What is Biochemical Engineering?: Course Fees 2025, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

Biochemical Engineering courses teach students about the application of the principles of biotechnology and Chemical Engineering for the manufacturing and optimization of biological processes to create new products and materials. Some important subjects taught in classes are Principles of Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bioinformatics and Chemical Reaction Engineering.

The basic eligibility criteria for UG courses is to pass Class 12 in the Science stream with 50 to 60 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology subjects. For PG courses, students must have a UG degree in the same or related field like Chemical Engineering with at least 55 percent marks. 

Some important Biochemical Engineering entrance exams in India are JEE Main, JEE Advanced, TNEA Counselling, GATE, KEAM and CUET. There are more than 55 Biochemical Engineering colleges in India like IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, Jadavpur University, NSUT and GGSIPU. The average course fee is somewhere around INR 3 lakh to INR 8 lakh.

Popular jobs in India are Biochemical Engineer, Chemical Plant Operator, Biotech Research Scientist, Chemical Process Engineer, etc. The average Biochemical Engineering salary in India is around INR 5 LPA to 7 LPA.

Biochemical Engineering Course Details

Check key points related to various courses offered under Biochemical Engineering in the table below which contains the highlights on course level, course duration, entrance exams, average salaries, course fees, top recruiters and top job profiles - 

Biochemical Engg Course Particulars	Biochemical Engg Course Details
Biochemical Engineering Course levels	Graduation/ Postgraduation/ Doctorate
Biochemical Engineering Eligibility Criteria	UG: Class 12 along with entrance examination PG: BTech + Entrance Exam Doctorate: MTech + Entrance Exam
Biochemical Engineering Admission Process 2025	Merit/Entrance-Based
Biochemical Engineering Course Duration	UG: 4 years PG: 2 years PhD: 3 - 6 years
Biochemical Engineering Examination Type	Semester and Annual
Biochemical Engineering Entrance Exams	JEE Main, JEE Advanced, TNEA Counselling, GATE
Average Biochemical Engineering Course Fees	Rs. 3 lakh - 8 lakh
Average Biochemical Engineering Salary	INR 5 LPA - 7 LPA
Top Biochemical Engineering Recruiters	Biocon, Bharat Serum, Lupin, Panacea Biotec, Oil India Limited, Zydus Cadila
Biochemical Engineering Jobs	Chemical Engineer, Chemical Plant Operator, Senior Research Scientist

Note- This info is taken from various courses and can vary.

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Students must make sure to meet the minimum eligibility criteria for securing admission to Biochemical Engineering courses at various levels. Here is the general overview of the Biochemical Engineering eligibility -

Biochemical Engg Course Levels	Biochemical Engg Eligibility Criteria
BTech Biochemical Engineering	Pass Class 12 with at least 50 to 60% marks in PCM or PCMB subjects
MTech in Biochemical Engineering	Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field with at least 55 to 60% marks.
Ph.D in Biochemical Engineering	Master's degree in Biochemical Engineering or a closely related field with at least 55% marks.

Note - This info is taken from the official website and can vary.

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Biochemical Engineering Admission Process 2025

Students can go through the basic overview of the Biochemical Engineering admission process below -

Steps	Parameters	Details
Step 1	Check Eligibility	Take a look at the eligibility criteria for your preferred college and make sure you meet the same.
Step 2	Application Forms	Fill out the exam or college application forms before the application window gets closed.
Step 3	Entrance Exams	Prepare for relevant Chemical Engg. entrance exams. Several private colleges also give admission based on Class 12 board exam scores.
Step 4	College Counselling	Attend college counseling sessions meant for seat allotment based on entrance exam results.
Step 5	Final Admission	Get hold of the final seat by paying the course fees and getting documents verified.

Note: Please make sure to crosscheck the admission process for different colleges.

