I have passed 12th with 83% in pcb stream.plz do tell me about the scopes in biotechnology in india.

Hi preksha, Since biotechnology is redefining the boundaries of science, to become a part of such an innovative field you must posses an inherent attitude of originality and imagination. Other skills that will sail you through a successful and a fulfilling career in this path-breaking area are perseverance, immense patience, analytical proficiency, ability to work for long hours, team spirit and communication skills. Job Prospects Biotechnology assimilates in itself a number of disciplines. Further, there is a great demand for bio technical experts in countless industries and sectors. The following are applications where biotechnological techniques are used extensively: • Agriculture • Animal Husbandry • Environment Conservation • Genetic Engineering • Health Care • Medicine • Industrial Research and Development Positives/Negatives +ves: • This is an upcoming and constantly growing science and has worldwide scope especially in terms of research. • The scope for research is very wide and efficient work gets fast acclamation within multinationals. • If you succeed in clearing the tests and interviews, it is assumed you are the right fit for the profession. -ves: • The number of seats for biotechnology courses is very limited across colleges in comparison with subjects such as physics, chemistry or biology. • The testing and interviewing processes usually are difficult and one has to be technically expert. • The number of companies employing biotechnology students is less when compared with number of companies hiring IT professionals or finance professionals. • You will have to put in a lot of hard work which can be frustrating at times. all the best

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Hi, 1) Job Prospects : Biotechnology is a rewarding and promising career option. - After completing the course, graduates can seek employment in chemical industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. - Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. - Bio-technologists can seek employment in research laboratories, which are run by government or private sector. - Professionals can seek job opportunities in private sectors such as food processing and agro-based industries, pharmaceutical farms and aquaculture. - Environmental experts are also employed in different government agencies and private institutions. - Bio-technologists can also opt for science writer in media houses. 2) For your reference, below is the list of some of the Biotechnology companies in India : -Excel Industries Limited, Mumbai -BrainWave Bioinformatics Ltd., Chennai -Catalyst Pharma Consulting , Mumbai -Hi Tech Bio Laboratories, Pune -Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai -Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai -Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Kerala (RGCB) -Biotech Consortium India Limited, New Delhi -All India Biotech Association (AIBA), New Delhi -Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Asia Pacific Ltd., Chennai 3) Salary : Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc. But, to give you a brief idea, - Professionals employed in corporate houses and industries can earn handsome salary. - A graduate trainee in this field can initially earn around Rs. 15,000 - 20,000 every month. - Professionals working in private colleges can earn good salary depending upon their experience. - Fresh IIT pass out graduates working in corporate sector can earn salary between Rs. 70,000 - Rs. 85,000 per annum. Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

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Adding to Manmeet's answer nowadays pharmaceutical industries prefer B.Sc students than M.Sc. ( Serum Inst. Pvt. Ltd, Reliance Life Sci. etc.)

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Jis chij mai interested ho wahi karana.

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