Location Map of Top Bio-technology Engineering Institutes in India
A Career In Bio-Technology Engineering
What is bio-technology engineering?
Biotechnology engineering is an engineering program that involves the study of technology combined with biology for the purpose of research and development. The engineers in this field can find solutions relating to fields like structural genomics, functional genomics and proteomics. The application of this field is quite wide, which is why it is used in the industrial sector like food, beverages, textiles, medicines and pharmaceuticals and in the field of agriculture, nutrition, animal husbandry and environmental conservation. In short it covers every field.
How to be a bio-technology engineer?
Candidates can pursue a B.Sc. or B.E. or B.Tech. in biotechnology in the country. The duration of B.Sc. degree is three years and that of engineering is 4 years.
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility for candidates to earn a degree is to first pass 10+2 with 50% marks in subjects like biology, chemistry, physics and math. There are some institutions where biology is compulsory, whereas some accept only PCM subjects as combination. With such combinations in the 12th, one can easily opt for B.Sc. But for a degree in engineering, candidate has to appear for common entrance exams like IIT JEE or entrance exam of other institutions.
Academic program
To be an engineer in biotechnology, one has to complete eight semesters that cover various topics. Some of the subjects are engineering, math, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, process biotechnology, plant and animal biotechnology, immunology, bioinformatics, and many others.
One can also do specialization in various areas like development production, administration, quality control, etc. You can go on to complete graduation or masters in biotechnology. Specializations are carried out in fields like environmental protection, fishery, biochemistry, botany, horticulture, pharmacology, nutrition, microbiology, molecular biology, and many more.
Institutions in India
There are many renowned institutions that help you earn a degree in biotechnology. You can earn either a B.Sc. or engineering degree, which is why there will be plenty of options open to you. Among top colleges that offer bio-technology courses are the IITs (Kanpur, Roorkee and Guwahati); NIT Warnagal; NSIT Delhi; Thapar University; Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka; Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT); and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology.
Scope and career
A biotechnologist can work in fields like animal husbandry, agriculture, medicine, genetic engineering, environment conservation, health care, and research & development in various fields. Further those in the specialization can easily find job facilitates in government as well as private sectors. Teaching in various institutions is also an attractive option for those doing a post graduation degree.
There are various industries that are engaged in developing and researching biological products and chemical industries. In India, the demand is quite steady as the country is fundamentally agrarian and need experts who can help in the growth of agriculture produce. Besides, there is always demand for improvements in medicines and health products.
Students in the research field tend to take up projects overseas, which is another lucrative option.
Some of the well known companies who hire biotechnologists are: Thapar Group, Hindustan Antibiotics, Hindustan Lever, Cadila, Indo American Hybrid seeds, Indian Vaccines Corporation, Sun Pharma, etc.
The average salary of a biotechnologist is around Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh per annum. If you have earned a post-graduation degree, then your salary will be much more. Besides, experience and the right organization will also give you more salary.
Top Biotech Colleges in India |
Name | Address | Phone Number | Official Website |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) | Post Technology, Paschim Medinipur, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302 | 03222 255 221 , registrar @ hijli.iitkgp.ernet.in | www.iitkgp.ac.in |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) | Roorkee, Uttarakhand | +91-1332-285311 , [email protected] | www.iitr.ac.in |
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Guwahati) | Amingaon, Assam, Guwahati, 781039 | 0361 258 3000 , [email protected] | www.iitg.ac.in |
National Institute of Technology | Warangal-Hyderabad Rd, Hanamkonda, Telangana | 0870 245 9191 , [email protected] | www.nitw.ac.in |
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology | Azad Hind Fauj Marg, Sector 3, Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075 | 011 2509 9036 , [email protected] | www.nsit.ac.in |
PSG College of Technology | Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641004 | 0422 257 2177, [email protected] | www.psgtech.edu |
Thapar University | Adarsh Nagar, Prem Nagar, Patiala, Punjab 147004 | 0175 239 3021 , [email protected] | www.thapar.edu |
Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka | Manipal.Edu, Manipal Dr, Madhav Nagar, Eshwar Nagar, Manipal, Ka 576104 | 91-820-2571060 , [email protected] | www.manipal.edu |
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014 | 0416 224 3091 , [email protected] | www.vit.ac.in |
BMS College of Engineering | Bull Temple Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560019 | 080 2662 2130 , [email protected] | www.bmsce.in |
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur | Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, A-Zone, Durgapur, West Bengal 713209 | +91-343-2752011 , [email protected] | www.nitdgp.ac.in |
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | Gandipet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075 | 040 2419 3276 , [email protected]. | www.cbit.ac.in |
PES Institute of Technology | 100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari Stage Iii, Dwaraka Nagar, Banashankari, Bangalore, Karnataka 560085 | 080 2672 0410 , [email protected]. | www.pes.edu |
SASTRA University | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613401 | 04362 304 000 , [email protected] | www.sastra.edu |
University Institute of Engineering & Technology | Sector 25, Chandigarh, 160036 | 0172 253 4969 | uiet.puchd.ac.in |
National Institute of Technology, Raipur | Nit Ge-Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001 | +91-771-2254200 , [email protected] | www.nitrr.ac.in |
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) University | Beach Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530045 | 0891 279 0101 , [email protected] | www.gitam.edu |
Karunya University Request E-brochure | Karunya Nagar, Siruvani Main Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India- 641114 | [email protected] | www.karunya.edu |
Sathyabama University | Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Solinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119 | 044 2450 3150 , [email protected] | www.edusrm.com |
Acharya Institute of Technology | Soldevanahali, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishna Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560107 | 080 2837 2330 , [email protected] | www.acharya.ac.in |
Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology | Jalandhar, Punjab | 0181 269 0301 , [email protected] | www.nitj.ac.in |
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology | Krishnadeveraya Nagar, Hunasamaranahalli, International Airport Road, Via-Yelahanka, , Bengaluru, Karnataka 562 157 | 080 2847 7024 , [email protected] | www.sirmvit.edu |
KLE Dr. M S Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology | Kalameshwar Housing Colony, Udyambag, Belgaum, Karnataka | 0831 244 0322 , [email protected]. | www.klescet.ac.in |
Sreenidhi Institute of Science & Technology | Yamnampet, Ghatkesar, Telangana 501301 | 91-040-27640395 , [email protected] | www.sreenidhi.edu.in |
M.V.J. College of Engineering | Mvj College Of Engineering, Near Itpb, Whitefield, Bangalore, | 080 2845 4505 , [email protected] | www.mvjce.edu.in |
Last Updated on : January 19, 2016