GAT-B 2025 Participating Colleges - List of Top Science Colleges in India Accepting GAT-B Based on Ranking

Amity University, Haryana

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Biological, Biotechnology, Physical, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Uttar Pradesh

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

Bachelor's Degree under 10+2+3 pattern in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Science, Pharmacy, Engineering / Technology, 4 years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course); OR MBBS/B.D.S. with at least 55% Marks.

Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

55% in Bachelor's degree in various Life Science Disciplines. Admission to Banasthali Vidyapith is open to women only.

Berhampur University, Odisha

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Any Science Graduate (Physical Science, Chemical Science, Biological Science and / or Agriculture) having 50% marks in aggregate with Biology at +2/ Senior Secondary Level.

Central University of Jammu

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Pharmacy/Life Sciences/any other allied discipline as one of the subjects with 55% marks or equivalent grade (50% for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates) from a recognized University/Institute.

Central University of Rajasthan

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/Zoology/Botany/Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Genetics/ Biotechnology/ Medicine/ Pharmacy/any other discipline of Biological Sciences with a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent grade) in aggregate for general category and 45% (or equivalent grade) for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates.

Gautam Buddha University, Uttar Pradesh

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

B.Sc. degree in Life Sciences / Biology / Biotechnology or any area of Biology from any recognized University/ College with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) or equivalent grade.

GIET University, Odisha

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

B.Sc. Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Physics / Chemistry/ Environmental Sciences/ Agriculture;BVSc/ B. Tech Biotechnology / B. Pharma / BAMS/ BHMS /BPT/ related discipline with not less than 45 % marks in aggregate.

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences Univ.

M.Sc. Molecular Biology

10

OCPA/OGPA of 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks in aggregate in B.Tech. (Biotechnology)/ B.Sc. (Biotechnology/ Medical/ Life Sciences)/ B.Sc. Hons. (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics)/ B.F.Sc. (3/4 Years graduation program with preference to 4 years graduation program).

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

B.Tech/ B.Sc/ B.Sc.(Hons) in Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biophysics/ Life Sciences/ Bio-Sciences or allied subjects of Biological/ Life Sciences with at least 50% marks in aggregate

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

Bachelor’s in any discipline of Biological Sciences/ Agricultural Sciences/ Fishery Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences/ Pharmacy/ Medicine (MBBS/BAMS/BDS) B.Tech. (Biotechnology) with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average.

Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

Bachelor’s Degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/ Technology, 4-years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course), MBBS/B.D.S., with at least 50% marks (for SC/ST 45% marks).

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Indore

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Bachelor's degree (3/4/5 years) in any relevant area of Biology/ Biotechnology/Agriculture, Allied discipline with any biology subject with minimum of 60% marks for GEN/OBC/EWS or a CGPA of 6.0; SC/ST/PwD: Minimum of 55% marks or a CGPA of 5.5.

Institute of Advanced Research, Gujarat

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

As per DBT norms and IAR norms (specific eligibility criteria not detailed).

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern in Physical, Biological (Biochemistry/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Botany/Microbiology/Zoology), Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology; MBBS/B.D.S with at least 55% marks.

Jaypee University of Information Technology

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medicine (MBBS) or B.D.S., Pharmacy, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences with at least 45% marks for SC/ST and 50% for others; provisional admission available for final year students.

Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

B.Sc. in Life Sciences (Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Zoology/Botany/Microbiology/Biochemistry), B.Tech Biotechnology/Agriculture; MBBS or equivalent also eligible.

National College, Tamil Nadu

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Bachelor Degree in any branch of Life Sciences - Biotechnology/Microbiology/Zoology/Botany/Biochemistry/Agricultural Sciences or equivalent with at least 55% marks from a recognized University; candidates appearing for the qualifying exam are also eligible subject to passing before admissions.

North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Meghalaya

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

As per DBT criteria and Host University (NEHU) mandate; specific eligibility criteria not detailed.

Pondicherry University, Puducherry

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern in Physical, Biological (Biochemistry/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Botany/Microbiology/Zoology), Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-year B.Sc (Physician Assistant Course); OR Medicine (MBBS) OR B.D.S with at least 55% marks.

