Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology)

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology) - Course Overview

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BTech (Bachelor of Technology) Biotechnology Courses in India, Admission, Colleges, Salary and Career options 2020-21

What is BTech Biotechnology?

BTech Biotechnology is a 4 year long undergraduate level bachelor degree program which is divided into 8 semesters.

The course syllabus aims to provide knowledge regarding the integration of biology and technology and the application of the same in real life. It is a field of applied science which requires the usage of organisms, principles of chemical engineering and bioprocessing.

Get complete information about all the BTech Course.

The students who want to join the BTech Biotechnology program should have passed the 10+2 examination under science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as compulsory subjects. They should also have studied English as one of the compulsory languages.

Admission to the course is generally offered on the basis of scores obtained in JEE Main or JEE Advanced. However, there are various state and university level exams like MHT CET, WBJEE, OJEE, KCET, MI Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia), MET (Manipal Institute) etc.

The average fees for BTech in Biotechnology ranges from INR 1,20,000 to INR 10,50,000 depending upon the institute of choice.

The average placement package received by the students after completing this course is INR 5 lakh per annum. After taking this course, the candidate will be able to work in Colleges & Universities, Medical Schools, Government Labs, Pharmaceutical Companies, Chemical Factories, etc. Students have the option of doing an MBA after graduation which will allow the student to earn high MBA Salary with good job satisfaction

BTech Biotechnology Course Highlights

We have tabulated some important points about BTech Biotechnology below.

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What is the BTech Biotechnology Eligibility Criteria?

Following are some of the mandatory BTech Biotechnology eligibility criteria that every candidate should fulfil to gain admission to the course:

The candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination under science stream with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology from a recognized board.
The candidates must have studied English as a compulsory language.
The candidates must have secured minimum 75% aggregate marks at the 10+2 level (for colleges accepting admission through JEE examination).
The age of the candidate must be minimum 17 years or above.
SC/ST students are eligible for 5% relaxation in the aggregate and qualifying marks.
Submitting your JEE Mains or any other equivalent entrance examination during the admission are mandatory.

What is the BTech Biotechnology Admission Process?

Admission to this course is mainly done on the basis of an entrance examination like JEE Mains or JEE Advanced or many state and university level exams like MHT CET, WBJEE, OJEE, KCET, MI Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia), MET (Manipal Institute) etc.

After the results are released, the cutoff marks will also be declared. The candidates clearing the cutoffs will be called to participate in the online counselling. During the online counselling, candidates will have to provide choices of the colleges where they wish to take admission. The counselling body will allot seats to the candidates according to their ranks.

After receiving the Allotment letter, the candidates will have to appear in person for document verification. The candidates found eligible during this step will be granted admission to the course.

Following picture depicts the steps wise Biotechnology Admission Process.

However, there can be very few colleges granting admission to the course through merit or management quota.

Note: Keep on following the website regularly to not miss any further update on admission, course, etc.

What are the BTech Biotechnology Entrance Exams?

Most of the colleges offer admission to the course via an entrance examination. Below are the most popular entrance examinations for admission to BTech Biotechnology that are JEE Mains and JEE Advanced.

JEE Main:JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for admission to different IITs and NITs. This exam also works as a screening examination for Advanced.

JEE Advanced:JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Advanced is conducted by the IIT Council for admission into different IITs.

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Other exams for which you can appear for BTech Biotechnology admissions are as follows:

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Above mentioned are just some of the top BTech Biotechnology entrances and there are plenty of other examinations conducted by all the states and universities.

Check: All BTech Entrance Examinations

How to get admission to good BTech Biotechnology Colleges?

To get admission into a good college one needs to ensure to have scored more than 90% in 10+2 level. Apart from this, most of the institutes provide admission to the course on the basis of entrance examinations, hence preparing well for the entrance exams is a must for an aspirant.

