Biotechnologist

If you want to join a course in biotechnology you must have a background in Science, that is Physics or agriculture, chemistry and biology at the intermediate level can join for B.Tech. In India, some universities offer the B.Sc. Biotechnology which one can join after class 12 or equivalent examination, with physics, chemistry and mathematics. Personal Attributes required from a bio-technologist:
A prospective biotechnologist should have a scientific aptitude and a keen interest in the biological sciences. He should be methodical and patient by nature, able to work neatly and accurately and have a flair for laboratory work. The ability to work independently is another important aspect. Ability to use computers in work is very important. Biotechnologist needs certain skill of problem solving, information technology skill, analyzing and interpreting skills. Regards.

Candidates who are interested to join this course have to write an entrance test that is held by the various universities and autonomous institutions like the IITs. The admission to the IIT is by the Joint Entrance Exam. The admittance to the other institutions is done by their own separate exams in addition to other national and state level exams.
The selection of the students into different universities for the postgraduate courses is done through an All India Combined entrance Exam that is carried out by the Jawaharlal Nehru University. The entrance to the Indian Institute of Technology for the 2 year Masters course in biotechnology is done by the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The JEE is held for the admission of students into the 5 year M.Tech course.
The admission of the aspirants is strictly based on their marks scored in the entrance exams.
Who is eligible to apply?
Candidates who are applying for this course must be Indian residents. They should be no less than 17 years when they apply. Candidates must have finished their 12th standard with Biology and Physics in addition to Chemistry. Graduates in all sciences are qualified to join the Masters course in the subject.