Biotechnology is one of the emerging fields of technology. It deals with the application of technology in living cells and in their genetic configuration. B.Tech Biotechnology is a 4-year course. The undergraduate course educates students with the application of technical principles in Biology and allied areas. The course study exposes students in areas of genetic engineering and tissue culture technologies.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology

The course study had brought about tremendous changes in the field of agriculture. Advanced innovations in animal domestication and plant cultivation are the positive outcome of the course. Those who pursue the course either can go for higher education programs or can pursue a promising career in the related field. Both these options will help the candidates to make a good career in the future.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology

Aspirants who have completed their XII class studies are eligible to undergo the course. Pass in 12th class must be obtained with science as the main subject. Those with 50% marks in the qualifying examination should attend and pass engineering entrance tests. They can attend the entrance exams carried out on all India bases or at state level. The age of the candidate and the marks obtained in the qualifying examination may vary with University.

Application Procedure of Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology

Those who get qualified in the engineering entrance test can apply for the course. The applications can be made through the official website of the institution that offers the course. From the pool of available applications, eligible candidates are called for interview.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology

• Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
• Al-Ameer College of Engineering and Technology
• Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research
• Amity University
• Anand Engineering College
• Andhra University
• Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Science
• Anna University - Tiruchirappalli
• Ansal Institute of Technology
• Apeejay Stya University
• Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering
• Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Bihar
• Aurora Technological and Research Institute
• Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management
• Banasthali University
• Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
• Bapatla Engineering College
• Bearys Institute of Technology
• Bengal College of Engineering and Technology
• Bengal Institute of Technology
• Bundelkhand University
• Calicut University
• Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
• College of Dairy and Food Science Technology
• C.M.R. College of Engineering and Technology
• College of Engineering and Technology, Orissa
• D.V.R. and Dr. H.S. M.I.C. College of Technology
• Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology
• Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped
• Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
• Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
• E.I.L.L.M University, Sikkim
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology / Raja Balwant Singh College
• Gandhi Institute of Engineering & Technology
• Gautam Buddh Technical University
• GITAM University
• Haldia Institute of Technology
• Heritage Institute of Technology
• Hindustan College of Science and Technology
• I.M.S. Engineering College
• IASE University
• Indian Institute of Technology - Guwahati
• Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur
• Indian Institute of Technology - Madras
• Indian Institute of Technology - Delhi
• Institute of BioMedical Education & Research
• J.B. Institute of Engineering & Technology
• Jagan Nath University
• Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University
• Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University
• Jeppiaar Engineering College
• Kalasalingam University
• Koneru Lakshmaiah University (K.L. University)
• Kurukshetra University
• M.E.T’s School of Engineering
• M.M.Engineering College
• M.V.J. College of Engineering
• Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science
• Mahamaya Technical University (MTU)
• Maharaja Ganga Singh University / University of Bikaner
• Maharana Pratap University of Agricultural and Technology (MPUAT)
• Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering & Technology
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University (M.M.U.)
• Maharshi Dayanand University
• Manav Bharati University
• Mangalayatan University
• Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology
• Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology - NIT Allahabad
• N.C. College of Engineering
• N.I.I.L.M. University
• National Institute of Technology - Durgapur
• National Institute of Technology - Warangal
• National Institute of Technology - Rourkela
• National Institute of Technology, Raipur
• NIIT University
• Osmania University
• Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil University
• Periyar Maniammai University
• Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering & Technology
• R.V.R. and J.C. College of Engineering
• Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology / P.R.I.S.T. University
• R.V.R. Institute of Engineering & Technology
• Raipur Institute of Technology
• Rajasthan Technical University
• Rama Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
• S.A.S.T.R.A. University
• S.D. College of Engineering and Technology
• S.I.E.S. Graduate School of Technology
• S.R.M. University
• Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology
• Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology
• Saroj Institute of Technology and Management
• Sathyabama University
• Shobhit University
• Shoolini University
• Siddagainga Institute of Technology
• Singhania University
• Seth Jai Parkash Mukand Lal Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Sobhasaria Engineering College
• Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
• Sree Nidhi Institute of Science & Technology
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College
• St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
• St. Michael College of Engineering and Technology
• T.K.R. College of Engineering and Technology
• University Institute of Engineering and Technology
• V.E.L. High Tech Engineering College
• Vaagdevi Engineering College
• Visvesvaraya Technological University
• VIT University
• Vivekanadha College of Engineering for Women
• West Bengal University of Technology

