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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering 

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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

8.00 Lakh
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UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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70

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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (4 years)
8.00 Lakh
1.44 Lakh
6,700
9.50 Lakh
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Rankings

B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Highlights

  • Follows flexible academic system aiming at capability-based learning where students would get wider options to exercise and brighter students would be able to achieve more
  • At the end of the 1st year students can avail the option of switching over to any of the 3 Interdisciplinary programs in Financial Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship
  • At the end of third-year, students can switch over to the Dual Degree Program
  • The Institute has recently launched a Semester Away Program that enables students to spend one/two semester of study in a University in India or Abroad
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Curriculum

B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.7
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.7
Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
We have the best campus and the largest of all the IITs. Teachers and placements are good.
Placements: Approximately 60% of students are placed in the Biotech course, mostly in pharmaceutical companies, and most of them are also from abroad. The percentage of students who got internships in this course is 55%, and the roles offered are engineers of machinery used in Pharmacy.
Infrastructure: 24/7 Wi-Fi is available with good speed. The Department building is huge, and advanced machinery and devices are present in the lab. There is a Nescafe just outside the department for refreshment, and there is a personal departmental library for the Biotech students.
Faculty: Faculty members are really helpful and supportive in all ways. Most of them are Ph.D. holders from some IITs, and their communication is really good. The semester exams depend fully on what is taught in the lectures, and 2-3% of students fail for some reason.
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025Read More
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
IIT Kharagpur - In and Out.
Placements: Around 70–80% of students are placed every year. The average placement last year was 17 lpa, and the highest was around 80 lpa. As I am currently a fresher, I don't have much idea of what the recruiting companies were last year. Most of the students go into non-core jobs, as there aren't many core companies that come. From this branch, several students also go for higher studies.
Infrastructure: The campus has an all-around 24-hour Wi-Fi facility. The classrooms are spacious and air-conditioned and have all the necessary equipment required for teaching. The labs are well maintained. The library has a large number of books and a good environment to study in (it's the place where many people spend their whole day during exams). The hostels are a bit old but are properly maintained. The hostel mess food is average but the food available in the canteens and in campus restaurants is good. The campus has a dedicated hospital. The campus has very good facilities for all sports and games, with regular sporting events taking place.
Faculty: The faculty members at IIT KGP are highly qualified, with many holding advanced degrees and extensive research and industry experience. Their teaching methods are interesting and engaging. In a semester, the exams are held twice: mid-semester and end-semester. The curriculum is manageable and there is enough time to explore new things. The pass percentage is around 90%.
Other: The campus life here is really enjoyable and exciting. There are numerous clubs and societies to engage students in their interested fields and also help them explore other new things. The Springs Fest (a cultural festival) and Kshitij (a techno-management festival) bring new life to the campus and create an exciting and energetic atmosphere.
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering - Batch of 2027
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Good facilities and infrastructure provides exposure to the outer world.
Placements: Usually, 55-60 percent of students are placed in this course, as many consider pursuing higher studies such as M.Tech or Ph.D. more viable. The minimum salary stands at around 10 Lacs, while the maximum reaches approximately 40 Lacs, with an average of 15 Lacs.
Infrastructure: The departmental building is newly constructed and equipped with all modern facilities. Labs are well-occupied. There is 24*7 Wi-Fi facility throughout the campus. The library remains open from 6 am to 9 pm on regular days, and during exam periods, it stays open 24 hours. Some hostels are old, but the majority are newly built and equipped with essential appliances. The quality of food in the mess is excellent. There is a BC hospital situated inside the campus that provides free healthcare services to all students and staff.
Faculty: The teachers are qualified, friendly, and helpful. There were four exams in a semester: a mid-semester exam, an end-of-semester exam, and two class tests. The difficulty level is moderate for class tests, but the semester exams are on the tougher side. Additionally, the duration of the semester is relatively short, around 3.5 months.
Other: IIT KGP provides great exposure to the outer world through its fests and societies.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2023Read More
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering - Batch of 2025
Offered by IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology
3.6
3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
IIT Kharagpur: Dream of a JEE aspirants.
Placements: The percentage of students placed in the core depends on the interest of the individual. The highest package offered in my course is INR 30 Lacs, the lowest is INR 7 lacs, and the average package is INR 13.34 Lacs. The top recruiting companies are Microsoft and EXL. At least 30% of students in my course got internships in different teaching companies like Amazon, Swiggy, and Flipkart, and the students who wanted to do their core jobs got internships for their research work at different universities. Faculty of (BTBS) offered: Bio Science, Biotechnology, Center of Excellence in Affordable Healthcare, etc.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available in my course are excellent. There are various international labs, Wi-Fi facilities, and libraries. The quality of the food available does not match that of our home, but it is good enough to survive in the hostel. There are 24 hours a day medical facilities available in my college.
Faculty: Yes, the teachers were very helpful, highly qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is excellent. Yes, the course curriculum is very relevant. Yes, it makes the students industry-ready. The semester exams are not as difficult as the JEE exam, but they are quite simple. The passing percentage depends on the nature of the professor.
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2023Read More
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering - Batch of 2024
Offered by IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology
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It is one of the renowned colleges in India.
Placements: Almost 85% of students got placed in our college. The highest salary package offered is 1.8 CPA. The average salary package offered is 1.2 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 6 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Google, Microsoft, Ola, Facebook, etc. Almost 60% of students got internships. The top role offered is a software developer.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is excellent. Our college provides good facilities. Everything is well-facilitated. Classrooms are excellent. Labs are decent. The central library is available in our college. They provide sports facilities.
Faculty: Teachers are friendly and helpful. The course curriculum is relevant. Our college makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are not much difficult. Almost 75% of attendance is mandatory for the exam.
Other: I opted for this course because I didn't have any other option during counseling.
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Median SalaryINR 19.76 Lakh
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
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IIT Kharagpur 
Entry Requirements

