Biotechnology
Biotechnology is one of the young courses in the education sphere. It is not very new as compared to other trades. However, it has made huge development in the very few spans of time. Biotechnology has been growing very rapidly and its development has covered almost every sector.
The importance and significance of biotechnology can be understood by the fact that its development has been associated with almost every field. The biodiversities are huge and thus the applications of technology to these bio diversities are also huge. The developments made in these spheres are basically for the benefit of mankind through these biodiversities.
Apart from that, one also requires to understand that the biological sphere we live in has to be tackled well. With the recent development of mankind, nature’s activities and chains have been greatly affected. Thus, the role of biotechnology here becomes to find out the best possible technological measure that does not disturb nature much and finally proves to be beneficial for mankind.
There are various kinds of microorganisms and small particles which need to be studied, and can be beneficial to mankind in various ways, such as they can help in manufacturing of some medicine, or their extractions can be used as vaccines.
Not only this, biotechnology also includes study and disposal mechanisms of various wastes. The waste of any type is studied properly under Biotechnology and thereafter ways are found to dispose of it properly, so that it does not harm any biological diversity.
Branches
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Animal Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Food Biotechnology
- Genetics
- Genomics
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Marine Biotechnoloy
- Medical Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology
- Plant Biotechnology
- Water Biotechnology
Courses
Undergraduate Courses
- E. Biotechnology
- Tech in Biotechnology
- Tech in Industrial Microbiology
- Tech. Industrial Biotechnology
- Bsc in Applied Biotechnology
- Bsc in Biotechnology
- Bsc in Medical Biotechnology
Postgraduate Courses
- E – Bioinformatics
- M.Tech. – Bioprocess Engineering
- Tech. – Biotechnology
- Tech. – Industrial Biotechnology
- MSc – Biotechnology
- MSc – Medical Biotechnology
- MSc – Nanobiotechnology
M.Phil in Biotechnology: 1 year
P.hD in Biotechnology: Duration : 3 / 4 Years
Required Skills
Skills required to pursue a career in biotechnology:
- Ability to work on your own
- Ability to work well with others
- Able to use computer and the main software packages competently
Analytical thinking skills - Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of biology
- Knowledge of chemistry including the safe use and disposal of chemicals
- Mathematics knowledge
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the admission in various levels of degree and post graduates courses in biotechnology field are:
BSc Biotechnology: Duration :3 years. . Admission is on merit basis
Eligibility : Plus Two or equivalent in Science stream with Biology, Physics, Chemistry.
B.Tech in Biotechnology: Duration : 4 Years. Admission is on the basis of Entrance Examination like KEAM / JEE Main & Advanced
Eligibility: Plus Two or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology
MSc Biotechnology: Duration: 2 Years. Admission is on merit basis or Entrance Examination
Eligibility : BSc in Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology / Microbiology / Chemistry / Physics /Agriculture / Veterinary / Fisheries Science / Pharmacy, etc.
M.Tech in Biotechnology: Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility : B.Tech Biotechnology / Chemical / Agriculture / Food Technology.
M.Phil in Biotechnology: Eligibility: M.Sc .
P.hD in Biotechnology
Eligibility: MBBS/ M.Sc in Biotechnology/ Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Chemistry / Physics/ Agriculture / Veterinary / Fisheries Science / Pharmacy etc.
Entrance Examination
Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT- B), conducted by Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, New Delhi. (Previously known as Jawaharlal Nehru University Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology(JNU CEEB) for admission to 2 years M.Sc programmes in Biotechnology
JEE Main & Advanced
KEAM
Almost all Universities are conducting separate Entrance Examinations for MSc Biotechnology Admission.
Top 30 Competitive Entrance Exam List For M.sc Biotech Admissions
- AIIMS Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- Alagappa University M.Sc Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology Entrance Examination
- Anna University Biotech Entrance Examination
- Bharathiyar University Entrance Exam for Biotech
- BHU M.Sc Biotechnology Entrance exam
- Central University Biotechnology Entrance Exam, CUCET Entrance Exam
- Christian Medical College (CMC, Vellore) Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- Common Entrance Test For Biotech Course Admission at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Environment Goa University Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- Himachal Pradesh University M.Sc Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- IBAB Biotech Entrance Exam -Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- ICAR AIEEA PG Entrance Exam
- IIT JAM (Indian Institute Of Technology Joint Admissions Test For M.Sc)
- IIT JAM Chennai Biotech entrance exam
- IIT JAM Delhi Biotech entrance exam
- Jamia Hamdard University M.Tech Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Combined Biotech Entrance Examination
- JNTU Msc Biotech Entrance Exam
- JNU CEEB – Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination (CBEEE)
- Karnataka University Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- Kasturba Medical College PG Medical Entrance Exam
- Kurukshetra University Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- Madurai Kamaraj University Msc Biotech Entrance Exam
- MS University of Baroda Biotechnology Entrance Exam
Osmania University Hyderabad M.Sc Biotechnology Entrance Exam - TIFR Exam – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School Admissions Exam
- University of Delhi Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- University of Madras M.Sc Biotechnology Entrance Exam
- University of Mysore M.Sc Biotechnology Entrance Exam
There are several other Universities which offer Admission in M.sc Biotech via Msc Biotech Entrance Exams
Job Profiles
Job opportunities exist in the Agriculture, Fertilizer , Pharmaceutical Companies, Cosmetics and Food Processing Industries in private and public sectors. One can find a job in Research Laboratories run by Govt, Universities and Institutes of Technology as well as Corporate sectors.Teaching faculties in Research Institutes, Universities and Colleges.
