3-Year UG • NIRF #46 in Pharmacy
B.Sc. Biotechnology
Punjabi University, Patiala
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Pharmacy)
46
NAAC Grade
A (3.22)
Annual Fee
₹45,000
Total Fee
₹1.35 L
Seats
40
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
50% in 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics
Entrance exams
Investment
₹1.4L total
~₹0.5L per year
- Tuition Fee₹45,000per year
3-Year Academic Journey
Year +0
Year 1
Cell Biology, Microbiology & fundamental sciences
Year +1
Year 2
Genetic Engineering, Immunology & core lab work
Year +2
Year 3
Bioinformatics, advanced techniques & capstone projects
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
40%
Top recruiters
Campus Placement Reality Check
The 2025 placement rate is 40% with an average CTC of ₹3 LPA. Use these three years to build a strong off-campus profile or prepare for M.Sc. entrances if you want to level up your starting package.
The verdict
Worth considering
Punjabi University offers an affordable, accredited route into biotech with a decent NIRF Pharmacy ranking. It fits if you want low fees, hostel facilities in Patiala, and are okay with modest campus placements. Skip if you are chasing high starting salaries or a buzzing metro campus vibe.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable fees
- ✓ NAAC A accreditation
- ✓ Hostel facility
Doesn't match
- ✗ High campus placement rate
- ✗ Premium starting packages
- ✗ Metro city exposure