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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Admission Process

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Important Dates

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JEE ADVANCED
JEE MAIN
Oct 1 - 31, 2025
JEE Main 2026 NotificationTentative
Oct 1 - 31, 2025
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Tentative
Jan 20, 2026
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative

B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Cutoffs

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JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round202320242025
1775174288021
2793175438070
3793175438070
4793175438070
5793179728148
68389-9224
JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Round202320242025
1348136653598
2365837593650
3365837593650
4365837593650
5367237973666
63753-3746
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Students also asked

Q:   Which is the best BTech branch at IIT Kharagpur?
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A: 

IIT Kharagpur offers BTech programme across 15 specialisations which include, CSE, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, among others. While all BTech branches are popular at IIT KGP, CSE has the most competitive cutoff as per the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2022. JoSAA Round 6 Seat Allotment for IIT Kharagpur admissions 2022 to BTech course has been released on Oct 16. Candidates can check the JoSAA R6 closing ranks (CRs) on this page and on JoSAA's official website. Tabulated below are the JoSAA R6 closing ranks for IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2022 (for some of the popular specialisations), along with 2021 and 2020 cutoffs for the General category students, to get clarity on past year trends:

Popular Specialisations

JoSAA R6 Closing Ranks: General (All India) 2020

JoSAA R6 Closing Ranks: General (All India) 2021

JoSAA R6 Closing Ranks: General (All India) 2022

Computer Science and Engineering

293

285

303

Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering

1137

1132

1145

Electrical Engineering

1622

1620

1805

Instrumentation Engineering

2447

2281

2533

Mechanical Engineering

2579

2896

3350

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Q:   How are the BTech placements of IIT Kharagpur?
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The course-wise placement details for the Class of 2025 are yet to be released on the official website of IIT Kharagpur. As per the media reports, over 400 recruiters visited the IIT Kharagpur campus for 2025 placements and offered over 1,800 job offers, including 409 PPOs and 25 international offers to the students. The key highlights of IIT Kharagpur placement for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2025)
the highest package1,747
Total Offers1,800
Total PPOs409
International offers25
Total recruiters400+

Earlier, a total of 685 BTech students registered for the IIT Kharagpur placement session 2024. Out of these, 546 were successfully placed during IIT Kharagpur BTech placements 2024.

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Answered 8 years ago

If you want to seek admission in B.Tech biotechnology in colleges which use JEE score, you will have to appear for Maths paper in JEE.

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Answered 8 years ago

I will provide you a link to know the cut-off for biotechnology for students under OBC category. ishttp://josaa.nic.in/Result2016/result/OpeningClosingRank.aspx.

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