The course is recognized by the University of Madras. Hence we are following the norms of the university. Candidates for admission to M. Phil., programme must have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale, wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution, accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency, which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

We shall admit M. Phil., students through an Entrance Test conducted at our College level. The College will decide the date during June month and our academic body will finalize the rank list. We will take the student as per the approved number by the University.

It is a good choice, it is beneficial for job criteria as well. As you know it is an advanced Post Graduate research degree. Master of Philosophy degree is the most advanced research degree before the Doctor of Philosophy. They have good scope in Research, Production and Marketing companies. Biotechnologists can find jobs in agricultural establishments, pharmaceutical firms, food manufacturing companies, chemical industries and bio-processing companies. There is also scope in Government as well as corporate organized research work.

Master of Philosophy is a Post Graduate research Masters. As an alternative of completing taught units and assessments, M. Phil., consists entirely of your own independent project. An M. Phil., can be a part of a (or a step towards Ph. D. registration) but you can also study it as a separate qualification.

The department has well-qualified and competent faculty catering to the needs of teaching, research and education activities. There are 7 faculty members in the department and all are doctorates. They all have published several research articles in international high impact journals. Many have been invited to give plenary talks and invited lectures in reputed Universities and colleges. Our faculty are in doctoral committees and editorial boards of Journals. All are approved faculty members by the University of Madras. They have contributed in question paper settings, syllabus framing and evaluation of examination for the university and the affiliated colleges.