M.Tech(Biotechnology)- Stands for Master of Technology (Biotechnology). Typically, M.Tech(Biotechnology) is a two year course, minimum eligibility for which is a B.Tech (Biotechnology) or any relevant engineering degree with biotechnology as a subject. Biotechnology is a combination of Biology and Technology and is an applied science. Subjects studied under this degree are Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics and Engineering.

 

The eligibility criteria for pursuing a master’s degree are holding a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for the course is 2 years.

There are a lot of career opportunities in the field of biotechnology engineering. Graduates can seek employment in chemical and textile industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical firms and manufacturing industries. Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. Bio-technologists can seek employment in research laboratories, which are run by government or private sector. Professionals can seek job opportunities in private sectors such as food processing and agro based industries, pharmaceutical farms and aquaculture. Biotechnologists can also opt for science writer in media houses.

Some job profiles: -

 

• Lab Technician
• Research Scientist
• Teacher/Professor
• Research Associate
• Science Writer
• Biotechnologist
• Sales Representative
• Quality Control Officer

Remuneration: -

Biotechnology is a rewarding and promising career option. The compensation of a biotechnologist working in research organization or a public sector industry is set according to the government standards. Professionals employed in corporate houses and industries can earn handsome salary. A graduate trainee in this field can initially earn around Rs. 15,000 - 20,000 every month. Professionals working in private colleges can earn good salary depending upon their experience. Fresh IIT pass out graduates working in corporate sector can earn salary between Rs. 70,000 - Rs. 85,000 per annum.

Top companies, which employ biotechnologists, are: -

 

• IDPL
• Thapar Group
• Hindustan Lever
• Biocon India Ltd.
• Hindustan Antibiotics
• Indo American Hybrid Seeds

Anna University, Chennai - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangalore - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Acharya Institutes, Bangalore - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Acharya Nagarjuna University - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Alagappa College Of Technology, Chennai - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research, Ambala (ACEAR) - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Amity Institute of Biotechnology - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Amity University, Noida - Bachelor of Technology + Master of Technology - Biotechnology (Dual Degree)

Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

Anna University of Technology, Chennai - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Anna University of Technology, Madurai - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Anna University of Technology, Tiruchirappalli - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Anna University of Technology, Tirunelveli - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Bengal College of Engineering and Technology - Master of Technology in Bio - Technology

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli - Integrated Master of Technology in Bio-technology

Biju Patnaik University of Technology - Master Of Technology In Biotechnology

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

CMR College of Engineering and Technology - Master of Technology in Bio Technology

College of Biotechnology & Allied Science - M.Tech

College of Engineering, Guindy - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Devineni Venkata Ramana & Dr. Hima Sekher MIC College of Technology - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

Dr B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (NIT-J) - Master Of Technology In Bio-Technology

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute for Biotechnology & Bioinformatics - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pune - Master Of Technology In Biotechnology

Fakir Mohan University, Balasore - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Gautam Buddha University, School of Biotechnology - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Gautam Buddha University, School of Biotechnology - Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology + M. Tech / MBA

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Haldia Institute of Technology - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

IMS Engineering College - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Indian Institute of Technology,Guwahati (IIT G) - Master of Technology in Biotechnolgy

Institue of Science and Technology - Master of Technology in BioTechnology

Institue of Science and Technology - Master of Technology in BioTechnology

Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow - Master Of Technology In Bio-Technology

Institute of Information and Communication Technology - Faridabad - Master Of Technology In Bio-Technology

Integral University - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Integral University - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada - Master of Technology in Bio Technology

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Womens University - Jaipur - Master of Technology in Bio Technology

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Womens University - Jaipur - Master of Technology in Bio - Technology / Bachelor of Technology in BT (Integrated)

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Womens University - Jaipur - Master of Technology in Bio -Technology - Master of Buisness Administration in HA &HC (Integration)

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Womens University - Jaipur - Master of Technology in Bio -Technology - Master of Buisness Administration in HR (Integration)

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Jaypee University of Information Technology - Master of Technology In Bio-Technology

Jaypee University of Information Technology - Dual Degree Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Joginpally B.R. Engineering College - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Kalasalingam University - Master of Technology in BioTechnology

Kamaraj College Of Engineering - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Karpagam University - Master of Biotechnology

KCT Engineering College - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

KL University - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

Kumaraguru College of Technology - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology Engineering

Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Ambala - Master Of Technology In Bio-Technology

Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Ambala - Master of Technology in Bio Technology

Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Ambala - Master of Technology in Bio Technology

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana - Master Of Technology In Bio-Technology

Manav Bharti University - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Manav Rachna College of Engineering (MRCE), Faridabad - Master Of Technology In Bio-Technology Engineering

Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kumaon - Master Of Technology in Biotechnology

Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (NITD) - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology - Thanjavur - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

Prist University, Thanjavur - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Punjab Technical University (PTU), Jalandhar - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Rajalakshmi Engineering College - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), Nagpur - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology Engineering

Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University - Master Of Technology In Bio-Tech Engineering

S.J. College of Engineering, Mysore (SJCE M) - Master of Technology in Bio-technology

S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology - Master of Technology in Bio Technology

Sathyabama University, Chennai - Master of Technology in BioTechnology

School of Biotechnology & Health Sciences, Karunya University - Maaster of Technology in Biotechnology

SCMS Institute for Biosciences & Biotech Research and Development - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

Shobhit University - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Shobhit University, School of Biotechnology (SBT) - Dual Degree - B.Tech. + M. Tech in Biotechnology

Shobhit University, School of Biotechnology (SBT) - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Shridevi Institute Of Engineering Technology - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

Siksha O Anusandhan University - SOAU - Bhubaneswar - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

Sri Indu College of Engineering & Technology - Master of Technology in Bio Technology

Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Research Center (SCPTRC), Mangalore - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

SRM Institute of Science & Technology - Chennai - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

SRM University - Kanchipuram - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

TKR College of Engineering and Technology - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

University College of Technology, Osmania University - Master of Technology in Bio-Chemical Engineering and Bio-Technology

University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kurukshetra (UIET) - Master of Technology in Bio-Technology

University of Hyderabad - Master of Technology in Medical Biotechnology

VIT School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore - Master of Technology in Biotechnology

VIT University (VIT), Vellore - Master of Technology in Bio Technology

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