RGCB invites applications for M.Sc Biotechnology Program

Trivandrum / March 23, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar. 23: Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), an institution of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has invited applications from GAT-B qualified candidates to join its M.Sc Biotechnology program for the academic year 2026-28.

M.Sc Biotechnology course offers specializations in two disciplines- Disease Biology and Genetic Engineering. The course will be spanned over two years in four semesters. A total of 20 seats are available with 10 students per each specialization.

Besides a valid GAT-B score, the applicants must have 60 percent aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Science or Medicine as per the UGC guidelines. Candidates from the SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories are entitled for a relaxation of five percent in aggregate marks.

Students admitted to the course will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 6000 in the first year and Rs. 8000 in the second year. Hostel accommodation is available on the RGCB campus.

Candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree course are also eligible to apply by producing a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate programme at the time of admission.

The final selection of the students will be done based on the GAT-B cut-off rank/score fixed for each category

Online application for RGCB MSc program will be opened soon after the GAT-B results are out.The dates of admission and counselling process will be published in RGCB website.

The classes will begin on August 01, 2026.

Last date of submitting applications for GAT-B examination is 9th April 2026. For more details, visit: about GATB https://rcb.res.in/DBTPG/ and RGCB-MSc Program https://rgcb.res.in/msc.

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