Punjab Agricultural University

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons) 4-year/ B.Sc. Biotechnology 4-year/ B.Tech. Biotechnology 4-year/ B.Sc. Molecular Biology 4-year/B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry/ B.Sc. Horticulture.

Rama Devi Women's University, Odisha

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern in Physical and Biological Sciences with at least 55% Marks in aggregate; only women candidates are eligible.

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

Bachelor's degree in any field of life science.

Tezpur University, Assam

M.Sc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

30

Bachelor's degree with minimum 45% marks in Physical/Biological/Agricultural/Veterinary/Fishery Sciences as Major/Hons., or 50% marks in any of the specified subjects as well as in aggregate if not having Major/Hons in any of the specified subjects, or Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks in Pharmacy/Engineering/Technology/Physician Assistant Course/Medicine; candidates of NE states may apply against the 10 seats reserved for which Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) is required.

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

Bachelor's degree with group aggregate 55% under 10+2+3 pattern in chemical/Biological/agricultural/veterinary sciences, B.Tech Biotechnology/B.Tech Industrial Biotechnology; maximum age limit is 23 years.

University of Hyderabad, Telangana

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, 4 years Engineering/Technology, B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course) or Medicine (MBBS) or BDS with at least 55% marks.

University of Jammu

M.Sc. Biotechnology

20

Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Science, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4 years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course): OR Medicine (MBBS) OR DNS with at least 55% marks.

University of Kashmir

M.Sc. Biotechnology

20

Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern in physical and biological sciences OR agricultural, veterinary and fishery science, pharmacy, engineering/technology OR medicine (MBBS) OR BDS from the University of Kashmir OR any other UGC recognized institutes with at least 55% marks in aggregate for open merit and 50% marks for reserved categories; admission based on GAT-B score.

University of Mysore, Karnataka

M.Sc. Biotechnology

30

Candidates with Bachelor's degree in Science including Agriculture, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary, Dairy, Fisheries, Horticulture, Forestry from any University recognized by UGC/ICAR/AICTE/ Medical Council with an aggregate minimum of 55% marks.

Utkal University, Odisha

M.Sc. Biotechnology

25

Bachelor's Degree under 10+2+3 pattern of Education in Physical or Biological Sciences with at least 55% marks in aggregate; reservation policy of Government of India shall be followed for admission.

Visva-Bharati University, West Bengal

M.Sc. Biotechnology

20

Admission to PG course must be within 3 years of passing UG with minimum 55% in any branch of Life Science under 10+2+3 pattern; relaxation in UG marks for OBC, SC, ST candidates as per GoI guidelines.

Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Jammu & Kashmir

M.Sc. Bioresources Biotechnology

20

Bachelor's degree in Biological, Agricultural, Physical, Veterinary and Fishery sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc (Physician Assistant Course), MBBS or B.D.S. with at least 55% marks.

Goa University

M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology

30

B.Sc. degree under 10+2+3 in any branch of Sciences such as Physical, Chemical, Biological, Agricultural, Fisheries, Pharmaceutical Medicine Engineering or Technology with 55% marks; SC/ST and PWD candidates are eligible irrespective of percentage.

NITTE (Deemed to be) University Centre for Science Education and Research, Karnataka

M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology

10

B.Sc in any branch of Biological Sciences / Marine Biology / Fisheries Science / Veterinary Science / Life Science / Agriculture /Horticulture / Biotechnology / Biomedical Science / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Food Science / Genetics / Molecular Biology.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Uttar Pradesh

M.Sc. Molecular and Human Genetics

30

Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Science, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course); OR MBBS/B.D.S. with at least 55% marks.

Osmania University, Telangana

M.Sc. Molecular & Human Genetics

10

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Life Sciences in Biology related disciplines with 55% for General, 50% for OBC (NCL), 40% for SC, ST & EWD/DA.

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra

M.Sc. Bioinformatics

30

B. Sc. degree in any area of pure or applied Life Sciences/Physical Sciences/Chemical Sciences/Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science 'Or' B.E./B.Tech./M.B.B.S./B.A.M.S./B.H.M.S./B.Pharm/B.V.Sc. with 60% for UR and 55% for reservation category.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

M.Sc. Computational and Integrative Sciences

15

A minimum of 55% marks in Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Basic and Applied Science or Technology, including medicine and engineering disciplines.

Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur, M.P.

M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology

5

B.Sc. in Biotechnology for admission in M.Sc. (Animal Biotechnology) Postgraduate degree program.

National Institute of Technology Durgapur

M.Sc. Life Sciences (with specialization in Microbial Biotechnology/ Plant & Animal Biotechnology)

10

B.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences/Chemistry/Physics with minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks for Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL; minimum 6.0 CGPA or 55% marks for SC/ST/PWD.

Cotton University, Guwahati

M.Sc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBBT)

10

Bachelor's Degree with Major/Honours in Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or similar discipline from a recognized University.

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Women's University), Tirupathi

M.Sc. Biotechnology

22

Bachelor's Degree with group aggregate of 50% with subjects including Chemistry/Biochemistry/Botany/Zoology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Genetics/Medical Lab Technology/Applied Nutrition/Bioinformatics and Computer Applications.

Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat

M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology

10

B.Sc. in any Biological and allied subjects or B.Sc. in Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences with biology as a subject with at least 50% marks; no maximum age limit for admission.

Bodoland University

M.Sc in Biotechnology

10

GAT-B 2024 qualified and Science graduate having Honours in any Biological sciences with 45% or pass course students with a minimum of 50% marks; relaxation for SC/ST candidates.

Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology or any branch of Biological Science (Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bioscience/Environmental Science/Biomedical etc.) or B.Sc. (Hons) in Zoology/Botany/Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PWD candidates from a recognized University.

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

Candidates must have a B.Pharm./B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons.) in Biosciences/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Genetics or any area of Modern Biology with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.

IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur, Rajasthan

M.Sc. Biotechnology

10

GAT-B qualified students with Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences or any Allied Science subjects with at least 50% marks for UR category and 45% for EWS/SC/ST/OBC/PwD/DA candidates; only women candidates can apply.

Assam Agricultural University

M.Sc. Agriculture Biotechnology

11

Passed B.Sc. (Agri)/B.Sc. (Hort.)/B.Sc. (Agric. Biotech)/B.Sc. (Seri)/B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture/Horticulture/Fisheries/Forestry/Home Science from a recognized university with minimum CGPA of 6.60/10 for Gen./OBC/EWS and 5.60/10 for SC/ST/PH; or passed B.Sc. in Biology/Botany/Zoology/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Microbiology from a recognized University.

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Uttarakhand

M.Sc. (Agri) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

15

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Fisheries Science/Agriculture Biotechnology/B.Tech Biotechnology from any agricultural university.

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Chhattisgarh

M.Sc. (Ag) Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

30

Valid GAT-B 2023 score; B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. (Hort.)/B.Sc. (Ag. Biotechnology)/B.Sc. (Forestry) degree under 10+2+4 system from a recognized University with minimum O.G.P.A. of 6.00 out of 10-point scale or 60% marks; check university website for other criteria.

Kerala Agricultural University

M.Sc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

15

Four-year course in B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Agricultural Biotechnology from an institution accredited by ICAR; OGPA of 7.00/10 for general category and 6.50/10 for SC/ST category; qualified in entrance examination required for admission.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

M.Sc. (Ag.) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

20

UG degree offered by State or Central Agricultural Universities such as B.Sc., (Agriculture/Agricultural Biotechnology/Horticulture/Forestry/Sericulture) or B.Tech (Agricultural Biotechnology) under 10+2+4 pattern with at least 70% marks or equivalent OGPA; OGPA of 6.50/10 for SC/ST candidates sufficient for admission.

University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) - Bangalore, Karnataka

M.Sc (Agri.) Plant Biotechnology

13

A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Sericulture/Agricultural Biotechnology from any recognized Agricultural/Horticultural University with minimum CGPA of 5/10 or its equivalent.

University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) - Dharwad, Karnataka

M.Sc. (Ag.) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

12

Four years B.Sc. in Agriculture/Agricultural Biotechnology/Horticulture/Sericulture/Forestry or B.Tech in Agricultural Biotechnology from any recognized Agricultural/Horticultural University with OGPA not less than 6.50/10; minimum OGPA of 6.00/10 for SC/ST candidates sufficient for admission.

