Crescent School of Life Sciences Chennai is a part of the BSA Crescent Institute of Science & Technology. It is affiliated to BS Abdur Rahman University. The institute offers approximately ten courses in the field of Biological and Life Sciences at UG and PG level.

Crescent School of Life Sciences offers BTech and BSc programmes at the UG level and an MTech and MSc programmes at the PG level in full-time mode. The selection criteria for these courses are mentioned below in brief:

• Crescent School of Life Sciences BTech Admission 2021 is based on the CIEAT score. Candidates who have qualified JEE Main are also eligible for admission
• The institute grants admission to a candidate in MTech programme based on GATE score
• Candidates willing to seek admission to the BSc or MSc programme need to have an excellent academic background. The selection process is based on the marks scored by a candidate in previously qualified exam

The important Crescent School of Life Sciences exam dates 2021 are tabulated below:

*DISCLAIMER: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the dates mentioned above are subject to change. Shiksha will post the latest updates as and when communicated by the college.

Crescent School of Life Sciences offers two UG programme including BTech in five specialisations and BSc in one specialisation. Both courses are based on the fundamental principles of Biotechnology. The eligibility and selection criteria for the same are explained below.

Crescent School of Life Sciences BTech Admission 2021 is based on a candidate's score in CIEAT conducted by BS Abdur Rahman University. Candidates with a valid JEE Main score are granted direct admission to the programme. The merit list is prepared based on candidates' aggregate in Class 12 and CIEAT/ JEE Main score. The minimum eligibility to seek admission is tabulated below:

Note: BTech programme in Biotechnology is also offered in Lateral Entry mode. For seeking admission a candidate needs to possess a diploma in science stream with a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate

Crescent School of Life Sciences offers a BSc programme in one specialisation. The admission to the course is based on the academic merit of the candidate and seat availability. Candidates also need to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to seek admission:

Crescent School of Life Sciences offers MTech and MSc programme in one and four specialisations respectively. Admission to both the courses follows specific selection criteria, as mentioned below.

Candidates willing to seek admission to the MTech programme offered at Crescent School of Lie Sciences need to have a valid GATE score. The two-year MTech programme is entirely focussed on modern-day Biotechnology. The eligibility criteria required to seek admission to the programme is tabulated below in brief:

Crescent School of Life Sciences offers an MSc programme in four distinct specialisations in the field of Biological Sciences. The selection of the MSc programme is based on the candidate's aggregate in Graduation degree. The minimum eligibility criteria to seek admission is mentioned below in the table:

Crescent School of Life Sciences application fee costs Rs 1,000 for all the courses. Candidates can apply online through the official website of the BS Abdur Rahman University (http://www.csbedu.in/). The step-wise application process is elaborated below:

Step 1: Visit the official website and click on 'UG/ PG Admissions'

Step 2: Click on the desired course link and then click on 'Apply Now'

Step 3: Enter personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, nationality, address, parents' details, Aadhar number, etc.

Step 4: Enter academic details such as Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation scores. Also, upload the necessary documents such as a candidate's scanned photograph, mark sheets, etc.

Step 5: Pay the application fee through credit card/ debit card/ net banking and click on 'Submit'

• Passport-size photograph
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate
• Migration certificate
• Class 10 mark sheet
• Class 12 mark sheet
• Graduation mark sheet
• Scorecard of national-level entrance exam (if applicable)
• Aadhar card

Crescent School of Life Sciences semester-fee for various programmes is tabulated below:

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Q. How many courses are offered at Crescent School of Life Sciences?

A.  The institute offers approximately ten courses including BTech and BSc programmes at the UG level and an MTech and MSc programmes at the PG level in full-time mode. 

Q. What are the exams accepted at Crescent School of Life Sciences?

A. Crescent School of Life Sciences accepts CIEAT and JEE Main scores for granting admission to the BTech programme and GATE score for MTech programme.

Q. How many BTech specialisations are offered at Crescent School of Life Sciences?

A. Crescent School of Life Sciences offers BTech programme in five specialisations including Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Food Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence in Health care and Cancer Biotechnology.

Q. Does Crescent School of Life Sciences offer any programme in lateral entry mode?

A. Yes, the institute offers BTech programme in Biotechnology in lateral entry mode. For seeking admission a candidate needs to possess a diploma in science stream with a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate.

Q. What is the mode of application at Crescent School of Life Sciences?

A. The mode of application is online. Candidates can apply through the official website of the BS Abdur Rahman University.

Q. Is there any application fee for seeking admission in Crescent School of Life Sciences?

A. Yes, the application fee costs Rs 1,000 for all the courses that have to be paid in the final step of filling the application form through credit card/ debit card/ net banking.

Q. What is the BTech course fee at Crescent School of Life Sciences?

A. The BTech programme costs around Rs 6 lakhs at Crescent School of Life Sciences.

Q. Does Crescent School of Life Sciences offer MTech programme?

A. Yes, Crescent School of Life Sciences offers MTech programme in one specialisation. Admission is granted based on GATE score.

Q. How can I seek admission to the BTech programme offered at Crescent School of Life Sciences?

A. To seek admission to the BTech programme, a candidate needs to have a valid score in CIEAT conducted by BS Abdur Rahman University or JEE Main.

Q. Does Crescent School of Life Sciences offer admission to the BSc programme based on merit?

A. Yes, admission to the BSc programme is based on the academic merit of the candidate and seat availability.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility required to seek admission to the MSc programme offered at Crescent School of Life Sciences?

A. To seek admission to the MSc programme, a candidate needs to possess BSc or equivalent degree in science stream from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate.

• Provides International internships in foreign facilities such as the renowned Johns Hopkins School of medicine in the USA, King Fahad Mecial City in Saudi Arabia
• Collaborated with 15+ international institutions for research such as with Johns Hopkins University, USA, Purdue University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Nottingham, UK
• Provides opportunity to interact with overseas trained faculty members on cutting-edge research to further understanding of the natural world
• The institute has published 20+ journals/ papers since year 2017
• Agencies such as DBT, DST, AYUSH provides funding to School of Sciences for research purpose
• Institute has 19 patents in the field such as Green nano particles as novel antibiotic resistance breakers, Novel akt inhibitor to control lung cancer
• One of the Bio-Nest business incubator funded by Govt. of India to nurture students in innovation and entrepreneurship