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Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Biotechnology)

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After successfully completing the course a candidate can work in fields like medicine, animal husbandry, genetic engineering, environment conservation, health care, R&D and agriculture.

A biotechnologist can find a job in both public as well as private sector. If a candidate wants to make career in the field of teaching then M. Tech. in Biotechnology can be very helpful tool.

Biotechnologists can also opt for science writer in media houses. Apart from this there are various employment areas where students can get placed, some of these sectors are:

  • Teaching Institution
  • Space Research Organization
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Quality Testing Laboratories
  • Chemical Industries
  • Automobile Industry
  • Electronic Manufacturer
  • Defence services
  • Power Plants
  • Consultancy Firms

Job Profile

Students can work as following in the above mentioned sectors:

Job Profile

Description

Biotechnologist

A biotechnologist modifies living organisms to biofuels and pharmaceuticals.

Lab technician

A lab technician does research on a product which aims to improve crops, cure diseases, detect contaminated water and clean environment.

Research Scientist

A research scientist does the manipulation to improve the products used for agriculture, animal and environment purposes.

Science Writer

Many media houses require a writer who can write on science topics.

Sales representative

A biotech sales representative has to market the product developed for agriculture, animal and environment purposes. For this job a representative should have a detailed knowledge of products to be sold.

TOP RECRUITERS

M. Tech. Biotechnology degree holders are recruited by many top companies in India and outside, some of which are:

  • Biocon
  • Dr. Reddy’s
  • Himalaya Drug Company
  • Glaxo-Smith-Kline
  • Nestle

M.Tech. Biotechnology: Salary Trends

Growth of Biotechnological sector in India is due to the widespread network of research laboratory, rich biodiversity, well developed base industries and trained manpower with rich agriculture. All these factors have increased job potential of the Biotechnological industry proving beneficial for the aspirants.

The graph below shows the comprehensive salary trend prevailing in the industry:

salary graph for M. Tech. in Biotechnology

Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Biotechnology) : 12 answered questions

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Ques. How is the placement for an MTech in biomedical engineering at IIT Bombay?

● Top Answer By Advait Joshi on 20 Mar 23

Ans. One of my friends completed his MTech in Biomedical Engineering from IIT Bombay and gave an insight into the placement scenario of the same course. Out of 16 students who attended placements from this course, 14 students were placed. Another friend told me that 11 out of 17 in his batch were placed under decent roles. The others opted out of placements. A number of Biomedical companies like GE, Cerner, L&T etc visit the campus and offer decent roles. Many non core companies also allow Biomedical students to sit for their placements and sometimes offer good roles too. A number of analytics and data science jobs are also offered. Top core roles offered here are Associate Analyst, Lab Analyst,etc. Many students even opt for PhD after MTech.  Particulars  Statistics Highest Salary INR 1,80,000,00 Average Salary INR 21,500,00 A representative of the class is responsible for placement activities and inviting companies to the campus.Read more
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Ques. What is the procedure to join M.Tech Biomedical Engineering after MBBS at IIT Bombay?

● Top Answer By Omkar Rana on 20 Mar 23

Ans. You must submit a certificate as proof of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in qualifying degrees, or else you will not be eligible for admission to M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering. Procedure for applying to M.Tech Biomedical Engineering After MBBS Clear one of the tests AIIMS/MCI/JIPMER/PGI-Chandigarh/AFMC-Pune, DNB Part I national level medical post graduate entrance examinations or GATE Life Sciences for Medical and Biological Sciences. Fill out the application form for Masters in IIT Bombay  Written test and Interview Once your application is selected, you will be called in for the Written Test and Interview. The written test is conducted in the morning and results will be declared in the afternoon. Your interview will be conducted only if you qualify for the written test.  For MBBS students, the written test is of Mathematics only The syllabus for this test is in accordance with that of 12th class CBSE. Pattern: The test pattern comprises both objective and descriptive questions Minimum Rank in AIPGE- This is extremely subjective as it depends on the applications received during that head. The cutoff is decided based on that only. IIT Bombay cutoff is slightly lesser but the written test and interview is quite difficult.Read more
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Ques. What is the scope of MTech in biomedical engineering from IIT Bombay?

