutical Technology. This course is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and offered in affiliation with AICTE. To enhance the learning experience of students, the department is fully equipped with the latest analytical instruments like Heidolph rotary evaporator, Multi-station dissolution apparatus, Shimadzu UV spectrophotometer, Bruker FTIR, Agilent HPLC, Eppendorf deep freezer amongst a very few along with modern laboratories. Students also get to attend multiple seminars, workshops and training programs during the commencement of the programme. Candidates can admission to this course with a valid score of JET/WBJEE.

Yes, admission to MSc at JIS University is done based on the valid score of JIS University Entrance Test (JET). This is an in-house entrance exam of JIS University, which is mandatory to qualify in order to get admission.

Yes, JIS University follows a merit-based admission process for most of its courses, and direct admission is generally not offered. However, there are certain courses and programs where direct admission may be possible. These include: PhD: Candidates with a valid NET/SLET/GATE or equivalent score may be eligible for direct admission to the Ph.D. programme. Lateral Entry: Candidates with a Diploma or equivalent qualification may be eligible for direct admission to the second or third year of certain undergraduate programs. Industry Professionals: Industry professionals with relevant work experience and qualifications may be eligible for direct admission to certain postgraduate programs. However, it is important to note that even in cases where direct admission is possible, candidates must still meet the eligibility criteria and satisfy other admission requirements, such as submitting all necessary documents and paying the required fees. Therefore, it is always advisable to check with the university's admission office to confirm the eligibility criteria and admission process for the specific programme you are interested in. You have to call admission cell.

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Sister Nivedita University placements as compared to JIS University are listed below :

SNU Kolkata concluded its placement drive for the Class of 2023 with a 97% placement rate. As per the latest report, the the highest and average package offered to during SNU Kolkata placements stood at INR 51 LPA and INR 6.50 LPA, respectively. Further, over 270 recruiters participated in SNU Kolkata placements 2023 and placed students in various sectors.  The top recruiters of Sister Nivedita University placements in 2023 included Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Infosys, Wipro, TCS,  IBM, etc., where as JIS University has concluded its placement drive for the batch passing out in 2023 with 50.79% placements rate. As per the latest report, the the highest and average package offered during JIS University placements 2023 stood at INR 7 LPA and INR 4.5 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters of JIS University in 2023 included Wipro, TCS, Outlook Group, Paytm, Alstom Transport Solutions, Mphasis, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, Cipla, Pantaloon, Nestle, Dabur, NRS Medical College, Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital, Cafe Coffee Day, etc.

The costs of various courses in JIS University is roughly INR 1 Lakhs Per Annum. It varies depending on the programme. Still, the overall cost is fairly affordable compared to other universities. The approximate living charges are around Rs 10,000 per month including food, accommodation, transportation, and other electic costs.