B.Tech

B.E./B.Tech. Biotechnology course is all about using concepts of Biology for tweaking and modifying biological systems, cell structures, biological processes etc so that they can be used in Engineering and Technology related applications to improve and enrich various sectors such as healthcare, Food processing, Agriculture, pharmaceuticals etc and solve problems arising in these sectors.
Biotechnology is a rapidly developing field. Many private businesses are exploring this field and heavily investing in it. It is safe to say that there are ample job opportunities for B.E./B.Tech. Biotechnology Graduates in private sector. Government sector too offers job opportunities, but not in the scale in which private sector does. Average starting salary is generally between 2.5 to 5 Lakh Rupees per year.
Some prominent industries where Biotechnology professionals may find jobs are- Pharmaceuticals Industry, Healthcare sector, Chemical Industry, Agriculture sector, Food Processing and Technology as well as Research sector. Graduates may also take up teaching job (as lecturer) after completing M.E./M.Tech. program.
Further B.Tech Biotechnology is the best if done from an reputed Engineering college.

The eligibility criteria is varying according to Colleges. However the eligibility criteria of LPU and Chandigarh Universities are given below for an idea. Eligibility criteria of B.Tech Food Technology of LPU : Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry, English and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. Eligibility criteria of B.Tech Food Technology of CU's : 10+2 with Physics as compulsory subjects along with any two of the following subjects:- Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science / Biology / Mathematics with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the aggregate. So from above 12th PCB students are eligible for B.Tech Food Technology course.