As of now, there are many reputed colleges and institutes in India offering B.Sc./B.Tech Biotechnology.Here is a list of some of the most reputed colleges for Biotech in India. 

Apart from these institutes, Chandigarh University is also a pretty good option. I heard good things about the course from some of my friends who are pursuing it currently. 

Here are some of the reasons why Chandigarh university is a worthy choice for pursuing a degree in Biotechnology. 

• Specializations offered for the course meet the industry requirement, so you will have better employability. 
• You will have a vertical-based subject choice in three fields, i.e. Industrial Biotechnology, Medical and Clinical Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering. 
• There are regular industry sessions, workshops, visits, projects, monitoring, and career guidance sessions. 
• There are options of international semester exchange, semester abroad, and frequent interaction with international experts. 
• The institute also offers good placement opportunities to the students. Students of Biotechnology usually get a salary package of 6-24 LPA. 
• The institute also offers many scholarships too based on merit and different factors.

Hope the above information helps you in choosing an institute. 

My brother completed his B. Tech in Biotechnology from NIT Raipur in May 2016. The reason for choosing it was because of the brand value. But after being in the college and started taking interest in the studies and various activities, it went on to be a great 4-year long journey.

• Biotechnology is an amazing subject with many interdisciplinary projects coming up your way. You can always combine your knowledge of biotechnology with other fields, like Electronics, 

It is a trustworthy institute for CSE. You will have to work yourself to achieve something big. 

Companies that visit NIT Raipur include some good names but not the high-end ones like Google, Facebook but the ones like Oracle, Samsung, Infosys, CTS, CIL, BPCL, Mu-Sigma, Polaris, Yodlee, Analytics Quotient, Tricon Infotech, Capgemini, Wipro, Barclays, Amazon, Pradan, Resonance, etc.

The number and level of the companies which visit the campus is going to go up in the coming years. The institute is fast developing in every aspect, be it infrastructure or the quality of students taking admission each year.

With a score of 170 in JEE Main, you have a pretty good chance of getting admission in CSE through the home state quota. You might even end up getting some other branches like EE, ECE, etc.

One of my friends has passed the third year from CSE, NIT Raipur, and is interning with the UnitedHealth Group, the sixth on the Fortune 500 list of companies.

Since B.Tech Biotech is the newly evolving sector in India, you need to struggle a little to get placed in decent jobs.

• Most core companies do not hire B.Tech students as they get their work done by BSc.
• Graduates at a very low pay scale, public sectors are good to look for a job.
• If you want to go into the research and development field, then you need to go for JRF interviews, once you get selected you will do various projects under a well-qualified scientist.
• Also, 2 years of JRF and SRF can get you a Ph.D. degree.
• You can join various research centers like ICAR, CSIR, NIO, and many others.
• You can even give GATE, or GRE and do masters first, then apply for a job.
• This will make you more capable and many other options will be open for you after pursuing a master's degree.

Thus concluding we can say that though there are options for you to enter the research and development field, joining research centers, applying for a job, or searching for a job. But pursuing a master's degree would be a much better option as it will provide you ample opportunities to opt for.

Shoolini University is a private university situated in Solan district. SCIMAGO Institutions Ranking of 2020 ranked Shoolini University 34th among Indian institutes of higher learning.

Admissions for Btech in Biotechnology are based on entrance test or national level rankings of JEE mains followed by counseling and personal interview. The placement rate of the university is also quite impressive.

Given below is a brief look into the BTech Biotechnology program at Shoolini University.

Admission process:

• The admission process in this university is fully online with an application fee of 800 INR.

• Admissions for B.tech in Biotechnology are based on state-level entrance test and marks obtained in JEE/ HPCET followed by counseling and interview.

• There is a 25% reservation for minorities like SC and ST.

Placements:

• The University has a record for 100% placements last year. About 2000 students in different streams got placed.

• Companies like Airtel, Bank of America, Biocon, Cipla, eClerx, Ferns N Petals, Gen pact, Havells Limited, Hindustan Unilever, etc visit the campus every year in search of good placements.

• The average salary offered to students of this university is 3.5 lakhs and the highest salary package went up to 15 lakhs.

Infrastructure:

• The institute offers decent facilities including spacious classrooms, a well-stocked library, equipped labs. Students can also avail of medical facilities.

• The faculties are well-qualified and have experience teaching in their relative fields.

Overall Shoolini university is a good option for doing a BTech in Biotechnology. The placement rate of the university is almost 100%. This university also has a very engaging and encouraging environment.

My brother used to be a student of NIT Calicut and his favorite teacher was Prof Prem Raj P from the School of Biotechnology, NIT Calicut. He has an analytical mind and is a master at problem-solving. 

He is an exceptional teacher in the department. He is a very hardworking person who takes the responsibility of creating a competitive environment for everyone to thrive. He made teaching very effective by explaining the concepts in a more interactive way and made the classes interesting. He has the skills to be a team leader and is a role model for the students. 

He has brought changes in curricular and innovation in life science programs and he is very ethical at work. He also made excellent contributions to the course by sharing his insights and actively participating in discussion. 

Biotechnology is a research-oriented course and getting a job is not easy. If you are looking for a core job after completing B.Tech in Biotechnology, then you may face a struggle. Though the NIT tag will help you a lot in looking for opportunities and it is not completely impossible.

To open your options, you can go for higher studies after your graduation. Countries like the UK, Canada, and the US have considerably more scope than India in the domain of Biotechnology. You can pursue a Master’s in domains like Genetic Engineering, Food Technology, Soil Technology, Biomedical Engineering, etc.

The biotechnology department in NIT Calicut requires reforms in terms of faculty, students, industrial and research exposure, and lab work. It can only help with the NIT tag if you are applying to foreign universities.