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About the Course

Biotechnology is the research-oriented science including a fusion of biology and technology. This study includes a large variety of subjects including Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Virology, Immunology and Engineering. It is associated with other subjects such as Health and Medicine, Cropping System and Crop Management, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Soil Science and Soil Conservation, Ecology, Bio-statistics, Cell Biology, Seed Technology, Plant Physiology etc. Biotechnology features the use of living cells and bacteria in the industrial process. Biotechnology can be applied in developing various vaccines, medicines and diagnostics, improving energy production and conservation and increasing productivity.

Objectives of the B.Sc. Biotechnology Program

1. To impart basic knowledge and skills of various aspects of biotechnology
2. To train the students for industrial need and to pursue further education
3. To inculcate entrepreneurship among the students so as to start their own ventures in the field of biotechnology

Career Prospects

The bio-technology Industry is constantly growing and in the past 10 years, human resources in the field have grown by 90%. Today, Indian biotech sector comprises of more than 280 companies and 180 bio suppliers, generating revenues of about US$ 1.5 billion. Indian biotech industry comprises of clinical research, new drug discovery, bioinformatics, R&D, biopharmaceuticals etc. Bio-tech industry has 37.42% growth rate per annum.

As there is increasing popularity and explosive growth, there are plenty of opportunities available in Biotechnology field. One can be a Research Scientist, Teacher, Marketing manager, Science Writer, Bioinformists, Quality Control Officer or Production in-charge in the Food, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industry, Analyst (Venture-Capitalist)Environmental / Safety Specialist . The main job sectors are

• Biotechnology companies
• Health service organizations
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Universities and research institutes
• Horticultural industries
• Conservation organizations
• Food and drink manufacturers
• Water industry
• Agricultural industry
• Law Enforcement
• KPO

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and one of the following: Biology/Maths/ Bio-technology/Computer Science.

Admission Procedure

Admissions to all seats are made directly by the college on the basis of marks obtained In 10+2. Online registration can be done after 10+2 examination on our website: www.cgcedu.in.

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Campus Landran	+91-172-3984283, 3984234, 3984200	+919781925231, +919781999191, +919781925203, +9781925277