Is biotechnology at NIT Tadepalligudem worth joining?

NIT Andhra Pradesh offers a 4 year BTech course in Biotechnology. The program focuses on biological sciences like microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, etc as well as the engineering aspects of it like bioprocess engineering, biochemical engineering, thermodynamics, mass transfer, etc. It is approved by AICTE and recognized by UGC. 

The table given below shows a brief overview of the institute:

Admission Requirements 

• Students should have 75% in their 10+2 qualifying exam.
• Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory.
• JEE Main rank will be considered.
• The final selection will be based on the entrance exam.

Placements 

• More than 22 companies participated in the placement program.
• 154 students received job offers overall.
• The top recruiting companies include Biocon, GlaxoSmithKline, Cadila Healthcare, Reliance Life Sciences, NEERI, NCL, etc.
• Students can also opt for further studying for research purposes in IITs, JNU, DU, etc.

Facilities 

• Students have 100% accommodation facilities as hostels including daily necessary items.
• The library has both books and digital reading materials.
• They have sports grounds and equipment.
• Transportation facilities are also provided to local students.
• They have a faculty strength of 99 members.

Unlike the IT and management sectors Biotechnology in India is still developing. They might not have the same job opportunities or salary packages as the IT or Management department. Students can receive job offers from Pharmaceutical companies, research labs and academic institutions.

Biotechnology unlike other engineering courses is a highly research oriented, vast and diverse field. Students after graduating can opt for higher studies for further research into the subject which will eventually lead them to better job offers.