RCB PGDIB Admission 2027: Apply by 13 November

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad – an institution of national importance created by an Act of Parliament, established by the Department of Biotechnology and operating under the auspices of UNESCO – has opened admissions to its Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology (PGDIB) for the 2027 intake. The revised advertisement was published on 1 October 2026 and the last date to apply online is 13 November 2026.

The programme is a one-year, industry-oriented diploma of 40 credits: one semester of coursework physically at RCB, Faridabad, followed by a second semester of hands-on training and a six-month internship in industry or academia. It is designed to build the skills needed for manufacturing, testing, licensing, packaging and releasing biotech and biopharmaceutical products.

Only 30 seats are on offer and selection is through an interview, so the application is short and the competition is for a small intake. Everything below is taken from the institute’s own advertisement.

RCB Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology admission 2027, last date 13 November 2026

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RCB PGDIB admission 2027 at a glance

Quick facts2026-27

Scholarship from	Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad – Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology, a DBT institute under UNESCO auspices
Last date to apply	13 November 2026 (Friday) – the online application portal opened on 1 October 2026
Official website	RCB PGDIB admission advertisement 2027 (official PDF)

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What the PGDIB programme at RCB covers

Duration: one academic year (40 credits) – the first semester is six months of coursework at RCB, Faridabad.
The second semester is hands-on training plus a six-month internship in industry or academia, which is the part that makes this diploma industry-oriented.
The course trains students in the knowledge and skills required for manufacturing, testing, licensing, packaging and releasing biotech and biopharmaceutical products.
RCB describes the programme’s goal as preparing industry-ready professionals and bridging the gap between industry and academics, with access to facilities at its ATPC, Bio-Incubator and IBDC units.
Registration and the start of coursework are on 1 January 2027, so the internship semester falls in the second half of the year.

Eligibility criteria for RCB PGDIB admission

The minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or Medicine, or an equivalent degree, with a minimum of 50% marks.
Candidates with additional qualifications and a strong interest in the subject may also apply.
Reservation of seats is as per Government of India guidelines.
SC/ST/PwBD/EWS candidates are exempted from the application fee.
There is no age limit, no entrance test and no national-level exam requirement mentioned in the advertisement – selection is by interview.

Selection process and how to apply

Only online applications are accepted, at the programme’s own portal pgdib.rcb.ac.in.
The application fee is Rs 500, payable with the online application, and it is waived for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS candidates.
The selection process is an interview, held in person or online, on 10-11 December 2026.
Final results are declared and offers sent to selected candidates on 15 December 2026.
Selected candidates must accept the offer by email and pay the first instalment online by 21 December 2026; offers go to waitlisted candidates on 24 December 2026 and they must accept and pay by 30 December 2026.
Providing false or incorrect information, or not holding the essential qualifications detected at any stage, leads to disqualification – and the decision of the competent authority at RCB is final and binding.
For queries, write to [email protected].

Fees for the RCB PGDIB programme

The programme fee is Rs 1.00 lakh, paid in three instalments.
First instalment: Rs 10,000, non-refundable, paid while accepting the offer in December 2026.
Second instalment: Rs 45,000 by 10 January 2027.
Third instalment: Rs 45,000 by 10 April 2027.
The admission fee includes hostel accommodation on a sharing basis until the coursework is completed, except for a hostel maintenance charge of Rs 200 per month and the electricity bill, which is paid as per actuals.
Candidates who cannot submit the transcript or provisional degree certificate at the time of joining get 16 days from the start of the programme, that is until 16 January 2027, and no further extension is given.

Important dates for RCB PGDIB admission 2027

Application portal opens: 1 October 2026
Last date of submission of application (online): 13 November 2026
Interview (in person or online): 10-11 December 2026
Declaration of final results and offers to selected candidates: 15 December 2026
Deadline for selected candidates to accept the offer and pay fees: 21 December 2026
Offers to waitlisted candidates: 24 December 2026; their acceptance and payment deadline: 30 December 2026
Registration, enrolment, orientation and commencement of coursework: 1 January 2027

Frequently asked questions on RCB PGDIB admission

What is the last date to apply for RCB PGDIB 2027?

The last date for online submission of the application is 13 November 2026. The application portal opened on 1 October 2026.

What is the eligibility for RCB PGDIB admission?

A bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or Medicine, or an equivalent degree, with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates with additional qualifications and a strong interest in the subject may also apply.

How many seats are there in the RCB PGDIB programme?

There are 30 seats, with reservation as per Government of India guidelines.

What is the application fee and how do I apply?

The application fee is Rs 500 and applications are accepted only online at pgdib.rcb.ac.in. SC, ST, PwBD and EWS candidates are exempted from the fee.

Is there an entrance test for RCB PGDIB admission?

No. The advertisement describes selection as an interview, held in person or online on 10-11 December 2026. No entrance test or national-level exam is mentioned.

What is the total fee for the RCB PGDIB programme?

The programme fee is Rs 1.00 lakh, paid in three instalments: Rs 10,000 while accepting the offer, Rs 45,000 by 10 January 2027 and Rs 45,000 by 10 April 2027. Hostel accommodation on a sharing basis is included until coursework is completed, apart from a Rs 200 monthly maintenance charge and electricity at actuals.

Does the RCB PGDIB include an internship?

Yes. The second semester is hands-on training plus a six-month internship in industry or academia, after the first semester of coursework at RCB Faridabad.

RCB PGDIB Admission 2027: 30 Seats, Apply by 13 November