M.Tech in Industrial Pollution Control course comes under the category of Industrial Engineering where as M.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology course deals with application of biotechnology in various industries. B.Tech graduates can opt for either of these courses according to their interest. Those who have completed any of these courses can find a plethora of career opportunities in both public as well as private sector.

Future prospects of M.Tech (Industrial Pollution Control)

Candidates having M.Tech degree in Industrial Pollution Control can try for the post of Engineer (E1-Grade) in Projects and Development India Limited (PDIL) with a monthly salary of Rs. 16, 400/- to Rs. 40, 500/-. It is possible for them to join THDC India Limited as Engineer Trainee for which a salary between Rs. 20, 600/- and Rs. 46, 500/- per month is offered. ISRO Satellite Centre recruits these postgraduates to the post of Scientist/Engineer (SC-Grade) with a basic pay of Rs. 15, 600/- to Rs. 39, 100/- and grade pay of Rs. 5, 400/ - per month.

They can take up the role of Junior Executive (Technical) in Air India Air Transport Services Limited with a starting salary of Rs. 22, 000/- per month. Reputed research institutes like Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) offer the job of Project Assistant to these M.Tech graduates with a salary of Rs. 20, 000/- per month. They can also pursue their career as Senior Research Fellow in Central Pollution Control Board and earn up to Rs. 16, 000/- per month. Job profiles available for these postgraduates in reputed private companies like L & T Limited, Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, Linde Engineering India Private Limited etc. are

• Project Engineer
• Pollution Control Manager
• Service Engineer

Emoluments offered for these job will be in the range of Rs. 1, 00, 000/- to Rs. 8, 00, 000/- per annum.

Future prospects of M.Tech (Industrial Biotechnology)

M.Tech graduates in Industrial Biotechnology can work as Project Assistant in National Institute of Oceanography and earn a salary up to Rs. 12, 000/- per month. Central Coir Research Institute also offers the job of Project Assistant to these postgraduates with a consolidated salary of Rs. 10, 000/- per month in the first year and Rs. 20, 000/- per month in the second year. It is also possible for them to join as Project Assistant in National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) or Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI). Remuneration offered in NEERI will be in the range of       Rs. 10, 000/- to Rs. 16, 000/- per month where as CLRI offer a salary of Rs. 12, 000/- per month. Following job profiles are available for these postgraduates in reputed manufacturing companies like Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, Nirma Limited, Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited etc.

• Scientific Officer
• Marketing Associate
• Research Associate Trainee

After entering into any of these job profiles, one can earn up to Rs. 7, 00, 000/- per annum.

Which course is better?

Even though M.Tech in Industrial Pollution Control and M.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology imparts knowledge in varied industries, former focus on application level developments and latter concentrate on research level development. But while comparing to M.Tech graduates in Industrial Pollution Control course, career opportunities are more available for M.Tech graduates in Industrial Biotechnology as they can switch into biotechnology field. If the candidates are looking for a job oriented course, then M.Tech in Biotechnology is better for them.