Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biotechnology)

TANUVAS offers a 2-year full-time M.Sc in Biotechnology covering molecular biology, gene technology, animal biotechnology, and microbiology. Admission is through the TANUVAS entrance examination for 75% Tamil Nadu state seats and ICAR AIEEA PG for 25% national quota seats. The total course fee is INR 1,17,000 over two years. TANUVAS, Asia’s first veterinary university, provides strong research infrastructure for life sciences postgraduates.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 31 July 2026.

TANUVAS M.Sc Biotechnology Fees 2026

• SC/SCA/ST students are exempt from tuition fees as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
• Application fee for SC/SCA/ST candidates is refunded at the time of admission.

TANUVAS M.Sc Biotechnology Admission 2026

• Tamil Nadu state quota applicants apply through adm.tanuvas.ac.in before the deadline.
• ICAR AIEEA PG rank holders register for counselling at icarcounseling.com after result declaration.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Gene Technology, Animal Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, Genetics, Marine Biology, Fisheries Sciences, or other Life Sciences from a recognised university
• Minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 under semester system or 65% aggregate marks in the bachelor’s degree. SC/SCA/ST candidates need only a minimum pass in the qualifying degree
• Candidates must hold Indian nationality or belong to approved categories for ICAR national quota seats

Admission Process

• Register and apply online through the TANUVAS PG admission portal at adm.tanuvas.ac.in before 31 July 2026
• 75% of seats are allotted to Tamil Nadu state candidates through the TANUVAS PG entrance examination based on merit
• 25% of seats are filled under the ICAR national quota based on ICAR AIEEA PG rank through online counselling at icarcounseling.com in September 2026
• Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification and complete fee payment at the TANUVAS campus to secure the seat
• Candidates admitted under the ICAR quota automatically become eligible to apply for the ICAR PG Fellowship from the institution

✓ Opt for this if

• Targeting a research or teaching career in life sciences or biotechnology
• Eligible for ICAR fellowship and seeking funded postgraduate training
• Interested in animal biotechnology and veterinary research environments
• Tamil Nadu-based and looking for a low-fee state university M.Sc programme

✗ Skip if

• Seeking a programme with strong corporate biotech industry placement records
• Prefer a campus outside Tamil Nadu
• Looking for pharmaceutical or clinical research specialisation electives

TANUVAS M.Sc Biotechnology Scholarships 2026

• ICAR PG fellowship stipend is credited monthly to eligible ICAR quota students throughout the programme.
• State government OBC and BC scholarship applications are submitted through the Tamil Nadu e-scholarship portal.

TANUVAS M.Sc Biotechnology FAQs

Ques. What is the admission process for M.Sc Biotechnology at TANUVAS?

Ans. Admission follows two distinct routes. Tamil Nadu state candidates fill 75% of seats through the TANUVAS PG entrance examination by applying at adm.tanuvas.ac.in before the stated deadline. The remaining 25% are national quota seats allotted based on ICAR AIEEA PG rank through online counselling at icarcounseling.com in September 2026. Shortlisted candidates from both routes complete document verification at the respective TANUVAS campus before the course begins.

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Biotechnology at TANUVAS?

Ans. The annual tuition fee is INR 49,675, and the total fee for the 2-year programme is INR 1,17,000. SC/SCA/ST students receive a full tuition fee exemption as per Tamil Nadu government norms, and their application fee is refunded. Students admitted through the ICAR route may also receive the ICAR PG Fellowship, which provides a monthly stipend throughout the programme.

Ques. Can students from other states apply for M.Sc Biotechnology at TANUVAS?

Ans. Yes, students from any state can apply through the ICAR AIEEA PG route, which fills 25% of seats on an all-India basis. The 75% Tamil Nadu state quota is also open to candidates from any state who apply through the TANUVAS portal and qualify in the TANUVAS PG entrance examination. There is no strict domicile requirement for the state quota seats at TANUVAS.

Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of TANUVAS?

Ans. TANUVAS is ranked 17th in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category under NIRF 2025 and falls in the 151 to 200 band in the University category. It is Asia’s first veterinary university, established in 1989 in Chennai, and operates under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research domain for research coordination.

Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc Biotechnology from TANUVAS?

Ans. Graduates can work as research scientists in ICAR institutes, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical firms, and government laboratories. Teaching positions in life science departments at colleges and universities are also accessible. Many alumni pursue Ph.D. programmes in India or abroad to advance into senior research roles after completing the M.Sc from TANUVAS.

Ques. Is the ICAR PG Fellowship available to all M.Sc Biotechnology students at TANUVAS?

Ans. The ICAR JRF cum SRF PG Fellowship is available only to students admitted through the ICAR AIEEA PG national quota route, based on their merit rank in the exam. Students joining through the Tamil Nadu state quota are not automatically eligible for this fellowship. They can instead apply for TANUVAS merit scholarships, Tamil Nadu government fee exemptions, or central government schemes based on their category and academic standing.