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Biotechnology

Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary science based on Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Engineering. It refers to technology developed by modifying biological organisms to improve potency, efficiency, yield or longevity, as relevant.

With over 100 Biotech companies, India is positioned at number three in Biotech industrial growth, just behind Australia and China. In 2006-07, India achieved a significant growth of 33% in Biotech industry. India is set to become the Biotech capital of the world in the coming years, owing to a sustained annual industrial growth rate of over 30% in the last six years.

To work as a Biotechnologist, a degree such as Biotechnology, Bioscience, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related Biological science is generally required. Increasingly, specialization in the specific area of biotechnology plus relevant work experience is considered an additional bonus.

Sub-Courses/Branches of study in Bio-Technology

  • Veterinary Biotechnology
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Marine Biotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Nano-Technology

Eligibility Requirements

  • For Educational Courses in Biotech- in the US and India-
    Admission to Biotechnology courses is generally at the Post Graduate level. Some Undergraduate courses have also been designed to help students who wish to make an early entry into the field of Biotechnology.
  • B.Sc. and B.Tech: 10+2 with Chemistry, Physics, Biology. A science background in the plus-two level is mandatory for admission in B.Sc. and B.Tech.
  • IIT 5 year integrated M.Tech programs in Microbiology: 10+2 The Indian Institutes of Technology also offer five-year integrated M.Tech. programs in Microbiology.
  • PG (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology: Graduates in all sciences/engineering technology/medicine are eligible for the postgraduate (M.Sc.) course in Biotechnology.

Biotechnology – Top colleges offering Graduate, PG and Doctoral Studies in Indian universities

College/ Website Admission criteria Centres/ Courses

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
http://www.aiims.edu/

Entrance Examination

For PG courses, a degree of M.B.B.S./ B.D.S. and secured at least 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST candidates) or B.V.Sc. / B. Pharma or should have passed an equivalent 3 years B.Sc Degree.

For B. Sc courses 10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in English, Physics Chemistry & Bio. or Maths

  • Master's degree in Biotechnology (M Biotech)
  • Master's Degree in Science (M Sc)
  • Biochemistry B.Sc. (Hons.) Human Biology

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
http://www.iisc.ernet.in/

For M. E. or M. Tech., the admission is through the GATE examination conducted every year. In addition for M.Sc.(Engg.), a personal interview may also be required
Eligibility for admission: Bachelors degree (3ryear course) in Science in appropriate discipline.

For doctoral courses a Masters level degree from a recognized university is required.

Postgraduate (M. E. / M. Tech.) and Doctoral research (PhD, integrated PhD and M.Sc. (Engg.), programmes in the following departments:

  • Division of Biological Sciences
  • Division of Chemical Sciences
  • National Centre for Science Information
  • BioInformatics Centre

Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee
http://www.iitr.ernet.in/

Entrance Examination for admission to 2-year M.Sc. Programme in Biotechnology. Eligibility for admission: Bachelors degree (3 year course) in Science in appropriate discipline.

2-year M.Sc (Biotechnology)

Indian Institute of Biotechnology, Bangalore
http://www.ibab.ac.in/

Eligibility: Pass in B.Sc. (BT)/B.Sc. with CBZ/Microbiology/Environmental Science/Sericulture

2-year M.Sc (Biotechnology)

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/

IIT-JEE and screening test
For M. Tech a B.Tech degree from a recognized university is required.

  • 4-year B. Tech. in Biotechnology & Biochemical Engg.
  • 5-year M.Tech. (Dual Degree) in Biotechnology & Biochemical Engg

Biotechnology Centre IIT, Mumbai
http://www.btc.iitb.ac.in/

For M SC. :
Passed Bachelors degree in any one of the following:

  • Biological/ Chemical sciences OR
  • Pharmaceutical/ Veterinary/ Medical/ Agricultural sciences OR
  • Engineering subjects/ Physical sciences with adequate exposure to Chemical/ Biological Sciences

For M Tech:
First class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

  • B.Tech. /B.E. in Biomedical, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Metallurgy and Materials Science. OR
  • M.Sc. or equivalent in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Ceramics, Chemistry, Electronics, Ergonomics, Materials Science, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Physics and Physiology. OR
  • M.B.B.S. OR
  • M. Pharm. OR
  • B.Pharm., B.Ds, BVSc degree

For Ph.D:
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in :

  • M.Sc. or equivalent degree in subjects related to Biological and Life Sciences/ Physics/ Chemistry with valid GATE/CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/Research Fellowship (Not Lectureship) or 2 year research experience. OR
  • B.Tech/B.Pharm or equivalent degree with valid GATE/CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/Research Fellowship (Not Lectureship) or 2 years Research Experience. OR
  • M.Sc./ MBBS degree in occupational Physiotherapy, with AIIMS (PG Entrance Test)/MCI entrance examination for MD/MS (for Medical graduate)/ MBBS with MD/MS. OR
  • M.V.Sc./ M.Pharm/ M.Tech or equivalent degree

M. Sc., MTech and PhD levels courses in Molecular Cell Biology and Bio Medical Engineering

Osmania University, Hyderabad (AP)
http://www.osmania.ac.in/

For M.Sc. Courses, eligibility: Pass in B.Sc. with 45% marks in optional subjects
For B.Sc. Courses, eligibility: Inter with 40% marks in the concerned optional subjects

College of Science - Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, , Geology, Microbiology, Zoology
College of Engineering-Biomedical Engineering

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