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Here we have jotted down some of the popular engineering entrance exams that a student should clear for Biochemical Engineering admission -

Biochemical Engg Exams	Biochemical Engg Exam Dates	Biochemical Engg Exam Schedule
JEE Main	JEE Main Exam Date Session 1- January 2026 JEE Main Exam Date Session 2- April 2026	JEE Main Exam Date
JEE Advanced	May 2026	JEE Advanced Exam Date
CUET UG	May-June 2026	CUET Exam Date
TNEA Counselling	July 2026	TNEA Counselling Date
KEAM	April 2026	KEAM Exam Date
WBJEE	April 2026	WBJEE Exam Date
GATE	February 2026	GATE Exam Date

Note- This info is taken from the official website and can vary.

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Biochemical Engineering courses can be studied at the UG, PG, and doctorate levels in India. Given below is a list of a few of the popular Biochemical Engineering courses after 12th, along with a few top colleges offering the course and the tuition fee -

Biochemical Engineering Courses	Popular Colleges	Course Fee
B Tech Biochemical Engineering	IIT Delhi	Rs. 8 lakh
	IIT Kharagpur	Rs. 8 lakh – 10 lakh
	Jadavpur University	Rs. 15,630
	GGSIPU, Delhi	Rs. 4 lakh
	SHUATS, Allahabad	Rs. 3.66 lakh
	HBTU Kanpur	Rs. 3 lakh
	Indrashil University, Ahmedabad	Rs. 3.12 lakh
	JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore	Rs. 2.55 lakh – 4.2 lakh
M Tech Biochemical Engineering	IIT Delhi	Rs. 3 lakh
	Jadavpur University	Rs. 9,600
	NSUT	Rs. 87,500
	NIT Agartala	Rs. 2.27 lakh
	Integral University, Lucknow	Rs. 1.2 lakh
	HBTU Kanpur	Rs. 80,000
	University College of Technology, Osmania University	Rs. 1.2 lakh

Note - This info is taken from the official website and can vary.

 

This section throws light on the general subjects covered in Biochemical Engineering courses at the UG, PG, and doctorate levels in India.

B Tech Biochemical Engineering Syllabus

The B Tech Biochemical Engineering syllabus is a mix of core subjects, elective subject choices, lab work and a final research project. Students may check the general syllabus for BTech Biochemical Engg in the table given below -

B Tech Biochemical Engineering Subjects – Semester 1
Applied Physics	Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry	Environmental Studies
B Tech Biochemical Engineering Subjects – Semester 2
Engineering Graphics	Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Cell Biology	Introductory Microbiology
B Tech Biochemical Engineering Subjects – Semester 3
Molecular Biology	Biochemistry
Principles of Food Engineering	Chemical Thermodynamics
B Tech Biochemical Engineering Subjects – Semester 4
Fluid Mechanics in Bioengineering	Heat Transfer Operation
Mass and Energy Balance in Biochemical Engineering	Instrumentation and Analytical Methods in Bioengineering
B Tech Biochemical Engineering Subjects – Semester 5
Concept of Bioinformatics	Industrial Biotechnology
Biochemical Engineering - I	Biopolymers
B Tech Biochemical Engineering Subjects – Semester 6
Recombinant DNA Technology	Fermentation Technology
Enzyme Technology	Biochemical Engineering - II
B Tech Biochemical Engineering Subjects – Semester 7
Bio-separation Technology	Bioprocess Modelling and Simulation
Bioprocess Plant Design	Process Engineering
B Tech Biochemical Engineering Subjects – Semester 8
Viva-Voice	Final Project Work

Note - This info is taken from various sources and can vary.

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M Tech Biochemical Engineering Syllabus

The MTech syllabus covers advanced level knowledge of the Biochemical Engg field covering subjects like Advanced Bioreaction Engineering, Bioinformatics, Genomics and DNA Technology, etc. Students can check the general subjects covered in the syllabus given below -

M Tech Biochemical Engineering Syllabus - Semester 1
Advanced System Engineering	Advanced Bioreaction Engineering
M Tech Biochemical Engineering Syllabus - Semester 2
Statistical Analysis and Research Methodology	Bioinformatics
M Tech Biochemical Engineering Syllabus - Semester 3
Genomics and Proteomics	Food Engineering and Technology
M Tech Biochemical Engineering Syllabus - Semester 4
Bioprocess Engineering and Cell Enzyme Technology	Dissertation

Note- This info is taken from various sources and can vary.

