Careers360 Quick Guide to Bio-Engineering

Hi there,
It’s great that you’re planning to go for a B.Sc. in Biotechnology, it’s a field with a lot of potential and growing career options. Biotechnology is all about using biology and technology to create solutions in medicine, agriculture, food, and the environment. After doing a B.Sc. in this field, there are a lot of directions you can explore.
Scope and Career Options:
You can go for research assistant work in labs, universities, or research centers and help with scientific projects.
There are some Pharmaceutical Companies that hire biotech graduates for production, quality control, or testing.
Clinical and Diagnostic Labs: You can work in labs that deal with blood tests, DNA testing, etc.

If you want to go into the agricultural sector, such as genetically modified crops, organic farming, or biofertilizers.
And also you can do higher studies after graduation for M.Sc. Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, or even an MBA in Healthcare Management for more opportunities.
Job Roles for B.Sc. Biotechnology
Lab Technician, Quality Analyst, Research Associate, Junior Scientist after higher studies
Salary you can expect
If you are a fresher, then salaries usually start around 15,000 to 25,000 per month in private labs or companies. But with a Master’s degree and with some years of experience, you can earn 40,000 to 70,000 or even more depending on your role and the company. In research or government jobs, salaries are often better and more stable.
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Hello aspirant,

After earning a BSc in Biotechnology, it is feasible to pursue an MSc in Psychology.  It's not an insurmountable move, even though some universities could have particular prerequisites for a psychology degree or similar curriculum.  Students from a variety of backgrounds can enroll in programs offered by many universities, particularly if they have a solid background in the biological sciences.

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Hello,

Yes, as a PCB student, you can apply for B.Tech in Biotechnology, but it depends on the eligibility criteria set by the university or the entrance exam you want to take. Some colleges might ask for Mathematics for B.Tech courses, but some universities allow PCB students for Biotechnology. Many engineering colleges give admission to students through exams like:

JEE Mains, this exam is mostly for PCM students, but a few private colleges also accept PCB students.

State-level exams are also there; they conduct their own entrance exams (like MHT CET, etc.), where eligibility for biotech may include PCB.

University-level exams include Institutes like Vellore Institute of Technology (VITEEE), SRM Institute (SRMJEEE), or Amity University, which have their own entrance exams and accept PCB students for B.Tech Biotechnology.

Some colleges might give direct admission based on your Class 12 marks, especially for students with a background in biology. But checking the eligibility criteria of each institute is important, as some still ask for Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

You can also explore integrated programs, such as B.Tech + M.Tech in Biotechnology, or B.Sc + M.Sc dual degrees, which are more biology-focused and don’t always require Maths.

For full details on B.Tech Biotechnology (like top colleges, eligibility, syllabus, and fees), visit: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/biotechnology-courses-after-12th-counar

Best of luck

As a PCB student planning to do B.Tech in biotechnology here are main entrance exams

1.JEE Main(for some colleges)

Physics, chemistry either Math or biology,some colleges accept Biology for biotechnology.many top colleges offering B.Tech biotechnology accept JEE Main scores but prefrence is often given to student with Math.

2.Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG)

With CUET it is possible to admission to Central universities like BHU ,DU which offer B.sc or B.Tech .

PCB students are eligible.

3.State level Entrance exam

MHT -CET (Maharashtra)

WBJEE( West Bengal)

KCET(Karanataka)

TS EAMCET /AP EAMCET (Telangana/Andhra Pradesh)

4.Private University Entrance exam - some private universities have their own entrance exam and accept PCB students.

Choosing between IT ( Information Technology ) and Biotechnology depends on your interests, career goals, and the kind of work environment you prefer.

Information Technology : IT deals with software, programming, data, networking, and system management. Graduates in IT can work as software developers, data analysts, cybersecurity experts, cloud engineers, and more. This is a very good choice for students interested in coding, logic, and tech- based innovation.

Biotechnology : Biotech combines biology with technology to develop medical, agriculture, and environmental solutions. Career options include research, pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, food tech, and lab works. This is a very good choice for students interested in biology, and scientific research.

At the end of the day, it depend on your interests, choice and passion.

Hello,

BS College also known as Bhupendra Narayan Mandal College, Saharsa, affiliated with Purnea University, offers B.Sc. in Biotechnology, which is a 3-year undergraduate course that provides a mixture of biology and technology. If you're planning to take admission in this college, it’s important to understand the basic eligibility and admission process. To be eligible for the B.Sc. Biotechnology program, you should have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects. Some colleges also accept Mathematics along with Biology. The minimum required marks of class 12 may vary each year, but having at least 45–50% in aggregate in science subjects is usually expected.Admission is generally done through the university's official application portal. For BS College Saharsa admission notices are released by Purnea University, either through merit-based lists or offline college-level admissions. Always track the official college or university website to stay updated about forms, deadlines, and document submission. It’s better to contact the college or check the notice board for the most recent updates, especially if you're applying from the district. After applying, you will be selected based on merit and seat availability. They do not have an entrance exam for this course, but you should confirm this on the latest admission notification from Purnea University. The B.Sc. The biotechnology course covers a wide range of subjects like molecular biology, genetics, and microbiology.

For more information on BSc Biotechnology: Course, Admission 2025, Fees, Syllabus, Duration, Eligibility, Scope read more at: https://www.careers360.com/courses/biotechnology-course

Wishing you the best in your admission process and academic journey!

Hello ma'am

Thankyou for reaching out!

IIT JAM is for Msc.courses which are after a bachelor's degree.Eligiblity for IIT JAM Biotechnology you need a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology,Biology,Life Sciences with atleast 55% marks.

Maths in 12th is not compulsory for Biotechnology you just need a relevant Bachelor's degree to be eligible

If you want to do BSc Biotechnology with less fees and direct admission and also want good internships and lab practice, then you can try some colleges shown on Careers360, there are good government and university colleges like Delhi University, Panjab University, Savitribai Phule Pune University and others, where fees is not high and labs are good, admission is mostly through class twelve marks or exams like CUET or DUET, average fee is around fifty thousand to two lakh per year, depending on college, these colleges also give chance for project work and research, so you can get internships through your professors or with outside labs like DRDO or CSIR also, if you do well in studies you will get more lab exposure and practical training, so it is good to select such colleges for both theory and hands on experience, you can open this link and check full list of BSc Biotechnology colleges with fees and lab details on Careers360, here is the link https://university.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-bsc-in-biotechnology-universities-in-india

Hello aspirant,

As per your request, here is the list of some biotechnology engineering colleges,

1. VIT Vellore
2. Delhi Technology University
3. Lovely Professional University
4. School of Engineering, DY Patil University
5. IIT Delhi
6. Parul University
7. Amity University
8. IIT Khargpur
9. Jaipur University
10. Chandigarh University

For more information click on the link given below,

https://engineering.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-biotechnology-engineering-colleges-in-india

Regards

Hello,

Both BSc Biotechnology and Pharm D are good, but they are different fields.

BSc Biotechnology is more about research, lab work, and industries like agriculture, food, and genetics. It is good if you want to work in labs or go for higher studies like MSc or PhD.

Pharm D is a professional doctor-level course. It is best if you want to become a clinical pharmacist or work in hospitals and healthcare.

If you are interested in hospital jobs or clinical practice, go for Pharm D . If you like research and lab work, go for BSc Biotechnology.

Hope it helps !