B.Sc Biotechnology

Dear Kiran,
Eligibility varies from university to university. Also, these days universities are offer B.Tech in Biotech, which is better than B.Sc. As it is a professional degree whereas B.Sc. Is just a general degree. Many good private universities like VIT, LPU, SRM, etc. are offering admissions in B.Tech. These private universities offer admission on the basis of tests like JEE and their own tests. Some offer you direct admission too on the basis of your marks in previous qualifying exam. All these are world-class universities with modern infrastructure and good placements. Few of them offer scholarships too. So, you can check the websites of these universities to know the course and fee details. Best of luck to you.

M.Sc. Agriculture is a 2-year post-graduate course in the scientific process of agriculture and agricultural studies. A candidate has to be a B.Sc. Graduate in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry from a recognised university in order to be eligible for this course. The admission to the programme is based on performance in the Entrance Examination and the academic record of the student in graduation. The best colleges for this course are: TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya
Mewar University
Lovely Professional University Punjab
Anna University
Acharya Ngranga Agricultural University Hyderabad
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Puneoknete
Mohanrao Kadam College of Agriculture Sanglisardar.

B.Tech Biotechnology Vs BSc Biotechnology:
B.Tech degree in biotechnology encompasses both the biological sciences as well as the engineering aspect of biotechnology. The B.Tech curriculum will cover life sciences subjects such as microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, etc. and engineering subjects like bioprocess engineering, biochemical engineering, thermodynamics, mass transfer, etc.
A B.Sc degree on the other hand focuses more on the biological sciences aspect of Biotechnology. Yes, there will be a few subjects (1 or 2) related to industrial processes but the main emphasis will be on R&D in biological sciences fields such as Biochemistry, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Microbial Genetics, to name a few.
There is no such thing as B.Tech being better than B.Sc or vice versa. Students must choose a course that aligns with their long term goals. Do you want to pursue a research career in areas such as Stem Cells, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology etc.? If yes, choose B.Sc/M.Sc Biotechnology or BSc Biotechnology and MSc in any specialized field of Biotechnology. You can later on pursue your PhD if interested.
If you want to keep your options open, then go for B.Tech Biotechnology. Many B.Tech students who do not find jobs in biotech sector shift to software, management etc. So, this is an added bonus for biotech students and this kind of transition will be tougher with a BSc and MSc degree in biotechnology.

1. Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Trivandrum, Kerala
2. School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
3. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
4. Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology
New Delhi
6. University School of Biotechnology, Guru Govind Singh Indraprasths University
New Delhi
7. Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology Centre, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda
Vadodara, Gujarat
8. Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Punjab University
Chandigarh
10. Department of Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.