Biochemical Engineering

Here's the basic list of documents that you will need during the admission process for Biochemical Engineering courses:

·       Graduation or Post graduation Mark sheet (In the case of PG/ PhD courses)

·       Provisional Certificate (if the original is not issued)

·       Class 12th mark sheet with at least 50 to 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Mathematics subjects.

·       A valid ID proof like Adhaar Card, PAN Card, etc.

·       Migration and character certificates, if required.

·       Recent passport-size photographs

This cannot be said with any certainty. The time involved varies from one institution to another. Every educational institute has their own procedure that they adhere to for admitting students to a variety of engineering courses. The time involved in the Biochemical Engineering admission process can easily take up to a few months. After you get done with your entrance exam, the general procedure that follows includes the declaration of exam results, applying for the counselling process in the virtual mode, seat allotment on the basis of your exam rank, and admission confirmation from your end by visiting the college and paying the Biochemical Engineering course fee.

The overall Biochemical Engineering course duration in India differs on the basis of the course level, whether it is a UG, PG, or PhD course. In the case of a UG course in Biochemical Engineering, the course duration will spread across 8 semesters, that is, 4 years. Meanwhile, in the case of a PG Biochemical Engineering course, you need to invest 2 years' time, where the focus will be more on research in the biochemical and biotechnology field and will give you a deep understanding of the overall application of theoretical knowledge. You should think carefully about your interests and passions before planning to pursue a master's degree in the field. The PhD course will go on for 3 to 6 years. 

Biochemical engineers get involved in things like developing new vaccines against diseases, cleaning up pollution using microorganisms, designing new chemicals, or new fuels that benefit in sustainability as well. They engineer microorganisms to produce such a variety of molecules to make the world better.

For instance, a Biochemical Engineer might work with people who discover a drug component and work with them to look at how it can be manufactured and scaled up so that there is enough of the pharmaceutical to give to patients. Biotechnology has the capacity to design organisms, produce a variety of components, make new biomaterials, or manufacture pharmaceuticals. This gives biochemical engineers a lot of projects to work on.

 Placement for Biochemical Engineering in IITs varies but tends to be strong, with graduates securing jobs in diverse fields:

Positives:

• High average salary: Graduates often enjoy competitive salaries,  averaging well above national averages.
• Top recruiters: Leading companies in healthcare,  pharmaceuticals,  food and beverage,  and renewable energy actively recruit from IITs.
• Research opportunities: Many pursue postgraduate studies or research positions due to the strong academic background offered by IITs.

Variations:

• Specific IITs: Placement records differ between IITs,  with older and more established ones generally having stronger placements.
• Specialization: Graduates with specialised skills in high-demand areas like biofuels or biomaterials often see even better placement prospects.