PhD in Biochemical Engineering

The PhD Biochemical Engineering subjects usually depend on the research topic; however, some basic subjects include Fundamentals of Sterilization, Enzyme Kinetics, Bioreactor Kinetics, Advanced Bioprocess Engineering, Bioreaction Engineering, etc. Students can find the general subjects covered in the course below -

PhD in Biochemical Engineering Subjects
Advanced Bioprocess Engineering	Molecular Biology of the Cell
Bioreaction Engineering	Advances in Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Sterilization	Chemical Reaction Engineering
Enzyme Kinetics	Research and Publication Ethics
Bioreactor Kinetics	Research Methodology
Bioinstrumentation and Control	Final Thesis

Note - This info is taken from various sources and can vary.

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Course fee and placement opportunities are two important factors that should be kept in mind before deciding a college for pursuing Biochemical Engineering. Check the list of good Biochemical Engineering colleges along with their annual fees in the table given below.

Best Government Biochemical Engineering Colleges

Some of the popular government colleges for pursuing various Biochemical Engineering courses includes IITs and other state or central universities. Students can check the table below for more details -

Government Biochemical Engg Colleges	Tuition Fee
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	INR 4 lakh
IIT BHU	INR 8 lakh - 10 lakh
IIT Delhi	INR 3 lakh - 8 lakh
IIT Kanpur	INR 20,000
IIT Kharagpur	INR 8 lakh - 10 lakh
Jadavpur University	INR 9,600 - 15,630
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur	INR 80,000 - 3 lakh
Netaji Subhas University of Technology	INR 87,500
NIT Agartala	INR 2.27 lakh
University College of Technology, Osmania University	INR 1.2 lakh

Note- This info is taken from the official website and can vary.

Best Private Biochemical Engineering Colleges

There are many private colleges which also include deemed to be universities and other autonomous engineering colleges. The colleges and their course fees are as follows -

Private Biochemical Engg Colleges	Tuition Fee
Adamas University	INR 5.66 lakh
AVS Engineering College	INR 2 lakh
BMS College of Engineering	INR 1.28 lakh
CMS College of Engineering and Technology	INR 2 lakh
Indrashil University	INR 1.8 lakh - 3.12 lakh
Integral University	INR 80,000 - 1.2 lakh
Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology	INR 2 lakh
PSV College of Engineering and Technology	INR 2 lakh
Sapthagiri College of Engineering	INR 1.76 lakh
Sree Buddha College of Engineering	INR 1.25 lakh - 2 lakh

Note-This info is taken from the official website and can vary.

 

The workplaces for biochemical engineers are generally hospitals, universities, research organizations, aerospace companies, food industry, healthcare sector, mining engineering companies, oil and natural gas industry, water treatment plants, plastic and polymer manufacturing units, pharmaceutical companies and others.

Top Job Profiles for Biochemical Engineering

Biochemical Engineering offers promising career opportunities to fresh graduates. Students can earn between INR 3- 6 LPA in the entry-level positions. Here we have mentioned a few job profiles with the average income offered to college freshers:

Biochemical Engineering Top Recruiters 

Various companies engaged in the pharaceutical or food industry hire Biochemical Engineering graduates. They either hire candidates from the campus placements or conduct open recruitment examinations, in case of public corporations. The top companies that hire qualified Biochemical Engineers are as follows -

Top Recruiters for Biochemical Engineering
Biocon	Piramal Healthcare
Wockhardt Limited	Rasi Seeds
Zydus Cadila	GlaxoSmithKline
BPCL	Oil India Limited
Bharat Serum	Panacea Biotec
Serum Institute of India	Lupin

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Following are the most popular Biochemical Engineering UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

Following are the most popular Biochemical Engineering PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.