B.Tech. in Biotechnology (Genomics and Biosimilars) 

at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology, Dehradun

UPES Dehradun admission to BTech/ BTech (Hons) course is based on national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET, etc. The university also conducts UPESEAT for providing admission to BTech course. It is an online exam conducted for a duration of 2 hours. Check below the complete admission criteria for BTech course of UPES Dehradun:

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As per the official website of UPES SOHST, the admission window for this 2024 is closed. The application process window for next year's admission cycle is expected to start in the month of May 2025. Moreover, to get admissions, students must have a valid entrance exam score of the current academic year, i.e., 2025 for the next admissions cycle.  Interested students must keep visiting the official website of the university to stay updated.

As per official sources, the total tuition fee for BTech is INR 16.87 lakh. Students who are offered admission must pay the first installment of tuition fees after the selection rounds to secure their admission. This university provides various offline and online modes for payment of fees.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, a BTech degree enables students to pursue government jobs. Students with a BTech degree can seek job opportunities at reputed government companies such as Indian Railways, ONGC, BHEL, ISRO, and others. Fresh graduates are generally offered entry-level titles such as Research Assistant, Jr. Developer, Software Engineer, Quality Analyst, and such. The starting salary for engineers in the public sector ranges from INR 4 to 6 LPA. Interested students can even take government exams such as UPSC, SSC, etc., to broaden their career horizons.

Yes, UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology offers a BTech programme. Students enrolled in this programme get to choose from three specialisations, namely Biomedical Engineering,  Food Technology, and Biotechnology. The below table contains the key highlights of this programme:

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

As per the latest placement statistics, during the 2022 placements, the university placed a total of 275 students. During the placement drive, the the highest and average package offered to students stood at INR 13 LPA and INR 4.18 LPA, respectively.

Apart from this, the student reviews also provide an outlook on the placement scenario at UPES. As per the reviews, the placement rate for the BTech department generally ranges from 70 to 80%. The reviews also suggest that some of the top companies recruiting students include Nestlé, Amul, Pepsico, ITC Limited,  and more.

UPES Dehradun offers good annual placements for courses like BTech, MBA, MCA, etc. In 2024, the participating recruiters placed various students of the University in various sectors viz., Consulting, BFSI, FMCG, etc. The highest package offered during UPES Dehradun placements 2024 stood at INR 50.09 LPA. The School-wise key highlights of the UPES Dehradun placements for the Class of 2024 are presented below:

Moreover, the key highlights of the UPES Dehradun placements for the Class of 2023 are presented below:

Yes, MSc is available at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology. Under this programme, the university offers two courses, namely, Nutrition and Dietetics and Microbiology. The below table contains the key highlights of this programme:

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

BTech is a four-year course divided into eight semesters. BTech are available in 10 specialisations under  School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES School of Health Sciences & Technology (SOHST). The selection for BTech course will be based on national-level entrance exams. The university also conducts its own UPESEAT exam for providing admission to BTech courses. Check below some of the BTech/ BTech (Hons) specialisations:

Candidates who have bachelor's Degree in BSc with Biology, Biotechnology BSc, Pharma etc. eligible for MSc at School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES. Candidates must fill the online application form by visiting the official website of the school. After the that screening of application & interview will be conduted.