Central University of Punjab (CUPB)
Central university
Bathinda–Badal Road, V.P.O. Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab 151401
Fees
M.Sc programmes: about ₹44,150 total (Careers360, allied programmes)
Hostel
Not yet verified
Rankings
NIRF: 2025: University #77 (Pharmacy #20, Law #40) QS / THE: THE World University Rankings 2026: 601–800 band
Programmes
M.Sc Biotechnology (new from 2026–27); allied M.Sc: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Bioinformatics, Human Genetics, Molecular Medicine
Biotechnology (new), Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Human Genetics, Molecular Medicine
Masters
Biotechnology (new 2026–27); allied: biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, human genetics, molecular medicine
Seats
- Main campus, Ghudda: M.Sc Microbiology 35 seats, Bioinformatics 20, Human Genetics 30, Molecular Medicine 30 (Careers360)
- M.Sc Biotechnology: intake not yet published (new programme from 2026–27)
Eligibility
All PG programmes are admitted through CUET (PG) scores (national); M.Sc Biotechnology is listed as a new programme from 2026–27 in the official admission announcement, and its eligibility was not retrieved. For allied programmes: Microbiology needs a life-science bachelor’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC/PwD); Bioinformatics needs a bachelor’s in life, mathematical, computer or physical/chemical sciences with 50%.
Sources
Collected 2026-10-22. Please confirm on the official website.