Biotechnology is rooted in Biology, not Mathematics or Analytics. If you are even remotely interested in Biology, you’ll easily understand the courses. Else, you’ll struggle in this branch. Biotech has a lot of opportunities in research. 

IIT Madras Biotech will give you some industry exposure too. You’ll get equal opportunities as other branch students for non core sectors (finance, economics, consulting, analytics, management, coding, etc.). But the opportunities are very limited for core jobs.

NIT Warangal is an excellent place for your graduate studies. It is a renowned NIT that offers great exposure and ample opportunities. 

The Biotechnology curriculum is designed in a manner that students from a nonbiology background can easily understand it. Moreover, topics like Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Industrial Management, etc. do not have any Biology related terms. Other topics in Biotechnology are Cell Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Bio-nanotechnology, etc. The topics are theoretical but you will grow familiar with the concepts within them. 

As for the Biotechnology Department at NIT Warangal, it has decent labs. The course curriculum for Biotechnology is well structured at NITW. For a career in Biotechnology, the NITW faculty provides ample support and guidance for projects, internships, exchange programs, etc. If you want a decent career in Biotechnology, it is highly recommended to complete your Masters.

In case you do not have an interest in Biotechnology, like the majority of Biotech students, you can sit for campus placements at NIT Warangal. Certain companies like IBM, Infosys, TCS, Capgemini, MuSigma, EXL Services, Futures First, UHG, Verity Solutions, FIITJEE, Akash, etc. recruit students from all Engineering branches.

Thus, a Biotechnology degree from NIT Warangal is a great choice. Make the most of your time over there and based on your interest, choose the right career path for yourself.

One of my friends recently completed Biotechnology at NIT Rourkela and shared his experience of the same. 

• The Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering is relatively new so you shouldn’t expect very high packages like other branches. 
• Companies like TCS, IBM, Infosys, and a few analytics companies make offers to students of this branch but the selection process is very challenging.
• The curriculum of this branch is not at par with industry standards and is a major reason for poor demand. This limits the opportunities for the students to a great extent.
• The professors are very rigid and adopt a very tough grading system. They don’t motivate you to try any creative stuff and only force you to mug up the theoretical concepts.
• The professors are underqualified and some even lack a Bachelor's degree from top colleges like NITs, IITs, or other universities

Overall, the branch should be considered unless you are specifically inclined towards it and have no expectations of high packages. 

I am an alumnus of Biotechnology at NIT Raipur. Initially, I entered this program because of the NIT tag of this institution. But with time, I developed a keen interest in this branch.

Here are some highlights of Biotech at NIT Raipur-

1. Biotech is a great branch that demands hard work and dedication.
2. With the increase in interdisciplinary projects, Biotechnology contributes to other fields as well, like Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanics, etc. These projects are innovative and interesting.
3. The college library is good and contains an ample number of relevant books on Biotechnology.
4. The faculty is very supportive, approachable and helpful. Not only will they help you in academics, but you can also ask them for their guidance in any projects or research work. 
5. In case of doubts and for better learning, you check out NPTEL, Coursera, and Khan Academy.
6. If you lose an interest in this field, you can eventually go for an MBA.
7. A B.Tech in Biotechnology might not fetch you a satisfactory job. You’ll most probably go for a Master’s later on.
8. The field covers a broad range of topics. After understanding all the disciplines covered in this branch, you can ultimately choose your research area. 

Research a bit about the syllabus and scope of this branch. If you feel comfortable studying it, you can definitely choose NIT Raipur for your studies.

B.Tech in Biotechnology offers a mixed curriculum covering areas of science, technology, and engineering. It also focuses on research. The Manipal brand may add to your profile but it depends on your interests. There are a plethora of opportunities in Industrial biotechnology & biochemical engineering whereas life science-oriented fields need more time. For more opportunities in that field, you will have to pursue a Masters. 

MIR Manipal is a decent option for BTech in Biotechnology. The batch size is small and the faculties are great. Students get one-to-one attention from professors which is very crucial for an R&D-oriented stream. Professors have a lot of ongoing projects so you will learn a lot here.

Students are provided with internships, placements, and pre-placement offers (PPO) in core companies and ITES. Some of the core companies that recruit Biotechnology students of MIT Manipal are Nicholas Piramal Ltd., Philips HealthCare, Biocon, Syngene, Dr. Reddys, GlaxoSmithKline Asia Pvt Ltd, Molecular Connections Pvt Ltd, Wipro Wellness Care, Solara Active Pharma, Elexes Medical and Hyde Engineering. Other companies such as IBM, TCS, Accenture, Infosys, Wipro, PricewaterhouseCoopers, UST Global, Tolaram Group, Gen Works, The Math Company, and Think & Learn visit campus placements regularly.