If you are passionate about science and research work then you can opt for biotechnology as it provides several career scopes. The biotechnology specialty is the most notable in terms of revenue and employment. 

• The biotechnology program at Thapar University helps the student get recognized as a leader assigned to perfection in biology.
• The interdisciplinary technical education, research, discovery and contribution adequately towards sustainable growth and development help students to move towards perfection. 
• The program provides the state of art infrastructure and professional environment that enables students and faculty to make a vital contribution in Biotechnology and allied professions. 
• One cannot find better research opportunities in any other University or College. 

The table shows a brief overview of the institution:

If the student wants to get good research and publication opportunities as well as a good placement opportunity then opt for biotechnology. Overall Thapar University is a potential choice.

First, you should decide which course you want to pursue Mtech in biotechnology or Mtech in industrial biotechnology as that would help in comparing institutes and choose the one with the better program.

VIT is considered to be the best colleges to pursue Mtech biotechnology due to the excellent consistency it has obtained with the placement rate and the strong conceptual foundation offered to the students along with hands-on experience.

On the other hand, NIT Surathkal is one of the leading NITs in India and offers quality education in Industrial Biotechnology.

NIRF has ranked VIT and NIT Surathkal at 15 and 13 respectively for BTech.

Admission:

• VIT takes admission for MTech Biotechnology based on VITMEE or GATE score. The required eligibility is BE/BTech or MSc in related discipline with 60% aggregate marks. The total fee for the MTech Biotechnology program at VIT is 2.99 lakh.

• On the other hand, NIT Surathkal takes admission for MTech through GATE. The prerequisite for admission is BTech in a related field with a minimum of 55% marks. The total fee for MTech Industrial Biotechnology in NIT Surathkal is 2.48 lakhs.

Placements:

The Department of Biotechnology at VIT is engaged in funded projects from Government departments and various Research institutions namely, DBT, DRDO and DST as well as from core industries. Students of the department get placement across industries such as pharma, biotech, and genetics, etc. Some of the top recruiters at VIT are Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Hetero drugs, Pulsus Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group, Zifo RnD Solutions, Orbuculum.

The top biotech companies like Biocon, Enzene Biosciences visit the NIT Surathkal campus for placements.

VIT has tie-up with various research institutions such as CSIO, Chandigarh; INMAS, Delhi; CMC, Vellore, etc.

Both NIT Surathkal and VIT offer quality education in the field of Biotechnology and have decent placements. So, choose the institute according to your convenience.

Shoolini University is the first Biotechnology University. The School of Applied Sciences & Biotechnology has been regularly ranked high by BioSpectrum Magazine. The School of Biotechnology of Shoolini University has international collaborations with some of the leading foreign universities like Lanzhou University (China), University of Naples (Italy), University of Arkansas (USA), University of Maryland (USA), and Gachon University (Korea).

Admission:

• A student must have a degree in BE/BTech Biotechnology or MSc Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/any other branch of Life Sciences.

• Shoolini University accepts students through GATE/HPCET or any other recognized entrance test followed by a Personal Interview.

• After the selection based on the merit list of GATE/HPCET is done, the vacant seats are filled based on the merit of BTech with candidates having at least 50%.

• Students can fill the applications and submit the same along with an application fee 1200/- in the form of a cheque, DD, and cash in favor of Shoolini University payable in Solan.

• Shoolini University reserves 25% seats for students of Himachal Pradesh and provides relaxation in required aggregate for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per the rules of Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.

Placements:

• A student with MTech in Biotechnology has career opportunities in BioTech Food Companies, Pharma Majors, Agriculture, Research, Teaching, Study Abroad, IP & Patenting, Government jobs, and Entrepreneurs.

• The chief recruiters are Zydus Cadila, Mankind, Biocon, Marico, and Cipla.

• The placement success at Shoolini University for the year 2018-19 is 100%.

• About 30% of students get quality employment.

• The highest salary package is INR 15 LPA.

• Over 100+ companies offer recruitment at the institute.

• More than 2000+ of Shoolini’s students are already placed.

Shoolini University grabs a lot of eyeballs for the branch of Biotechnology. Many students try to opt for the same in the University. However, the seats for MTech are less and thus the competition is more. A student should have good scores both in GATE as well as the HPCET to secure a confirmed space in the University. The placements are also ample and of quality.