Other jobs:
- Application Administrator
- Junior Research Fellow
- Project Assistant
- Project Fellow
- Research Associate
- Scientific Officer
- Vaccine Biologist
Top Recruiters
Some of the major recruiters are:
- Bharat Biotech
- Biocon India Ltd.
- Himalaya Drug Company
- Hindustan Antibiotics
- Hindustan Lever Ltd
- IDPL
- NCL
- Nestle
Most private companies recruiting BSc / B.Tech. / M.Tech. graduates for their various projects.
- NFL
- Panacea Biotech
- Praj Industries
- SRL Ranbaxy
- Thapar Group
- Wockhardt
- Yashraj Biotechnology
Institutions
Institutes in Kerala offering BSc Biotechnology
- A J College of Science and Technology, Thonnakkal ,Trivandrum
- Adithya Kiran College Of Applied Sciences, Mathamangalam, Kannur
- Al Azhar College of Arts and Science Thodupuzha
- Al-Ameen College Edathala Aluva
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri campus, vallikavu, Kollam
- Bishop Moore College Mavelikara
- Chinmaya Arts and Science College for Women, Chala PO ,Thottada, Kannur
- CMS College Kottayam
- EMEA College, Kondotty, Malappuram
- Emmanuel College,Vazhichal Thiruvananthapuram
- Gems arts and Science College ,Ramapuram, Malappuram
- Govt Arts College, Model School Road, Thycaud Thiruvananthapuram
- Govt College Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram
- HM Arts and Science College,Randarkara,Muvattupuzha
- Indira Gandhi college of Arts and Science, Nellikuzhi, Kothamangalam, Ernakulam
- JDT Islam Arts and Science College,Vellimadukunnu, Calicut
- Kannur University ,Mangattuparamba, Kannur
- Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
- Mar Augusthinose College, Ramapuram Bazar, Kottayam
- Mar Ivanios College Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram
- Marthoma College of Science and Technology, Ayur, Kollam
- Mercy College Palakkad
- MES College Marampally, Aluva
- NewMan College Thodupuzha, Idukki
- Presentation College of Applied Science, Puthenvelikkara,Ernakulam
- SAFI Institute of Advanced Studies, Vazhayoor East PO, Malappuram
- Saga Institute of Management Studies, Downhill, Malappuram
- Sharaf Arts and Science college, Padne, Kasaragod
- SN Guru Memorial Arts and Science College, Thuravur, Cherthala
- Sree Sankara College, Kalady , Ernakulam
- St Josephs College Irinjalakuda Thrissur
- St Mary’s College For Women,Paliakara,Thiruvalla
- St Thomas College Palai, Kottayam
- St Xaviers College, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram
- The Cochin College ,Kochi
Institutes in Kerala offering M Sc Biotechnology
- Al Azhar College of Arts and Science Thodupuzha
- Al-Ameen College Edathala Aluva
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri campus, vallikavu, Kollam
- Aquinas College, Edakochi, Ernakulam
- CMS College Kottayam
- CUSAT, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam
- Indira Gandhi college of Arts and Science, Nellikuzhi, Kothamangalam, Ernakulam
- KVM College of Engineering and IT Cherthala, Alappuzha
- Mar Athanasius College Kothamangalam, Ernakulam
- Mar Augusthinose College, Ramapuram Bazar, Kottayam
- Marthoma College Kuttapuzha Thiruvalla
- MES College Marampally, Aluva
- MG University Kottayam
- Presentation College of Applied Science, Puthenvelikkara, Ernakulam
- S A S SNDP Yogam College Cherimukku Konni Pathanamthitta
- SAFI Institute of Advanced Studies, Vazhayoor East PO, Malappuram
- Saga Institute of Management Studies, Downhill, Malappuram
- SNGIST Arts and Science College, Karumalloor, N Paravoor, Ernakulam
- Sree Sankara Vidyapeedom College Valayanchirangara, Ernakulam Dist
- St Berchmans College Changanassery, Kottayam
- St Josephs College Irinjalakuda Thrissur
- St Mary’s College For Women,Paliakara,Thiruvalla
- St Peter’s College, Kolenchery, Ernakulam
- St Thomas College Palai, Kottayam
- U C College Aluva
- University of Calicut (General Biotech / Biotechnology)
Top Biotechnology Colleges in India
Bsc Biotechnology
- V.C. College – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Bangalore City College – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Dasmesh Girls College of Education – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Dayanand College – Bachelor of Science In Biotechnology
- Fergusson College, Pune – Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology
- P. College – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Jodhpur National University – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Khalsa College Amritsar – Bachelor Of Science in Biotechnology
- Kishan Institute Of Information Technology, Meerut
- Madina Degree College – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – Bachelor Of Science In Bio Technology
- MVP Samaj’s K.T.H.M College – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Shyamlal Saraswati Mahavidyalaya – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- George College of Management, Science & Nursing – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Mary’s College For Women – Bachelor Of Science In Bio-Technology
