Many Indian Universities and institutions are offering the three-year B.Sc Biotechnology course. Biotechnology is multidisciplinary course that includes the subjects like biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering. There are certain fields in the biotechnology field like microbial biotechnology, immunotechnology, recombinant DNA technology, cell biology and protein engineering. Some relevant application fields are pharmaceuticals, animal husbandry, healthcare, and environment and medicine.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Degree

• The most stimulating research expansion of the last decade come from fundamental biotechnology ideals.
• Conventional biotechnology industries obtaining latest horizon, which allow improve the product quality and increasing their system productivity. It completes with the progress of latest techniques and moves.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc Biotech

The qualification needed for the B.Sc Biotechnology is a Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or correspondence with Chemistry, Physics and English with Biology or Mathematics or Biotechnology or some other Life Science subject as elective. The percentage of marks needed is 55% together with Chemistry, Physics and some of the optional subjects.

Admission Procedure for B.Sc Biotech

Admission procedure is different for different colleges and institution. Generally the candidates are selected on the basis of marks acquired in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.  Biotechnology or Mathematics along with Life Science subjects are also taken under consideration in some institutions. The top colleges will carry out their own entrance exams also to select candidates.

B.Sc Biotech Entrance exams in India

The following universities conducting entrance exams for choosing qualified aspirant for the course

• Andhra University
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University
• BHU Varanasi Entrance Test
• Calicut University
• Cochin University of Science and Technology
• I.I.M.T. College of Medical Sciences
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• JNU
• Kannur University
• Manipal University
• Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology
• University of Lucknow

How to fill in B.Sc Biotech Entrance Application form

The application forms are available in both online and offline. From the authorized website of particular exam body, the online application forms are getting. The essential information should be given and get the printout of the completely filled application. This form should attach with the required document and DD should be sending to. From the certified website of particular exam body, the online application forms are getting the authority. The offline form can collect from particular centre or institution. The application form should fill carefully. Only accurate official information should give and cross check after filling the application form. After completion of the procedure, the documents can send to the set address.

B.Sc Biotech Entrance Exam Pattern

The B.Sc Biotechnology entrance exam encompasses of 10+2 class based questions. The questions are taking from Biotech, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics subjects.

Reference Books for B.Sc Biotech Entrance Exam

For the entrance exam preparation students can refer books of their class textbooks of 10+2 and the NCERT books.

Top 10 B.Sc Biotech Colleges in India

• Bangalore City College
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University
• Birla College of Arts Commerce & Science
• Christ College
• Garden City College of Science and Management Studies
• I.I.M.T. College of Science and Technology
• Indira Gandhi College of Arts and Science
• Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology
• University of Lucknow
• V.E.L.S. University

Other Reputed Colleges/ Universities offering B.Sc Biotech program

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Andhra University
• Baba Farid Institute of Technology
• Banasthali University
• Bharathidasan University
• Bio Engineering Research Centre
• Bishop Moore College
• C.M.S.College
• C.T. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Calicut University
• Christ University
• City College
• Cochin University of Science and Technology
• D.A.V. College
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
• Ethiraj College for Women
• Fergusson College
• Hindustan College of Arts and Science
• I.E.T. Biotechnology Institute
• I.I.M.T. College of Medical Sciences
• Jaipur National University
• K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
• Karpagam Arts And Science College
• Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts And Science
• Lady Amritbai Daga College for Women of Arts Commerce & Science College
• Lovely Professional University
• M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce
• Mahatma Gandhi Mission College of Computer Science Info.Tech
• Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole P.G. Mahila Mahavidyalaya
• Manipal University
• Mount Carmel College
• Nehru Arts and Science College
• Nehru Memorial College
• P.R.I.S.T. University
• Patna University
• Periyar University
• Presidency College
• Punjab University
• Reva Institute of Science and Management
• S.I.M.S. College of Life Sciences
• Thakur College of Science & Commerce
• University of Kota
• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
• Zulal Bhilajirao Patil College

B.Sc Biotech course curriculum

B. Sc. Biotechnology course classified into six semesters and with credit system. All semester have six theory courses, each will be of 45 contact hours, involving 3 credits to every course/paper and each paper/course will be scored for 50 marks. B.Sc Biotech course will have lab courses also for evaluation.

Each semester will have theory credits and practical credits. Course as separated in six semester entire credits solitarily for the Biotechnology subject. Six extra credits will be in the third year like Scientific English and Communication English. That split into two semesters accounting all with 3 credits. After the course, the students have finished 172 credits scoring out of 3700.

