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what is genetic engineering and where are placement after post graduation in genetic engineering.

Genetic Engineering is highly advanced branch of science which deals with manipulation of genetic material of a living organism using modern DNA technology.
Generally at undergraduate level genetic engineering is offered as subsidiary in biotechnology, microbiology and biochemistry streams.
Few institutions where genetic engineering is offered at post graduation and doctorate level are
IIT Delhi and IIT Kharagpur,
Birla Institute of Technology Pilani,Rajasthan
Javadpur University, West Bengal
Bio Informatics Centre of Jawaharlal Neheru University, New Delhi
University of Calcutta, West Bengal.
Demand for genetic engineers is constantly growing in India. You can be placed at different medical, pharmacentical industries, the agriculture sectors or in research and development department of various government and private sector.
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Uttam Nandi

Genetic Engineering is a type of Engineering which deals with the direct and deliberate manipulation of an organism's genes.
Genetic Engineering is a highly complicated and advanced branch of science which uses the techniques of molecular cloning and transformation to alter the structure and characteristics of genes directly.

Some of its specialized fields are -

Cytogenetics
Molecular Farming
Animal Energetics And Genetics
Fish Genetics And Breeding
Developmental Genetics
Genetic Toxicology
Immunogenetics

Genetic Engineers get placement as:

Scientists
Researcher
Professor
Junior Policy Adviser
Fish Culture Technician
Engineering Technician
Engineering Manager
Marine Biologist
Genetic Engineering Campaigner

can it be possible to opt for genetic engineering without giving entrance exam?

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