● Top Answer By Pravalika Srivastav on 21 Mar 23

Ans. The scope of every course spreads over a wide spectrum and cannot be generalized since it's based on one's interests and preferences. However, I have written about the scope of an M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering based on some major aspects Job Prospects : This course offers a number of non-core jobs and core jobs. However, very limited core roles are offered that too with low packages. Many non-core jobs are offered but these are targeted by many; dual degree holders as well as M.Tech. students from other branches so the competition is high. You will have to portray your personality and leadership traits in order to get such roles. Higher Study: IIT Bombay has highly learned professors who have completed their research in elite institutes in the USA before joining IIT Bombay. Joining Ph.D. under them or getting recommendation letters can get you good research positions in top institutes. You will have to work hard to meet the right professor that offers you the best project to work on. Education: Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering in IIT Bombay is more inclined towards Biosciences than core Engineering so it's recommended you take courses from the Electrical Engineering department also. It might be difficult if you don't have a good knowledge of the same but trust me it will help you in the long run. Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay has a rich startup culture and has given birth to many co-founders. Entrepreneurship broadens the scope for others. For instance, many physicians join to help you. So we can safely conclude that the scope of M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering from IIT Bombay is wide and offers an abundance of opportunities.Read more
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Ques. How are placements for M.Tech biotechnology students in Thapar University?

● Top Answer By Shruti Srivastava on 22 Apr 21

Ans. If you are passionate about science and research work then you can opt for biotechnology as it provides several career scopes. The biotechnology specialty is the most notable in terms of revenue and employment.  The biotechnology program at Thapar University helps the student get recognized as a leader assigned to perfection in biology. The interdisciplinary technical education, research, discovery and contribution adequately towards sustainable growth and development help students to move towards perfection.  The program provides the state of art infrastructure and professional environment that enables students and faculty to make a vital contribution in Biotechnology and allied professions.  One cannot find better research opportunities in any other University or College.  The table shows a brief overview of the institution: Particulars Thapar University Lowest Salary Rs. 1.8 lakhs Average Salary Rs. 4 lakhs Highest Salary Rs. 7.2 lakhs If the student wants to get good research and publication opportunities as well as a good placement opportunity then opt for biotechnology. Overall Thapar University is a potential choice.Read more
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Ques. What are the career opportunities after mtech in Clinical Eng. from IIT Madras?

● Top Answer By Sneha Thakur on 30 Mar 23

Ans. MTech in Clinical Engineering is a great program offered but lacks the necessary hype mainly because not many are aware of this discipline. It’s an excellent program at the Master's level for B.tech in Biomedical Engineering students. Clinical Engineering is a 2.5 years M.tech program in which you have to be associated with 3 institutes IIT Madras: Starting 6 months CMC Vellore: Next 6 Months SCTIMST Trivandrum: 1 year These are excellent in their respective fields and offer the best experience opponents could ask for. This program is for those who are interested in innovating hospitals or creating Medical Devices that can bring massive changes in this field. Under this course, you get hands-on experience by working with doctors. Students have to complete several projects both in CMC and SCTIMST Trivandrum. These projects and experiences help you get a job related to Medical Devices while many even start their own. Once completed, you are required to do a project in any of the 3 locations of your choice after which you get a degree from IIT Madras. Hardly anyone remains without a job after this program. People usually opt for higher studies, and look for core jobs or jobs in MNCs. Overall, the career opportunities for MTech in Clinical Engineering graduates are diverse, and the specific roles and responsibilities will depend on the organization you work for and the specific job you hold.Read more
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Ques. How is M.Tech Bioprocess Engineering at IIT Madras?

● Top Answer By Arati Sinha on 31 Mar 23

Ans. M.Tech Bioprocess Engineering specifically revolves around Mathematical concepts and even contains concepts related to engineering mathematics. It is most suitable for those who study Engineering Mathematics in their Bachelor's program. For those with only GATE-level Math knowledge, it might be difficult to cope and you might even end with a low CGPA. Some core subjects that contain tough Mathematical concepts include Transport Phenomenon Thermodynamics in Biochemical Engineering Bioprocess Control Downstream Processing  Additionally, there are assignments related to coding in MATLAB in Thermodynamics and Bioprocess Control which are very challenging unless you find good assistance by your friends or seniors. The coursework also contains projects in both dry and wet labs. The former is related to modeling/simulation/coding either in MATLAB or Python while the latter are experimental projects conducted in labs. The specialization is still in its infancy and has very few core companies coming for placements. Some core companies that visited in the past few years are Perfect Day (INR 6 LPA) Syngene String Biosciences However, non-core opportunities are plenty with first from various sectors like analytics, finance, and software offering great packages provided you have basic computer science knowledge.Read more
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Ques. Which is better Mtech biotechnology at VIT or Mtech industrial biotechnology at NIT Surathkal?

