SCOE Pune BE Biotechnology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to Sinhgad College of Engineering is determined by scores from the MH-CET and JEE exams, along with H.S.C marks, through CAP rounds. The college, affiliated with Pune University, does not conduct interviews. It offers a Biotechnology branch and a spacious campus with ample parking. The faculty is well-qualified, with many holding advanced degrees, and a favorable 1:50 faculty-to-student ratio. They are supportive, focusing on real-world applications beyond theoretical knowledge.

The engineering program includes a significant final-year project. Each semester has two exams: in-semester (30 marks) and end-semester (70 marks), with a 40-mark passing requirement; around 30% of students fail at least one subject. Tuition for open category students is about 1 lakh INR, but under the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme, it drops to 10,000 INR. EBC and various reserved category concessions are available, such as 50% for OBC, 10,000 INR for ST, and 5,000-6,000 INR for SC students.

Scholarships and financial aid are offered, including the Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship. The hostel fee, including mess, is approximately 65,000 INR. Placement, especially strong for CS/IT students, is a significant advantage, with companies like Accenture and Infosys recruiting. About 60% of students secure placements, primarily from CS/IT backgrounds, with average salaries between 4-6 LPA and top packages up to 25 LPA. Biotechnology student placements in core areas are limited, with internships requiring self-initiative starting from the second year.

Tuition fees vary: OPEN category students pay around 127,625 INR, OBC approximately 75,000 INR, and SC about 11,000 INR, with further scholarships like the Mahadbt Scholarship available for lower-income families.