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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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.

After the application process is completed, the university prepares a rank list by evaluating registered students on the basis of their entrance test scores. Students must keep visiting the official website of the university to stay updated with the release of this list. Shortlisted students are generally informed via mail. Thus, students are advised to keep checking their spam folder to avoid missing out on any important updates.

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 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. 

The total fee to pursue BSc at UPES School of Health and Sciences is INR 10.75 lakh. This fee comprises various components such as academic fees, examination fees, development fees, etc. Candidates who wish to know the complete fee structure can refer to the below table:

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