Biotechnology
What is Biotechnology?
The area where biotechnology has grown in India includes Agricultural Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry, Bioinformatics, Bio fertilizers and Dairy development. Growth has also been seen in the area of Bio-resource Development, Plant Biology, Marine Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetic research.
When Can I Enroll for Career in Biotechnology?
COURSE |
ELIGIBILITY |
DURATION |
ENTRANCE EXAM |
B.Sc. |
HSC with PCMB |
3 Yrs. |
No Exam |
B.E. /B.Tech |
HSC with PCMB |
3-4 Yrs. |
JEE- Main& Advanced |
Integrated M. Sc. / M. Tech./MBA |
HSC with PCMB |
5 Yrs. |
GATE |
M.Sc. / M.Tech |
Bachelor’s in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary & Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Technology / MBBS / BDS |
2 Yrs. |
GATE, AICET, JAM |
Ph.D |
M.Sc. / M.Tech |
3-5 Yrs. |
Autonomous Exam |
What Personality Traits are Required to Become a Biotechnologist?
- Ability to Work for Long Hours
- Determination
- Hard Work
- High Level of Intelligence
- Scientific Bent Of Mind
- Imagination
- Innovative Attitude
- Originality
- Perseverance
What Aptitude is Required to Become a Biotechnologist?
- High Abstract Reasoning
- High Numerical Ability
- High Closure Ability
- High Psychomotor Ability
- Above Average Mechanical Ability
IQ Required for Being a Biotechnologist?
Minimum High range of Intelligence along with hard work & consistency.
Job Prospects for a Biotechnologist
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Agricultural Industry
- Research & Development
- Hospitals / Clinics
- Manufacturing & Production
- Food Processing
- Bio-Processing Industry
- Public Funded Laboratories
- Chemical Industry
- Drug & Pharmaceutical Research
- Environment Control
- Waste Management