Can I pursue B.Sc in biotechnology if I don't have biology in 12th?

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Asked by Kunal Roy
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Rishi Broto Chakraborty
9 years ago
Hello Kunal, You can go for B.Sc. Biotechnology or B.Tech Biotechnology after your 12th with PCM. It might become quite difficult to survive in biotechnology because a PCM student is unaware of basic concepts of biology which are roots of biotechnology. Biotechnology is nothing but technical biolog

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3 years ago
FYI, some of the best biotechnology courses in India are provided by some IITs.

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5 years ago
Yes, you can pursue biotechnology, if had medical or non-medical background. Lovely Professional University is best for pursuing B.Sc. Hons) Biotechnology. If you re looking for quality education, good placements, exposure, academics then LPU is right place, it has all. I am saying this because one

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Dharamveer Dheer
6 years ago
Hi, Simply graduating may not be enough, you might have to study further and go into research in a big way, M.Tech and Ph.D. would lead you to these organizations depending upon your research area. Pursuing these programs from ordinary colleges will not be enough, you will have to do these from top

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Raj shakya
7 years ago
Hi, You can go for B.Sc. Biotechnology or B.Tech Biotechnology after your 12th with PCM. It might become quite difficult to survive in biotechnology because a PCM student is unaware of basic concepts of biology which are roots of biotechnology. Biotechnology is nothing but technical biology, where w

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Dr. Uma Sinha
7 years ago
Hi, The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing B.Sc (Hons.) (Biotechnology) degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination with any three out of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Computer Science as subjects studied at intermediate level. Thanks.

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