● Top Answer By Shreyashree Bose on 28 Sept 20

Ans. First, you should decide which course you want to pursue Mtech in biotechnology or Mtech in industrial biotechnology as that would help in comparing institutes and choose the one with the better program. VIT is considered to be the best colleges to pursue Mtech biotechnology due to the excellent consistency it has obtained with the placement rate and the strong conceptual foundation offered to the students along with hands-on experience. On the other hand, NIT Surathkal is one of the leading NITs in India and offers quality education in Industrial Biotechnology. NIRF has ranked VIT and NIT Surathkal at 15 and 13 respectively for BTech. Admission: VIT takes admission for MTech Biotechnology based on VITMEE or GATE score. The required eligibility is BE/BTech or MSc in related discipline with 60% aggregate marks. The total fee for the MTech Biotechnology program at VIT is 2.99 lakh. On the other hand, NIT Surathkal takes admission for MTech through GATE. The prerequisite for admission is BTech in a related field with a minimum of 55% marks. The total fee for MTech Industrial Biotechnology in NIT Surathkal is 2.48 lakhs. Placements : The Department of Biotechnology at VIT is engaged in funded projects from Government departments and various Research institutions namely, DBT, DRDO and DST as well as from core industries. Students of the department get placement across industries such as pharma, biotech, and genetics, etc. Some of the top recruiters at VIT are Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Hetero drugs, Pulsus Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group, Zifo RnD Solutions, Orbuculum. The top biotech companies like Biocon, Enzene Biosciences visit the NIT Surathkal campus for placements. Institute NIT Surathkal VIT Average CTC 22 LPA 6.05 LPA Highest CTC 49 LPA 41 LPA VIT has tie-up with various research institutions such as CSIO, Chandigarh; INMAS, Delhi; CMC, Vellore, etc. Both NIT Surathkal and VIT offer quality education in the field of Biotechnology and have decent placements. So, choose the institute according to your convenience.Read more
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Ques. What should I choose for M.Tech in Bio tech, IIT Mandi or NIT Bhopal?

● Top Answer By Soutrik Gupta on 26 May 23

Ans. I feel you are torn between the IIT and NIT tags here. In that case, new IITs are a better option unless you are considering top NITs like Warangal, Surathkal, or Calicut.  But it seems you have 2 generation NITs in your list only. In that case, IIT Mandi is a preferable choice.  IIT Mandi has a better learning environment and competition  IIT Mandi has one of the most beautiful campuses and it’s location is also a boon. The new IITs have young professors who are dynamic and friendly.  Either program will offer a plethora of opportunities, and choosing one over the other will be merely because of personal preferences. Read more
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Ques. How is M.Tech biotechnology at IIT Mandi in terms of research?

● Top Answer By Vaibhav Sinha on 30 Jun 23

Ans. Choosing an M.Tech. in biotechnology for research purposes might not be a good decision.  For better job opportunities and placements, opt for other streams like CSC; otherwise, you will end up as a postgraduate in the biotech field without the perfect job you wish for.  The biotech department in most of institutions, including IITs, is weak in nature. Most students prefer other streams for their higher studies, which is a good idea to secure your career.  The only option left for you is to take the JRF and NET exams. If you have a strong interest in the biotech field prefer institutions like IISERs, TIFR, IISc, DU and JNU other than Mandi Read more
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Ques. How good is Shoolini University for an M.Tech in biotechnology?

● Top Answer By Gurmeet Kaur on 19 Oct 20

Ans. Shoolini University is the first Biotechnology University. The School of Applied Sciences & Biotechnology has been regularly ranked high by BioSpectrum Magazine. The School of Biotechnology of Shoolini University has international collaborations with some of the leading foreign universities like Lanzhou University (China), University of Naples (Italy), University of Arkansas (USA), University of Maryland (USA), and Gachon University (Korea). Admission: A student must have a degree in BE/BTech Biotechnology or MSc Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/any other branch of Life Sciences. Shoolini University accepts students through GATE/HPCET or any other recognized entrance test followed by a Personal Interview. After the selection based on the merit list of GATE/HPCET is done, the vacant seats are filled based on the merit of BTech with candidates having at least 50%. Students can fill the applications and submit the same along with an application fee 1200/- in the form of a cheque, DD, and cash in favor of Shoolini University payable in Solan. Shoolini University reserves 25% seats for students of Himachal Pradesh and provides relaxation in required aggregate for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per the rules of Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. Placements: A student with MTech in Biotechnology has career opportunities in BioTech Food Companies, Pharma Majors, Agriculture, Research, Teaching, Study Abroad, IP & Patenting, Government jobs, and Entrepreneurs. The chief recruiters are Zydus Cadila, Mankind, Biocon, Marico, and Cipla. The placement success at Shoolini University for the year 2018-19 is 100%. About 30% of students get quality employment. The highest salary package is INR 15 LPA. Over 100+ companies offer recruitment at the institute. More than 2000+ of Shoolini’s students are already placed. Shoolini University grabs a lot of eyeballs for the branch of Biotechnology. Many students try to opt for the same in the University. However, the seats for MTech are less and thus the competition is more. A student should have good scores both in GATE as well as the HPCET to secure a confirmed space in the University. The placements are also ample and of quality.Read more
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