B.Tech. in Biotechnology (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology) 

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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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.

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.

BTech degree unlocks diverse career opportunities for students. After completion of BTech from UPES, students can choose to pursue a job in private as well as public sectors. In these sectors, they can seek out job titles such as Civil Engineer, Science Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Automobile Engineer, Developer, etc.

Those who have world-changing ideas and a knack for doing something of their own can even stroll down the entrepreneurial path. Most of the successful entrepreneurs of India hail from an Engineering background. Apart from this, those who wish to go for higher studies can opt for an MBA or MTech. Employers often prefer candidates with PG degrees.

The BTech curriculum at UPES is designed with a focus on both theoretical and practical subjects. The balance of both helps students build a strong foundation of knowledge. Some of the subjects included in the curriculum are:

Physics

Chemistry

Computer Applications

Intellectual Property Rights

Food Biotechnology

Food Quality

Environmental Science

Physics Lab

Chemistry Lab

Students at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology are provided with various types of scholarships. Through these scholarships, the university aims to provide financial aid to deserving students. Tabulated below are the scholarships offered by the university:

To get admission in School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES candidates might have to complete multi-step process. Check below the admission steps for UPES:

1. Application: The mode of application is online. The application fee for BTech, BPharma, MSc, and BSc is  INR 1,350 each.
2. Selection rounds: The university conducts its own entrance exams for providing admission to specific courses. Apart from these, UPES Dehradun also accepts national-level entrance exams like CUET UG, NEET, JEE Main, etc.
3. Admission confirmation: After completion of the selection rounds, the shortlisted candidates are called for verification of the documents. Aspirants need to pay course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

No, UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology is not a government college. It is a private college established under the UPES Dehradun which is accredited by NBA,  IACBE,  and with an A Grade by NAAC, and approved by UGC. Being a private college, the fee can be a little high but worry not the college provides scholarships to students as financial assistance. 

The UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology MSc seats are allocated to registered students based on their performance in the personal interview round. To begin, students must apply for the preferred MSc course.

After that, the university selects students for the PI round based on students' academic performance and the institute’s seat intake. Those who get a seat must get their documents verified and pay the admission fee to secure their seat.

 School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES offers BTech at a UG level. Admission is offered via the UPES Dehradun admission. 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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