Gujarat Biotechnology University was established on 2018 . The University offers 2 PostGraduate Courses namely MSc and PhD Programmes. MSc course is offered to students in 5 domains namely Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, and Environmental Biotechnology. The curriculum of the five MSc programs was designed by the University of Edinburgh.

Admission to both the courses are based on valid scores in GAT-B followed by a personal Interview around. The institute also provides a stipend of INR 5000 Per month.

Gujarat Biotechnology University Key Points

  • GBU Provides 2 Courses in the institute for the eligible candidates.
  • The flagship program of GBU is MSc, which is provided in 5 domains:
    • Plant Biotechnology
    • Animal Biotechnology
    • Medical Biotechnology
    • Industrial Biotechnology
    • Environmental Biotechnology

The program is of the duration of 2 years/ 4 Semesters.

Students in their second, third and fourth semester spend most of 50%, 75% and 100% of their time in Laboratories for research work.

Gujarat Biotechnology University Courses and Fees

GBU Provides 2 Post-Graduate Courses i.e, PhD and MSc. Details of the same are given below:

Course  Specialisation Details
MSc Plant Biotechnology
  • Eligibility: 
    • Candidates need to complete their Graduation from a recognized university.
    • Candidates should make sure they score a minimum percentage.
    • Applicants of all nationalities are allowed to participate in the admission procedure.
  • Selection Procedure: 
    • Candidates are provided admission to the course on the basis of merit in the examination (70% weightage) as well as personal assessment (30% weightage).
Animal Biotechnology
  • Eligibility: 
    • Candidates need to complete their Graduation from a recognized university.
    • Candidates should make sure they score a minimum percentage.
    • Applicants of all nationalities are allowed to participate in the admission procedure.
  • Selection Procedure: 
    • Candidates are provided admission to the course on the basis of merit in the examination (70% weightage) as well as personal assessment (30% weightage).
Medical Biotechnology
  • Eligibility: 
    • Candidates need to complete their Graduation from a recognized university.
    • Candidates should make sure they score a minimum percentage.
    • Applicants of all nationalities are allowed to participate in the admission procedure.
  • Selection Procedure: 
    • Candidates are provided admission to the course on the basis of merit in the examination (70% weightage) as well as personal assessment (30% weightage).
Industrial Biotechnology
  • Eligibility: 
    • Candidates need to complete their Graduation from a recognized university.
    • Candidates should make sure they score a minimum percentage.
    • Applicants of all nationalities are allowed to participate in the admission procedure.
  • Selection Procedure: 
    • Candidates are provided admission to the course on the basis of merit in the examination (70% weightage) as well as personal assessment (30% weightage).
Environmental Biotechnology
  • Eligibility: 
    • Candidates need to complete their Graduation from a recognized university.
    • Candidates should make sure they score a minimum percentage.
    • Applicants of all nationalities are allowed to participate in the admission procedure.
  • Selection Procedure: 
    • Candidates are provided admission to the course on the basis of merit in the examination (70% weightage) as well as personal assessment (30% weightage).
PhD
  • Eligibility: 
    • Candidates need to complete their Graduation from a recognized university.
    • Candidates should make sure they score a minimum percentage.
    • Applicants of all nationalities are allowed to participate in the admission procedure.
  • Selection Procedure: Candidates are provided admission to the course on the basis of merit list followed by personal Interview.

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Gujarat Biotechnology University Admission Process

Students will be selected based on the merit obtained in the Examination (70% weightage) as well as personal Assessment (30% weightage).

Assessment through examination

  • GAT B top 400 rank
  • JAM Biotechnology top 400 rank will be considered in case of vacant seats
  • Top five institutional rank will be considered in case of vacant seats

Personal Assessment

  • Personal statement (500 words)
  • Personal Interview / Pre recorded video statement – 3 minutes duration

Gujarat Biotechnology University FAQs

Ques. What are the research facilities available at the institute for the students?

Ans. There are a no. of different laboratories available for the better hand on experience of students:

  • Flow Cytometry
  • DNA sequencing (Sanger; Next-Gen)
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Microscopy
  • Plant and Animal Growth Facilities
  • Prototype & Pilot Plant Facilities
  • Microbiology - Aerobes
  • Microbiology - Anaerobes
  • Biosafety Level 3
  • Bioinformatics
  • Incubation facilities

Ques. What are the opportunities offered to students of GBU?

Ans. Various opportunities are provided to the students of GBU, some of them being:

  • Students may opt for a PhD which may be followed by a postdoctoral programme.
  • Students may join the R&D sector in desired industry.
  • Students are encouraged to do a start-up with the process or product they have developed.

Ques. Is there any reservation in GBU for students?

Ans. There is a reservation policy of GBU, details of which are given below:

  • Scheduled Castes (SC) : 7 % seats are reserved
  • Scheduled Tribes (ST) : 15% seats are reserved
  • Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)/OBC: 27% seats are reserved.
  • Students from other Universities: 5% seats are reserved for candidates of other Universities who have passed the qualifying examination.
  • Woman reservation: 33% seats are reserved for women candidates in all individual categories.
  • Physically Disabled (PwD): 3 % seats are reserved for Physically Disabled (PwD) students
  • Children of Defence personnel and Ex-Servicemen: 1 % seats are reserved

Ques. Does GBU have any Global Partnership?

Ans. The university has partnered up with The University of Edinburgh.

Ques. Are there any visits/tours organised by the institute?

Ans. Yes, Students are sent for One Month Exposure visit to an international university of repute during 1st – 2nd Semester.