B.Tech. in Biotechnology at Techno India University

Techno India University, Kolkata, West Bengal, offers B.Tech. in Biotechnology as a 4-year undergraduate degree. There are 30 seats in each batch. The total fee on record is ₹2.68 lakh – ₹3.57 lakh, which works out to about ₹67,000 a year.

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

Techno India University is a other institute, founded in 2012. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Techno India University — 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 Techno India University 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 Techno India University as a group.

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

To get into B.Tech. in Biotechnology, 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 Techno India University 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 Techno India University'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 Techno India University on its website (www.technoindiauniversity.ac.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 80% and a highest package of ₹20 lakh at Techno India University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Techno India University runs 18 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business System
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Bio-technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business System
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Civil engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. + Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) + MBA

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 ₹2.68 lakh – ₹3.57 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 Techno India University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Kolkata?