M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at PRSU, Raipur

The tuition fee for PRSU MSc course ranges between INR 3,000 - INR 66,000. This fee includes the amount of both the years covering all MSc specialisation offered at PRSU. Apart from the tuition fees, candidates may also have to pay for elements such as Hostel Fees (if applicable) and One-time charges.

NOTE: The above-mentioned amount is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the PRSU MSc fee. 

PRSU course admission is both merit and entrance-based. Candidates seeking for admission to any of the UG/ PG courses at PRSU needs to go through all the steps of admission process. Below mentioned are the step-wise process for PRSU admission 2025:

1. Application Process: PRSU application process is conducted in both online and offline modes. In order to apply for the course of their choice, candidates have to fill an application form either in-person at the admission office of PRSU or online on the official website. 
2. Selection Rounds: PRSU admissions is both merit and entrance-based. Admission to most of the UG courses is merit-based, whereas the admission to PG and Integrated courses are offered through the respective national/ in-house entrance exams. Following the selection process, candidates have to appear for PI rounds for some courses.
3. Counselling Process: After the completion of all selection rounds, the university will conduct counselling process for the final seat allotment.
4. Merit List Release: In the final step, round-wise merit list of the selected candidates will be released on the official website of PRSU.

PRSU admission 2024 has been completed for all courses. As per the last admission process, the final merit lists have been released for the courses Law and Management courses. However, the new dates for the admission year 2025 are yet to be released. They are expected to be out soon on the official website. Candidates can check the official website to learn more about the latest admission schedule.

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University offers various UG, PG and Diploma-based courses. The duration of these ranges between one year to four years. PRSU also offers five-year integrated courses in the field of Law. Those who pass all the selection parameters of Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University course admissions are required to pay the course fee at the time of admission. Find below the course-wise fee, eligibility and selection details for all the UG & PG courses of PRSU: 

Courses	Total Tuition Fee*
BSc	INR 7,200 – INR 73,500
MSc	INR 3,520 – INR 66,000
BA LLB	INR 60,500
MBA	INR 57,660 - INR 59,200
MA	INR 3,520 - INR 36,000
PG Diploma	INR 3,190 – INR 36,000
BPEd	INR 3,480
For more details about the courses-wise fee for other courses offered at PRSU, click here.

*The fee range given above is cumulative for courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges, hence may vary. Additionally, the fee is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

MAT 2024 registration for August is over. The next phase of exams will be held in December 2024. The schedule of of MAT 2024 registration for December phase has started at the AIMA, official website. Candidates who plan to appear for the MAT exam this year can apply for any phase of the as per their preparation and convenience. The MAT PBT, CBT and IBT form submission deadline of each session is different. Each MAT session will also be held on a different date. The MAT application fee is same for all exam modes and all exam phases. For each session candidates have to pay INR 2,100 as application fee. Candidates can appear for more than one session, however they will have to pay the fee per session.

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national level entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency ( NTA), for candidates pursuing management studies in top educational institutes.

The dates for Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is not officially announced by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA) yet. However, the examination is expected to be conducted anyday during the month of April or May .

NTA will notify the candidates at least two to three months prior to the examination i.e. during January or February to begin the registration process. 

For more information about Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) examination, candidates are advised to keep checking the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA).

In order to submit the PRSU application form successfully, candidates must pay the application fee within the due date. The application fee to be paid during the application process is INR 400. The payment can be done with a credit card/debit card/net banking. For offline application submission, candidates need to accompany the application form with a DD of INR 400 payable to the Registrar, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur. Further, applicants shall keep the fee payment receipt with them for future reference.

The prominent recruiters that visited the University campus over the past few years of placements are listed below:

PRSU Placements: Top Recruiters
Cadila Pharmaceuticals	Lupin Limited
Abbott Laboratories	Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Wockhardt	Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer	GSK plc

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Here's what current students and alumni have to say:

* Placement Opportunities: Limited placement opportunities (around 20-30%) with average package of INR3-INR4 Lacs per annum. Some notable companies visit for recruitment, such as Amazon, Tata Steel, and JSW Steel. the highest package offered is around INR8 Lacs per annum.
* Internship Opportunities: Around 40-50% of students get internship opportunities in reputed companies.
* Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable, with a strong focus on theoretical and practical aspects of the courses.
* Infrastructure: Campus infrastructure is good, with well-maintained laboratories, libraries, and recreational facilities. However, some areas need improvement.
* Semester Exams: Examinations are relatively manageable, especially with proper preparation.
* Student Life: Student life is comfortable, with satisfactory hostel facilities and a variety of extracurricular activities.
* Future Prospects: Alumni have pursued successful careers, including Ph.D.s from abroad, and some have secured decent salaries.

Based on these reviews, here are some key takeaways:

* While placement opportunities might be limited, the college does offer some internship options and a range of extracurricular activities.
* Faculty are generally helpful and knowledgeable, providing guidance and support throughout the course.
* Infrastructure is mostly good, with some areas needing attention.
* Semester exams are manageable with proper preparation.
* Future prospects seem positive, with alumni securing decent jobs and pursuing further education.

Overall, PRSU seems like a decent option for those interested in pursuing an M.Sc. degree. However, potential students should weigh their priorities carefully, considering factors like placement opportunities, faculty support, and infrastructure before making a decision.

PRSU has not released any recent placement data for MSc course. The top recruiters witnessed during the placement drive were Abbott Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Wockhardt, Lupin Limited, etc. Check out the following table to compare the average package trends for PRSU MSc course:

Course	Median Package (2020)	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)
PG (2-year)	INR 2.40 LPA	INR 2.76 LPA	INR 8.50 LPA