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Sir, I am a 12 class student of PCB stream.. Along with biotechnology as my 5th main subject. I want to know that whether I will be able to go for genetic engineering? Or is there anything else that I can do in biotech.. Plz guide me.

Genetics engineering as following eligibility criteria:

*Those who have done 10+2 with either PCM or PCB subjects are eligible for genetic engineering. You need to have 50% or more marks in 10+2 to apply for genetic engineering course.

*Genetic engineering candidate can apply for Joint Entrance exam. JEE exam will help you get admission in IIT or NIT.

You are eligible for Genetic engineering.

It is necessary to take physics, Chemistry ,Maths and Biology in 12th class to do genetic engineering in future. Because physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology are main subjects ,only after studying these subject you are eligible to apply for genetic engineering course.


The admission in top colleges will be based on the entrance examination and you must have very good rank in it to get admission into top college.

** B.Tech. Genetic Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Genetic Engineering is an undergraduate Genetic Engineering course.

** The duration of this course is four years.

** As per my knowledge, yes you are eligible to pursue Genetic Engineering having PCB and Biotechnology as 5th subject in 12 class.

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Sir, I am a 12 class student of PCB stream.. Along with biotechnology as my 5th main subject. I want to know that whether I will be able to go for genetic engineering? Or is there anything else that I can do in biotech.. Plz guide me.

No, you are not eligible for Genetic Engineering course.

Because PCM is compulsory for genetic engineering course. PCB candidates are not eligible for engineering entrance exam.

But you can do B.Sc in Biotechnology.

To pursue Genetic engineering, one must meet following eligibility criteria:

Either you have done 10+2 with PCM or PCB subject group or appearing for board exams.

If you have done, you need to have to at least 50% marks in board exam. If you are appearing for board exam then make sure, you score above 50% marks.

Apply for Joint Entrance Examination to get admission in top engineering colleges of India.

You can pursue Genetic Engineering having PCB and Biotechnology in 10+2.

Genetic Engineering i.e; B.Tech with Genetic engineering stream is a bachelor degree course of four years for which the minimum educational qualification is a Class 12th with Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics as main subjects with genetics as a part of Biology from a recognized board of education. Students having completed their bachelor of Science degree with Microbiology are also eligible for the same course.

So being a Class 12th passed candidate with PCB stream you are not eligible for Genetic engineering as for the same Mathematics is compulsory. But with the same qualification you are eligible for Biotechnology in which you can study Genetic engineering a subsidiary course if you are keen to pursue Genetic engineering.

To pursue Genetic engineering from any good engineering college, you must fulfill following eligibility criteria:

1. You must have done 10+2 from a recognized board with Mathematics or Biology Subject group. In this group other subjects include, Physics and Chemistry.

2. You should have 50% marks or more in 10+2.

3. You can clear any engineering entrance exams like JEE, VITEEE, SRMEEE, BITSAT etc to get admission in this discipline of engineering.

Candidate with PCB and biotechnology can pursue Genetic engineering.