Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology

The Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology (PGD IB) programme is intended to prepare personnel for immediate employment in the biotechnology industry. This programme trains the students on various industry-oriented courses to equip them with the necessary know-how and do-how aspects of production, testing, licensing, packaging and release of biotech and biopharmaceutical products. This programme aims to make the students industry-ready thereby bridging the gap between industry and academia.

The minimum qualification for admission to the RCB PGDIB shall be a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or Medicine or an equivalent degree with the minimum of 50% marks.

To know more visit https://pgdib.rcb.ac.in/

General Courses
Clinical Research Regulations (3 Credits)
Quality Control and Assurance (2 Credits)
Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Basics of Information Technology (2 Credits)
Vaccine Technology (3 Credits)
General Principles of Intellectual Property (2 Credits)
Scale-Up and Bioprocess Technology (2 Credits)
Analytical Techniques (4 Credits)
Basic Concepts Drug Discovery and Development (2 Credits)
Sessions on Soft Skill (1 credit)
Practical Modules (5 credits)
Internship (10 credits)

Elective Courses
(students to choose any one)
Commercial Manufacturing (4 credits)
Discovery and Development (4 credits)
Regulatory Affairs (4 credits)
Quality Assurance and Quality Control (4 credits)

Programme Fee : ₹ 1.00 Lakh (details as below)

Payment Date Amount Due

1st Installment	(December 2025 - non-refundable to confirm the admission) ₹ 10,000
2nd Installment (January 2026)	₹ 45,000
3rd Installment (April 2026)	₹ 45,000

Note: The admission fee includes hostel accommodation (on sharing basis for the duration of 6 months course work) except for the hostel maintenance charge of ₹ 200/- per month and electricity bill (to be paid as per actuals).

Financial Assistance-

The Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi (PM-Vidyalaxmi) Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024, aimed at ensuring that meritorious students, regardless of their financial background, can pursue quality higher education. Implemented by the Department of Higher Education with Canara Bank as the nodal agency.

This scheme provides collateral-free and guarantor-free education loans to students securing admission in top-ranked Quality Higher Educational Institutions (QHEIs). The scheme serves as removing the financial barrier to education for meritorious youth who do not qualify for other government scholarship programs.

Students can avail loans to cover the entire cost of tuition, hostel fees, and associated expenses without providing collateral or a guarantor, for students with up to Rs. 8 lakhs annual family income.

For more details and information, click here or visit PM Vidyalaxmi Portal.

The minimum qualification for admission to the RCB PGDIB shall be a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or Medicine or an equivalent degree with the minimum of 50% marks.

Candidates with additional qualifications and a strong interest in the subject may also apply.

Number of seats: 30

Reservation of seats: As per GoI guidelines

Selection Process
Only online applications will be accepted at https://pgdib.rcb.ac.in/login, which includes payment of an application fee of ₹ 500/-, if applicable. SC/ST/PwBD/EWS candidates are exempted from payment of the application fees.

Application starts	October
Application closes	November
Written test/interview (physical)	December
Declaration of final results and offers sent to selected candidates	Mid December
Registration and enrollment	January
Orientation and commencement of the coursework	January