B.Sc Biotech Specializations

• Biochemistry and Biophysics
• Cell Biology and Genetic
• Engineering and Environmental Biotechnology
• Immunology and Animal Biotechnology
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Microbiology and Biostatistics
• Plant Biotechnology

B.Sc Biotech Practical’s

• Estimation of reducing sugars concentration by Sumner’s method.
• Estimation of Vitamin  C concentration by DCPIP method
• Isolation of cholesterol and lecithin from egg yolk
• Qualitative tests for carbohydrates
• Quantitative tests for carbohydrates

B.Sc Biotech Course Evaluation

• The theory exams are carried out at the end of every semester.
• Practical examinations are also held at the end of each seven semesters
• Theory paper is for 50 marks that encompasses of five compulsory questions, 10 marks for each question, time of examination will be three hours.
• Every lab course will have two independent parts for evaluation in practicals

B.Sc Biotech Text Books

• An introduction to Biostatistics by  P.S.S. Sunderrao and J. Richards & Prentice Hall
• Analytical Biochemistry by Holme
• Biochemistry by Lubert Stryer
• Biochemistry by Zubay
• Biophysical Chemistry by Nath and Upadhya
• Chemical Microbiology by Rose
• Chromatography: Concepts and Contrasts by  James Miller,  John Wiley and Sons
• General Microbiology by R. Y. Stanier
• General Virology by S. E. Luria
• Inorganic Chemistry by J. D. Lee
• Instrumental methods of chemical analysis by Chatwal and Anand
• Introduction to HPLC by R.J. Hamilton
• Lab Manual in Biochemistry by J. Jayaraman
• Microbiology  by Pelczar
• Microbiology by Prescott
• Organic Chemistry by Bahl and Bahl
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd, 6th Edition
• Organic Chemistry by Vogel
• Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanism by Jerry March
• Outline of Biochemistry By Cohn and Stump
• Physical Chemistry by Lewis
• Practical Biochemistry by J. Jayraman
• Practical biochemistry principles and techniques by Wilson and Walker
• Practical statistics for Experimental Biologists by Ward Law A.C
• Principles of Bacteriology by A. J. Salle
• Spectroscopy by B.P. Straughan and S. Walker
• Statistical Methods in Biology by Baily N.T.J
• Statistics for Biologists by Campbell R.C
• Systematic Experimental Physical Chemistry by S.W. Rajbhoj and Dr. T.K
• Textbook of Microbiology by Tortora

What to do after B.Sc Biotech?

Those who are looking for a profession growth through the biotechnology course can go for a Master’s degree and advance doctoral degree program. Aspirants who are interested in research can join in a doctoral degree. Other advanced study options are Ph.D, M.S and M.Sc in various areas like, Genetic Engineering, Hybridoma Technology, Tissue culture, Bio-Informatics etc.

P.G courses available are:-

• M.Sc. (Agriculture) Biotechnology
• M.Sc. (Marine) Biotechnology
• M.Sc. Biotechnology
• M.Sc./M.V.Sc. Veterinary Biotechnology
• M.V.Sc. (Animal) Biotechnology
• Medical Biotechnology

Job and Career options for B.Sc Biotech

The sector of Biotechnology is going into a progressive stage. The career opportunities are available in companies like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agricultural and allied industries. There are research-based companies that offer job chances for M.Sc / Ph.D owners. In addition, there are opportunities in teaching profession.

Employment Areas

The Biotechnology has purposes in industrial areas like;-

• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Agriculture
• Bio Fertilizers
• Bioinformatics
• Crop Production
• Health Care And Environmental Uses
• Marine Biotechnology
• National Bio-resource Development
• Non Food (Industrial)
• Uses Of Crops And Other Products like Biodegradable Plastics, Vegetable Oil, Bio-fuels etc

Remuneration after B.Sc Biotech

Depends up on the company the salary ranges from 12000 to 15000. If the Company is a reputed as well as branded can earn from 20000 to 25000. In foreign countries the earnings ranges from 50000 to 75000 as a fresher, after that it will rise. There are opportunities in the public sector also. In the government sector, a Biotechnologist will reward based on the government standard. The salary bases on the experience. An experienced person can get up to Rs 50000 to Rs 60000. Many fields are available for a Biotechnologist. It fetches not only good salary but also more opportunities in different areas like medicine, agriculture, environment etc. that brings economic growth in the country.