Following are some of the points to crack these entrances:

The questions in these entrance exams are generally asked from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.
The entrance examination mainly consists of MCQ based questions and numeric type questions. The duration of most of the entrance tests will be 3 hours.
The students should first introspect themselves which of the three subjects is the easiest for them. It is always advised to start with the easiest subject in these exams.
Students should give equal importance to each and every section while preparing for the exam.
It will be beneficial for a student to maintain a separate notebook where all the important formulas and points are noted down for a quick revision.
Students should make sure that they are well versed with tricky chapters like mechanics, optics, etc because most of the tricky questions are asked from these chapters.
Students should properly revise all the inorganic reactions and should work out all the organic reactions properly.
While preparing for the organic reactions, more emphasis should be given on the mechanism of the reaction. Most of the questions are asked from reaction mechanisms only.
Solving previous year papers and writing mock tests are an integral part of the preparation. Aspirants should write at least 10-15 mocks before writing the actual examination.

Last but not least, clear the rounds like counselling and verification round with confidence and success.

Note: Before shortlisting and selecting colleges finally, ensure to check the placement rate of the college, method of course delivery, admission system, and the financial aid offered there

Important Links:

JEE MAIN 2020 PRACTICE PAPERS	JEE ADVANCED 2020 PRACTICE PAPERS
MHT CET 2020 PRACTICE PAPERS	WBJEE 2020 PRACTICE PAPERS

BTech Biotechnology Syllabus

Below is the semester wise breakup of the BTech Biotechnology syllabus .

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BTech Biotechnology Top Colleges

BTech Biotechnology is a very popular course which is offered by almost all the renowned technical colleges in India along with many agricultural universities as well. Here we have provided the detailed list of top BTech Biotechnology colleges along with their rankings.

Top Government BTech Biotechnology Colleges

Below is the list of the Government BTech Biotechnology colleges in India.

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Top Private BTech Biotechnology Colleges

Below is the list of the top private BTech Biotechnology colleges in India.

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BTech Biotechnology College Comparison

We have compared some of the top colleges for BTech Biotechnology below on a number of parameters.

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BTech Biotechnology vs BSc Biotechnology

Both the courses are good, while BSc (Biotechnology) mainly focuses on academic knowledge, BTech (Biotechnology) focuses both academic and practical knowledge.

Below is the comparison table highlighting key points of both the courses.

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What after BTech Biotechnology?

After completing the degree, students can look for BTech Biotechnology jobs in different sectors or they can pursue higher education. Professionals with a BTech in Biotechnology can also work as Lab Technician, Clinical researcher, Pharmacist, Medical writing executive, Microbiologists, Production manager, Medical representative etc.

Pharmaceutical firms, Genetic Engineering, Agricultural companies, Specialized Biotechnology Companies, Food manufacturing companies, etc are some of the top sectors of this domain.

The average salary offered to these professionals ranges from INR 5- 8 LPA.

Ranbaxy, Dr. Reddy’s, Ranbaxy, Cipla, InfoSys Limited, Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL),

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, Serum Institute of India Ltd, Bharat Biotech, TCS, Accenture, etc are some of the BTech Biotechnology top companies

Tabulated below are some of the popular BTech Biotechnology jobs in India, along with the job description and average CTC offered.

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After completing the course the candidate will have a vast number of opportunities to start a professional career. As the Biotechnology industry is still growing the students will enjoy a great career progression if they work hard.

Students can also pursue higher studies after completing the BTech in Biotechnology course. We have discussed some of the career options after BTech Biotechnology below.

Research- Students can complete the course and join a reputed organization’s R&D department and work as a researcher.
Higher Education- Students can opt to pursue an MTech or MBA after completion of this course.
Private Sector Jobs- After BTech in Biotechnology, students can work for different Corporations as a Lab Technician, Clinical researcher, Pharmacist, Medical writing executive, Microbiologists, Production manager, Medical representative etc.
Other Private Sectors- If anyone possesses the required skill, they can easily switch to industries like Analytics, Banking and Teaching.

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Not only the above mentioned options but aspirants after completing the course can explore the management and administration industry by starting their own company.