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Always remember, you should pursue a course based on your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long term career goals.
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After B.Tech, you have two options :
1) You may opt for M.Tech if you wish to study the technical aspect of the branch .
2) You may pursue MBA if you wish to move your career towards management line.
You have another option with you, i.e.,
3) You may plan to work in private or public sector industries of various types. The work varies by industry and function. After gaining a valuable work experience of a year or two you may finally get a clear picture about your interest area, whether to go with the technical course (M.Tech) or management course (MBA).
So, in a nutshell, it's your decision to choose between the two lines. Think and decide wisely where do you wish to see yourself in future.
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Always remember, getting a job is the responsibility of the candidate. You may explore certain things about yourself such as :
-Communication skills
-Assessment of your strengths
-Good domain knowledge
-Knowledge of the position you are applying for
-Knowledge about the company you have applied job in
Such pointers will help you to prepare for any interview.
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There is good scope in every field. You should pursue a stream based on two things :
-your career goal
-the type of job you want to do
Find below few job avenues open in the respective fields :
1) Electronics and Communication Engineering :
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Engineers are in demand in electricity boards, atomic power plants, hydroelectric power plants, thermal power plants robotics, biomedical electronics, power corporations, hydro-electricity sector, production plants, natural gas plants, petroleum, steel and chemical plants.
There are job opportunities for electrical graduates in the field of food, pulp and paper, chemical, aircraft and automobile.
Both public and private sector enterprises employ qualified and skilled electrical engineers.
One may work as :
-Consultants
-Project Head
-Chief Engineers
-Workshop Manager
-Operations Manager
-Verification Engineer
-Engineering Technologist
-Development and Test Engineers
-Electrical Product Design Engineer
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Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience, etc.
But, still, to give you a brief idea,
Electrical engineers are offered a pay package of Rs. 35, 000 - Rs 40,000 per month for the entry level position in private sector and slightly lower in the public sector.
For electronics and communication graduates is Rs. 15000-20000 per month in the public sector.
The remuneration may extend up to 4, 00,000 – 8, 00,000 lakhs per annum depending upon the caliber and experience of the candidate.
2) Computer Science Engineering :
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After the course completion, you may work as :
-Lecturer
-Consultant
-Programmers
-Technician
-Web Developers
-System Designer
-Help Desk Specialist
-Networking Specialist
-Data-warehouse Analyst
-E- Commerce Specialists

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After B.Sc Biotechnology, you may opt for courses such as :
-M.Sc in Biotechnology ( if you wish to pursue the research field )
-MBA ( if you wish to move your career towards management line )
-PGD in Biotechnology
-PGD in Clinical Research
You may even opt for short-term courses :
-Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
-Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology Training
-Certificate Program in Clinical Research and Diploma in Biotechnology
Choose a course which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long term career goal.
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You have another option with you, i.e., you may work for a year or two and gain a valuable work experience and get a clear picture about your interest area.
So, in a nutshell, it's your decision to choose the course. Think and decide wisely where do you wish to see yourself in future.
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Some of the universities offering Biotechnology are :
-Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology
-School of Life Sciences
-National Dairy Research Institute
-Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai
-University School of Biotechnology
-Madras Veterinary College
-University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Punjab University
-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
-University of Pune
-Anna University
While selecting the best, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
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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.