Biotechnology

What is Biotechnology?

Biotechnology is the use of cells and biological molecules to solve problems or make useful products. From developing new varieties of seeds to improving livestock breeds and from creating pesticides to improving extraction of juices from fruits by rupturing cells, biotechnology finds a wide range of applications. Its application varies from agriculture to industry – food, pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-products, textiles, medicine, nutrition, environmental conservation, animal sciences etc. Biotechnology applications exist across health, Agriculture, food processing, genetic engineering, Health care medicine, Industrial research and development.

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 Abstract Reasoning
High Numerical Ability
High Closure 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

Regulatory Body

All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) & Directorate of Technical Education (DTE)