Question 1

What is University School of Biotechnology (USB) at GGSIPU?

Accepted Answer

USB is a constituent school of GGSIPU on its main campus (Dwarka, New Delhi), offering B.Tech (Biotechnology), B.Tech+M.Tech Dual Degree (Biotechnology, 6 years), M.Tech (Biotechnology), and PhD programs in Biotechnology. It is recognized by UGC, AICTE, DBT, and is part of NAAC A++ accredited GGSIPU.

Question 2

Is B.Tech Biotechnology admission through JEE Main at GGSIPU?

Accepted Answer

NO. B.Tech Biotechnology at GGSIPU USB is the ONLY B.Tech program not admitted through JEE Main. It requires IPU CET (Code 130 for B.Tech; Code 131 for Dual Degree) or CUET. The CET exam has 4 sections: Biology/Biotechnology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.

Question 3

How many seats does USB GGSIPU have in B.Tech Biotechnology?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 30 seats for B.Tech Biotechnology (Code 130). Only top 45 IPU CET ranks are typically called in Round 1. An additional 15 seats exist for B.Tech+M.Tech Dual Degree (Code 131). Delhi Region gets 85% seats; outside Delhi gets 15%.

Question 4

What is the total fee for B.Tech Biotechnology at USB GGSIPU?

Accepted Answer

Annual tuition fee is approximately Rs. 60,000–70,000 per year. Total 4-year B.Tech Biotechnology fee is approximately Rs. 2.3–6.67 lakhs depending on the fee structure year. PhD Biotechnology total fee for 3 years: Rs. 1.58 lakhs — extremely affordable. Hostel: Rs. 68,500/year extra.

Question 5

What are the core technical departments?

Accepted Answer

B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree), M.Tech, Ph.D

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship (Delhi Government) Delhi Government scholarship for SC/ST students in GGSIPU Biotechnology programs	SC/ST students; Delhi domicile; income below limit	Full fee reimbursement Apply Link →
DBT-JRF/SRF Fellowship (PhD Students) Department of Biotechnology Junior/Senior Research Fellowship for PhD students in life sciences and biotechnology. Highly prestigious national fellowship.	PhD students in Biotechnology; DBT-JRF exam qualified; enrolled at recognized institutions	Rs. 31,000/month (JRF) + Rs. 11,800 HRA; Rs. 35,000/month (SRF) Apply Link →
CSIR-JRF Fellowship CSIR Junior Research Fellowship for PhD students in life sciences — among the most prestigious science fellowships in India	Students qualified in CSIR UGC NET (Life Sciences); PhD enrolled	Rs. 31,000/month (JRF) + HRA; Rs. 35,000/month (SRF) Apply Link →
AICTE PRAGATI Scholarship (Girls) AICTE scholarship for girl students in AICTE-approved Biotechnology programs	Girl students; AICTE B.Tech Biotechnology; family income < Rs. 8 lakh	Rs. 50,000 per year Apply Link →
GATE Fellowship – MHRD (M.Tech Biotechnology) MHRD/AICTE fellowship for GATE-qualified M.Tech Biotechnology students	GATE BT qualified M.Tech Biotechnology students at USB	Rs. 12,400 per month Apply Link →

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