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Eligibility for the Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology)
The minimum eligibility for this course is a pass in 10+2 in science stream with either mathematics or biology or both as a compulsory subject. For institutes like India Institute of Technology mostly known as IIT, it is compulsory to pass in Joint Entrance Examination J.E.E. while other universities also hold their own entrance tests.
Candidates can also pursue this course without mathematics as their subject i.e. PCB. University like Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admissions for the students who did not have mathematics in 12th standard. Some universities consider biology as a compulsory subject.
How to get admission in Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology)
The admissions are done either through a Common Entrance Test (CET) or merit-based direct admission. Merit list is based on the marks obtained in 10+2. The application form for entrance exam is available from the month of February to March. The general process is explained in the figure below.
Entrance Test
Counseling
Admission
Entrance Test
The test includes questions from physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and in some cases general English with the syllabus of 10+2 followed by major universities. The marking scheme may differ for universities. There are around 200 questions and the duration of the exam is 2 hours. Generally, there is fixed number of questions from each topic.
Selection Process:
Selection is mostly based on the performance in the entrance test conducted by various institutes. Some weightage is also accorded to performance in 10+2 examination. Shortlisted candidates are further called for counseling after which they are offered admission to the institutes.

Scope for higher studies after B.Sc in Biology:
Students who have scored above 60 percent in their finals can apply for Master's degree courses in biology. Some leeway is offered in marks for students of the SC/ST categories. However, all the students need to take an admission test. Those who clear this successfully are called for the interview. There are various higher study options available for an aspirant with a B.Sc Biology degree. Some of the important higher study options in Biology that are chosen by the candidates who wish for a higher study in this field include the following:
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Science in Biological Sciences
Master of Science in Applied Biology
Master of Science in Conservation Biology
Master of Science in Computational Biology
Master of Science in Environmental Biology
Master of Science in Environmental Microbiology
Master of Philosophy in Plant Molecular Biology
Master of Philosophy in Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Molecular Biology
Post Graduate Diploma in Computational Biology
Master of Business Administration