FAQs
Q: Is biology necessary for biotechnology engineering?
A: Yes, biology is a must for pursuing a Career in Biotechnology. You must take biology in 12th as a core subject along with physics and chemistry. Mathematics is optional for Biotechnology Engineering.
Q: Is there a demand for biotechnology?
A: Biotechnology is a booming career. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has projected the most likely jobs to be in demand from 2014 to 2024, and many of them are big in the life science and biopharma industries.
Q: What do biotechnologists do?
A: Biotechnologists may work for laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry or elsewhere, or for public institutions, including universities and organizations such as the National Institutes of Health. Biotechnology Research Scientists often investigate the DNA and RNA of bacteria and viruses, as well as the genetic makeup of animals, plants, and people.
Q: What is the average salary after completing Biotechnology Engineering:
A: The average salary ranges from 3 - 15 lakh rupees per annum depending upon job position.
Q: What is the basic eligibility criteria for M.Tech in Biotechnology?
A: The basic eligibility requires candidates to have a B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology or B.Pharma or M.Sc. in Biosciences degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is eligible.
Q: What is the admission process of B.Tech in Biotechnology?
A: Eligible candidates are admitted for B.E/B.TECH in Biotechnology through entrance exams such as JEE Main, VITEEE. Entrance exams are conducted on a national level, state level, and university level. Cut-off marks for admission vary from college to college.
Q: What are the job areas after Biotechnology Engineering?
A: The job areas include: National Botanical Institute Colleges & Universities, Cellular and Molecular Biology Centres, National Chemical Laboratory, Central Aromatic Plants Institute, Tata Energy Research Institute, etc.