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How good are the placements in Anna University for M.Tech students in biotechnology?
The placement opportunities for M.Tech students in biotechnology at Anna University are very rare. My friend is a student of Anna University currently pursuing M. tech in biotechnology. She told me that the reality is different once you get into college. No doubt the teachers and curriculum are top notch, but the sole focus throughout the entire first year is studies. There are no practicals at all. Rather it looks like studying the core subjects of B.Tech with higher level education.
The second year has both minor and major projects. Once you are done with the projects you have to do the job seeking alone. There are no placements. Sometimes your mentor can offer you a decent package that will give you sufficient industrial exposure. After this you can apply for high-paying jobs also.
How is biotech at IIT Roorkee?
Biotechnology is a research-oriented branch with great scope in the same. The core job prospects within India are scarce but in abundance outside India. This is because of the high demand for this branch outside India.
This branch is expected to grow in the near future in India too, but as of now most Biotechnology students only prefer foreign countries mainly US or Europe for research and jobs.
Non-core job opportunities are unlimited spreading across various fields like Coding, Software jobs, Data analysis, Data Scientist, and UPSC among many others. Keeping in mind the usual trend, most IIT Roorkee students belonging to the Biotechnology branch opted for Non-core placements and only a handful continued their interest in research work.
It all boils down to your performance throughout the 4 years and your personal preferences. Be it core or non-core, IIT Roorkee has opportunities for everyone.
Can we do biotechnology at NIT Jalandhar?
No, personally I wouldn’t suggest pursuing biotechnology at NIT Jalandhar. But still, if you have decided on that consider the following points:
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Learn to code also. This is because the number of placements for biotechnology is very few. So you can get into an IT Company.
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If you are seriously interested in biotechnology then the best option is to sit for the GRE or TOEFL and do masters in a foreign university.
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The last option is to prepare for an MBA.
So to pursue biotechnology in the long run you must aim at moving abroad. The scope is high in foreign universities.
Which would be better, metallurgy or biotechnology in NIT Durgapur or metallurgy or mining in IIEST Shibpur?
NIT Durgapur and IIEST Shibpur both are excellent universities for pursuing Bachelor's and Master's in Engineering. Both institutes are located in different parts of West Bengal in famous areas. NIT Durgapur has been ranked and 46th in Engineering Category by the NIRF Rankings in India. It does carry a reputation value to the degree by being a premier institute of Engineering. IIEST is a lesser-known institute but well advanced in their research faculty and content.
In a nutshell:
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Colleges |
Admission |
Placements |
Tuition fee |
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NIT Durgapur |
JEE Main |
70% |
1,49,100 |
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IIEST Shibpur |
JEE Main |
Metallurgy: 68.6% Mining: 80.1% |
1,37,000 |
Courses:
- Metallurgy or Biotechnology at NIT can only be selected after the first year depending on the marks scored by the candidate. Since it is a premier institute, it will be relatively difficult to get the subject of your choice.
- At IIEST, metallurgy is offered in B.Tech however, mining engineering is only offered in the dual program of B.Tech + M.Tech. Thus students who wish to pursue mining engineering at IIEST Shibpur will have to go for the dual degree program.
Admission:
Admission at NIT would be much more competitive than IIEST. It requires a higher JEE mains rank. The choice of the subject involves even more competitiveness as it is done at the end of the first year based on CGPA. Most students who get selected at NIT do not wish to go for metallurgy, however, if you are interested, then it is one of the best institutes. IIEST is relatively easy when it comes to admissions and choice of subjects.
Placements:
- At IIEST metallurgy and mining are considered as research-based subjects and thus do not have high paid placements at the start. However, the mining course does offer better placements and opportunities to study at other premium and specific institutes in India which can land a good job in the future.
- NIT Durgapur, on the other hand, can provide better placements due to its reputation standard.
The B.Tech. program at IIEST may not hold much value, but it is supplemented by excellent research professors who encourage students to take part in national missions and research projects. The competitiveness at NIT won’t provide that opportunity to every student.
Does it accept TS EAMCET for admission in biotechnology
Admission to NIT Warangal For BTech is conducted through JEE Mains only. NIT applicants have to do JOSAA registration every year to apply to NITs and other technical institutes like IIITs and IITs. the TS EAMCET is not responsible for BTech admission at NIT Warangal. To make it into NIT Warangal you will have to qualify for the cutoff. NIT Warangal cutoff for Biotechnology is
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Home State Male |
41522 |
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Other State Male |
29829 |
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Home State Female |
41522 |
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Other State Female |
29829 |
Students who qualify for the entrance exam will have to appear for centralized counseling by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB).