V.D College of Agriculture Biotechnology, Latur

M.Sc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

30

Four years Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Biotechnology/B.Tech Biotechnology/Horticulture and Forestry under the 10+2+4 pattern from recognized/accredited Agricultural/Horticultural universities with minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 scale or 65% marks required for admission.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar

M.Sc. (Ag.) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

10

B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons.) in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Sericulture/Biotechnology/B.Tech (Biotechnology); candidates having passed graduation with four years’ duration will be considered; three-year duration degrees will not be accepted for admission.

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu

M.Sc. (Agriculture) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

10

Minimum 4-year degree in B.Tech. Biotechnology/B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology/B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/B.V.Sc. & A.H./B.Sc. (Hons.) Basic Sciences.

Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi (UP)

M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

10

B.Sc. Hons in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry, B.Tech/B.Sc in Life Sciences.

University of Delhi, New Delhi

M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

10

Bachelor’s degree in biological, chemical, or physical sciences; minimum eligibility is 50% marks for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/PwD in the qualifying examination.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala

M.Tech Marine Biotechnology

15

Candidates with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from any recognized university in B.Tech/BE in Biotechnology or M.Sc. in any branch of Life Science including Marine Biology with a qualifying GAT-B Score are eligible to apply.

Institute of Chemical Technology-Mumbai (ICT Mumbai)

M.Tech Bioprocess Technology

30

Candidates with B.Chemical Engineering, B.Pharmacy; B.Tech/B.E. in relevant fields with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA; minimum 55% for backward class candidates; three-year degree programs not recognized for admission.

Institute of Chemical Technology-Mumbai (ICT Mumbai)

M.Tech Food Biotechnology

10

Candidates should have passed B.Tech degree in Food Engineering and Technology or equivalent degree with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA; minimum 55% for backward class candidates; three-year degree programs not recognized for admission.

Institute of Chemical Technology-Mumbai (ICT Mumbai)

M.Tech Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

10

Candidates with B.Pharmacy; B.Tech degree in any branch of chemical technology or equivalent degree with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA; minimum 55% for backward class candidates; three-year degree programs not recognized for admission.

K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tamil Nadu

M.Tech Biotechnology

10

Qualified in B.E/B.Tech in Genetic Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, or related fields required for admission.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal

M.Tech Biotechnology

30

B.Tech/B.E. in relevant fields or equivalent degrees with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university required for admission.

Pondicherry University

M.Tech Computational Biology

30

Minimum of 55% in Master’s degree in relevant areas (Bioinformatics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Botany, Animal Biology, Zoology) or B.Tech/B.E in relevant fields with minimum 55%.

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu

M.Tech Biotechnology (with specialization in Industrial Biotechnology)

4

B.E/B.Tech in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Agricultural Biotechnology, Bio Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology; Master's Degree in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Microbiology, etc.).

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

M.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology

10

B.Tech (Biotechnology/Chemical Engg/Biochemical Engg or related field), B.Pharm or M.Sc. (in Biotechnology/Biochemistry or related field) with a minimum of 60% (General/EWS/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST/PwD).

Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi

M.Tech. Biotechnology

10

B.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics and Masters in any discipline of Life Sciences with minimum 60% for General/EWS/OBC and 55% for SC/ST/differently abled candidates; qualified GAT-B exam 2024 required.

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida

M.Tech. Biotechnology

10

B.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics or Master's in Life Sciences with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) or equivalent grade on a 10-point scale required for admission.

Assam Agricultural University

M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology

10

B.Sc (Agri)/B.Sc (Hort)/B.Sc (Agri Biotech)/B.Sc (Seri)/B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture/Sericulture/Home Science from a recognized university with minimum CGPA of 6.60/10 for General/OBC/EWS and 5.60/10 for SC/ST/PH; or B.Sc. in Biology/Botany/Zoology/Life Science/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Microbiology from a recognized university.

Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur, M.P.

M.V.Sc. (Veterinary Biotechnology)

5

B.V.Sc. and A.H. required for admission to the M.V.Sc. (Veterinary Biotechnology) postgraduate degree program.