Biotechnology

Hello Rohit,
Below mentioned are the top 10 universities for M.Sc biotechnology:
1. Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology Trivandrum.
2. School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad Hyderabad.
3. National Dairy Research Institute Karnal.
4. Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai Mumbai.
5. Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology - New Delhi.
6. University School of Biotechnology - Guru Gobind Singh Indraprasths University - New Delhi.
7. Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology Centre, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda Vadodra.
8. Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chennai.
9. University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab University Chandigarh.
10. Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore.

Hello Tushar,
A B.Tech degree in biotechnology exposes you to both the biological sciences as well as the chemical engineering principles involved in biotechnology. This degree gives students the skill sets required to find jobs in labs and industries alike.
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 cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, etc.
Now, what is your future goal? Do you want to pursue a research career in areas such as stem cells, genetic engineering, plant biotechnology, molecular biology? If yes, choose B.Sc and M.Sc biotechnology or B.Sc biotech and M.Sc in any specialised field of biotech that you are interested in. You can then 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 you and this kind of transition will be tougher with a B.Sc and M.Sc degree in biotechnology.
I hope this answers your question. If you have any further questions, kindly revert.

Hello Kesavan,
Aerospace Engineering and Biotechnology Engineering are two different domains of engineering with ample scope and opportunities. Comparing the two is an apples vs oranges comparison. Here I enlist the scope of both the courses:
Scope of Aerospace Engineering:
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Job Roles:
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Engineer - Aerospace Conveyance Systems Integration
Engineer (Aerospace industry) - Quality
Team Leader - Aerospace CS
Engineering Manager - Filtration
Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering
Development Engineer - Industrial Engineering
Engineer - Technical Publication
Design Engineer- Reverse Engineering for Aerospace
Product sales Engineer - B.E (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aviation)
Engineer - Sensor Engineering
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Hiring Companies:
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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
National Aeronautical Lab (NAL)
Airline companies such as Indian Airlines, Spicejet
Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) etc
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Scope of Biotechnology:
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Any student who is contemplating on pursuing a career in Biotechnology must be aware that this field is still developing in India. Therefore, the number of job openings and pay packages are both very low when compared with IT and CS fields.
After a B.Tech degree, students can find jobs in pharmaceutical companies, research labs and institutions in India. However, most Indian students tend to go abroad to pursue their Masters or doctorate studies in Biotechnology and allied fields. Some students also shift to MBA and enter the world of business, finance and banking as their engineering background gives them the required quantitative skills to excel in these sectors. Also, many students shift to software through on-campus placements. Talking about on-campus placements, since the number of job openings is very less in Biotechnology, the number of companies coming for placements will be very less. Also, core companies only hire students from universities such as IITs, NITs etc. If your university is not reputed nationally or state wise, chances of any biotech or pharmaceutical company coming for placements sessions will be close to nil.

Hello Mithlesh,
As there is increasing popularity and explosive growth, there is plenty of opportunities available in the biotechnology field. You can be a research scientist, teacher, marketing manager, science writer, bioinformists, quality control officer or production in-charge in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Analyst (Venture-Capitalist) environmental/safety specialist. Biotechnology companies require corporate executives with business/management degrees. A graduate in biotechnology can get a job in government sectors such as universities and colleges, research institutes or at private centers as research scientists/assistants.