Which is better: IT at IIIT Allahabad or Biotechnology at IIT Kharagpur? (Considering no special inclination)?
I would any day recommend you to join IIT Kharagpur as it is the oldest IIT and well established today. Here are some strong points that might convince you to join IIT Kharagpur:
- Irrespective of the branch you choose, you will get similar exposure and campus life as everyone else.
- You can easily crack noncore companies offering excellent packages given that you have a good CGPA
- The extensive alumni pool comes to your rescue at some point in your life.
- It is specifically a good choice for those who aren’t inclined towards a specific branch as they can explore various fields and get maximum opportunities.
- The IIT tag is enough for a brand name that will help you outside the country for higher education
- People consider you geniuses just after knowing about your IIT background and you are expected to excel everywhere
- It’s not an overstatement to say that IIT has the best peer group among other Engineering colleges.
- There is a certain type of bias that makes IITs a much-preferred candidate for the best job profiles.
- Lastly, the Biotech department at IIT has excellent professors, great research opportunities and a few foreign internships offers as well.
Except for CS and ECE, all the other branches get similar treatments during the open to all placements of IIT KGP.
Should I go for biotech at NIT Raipur and hope for a branch upgrade, or join some Northeastern NITs/IIITs? What are other options?
First of all, branch change is not as easy as it sounds and one should not take admissions solely on the pretext of changing their branches. There is intense competition, especially for the top branches and you will have to work hard to maintain a good score.
The availability of seats depends on the number of vacancies currently in that branch. The vacancies are the least for CSE and Mechanical while the cutoffs are the maximum for these branches.
Moreover, the college will be a new place for you so you may take some time to settle. The pressure of scoring a high CGPA right from day one might be too much of a burden. You will have to sacrifice extracurricular activities and also minimize hanging out with friends. If you think you can somehow manage and work hard you should give it a try!
Should I opt for IIT Guwahati for biotech or MNNIT Allahabad for IT?
Both IIT Guwahati for Biotech and MNNIT Allahabad for IT are extremely different courses in terms of the scope they offer.
Go for Biotechnology only if you are genuinely interested in it because core placements are miserable and there is a dearth of job opportunities. Most students get placed in Analytics and other non-core sectors and only a few manage to secure a core job. So go for this only if you want to pursue higher studies.
MNNIT Allahabad’s IT program offers excellent job opportunities but lacks in terms of research and exposure. The coding culture is very good here but the academics is poor. The placement scenario is great second only to CS placements. If you aren’t sure enough consider the following points before making the final choice
- Infrastructure: IIT Guwahati has excellent infrastructure and a very beautiful campus in contrast to MNNIT Allahabad.
- Sports: MNNIT lacks sports facilities and No importance is given to extracurricular activities.
- Location: IIT Guwahati with its serene campus and location is a clear winner in contrast to MNNIT Allahabad’s pathetic climate and lack of places to explore.
- Fests: The quality of fests held at MNNIT is very low compared to fests organized by IIT Guwahati.
Concludingly, if you have a specific preference for research and higher education, go for IIT Guwahati else MNNIT Allahabad is the best option for you.
Should I join information technology at IIEST Shibpur or NIT Allahabad biotechnology?
Here are some suggestions on these two options-
Biotech is a good branch with increasing scope. The Biotech Department of NIT Allahabad offers good facilities to its students. The college also organizes an annual Biotech fest by the name of “Biosangam”.
IT is a very safe option these days. It offers good career opportunities. To do well in this field, one has to stay updated on tech developments and work on one’s coding skills. This field requires self-training the most. I am not aware of the IT department at IIEST Shibpur. IT students at IIEST would know the best about the placement prospects.
Both these options are good. The choice depends on one’s interest area.
What are the opportunities for IIT Madras biotechnology?
Frankly speaking, Biotechnology is yet to make it big at least in India. It's in its initial stage and still requires a lot of time to be at par with other branches of Engineering. India has little to offer in this field and thus job opportunities are limited or almost non-existent.
Outside India, Biotechnology is in full bloom offering splendid courses in the most renowned foreign universities. One of its fields, Synthetic Biology is one of the most pursued fields abroad and offers excellent opportunities.
Here is the bright side, IIT Madras has ties with many foreign universities thus opening gates for its students to step out and gain exposure in the form of semester exchange programs which is not possible at IITR.
Let me warn you that Biotechnology as a field has limited or no placement scope owing to its research-oriented nature. So if it's a high salary you are after, it's not too late to look for another branch as this field is only for the passionate.
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