KIIT School of Biotechnology

About the Institute

🏫 KIIT School of Biotechnology (KSBT), Bhubaneswar

• Part of KIIT Deemed University, KSBT is a premier private institution established under the KIIT umbrella, recognized by UGC and AICTE.

• Specializes in advanced biotechnology education and research, with a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary learning.

🎓 Programs Offered:

• Undergraduate: B.Tech in Biotechnology – 4-year full-time program.

• Postgraduate: M.Tech and Ph.D. in Biotechnology.

• Programs are research-oriented, integrating lab rotations, project-based learning, and research publications.

🧾 Admission Criteria:

• B.Tech: Requires 10+2 with PCB/PCM; admission via KIITEE (KIIT Entrance Exam) or JEE Main.

• M.Tech / Ph.D.: Offered through GATE scores or KIIT’s own entrance exam, followed by interviews and research proposals.

💰 Fee Structure:

• B.Tech Biotechnology: Approximately ₹1.4 L/year (total ~₹5.6 L).

• M.Tech Biotechnology: Around ₹1.0 L/year.

• Ph.D.: Fees vary, often subsidized; research assistantships available for select candidates.

🏢 Campus & Facilities:

• Located within the vast KIIT campus, Bhubaneswar.

• Dedicated biotech infrastructure includes:

  • Advanced wet labs, pilot-scale bioprocessing units, and containment labs.

  • Molecular biology and cell culture facilities.

  • Access to central instrumentation facility and analytical platforms.

• Shared amenities: Wi-Fi, extensive library, cafeteria, transport, gym, hostels, and active student clubs.

💼 Research & Industry Interface:

• Strong research focus with publications in top-tier journals.

• Current projects include cancer biology, nanoparticle synthesis, biosensors, and bioinformatics analysis .

• Collaboration with biotech industries and research organizations supports internships and hands-on experience.

📊 Placements & Career Prospects:

• Graduates pursue roles in pharma R&D, biotech startups, agri-biotech, environmental biotech, academia, and research labs.

• Students gain access to KIIT’s active placement cell, which organizes institutional and corporate recruitment drives.

🎓 Vision & Mission:

• Vision: To shape future biotech leaders through cutting-edge education, research, and societal impact.

• Mission: To drive excellence in biotech via experiments, innovation, and industrial collaboration.

KSBT at KIIT University excels in biotechnology education and research. With strong infrastructure, dedicated faculty, and academic-industrial collaboration, it equips students for impactful roles in biotech sectors and larger scientific domains.