How are the placements of B.Tech in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur?

Do mention the highest salary package, top placement companies and percentage of batch placed.

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Archit Kumar | Scholar-Level 16

8 years ago

Hi there, Biotechnology and Biochemical engineering focus on biological sciences, chemical and biochemical engineering microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry and genetics. Under this programme, students study about genetic technology and learn how to develop treatments for different diseases. The In

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Dr Swastik Sahu | Scholar-Level 17

8 years ago

Based on the past records, it's evident that those who have maintained their academic CGPA above 7.5 in any of the disciplines and participated in various extracurricular activities at IIT-Kharagpur out of them almost 98% students have been successful in getting the placement of their choice. These

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Shreemad Patel | Guide-Level 14

8 years ago

Hello, Since you asked about B.Tech in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering branch, let me tell you about the scope and further opportunities of jobs and study. Biotechnology and Biochemical is a sector in which you need to have a good Master's or Ph.D degree apart from your undergraduate deg

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Deepak Singhanwal | Contributor-Level 8

8 years ago

Many people think that not getting a core branch isn't good enough, but this is not the case with the IITs. A good number of recruiters are invited by IIT-Kharagpur for every discipline of engineering. In Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering also, there are companies which come to hire the bril

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