Biotechnology is one of the most revolutionary and beneficial scientific advancement of the last quarter century. Biotechnology combines the disciplines like genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology etc.
Bio-Technology is a research oriented science, a combination of Biology and Technology. It covers a wide variety of subjects like - Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Chemistry and Engineering and is also concerned with many other subjects like Health and Medicine, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Cropping system and Crop Management, Ecology, Cell Biology, Soil science and Soil Conservation, Bio-statistics, Plant Physiology, Seed Technology etc . Bio-Technology is the use of living things, especially cells and bacteria in industrial process. There is a great scope in this field as the demand for biotechnologist are growing in India as well as abroad.
There are many applications of biotechnology such as developing various medicines, vaccines and diagnostics, increasing productivity, improving energy production and conservation. Biotechnology's intervention in the area of animal husbandry has improved animal breeding. It also helps to improve the quality of seeds, insecticides and fertilizers. Environmental biotechnology helps for pollution control and waste management.
Most of the information that has led to the emergence of biotechnology in the present form has been generated during the last five decades. The setting up of a separate Department of Biotechnology (DBT) (www.dbtindia.nic.in ) under the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1986 gave a new impetus to the development of the field of modern biology and biotechnology in India. More than 6000 biotechnologists of higher skill are required in India as per the report from the Human Resource Development Ministry. To overcome this vast requirement the department of Biotechnology (DBT) has highlighted the need to set up a regulatory body for the maintenance of standard education under the name of 'All- India Board of Biotechnology Education and Training' under the AICTE .
Course Duration : Three years duration for B.Sc course. Two years to complete the M.Sc. course. B.Tech. course is of four years duration and five year for integrated M.Tech. programme offered at IIT Delhi and Kharagpur.
DBT (The Department of Biotechnology) has therefore, launched an integrated Manpower Development Programme which includes training of scientists/technologists for the expanding biotechnological R&D activities and for filling critical gaps in internal competence. The programme includes-
Top 10 Colleges in India for Bio-Technology:-
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College Name |
Address |
Website |
Phone No. |
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JawaharlalNehru University |
Room No.-102,Administrative Block Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi- 110067 |
www.jnunews.jnu.ac.in |
011-2674 2532 / 2674 2566 |
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Rajiv Gandhi Center For Microbiology |
Thyacaud post,poojappura Thiruvananthapuram-695014 Kerala India |
www.rgcb.res.in |
+91-471-234176 , 2347975 |
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Guru Gobind Sing h Indraprastha University |
Sector – 16C Dwarka |
www.ipu.edu |
+91-11 25302070 |
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G.B.Pant University Agriculture And Technology |
Pantnagar 263145District – Udham Singh Nagar,Uttarakhand (India) |
www.gbpuat.ac.in |
+91-5944-233320, 233350 |
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University Of Hyderabad |
Prof. C.R Rao Road |
www.uohyd.ernet.in |
040- 23132102, 23132103 |
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University Of Kashmir |
The University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, J&K, India Country Code : +91 |
www.kashmiruniversity.net |
2420405, 2420570, 2421346 |
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Banaras Hindu University |
All Rights Reserved Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi-221005,U.P.,India |
www.bhu.ac.in |
N/A |
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda |
Maharajaa Sayajirao University Opp Food & Drugs Office Fateganj HO |
www.msubaroda.ac.in |
(265) 2795600 2795499 |
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Sastra University |
Tirumalaisamudram Thanjavur-613401 Tmilnadu,India |
www.sastra.edu |
+91 4362264101-108,304000-010 |
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Jaypee Institute of Information Technology |
Sector-128 Jaypee Wish Town |
www.jiit.ac.in |
N/A |
A bio technologist may find jobs in various quarters like:
1. 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. Graduates in all sciences/engineering technology/medicine are eligible for the postgraduate (M.Sc.) course in biotechnology. Programme in Biotechnology. P.G. courses available are M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. (Agriculture) Biotechnology, M.V.Sc. (Animal) Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology,M.Sc./M.V.Sc.in Veterinary Biotechnology, M.Sc.(Marine) Biotechnology,Medical Biotechnology, M.Tech.in Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology.Depending upon the aptitude and necessity, more advanced courses such PH.D.and Post-Doctoral Research in Biotechnology can also be pursued.
2. Integrated M.Tech. programme offered at IIT Delhi and Kharagpur is through a Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), which is held for students who have successfully completed the 10+2 or equivalent examination, with physics, chemistry and mathematics. For admission to IIT, a pass in the IIT-JEE is required. The Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, AIIMS, Jadavpur University, Kolkata and Anna University also offers integrated M.Tech course. Selection to the graduate courses ( BE / B.Tech ) is based on merit i.e the marks secured in the final exams of 10+2 and through entrance exams. Entrance to the IIT's is through JEE (Joint Entrance Exam) and for other institutions through their own separate entrance exams and other state level and national level exams. Apart from the IIT's, some other famous institutes also recognize JEE scores for selection. Selection to the postgraduate courses ( M.Sc / M.Tech) in different universities is through an All India Combined Entrance exam conducted by JNU, New Delhi and to IIT's through GATE in Two year/ 4 semester M.Tech courses and through JEE in five year integrated M.Tech courses in Biochemical engineering and Biotechnology.
Personal Qualities Required- 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.
