Best Biotechnology Universities in Uttar Pradesh

Biotechnology programmes combine biology and technology. In Uttar Pradesh, there are a total of 62 universities that offer biotechnology programmes. In this article, we will cover some of the top universities in Uttar Pradesh that offer biotechnology programmes. Some of the top universities among them are Aligarh Muslim University, Amity University, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Shiv Nadar University, Sharda University, and more. 34 of these universities are private, and the other 28 are government universities that offer a Biotechnology programme. These universities provide admission based on some national/state-level entrance exams, such as JEE, GATE, CUET, UPCET, CAT, GMAT, IUET, and more. To get detailed information about these universities that offer biotechnology programmes in Uttar Pradesh, read the whole article.

Top 5 Biotechnology Universities in Uttar Pradesh

The top 5 universities in Uttar Pradesh that offer Biotechnology programmes are mentioned in the table below, along with their NIRF Ranks 2025.

University	NIRF Rank 2025	Ownership
AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University	10	Public
Amity University, Noida	22	Private
BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	37	Public
Shiv Nadar University	57	Private
Sharda University	87	Private

Top Government Biotechnology Universities in Uttar Pradesh

Some of the top government universities in Uttar Pradesh that offer Biotechnology programmes are mentioned in the table below.

University	NIRF Rank 2025
AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University	10
BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	37
Lucknow University - University of Lucknow	98
MJPRU Bareilly - Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University	101 - 150
Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology	151 - 200

Top Private Biotechnology Universities in Uttar Pradesh

In this section, we have mentioned the top universities in Uttar Pradesh that offer Biotechnology programmes.

University	NIRF Rank 2025
Amity University, Noida	22
Shiv Nadar University	57
Sharda University	87
Galgotias University	101 - 150
GLA University	101 - 150

Top Biotechnology Universities Fees in Uttar Pradesh

The starting fee for Biotechnology courses at these top universities in Uttar Pradesh is mentioned below.

University	Fees
AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University	-
Amity University, Noida	₹ 2.37 L
BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	₹ 1.00 L
Shiv Nadar University	₹ 14.60 L
Sharda University	₹ 2.51 L

How Many Biotechnology Courses at Top Universities in Uttar Pradesh?

The number of Biotechnology courses offered by these top universities in Uttar Pradesh is mentioned in the table below.

University	Number of Courses
AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University	2
Amity University, Noida	27
BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	2
Shiv Nadar University	1
Sharda University	3

Top Biotechnology Universities Courses in Uttar Pradesh

The different courses that these top universities in Uttar Pradesh offer are mentioned in the table below.

University	Courses
AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University	PhD / M.Sc.
Amity University, Noida	PhD / B.Sc (Hons) / B.Tech / M.Sc / M.Tech / MBA / B.Tech M.Tech / B.Sc MBA / B.Sc M.Sc
BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	PhD / M.Sc.
Shiv Nadar University	B.Sc
Sharda University	B.Sc / B.Sc (Hons) / M.Sc

Top Biotechnology Universities Eligibility Criteria in Uttar Pradesh

The eligibility criteria for the biotechnology programmes at the top universities in Uttar Pradesh are mentioned in this section. Students are advised to check the eligibility criteria for the university they are willing to apply to before proceeding to take admission.

Students must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board in the science stream, scoring a minimum of 50-60% marks in aggregate (5-10% relaxation for the candidates belonging to reserved categories) or equivalent.

Note: The eligibility criteria can differ from university to university, it is advised to check the eligibility criteria at the official website of the university to which students are willing to be admitted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the top universities in Uttar Pradesh that offer Biotechnology programmes?

Ans: Some of the top Biotechnology universities in Uttar Pradesh are:

Aligarh Muslim University
Amity University
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Shiv Nadar University
Sharda University

Which university in Uttar Pradesh offers the most affordable biotechnology course?

Ans: Siddharth University, Siddharthnagar, is a university in Uttar Pradesh that offers the most affordable Biotechnology program, i.e. M.Sc. Biotechnology at a fee of ₹9.19 K.

What are the career opportunities after completing a biotechnology programme?

Ans: After completing the Biotechnology programmes, students can work in different roles, like

Molecular Biologists
Biotechnologists
Pharmacists
Bioprocess Engineers

Which entrance exams do these universities accept for admission to a Biotechnology programme?

Ans: Some of the popular entrance exams that these top universities in Uttar Pradesh accept for biotechnology programmes are JEE, GATE, CUET-UG, UPCET, CUET-PG, UPCATET, and more.

Are there any universities in Uttar Pradesh that offer part-time courses in Biotechnology?

Ans: Yes, Amity University and Integral University provide the PhD in Biotechnology Part-Time programme at a fee of ₹2.43 L and 3.50 L respectively.