Eligibility and courses in Biotechnology
An
interdisciplinary subject encompasses diverse areas
of study, be it molecular biology, tissue culture, agricultural
engineering, fisheries, genetics or even medicine, Biotechnological
procedures apply themselves to a very wide variety of spheres
more so because of a clearer understanding of DNA & Genesis.
Hence students from a wide range of academic backgrounds can do
postgraduate studies in this very specialized field. The growth
areas of this discipline are M.Tech/M.Sc. Biotechnology or Biochemistry
with focus on Chemical Engineering or Agri Engineering.
Eligibility for Bachelor - This course is after graduation (10+2+3) pattern of education
in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery
Sciences.
Eligibility for M.Tech.
can be done after Chemical / Bio-chemical engineering,
Leather technology, Pharmaceutical technology, Food Technology,
B.Pharma and Dairy technology, Post graduates in life sciences,
Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Physiology,
Pharmacology and Biophysics can also study for an M.Tech. in Biotechnology.
Eligibility for M.Sc. -candidates with bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Technology or Medicine (MBBS) with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply for M.Sc.
Eligibility for M.Sc. (Agriculture) /M.V Sc. Animal -Candidates with Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Veterinary Sciences or Agricultural Engineering and (only B.V.Sc, degree for Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai) with 70% marks or CGPA of at least 3 out of 4; or 7 out of 10 in the grading system in case of Tamil Nadu Agricultural, University of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences (10+2+4) and 55% marks in case of G.B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology are eligible to apply (10+2+3 pattern).
All
India Biotechnology entrance examination
Combined
Entrance Examination for admission to M.Sc./M.Sc. (Agri.)/M.V.Sc.
(Animal) Biotech/M.Tech. Biotechnology is conducted by Jawaharlal
Nehru University at various participating Universities as per
details given against each programme at the undermentioned Centres
:
Ahmedabad,
Amritsar, Bangalore, Baroda, Bhubaneshwar, Mumbai, Calcutta, Calicut,
Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwar, Guwahati, Goa,
Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Lucknow, Chennai, Madurai, Pant
Nagar, Pondicherry, Danapur Cantt (Bihar), Pune, Ranchi, Shillong,
Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi and Vijayawada.
Universities offering Master Courses in different branches of Biotechnology
M.Sc - (1) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi; (2) Birsa
Agriculture University, Ranchi; (3) Calicut University, Kerala;
(4) Central University, Hyderabad; (5) Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyala,
Indore; (6) G.B. PantUniversity of Agriculture& Technology,
Pant Nagar; (7) Goa University, Goa; (8) Guru Nanak Dev University,
Amritsar; (9) Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla; (10) Jawaharlal
Nehru University, New Delhi; (11) M.S University of Baroda, Baroda;
(12) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai; (13) Punjab University,
Chandigarh; (14) Pondicherry University, Pondicherry; (15) Poona
University, Pune; (16) Punjabi University, Paitiala, Tezpur University,
Assam and (17) Jammu University.
MSc/
MVSc in Veterinary is a 2 year course at the Indian
Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (UP)
Medical
(PG course) is offered at All India Institute
of Medical Sciences New Delhi and University of Delhi (PG/MPhil/PhD)
and Dr.B R Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research
Marine (M.Sc.) can be studied at Goa University
Top Colleges for Biotechnology Courses
- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
- National Institute of Technology, Calicut
- National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
- Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology
- National Institute of Technology, Raipur
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- Indian Institute of Technology, Powai
- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- IIT Hyderabad
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
- National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
- National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Ph.D.
and Post-Doctoral Research Centres : JNU, Delhi;
IIT, Delhi; National Institute of Immunology, Delhi; International
Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Delhi; National
Instt, of Immunology, Delhi, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore,
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, Indian Agricultural
Research Institute, Delhi; Bose Institute, Calcutta. Besides these
courses, post-graduate teaching programmes are available at the
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Madras,
Pondicherry University; Punjab University, Chandigarh. These three
universities receive a one-time grant from the DBT.
Career in Biotechnology
Biotechnology
is ranked second as a growth sector after multimedia industry
with a tremendous employment potential. Major contributions in
areas such as environment, health, agriculture and pharmaceuticals
is envisaged. This field requires intense hard work, preservance and challenge for achieving
results. A very bright academic profile with scientific bent of
mind is required. Interest in achieving
satisfaction through intense academic research rather than material
gains is at the core of genuine scientific temper.
Most
biotechnologists are employed in research and development, departments
of institutions and industries involved in biotechnological work.
From the production of antimicrobial agents, reagents and consumables
to the marketing of instruments used in biotechnological applications
and research the opportunities for biotechnologists are on the
increase. They work extensively in the production
departments of these industries. Generally students
from engineering stream are given preference for production jobs.
Biotechnologists
work in industries producing food, chemicals, bio-processed products
etc. They are involved in research in genetics, biochemistry and
biochemical engineering and all areas where these processes are
implied. Industrial R&D covers areas such as chemical processes,
increase in productivity, waste and pollution management. Some
industries employ them in their marketing department
to develop business in the sector where their product would be
most required. They also help to identify development
opportunities for the industry in India and abroad.
Pharmaceutical industries are offering lucrative pay packets to
biotechnologists, microbiologists, molecular biologists and biochemists.
The private sector placements are
in both technical and managerial positions. The management levels
match those of a business firm and the task relates to industrial,
production and marketing management. In academics (Doctorates) are working in departments of marine biotech, biomedicine,
earth sciences biomedical engineering, agricultural and environmental
biotechnology etc.
Industries
employing biotechnologists : Hindustan Lever, Thapar group, Indo
American Hybrid Seeds, Bincon India Limited, Bivcol, IDPL, Indian
Vaccines Corporation, Hindustan Antibiotics, Sun Pharma, Cadila
etc.
Laboratories
and Institutes employing Biotechnologists : These include the
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Botanical
Institute, National chemical laboratory, Tata Energy Research
Institute, Central Aromatic, Plants Institute, Indian Institute
of Science, Agricultural Research Institute, CSIR, National Environment
Research Institute-Nagpur, National Institute of Immunology-New
Delhi, CDRI- Lucknow, IIT-Mumbai, Delhi.
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