B.Tech. in Biotechnology Engineering at SRMIST Chennai

SRMIST Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offers B.Tech. in Biotechnology Engineering as a 4-year undergraduate degree. There are 240 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹14.3 lakh – ₹22.5 lakh (roughly ₹3.58 lakh a year).

Expect to spend most of your time on cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioprocess engineering and bioinformatics.

SRMIST Chennai is a other institute, founded in 1985. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SRMIST Chennai — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioprocess engineering and bioinformatics. Typical first jobs: roles in biotech, pharma, food and research labs. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask SRMIST Chennai for the current semester-wise plan.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at SRMIST Chennai as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with SRMIST Chennai before you pay anything.

To get into B.Tech. in Biotechnology Engineering, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at SRMIST Chennai are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check SRMIST Chennai's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to SRMIST Chennai on its website (www.srmist.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2024) show a placement rate of 95%, an average package of ₹7.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹50 lakh at SRMIST Chennai. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Biotechnology Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.5 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

SRMIST Chennai runs 24 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Gaming Technology)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology Engineering (Genetic Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Block Chain Technology)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Technology)
• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Computer Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Software Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence
• B.Tech. in Mechatronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• Integrated M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence
• B.Tech. in Automation and Robotics

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in cell and molecular biology? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹14.3 lakh – ₹22.5 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does SRMIST Chennai compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chennai?