Biotechnology is one of the emerging and demanding fields in Nepal. Biotechnology comprises study subjects like biology, molecular biology, chemistry, informatics, engineering, genetics, mathematics, statistics etc. New methods and techniques and their applications in biotechnology are happening to improve human life.
The field is in the continuous process of evolution. Biotechnology plays a significant role in medical and health sciences, agriculture, forestry, pest management, livestock, crop nutrition and quality improvement, nano-biotechnology, environment, to name a few.
The Department of Biotechnology, Kathmandu University, initiated biotechnology in Nepal. The University is a pioneer in commencing the biotechnology curriculum in Nepal.
The program was introduced to produce skilled and capable human manpower capable of solving society's problems through advanced scientific solutions.
Areas of Biotechnology
- Genetic Engineering
- Protein Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Immunology
- Plant Biotechnology
- Animal Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Marine Biotechnology
- Nano Biotechnology
- Pharmacology
Biotechnology Courses at Kathmandu University, School of Science
You can learn more about Programs Offered, Course Duration, Tuition Fees, and Eligibility Criteria by Kathmandu University, School of Sciences in the table below:
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Programs Offered |
Eligibility Criteria |
Course Duration |
Tuition Fees |
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B.Tech Biotechnology
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A minimum grade of C+ each in PCM or PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) and a minimum of Grade in remaining subjects, OR, If the student has been evaluated in a percentage system, a minimum of 50% in aggregate of PCM or PCB. |
4 years, 8 semesters
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NPR 821000 |
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MS by Research in Biotechnology
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You must have completed 4 years of undergraduate programs from KU or a University recognized by Kathmandu University with a minimum 2.5 CGPA. |
2 years |
N/A |
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M. Tech Biotechnology
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Candidates who have completed 4 years of Undergraduate/Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2.0 CGPA or 50 % in aggregate marks are eligible to apply. Those from 3 years of undergraduate programs in any essential science field of study will be required to take a 1- year bridge course which can be taken at the department. |
2 years, 4 semesters |
NPR 528000 |
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PhD in Biotechnology |
Completion of Master level in the first division |
3 years |
NPR 735000 |
Entrance Examination
The Department of Biotechnology, School of Science, Kathmandu University, announces admission and the entrance exam. Check this site for regular updates.
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Talk to an ExpertBiotechnology Courses at Purbanchal University Affiliated Colleges
Programs Offered, Course Duration, Eligibility Criteria, and Offering College Affiliated with Purbanchal University are listed in the table below:
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Programs Offered |
Eligibility criteria |
Course Duration |
College |
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BSc in Biotechnology |
You must score 50% or Grade C in +2 Science or equivalent (Both Physical and Biology) |
4 years |
SANN International College |
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B.Tech Biotechnology |
You must have a minimum of 2.00 CGPA in +2 (Biology or Physical) |
4 years |
Himalayan WhiteHouse International College Kantipur Valley College |
Learn more about the admission updates and entrance announcements on this site
Biotechnology Courses at Agriculture and Forestry University
Programs Offered, Course Duration, Eligibility Criteria and Tuition Fees of Agriculture and Forestry University Offered by the Center of Biotechnology, Agriculture and Forestry University are listed below:
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Programs Offered |
Eligibility Criteria |
Course Duration |
Tuition Fees |
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MSc in Agriculture (Biotechnology) |
You must pass B.Sc Agriculture or an equivalent degree |
2 years |
18,000/Semester |
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MSc in Animal Science (Biotechnology) |
You must have a B.Sc Ag or B.Sc. An.Sc., or B.V.Sc. and AH or equivalent degree. |
2 years |
N/A |
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MSc in Forestry (Biotechnology) |
You must have a B.Sc. Forestry degree |
2 years |
N/A |
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MSc in Veterinary Science ( Biotechnology) |
You must pass a B.V.Sc and AH or equivalent degree |
2 years |
NPR 75000 |
Check this site for regular updates regarding entrance examinations and admissions.