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology

Semester-I

• Physico-Inorganic Chemistry – I
• Foundation course in Physics-I
• Life Sciences – I
• Mathematics – I
• Concepts in Biotechnology
• Introduction to Computers

Practical

• Chemistry - I Lab
• Physics - I Lab
• Life Sciences – I Lab
• Biotechnology Lab
• Computer Lab
• Engineering Graphics - I Lab

Semester-II

• Foundation Course in Physics-II
• Mathematics-II
• Foundation Course in Organic Chemistry-II
• Life Sciences II
• Laboratory Techniques in Biotechnology
• Electrical Science

Practical

• Physics - II Lab
• Chemistry – II Lab
• Life Sciences - II Lab
• Laboratory Techniques in Biotechnology -Lab
• Electrical Science-Lab

Semester-III

• Microbiology
• Bioenergetics – I
• Cell Biology
• Genetics
• Biostatistics
• Chemical Engineering-I

Practical

• Bioenergetics – I Lab
• Genetics-Lab
• Cell Biology-Lab
• Microbiology lab

Semester-IV

• Immunology
• Molecular Biology
• Enzyme Technology
• Bioenergetics – II
• Chemical Engineering-II

Practical

• Molecular Biology -Lab
• Enzyme Technology-Lab
• Bioenergetics - II Lab
• Immunology –Lab

Semester-V

• Plant Tissue Culture
• Microbial Processing Engineering
• Animal Biotechnology
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Developmental Biology

Practical

• Plant tissue Culture -Lab
• Chemical Engineering -Lab
• Animal tissue Culture -Lab
• Rec. DNA Tech. & Application Lab
• Developmental Biology Lab

Semester-VI

• Bioinformatics
• Food Biotechnology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Down Stream Processing
• Biosensor
• Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology (Elective for CT Students)

Practical

• Bioinformatics -Lab
• Food Biotechnology -Lab
• Plant Biotechnology -Lab
• Downstream / Microbial Processing-Lab

Semester-VII

• Stem Cells in Health Care
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Protein Biotechnology
• Commercialization, Marketing and Management of Biotechnological Products
• Writing Skills for Technical Purposes

Practical

• Protein Biotechnology-Lab
• Environmental Biotechnology -Lab
• Field Trips

Semester-VIII

• Industrial Biotechnology
• Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology
• Molecular & Cellular Diagnostics
• Bio-safety & Bioethics
• Project Work

Textbooks on Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology

• Modern Physics by A. Beiser
• Optics by A.K. Ghetak
• Biochemistry by Lehninger
• Modern Physics by Hallday & Resvik
• Introduction to Physical Optics by Jenkin & White
• Calculus and Analytic Geometry by G.B. Thomas and R.L. Finney
• Differential Calculus by Shanti Narayan
• Integral Calculus by Shanti Narayan
• Biochemistry by Lubert Stryer
• Biochemistry by Zubey
• Higher Engineering Mathematics by Grewal B.S
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics by E. Kreyszig
• Fundamentals of Computers by V. Raja Raman
• ‘C’ Language by Brian Gottfried
• Introduction to Computers by Leon & Leon
• Biochemical Calculations by Irwin H. Segel

Job and Career after Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology

The job opportunities for B.Tech graduates in Biotechnology are immense. Due to the rapid growth of biotechnology and bioengineering fields, the candidates are highly recruited in private as well as in public sector firms. They can work in institutions of national importance such as National Botanical Institute, National Chemical Laboratory, etc. Research institutes in agriculture are also in need of these candidates.

Employment Areas

• Bioprocessing companies
• Chemical companies
• Drug and pharmaceutical research
• Industrial Research and Development
• Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
• Environment control
• Food processing
• Public funded Laboratories
• Waste management

Remuneration after Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology

One can expect higher salary packages after B.Tech degree in Biotechnology. The entry-level salary packages may fall with in Rs. 2.5 lakhs to Rs. 4.5 lakhs per annum. Research based organizations offer salary with in the range of Rs. 5 to 7 lakh per annum at the initial stage itself.