Ans. No, the NEET Exam is not required to pursue Biotechnology Courses in Indian Colleges. The Eligibility criteria of most Biotechnology Colleges of India include a candidate who has passed senior secondary with science subjects. In the case of pursuing Biotechnology from Engineering Institutions just like IITs, clearing the JEE Exam would then be required to secure admissions in Biotechnology.

Ans. The Best Biotechnology colleges in India happen to the Indian Institute of Technology especially those that are located in Madras, Delhi, Roorkee, Kanpur, and Kharagpur. Apart from these premier institutions Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai, the National Institute of Technology, Christ University, Delhi University, and Benares Hindu University are also on the list of best Biotechnology Colleges in India. Every type of Educational Institution has its charm i.e., in premier institutions, the placements are great while in Central and Heritage universities are good from an academic perspective.

Ans. Yes, a student who opted for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in their senior secondary education is as good for admission as a student who opted for Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (PCM) in their senior secondary education. But if a candidate wants to be admitted to an Engineering College to pursue their Biotechnology degree, then a PCB student won’t be eligible because JEE does not allow non-maths students to take the test. In such a case, it’s important to look for a Biotechnology College in India that has a separate admission process or it specifically mentions PCB students as eligible to approach the institute for admission.

Ans. The Average Salary of a Fresher in the field of Biotechnology is tabulated below:

The Average Salary of regular professionals in Biotechnology is tabulated below:

Ans. A graduate from the Biotechnology Colleges of India or a person who possesses a degree in Biotechnology can opt for the following career paths:

Ans. A B.Tech. in Biotechnology is likely to garner better Placement opportunities when compared to a B.Sc. in Biotechnology. The highest placement package seen in Biotechnology Engineering would be from IIT Delhi, a package worth 4 Crore INR per annum. The highest placement package from a college that offers B. Sc. in Biotechnology would be Lovely Professional University which secured a package of 3 Crore INR per annum otherwise most B.Sc. Biotechnology Colleges do not offer regular placement support.

Ans. The highest paying job that a Biotechnology graduate in India can have is a senior management position in life sciences research institutes that can earn up to 50 L INR per annum. The downside of this job is that it requires a significant amount of experience to reach. Biotechnology is a field where people begin with low salaries but as the experience piles on the earnings can skyrocket.

Ans. For a B.Sc. in Biotechnology, Loyola College in Chennai is considered best by many but other top colleges are:

• Fergusson College, Pune
• St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
• St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
• Stella Marris College, Chennai
• Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai
• PD Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Gujrat
• Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
• Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi

Ans. The list of best government Biotechnology Colleges in India is given below:

• IIT Madras
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Roorkee
• Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
• National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

Ans. The list of best private Biotechnology Colleges in India is given below:

• Vellore Institute of Technology
• Amity University
• SRM University
• Manipal Institute of Technology
• PSG Engineering College
• Lovely Professional University