Biotechnology

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.

Courses in bio technology are offered mainly in two formats, eligibility of which are different from each other:
1) B.Sc.
2) B.Tech
B.Sc. In Biotechnology: Admission Process:
For admission to the course, eligible candidates are needed to qualify a relevant entrance examination, conducted at any of institute, state and national levels. Two subsequent rounds of group discussion and personal interview subsequently follow for assessment of candidates general aptitude for the course. Some of the major entrance tests conducted in India for admission to the course are listed below. AIIMS Biotechnology Entrance Test
JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination
CBEEE (Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination)
DU (University of Delhi) Biotechnology Entrance Examination. However, some colleges also admit students based on their performance in the last qualifying examination. Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology):
The admissions to B.Tech Biotechnology is 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 tabulated below:
Entrance Test
Counseling
Admission
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 counselling after which they are offered admission to the institutes. Regards.

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.