- T John College (TJC), Bangalore – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
B.Tech in Biotechnology
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Andhra University (AU, Visakhapatnam)
- S. Abdur Rahman University (BSAU)
- BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE)
- Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NITJ)
- Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management University (GITAM University)
- GGS Indraprastha University , Delhi
- Indian Institute Of Technology , Madras (IITM)
- Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD)
- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG)
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IITR)
- Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT)
- Mepco Schlenk Engineering College
- National Institute of Technology (NITC)
- National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (NIT D)
- National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NIT, Warangal)
- Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT)
- PSG College of Technology (PSGTECH)
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
- Thapar University (TU Patiala)
- VIT University (VIT)
Leading Research Institutes in India
- Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu (M.Sc in Marine Biotechnology)
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Mohali,
- Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) Hyderabad.
- Goa University, Goa (M.Sc in Marine Biotechnology)
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
- IITs
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.
- Indian Institute of Science
- Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore.
- Institute of Life Sciences. Bhubaneswar.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
- Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
- National Chemical laboratory (NCL)
- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)
- National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani, West Bengal.
- National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi.
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, NIPER Mohali, Punjab.
- National Institute of Plant Genome Research. New Delhi.
- Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
- Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Regional Centre for Biotechnology.
- Sardar Patel University, Gujarat (M.Sc in Industrial Biotechnology)
- The Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB)
- The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
- The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS)
- University of Allahabad, Allahabad
- University of Calicut, Kerala
- University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
- University of Mysore, Mysore
List of companies to join as a research assistant (Pharmaceuticals)
Questions & Answers
Q) What is the scope of the BSc Biotechnology course?
A) Sc. in Biotechnology opens a wide field of chance in the fields of Medicine, Marine, Pharmaceutical, Industry, Agriculture, and Environment. They have the scope in zones of Agricultural, Chemical, Energy businesses, Food Industries, and other such.
Q) Why pursue a BTech Biotechnology?
A) There are many benefits of pursuing BTech Biotechnology, some of them are mentioned below:
- Great Job opportunities: There are numerous job opportunities in Biotechnology right now, it is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. After BTech Biotechnology, one can work in different roles like Microbiologist, Embryologist, Export & Import Specialist, Professor/Associate Professor, Executive, Biotechnology professors, among others. Students can also opt to move to other sectors like banking, finance too.
- Future Prospect: In today’s world, everyone is aware that Biotechnology is one of the most promising industries in the world. Hence, the industry-related skills will be handy in future too.
- Higher Studies: After this course, one can not only switch to many other sectors but also study further and do an MTech/ MS and PhD. Students can also opt to work as a researcher once they have completed their higher studies.
- Higher Salary: Due to various options and various roles of choice, one can get a decent salary after the completion of the course. The median salary lies around 5 LPA but it can go as high as 15 LPA.
- Entrepreneurship: Many students opt to be an entrepreneur after completing the course, thus exploring the field of Management and Administration.
Q) Can I become a Data Scientist after BTech Biotechnology?
A) Yes, one can become a data scientist after BTech Biotechnology, but the students have to ensure that they possess a sound knowledge of Machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Q) Normally What is the difference between BTech Biotechnology and BSc Biotechnology?
A) BTech Biotechnology is an academic course with the main focus towards practical knowledge while BSc Biotechnology is an academic course with more emphasis on theoretical knowledge.