Biotechnology Courses at Tribhuvan University
Programs Offered, Course Duration, Eligibility Criteria and Tuition Fees of Tribhuvan University:
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Programs Offered |
Eligibility Criteria |
Course Duration |
Tuition Fees |
College |
M.Sc. Biotechnology |
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% in aggregate in Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Environmental Science, with chemistry and the biological sciences as significant subjects from Tribhuvan University or equivalent degrees from other recognized universities, are eligible for admission. Students with Bachelor’s degrees in Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Food Technology, and Medicine with appropriate knowledge of chemistry and biological sciences (Botany/ Zoology/ Microbiology) equivalent to B.Sc. levels of TU are eligible for the courses. |
2 years, 4 semesters |
NPR 1,77,000
Note: (This is the tuition fee at Central Department of Biotechnology, TU)
Other fees may apply as decided by the University Campus, Kirtipur. |
National College (NACOL)-NIST
Central Department of Biotechnology, TU
Sunsari Technical College
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PhD in Biotechnology |
You must have at least a second division in M.Sc in Biotechnology from Tribhuvan University or any other University recognized by Tribhuvan University. |
3 years |
N/A |
Central Department of Biotechnology, Tribhuvan University
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Entrance Examination
Admission to the Central Department of Biotechnology (CDBT) is made based on merit in the entrance tests and the score in B.Sc. The Dean's Office of Examination will announce the admission notification through leading newspapers in the country and IoST and CDBT websites. The entrance test and academic session will be conducted according to the IoST schedule.
Seats in CDBT are offered to applicants who completed a Bachelor's or equivalent from different disciplines of science according to the allotted quota of seats.
You can check the site of the Institute of Science and Technology (IoST) https://www.tuiost.edu.np/ for entrance updates and admission notices.
Selection Criteria
The candidates will be selected based on merit, which will be assessed by:
- The percentage of the marks secured in Bachelor Degree (20%).
- The marks were secured in the Central Department's entrance test (80%).
Scholarship offered by the Tribhuvan University
- Central Department of Biotechnology Scholarship
One full and two partial scholarships will be provided to academically outstanding students. A full scholarship will cover a semester fee only. A partial scholarship will be no more than 50% of the semester fee.
The Scholarship will be decided each semester according to the student's academic performance in the previous semester’s final examination.
If a male candidate receives the full scholarship, one partial scholarship will be reserved for a female candidate.
- Drs. Rekha and Sreerama Scholarship
Award one partial scholarship of Rs.10,000 to a poor student every semester, which may be granted at the beginning of every semester.
The selection criteria could be that (i) the student passes all subjects every semester and receives an overall first division, (ii) the student must have attended public schools at the level of SLC, +2, and B.Sc.
The rural background of the students and students that may have studied in Nepali medium at the SLC level could be additional factors. If additional criteria could be found to identify, poor students would be much appreciated.
- Dr L. Sreerama Scholarship
Award one partial scholarship of Rs.10,000 to one of the top ten performing students each year. Such a student should not have received another scholarship that year.
- Dr.G.K.Rekha Scholarship
Award one partial scholarship of Rs.10,000 to one of the top ten performing female students each year. Such a female student should not have received another scholarship that year.
Gold Medal
Prof. Dr Sreerama and Prof. Dr G.K Rekha have established a fund to award Gold Medal (Drs. Rekha and Lakshmaiah Sreerama Gold Medal) to the student securing the top position each year. The medal will be awarded to the topper during a convocation ceremony organized by Tribhuvan University.
Scope of Biotechnology
After completing Biotechnology, you can work in multinational companies, pharmaceutical industries, environmental sectors, research sectors, food and beverage sectors, agricultural sectors, and many more.
In Nepal, biotechnology graduates are in demand to expand the research sector. Nepal has a vast scope in the agricultural and forestry sectors in Nepal as biotechnology has the potential to solve conventional agricultural approaches to advance the agricultural field by using biotechnology tools for the production and promotion of sustainable agriculture.
In Nepal, biotechnologists play a vital role in government and private research institutes such as NAST, the National Ayurveda Research and Training Center (NARTC), the Department of Plant Resources (DPR), The Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB), Kathmandu Institute of Applied Sciences, Kathmandu Research Institute for Biological Sciences.
Besides these, as a biotechnology graduate, you can also be employed in INGO/NGO and academic institutions. Moreover, you can be self-employed and work as an entrepreneur and establish your own company after you have experience and skills in your expertise.
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