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astha singh

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You will have to appear for entrance exams conducted by the universities. You can check online for various entrance exams conducted by the relevant authorities. Minimum cut-off percentages may vary for different institutes.

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astha singh

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After your board exams you have to appear for the JEE examination. You should have PCM or PCB as your core subjects and should have secured a minimum of 40% marks in your boards to qualify for the JEE exams. After you appear for the JEE, selection for bio-technology is done on merit basis.

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Sanjay K

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Hi Achal,
M. Sc Biotechnology graduates can expect initial level salary with in the range of Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 25,000/- per month in government organizations. Those who can get in the role of the researcher in governmental firms can expect a salary package with in Rs. 35,000/- to Rs. 55,000 per month. The candidates who have NET qualification can apply for lecturer jobs in colleges offering Biotechnology course. Such candidates can expect a salary of Rs.50, 000- Rs.60, 000/- per month. Others working in hospitals and pharmaceutical firms under public sector can also expect a reasonable level of salary.

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Sree Vignesh Sundaresan

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Hello,
Yes, it is a good course indeed.
Candidates who have completed B.Tech degree in Biotechnology can pursue their career in the pharmaceutical industry. Various pharmaceutical companies like Dabur, Hindustan lever, Cipla, Rossari Biotech India Pvt. Ltd and Hindustan antibiotics employ these graduates for research, marketing and testing purposes. Some of the posts available for theses graduates are Marketing Manager, Quality Control Officer and Production in-charge.
These graduates can work in the biotechnology division of manufacturing companies like Southern Petrochemical Industries Limited and Godrej. They can also work as researc
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Sree Vignesh Sundaresan

Scholar-Level 17

Hello Hemant,
Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make useful products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use".
Biomedical broadly refers to the application of engineering and technology principles to the domain of living or biological systems.
It is involved in developing innovative biology, materials, processes, implants, devices and informatics approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, for patient rehabilitation, and for improving health.
For more infor
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Mohini singh

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B D Singh's expanding horizon is the best textbook for you.

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Harsh RanjanCollege Selection Expert

Scholar-Level 17

Hello Nishant,
M.Sc in biotechnology has a good scope as the job opportunities for B.Sc graduates in a highly research oriented field as biotechnology is very less and most students tend to pursue M.Sc in biotechnology or a specialized discipline of biotechnology. India is a home to some excellent colleges for M.Sc programs such as JNU, DU, IISC, TIFR, IITs, etc.

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Garima KaushikEducation is my prime concern.

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Biotechnology has more scope than microbiology. You should opt for B.Sc in biotechnology.

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