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I have done my Mtech in biotechnology and now I’m finding difficult to get a job in biopharma or biotech companies because of being fresher with no experience and no one wants to hire a fresher these days. Also, I thought of doing PhD but in India I feel it takes alot more time and is a bit challenging too. Please guide me any suggestions on this !!

Ans: Ph.D is a matter of 4-6 years. It mainly depends on your Guide. If the Guide is good you can finish it within 3-4 years with hardwork and proper decisions. But if your Guide is bad then even you may not be able to finish it. So right now don't be a prey of that trap. You try for jobs, only you need to know the interview manners and etiquettes from viewing different YOU TUBE videos. All the best. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. Professor.............................................:)
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Sir I am btech - industrial biotechnology (4 years ) student. Now I'm in 3 rd year . My family financial situations didn't ain't me study msc or mtech or going abroad. So.. I'm planning to work hard for an year to get government job in my biotech field. However, biotech in india is just in it's initial stages . I didn't find good jobs in biotech industry for graduates and I even google many times about this concern. Could you please guide me ? What are best rated - government and private jobs in biotechnology field for biotech graduates ? I want each of jobs list If not any other alternatives ? What are the entrance exams I can appear for mtech pursuing at free of cost in India ? Is there any entrance exams to get a govt job in biotech field for graduates ? I'm bothered with many quests???????? I'm so... Worried about my career . Hope I'll get my answers from your team as soon as possible Thank you ????
Ans: Vamsidhar, please check Job Vacancies on LinkedIn. I hope you have your LinkedIn profile already. Try to appear for CUET for your PG Program. Getting free education for your PG might be difficult. However, you can try for scholarships provided by the Govt. of India which is subject to certain conditions, like your parents' salary should be less than 8.00 lacs/year, etc. Some of the Govt. Organizations' Websites you can check for jobs: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Bharat Immunologicals & Biologicals Corporation Ltd. (BIBCOL)
Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL)
Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (IDPL)
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL)
CSIR-UGC NET
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Hope the above information is enough for you. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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Sir I am btech - industrial biotechnology (4 years ) student. Now I'm in 3 rd year . My family financial situations didn't ain't me study msc or mtech or going abroad. So.. I'm planning to work hard for an year to get government job in my biotech field. However, biotech in india is just in it's initial stages . I didn't find good jobs in biotech industry for graduates and I even google many times about this concern. Could you please guide me ? What are best rated - government and private jobs in biotechnology field for biotech graduates ? I want each of jobs list If not any other alternatives ? What are the entrance exams I can appear for mtech pursuing at free of cost in India ? Is there any entrance exams to get a govt job in biotech field for graduates ? I'm bothered with many quests???????? I'm so... Worried about my career . Hope I'll get my answers from your team as soon as possible Thank you ????
Ans: Biotechnology graduates can apply for various positions in government organizations, research institutes, and labs. Below are some of the key government organizations where biotechnology graduates can find jobs:

Government Organizations:
Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
National Institute of Immunology (NII)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) as technical assistants or lab technicians
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Public sector units (PSUs) like Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation Limited (BIBCOL)

Key Entrance Exams:
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering): Scores in the Biotechnology paper can help you get into prestigious institutes like IITs and NITs for M.Tech with scholarships.
DBT JRF BET: Provides a fellowship to pursue a PhD in biotechnology.
ICMR JRF: For research fellowship and PhD positions.
CSIR UGC NET: For lectureships and research in biotechnology.
JNU CEEB: For postgraduate programs in biotechnology across many universities in India.

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Ans: Your son’s admission options include Electrical Engineering at NIT Silchar through JoSAA, Mechanical Engineering at NIT Kurukshetra via CSAB Round 1, and Manufacturing Engineering at BITS Pilani. NIT Silchar’s Electrical branch shows consistent placement rates around 80% with top recruiters like Amazon, offering average packages near Rs 12 LPA. NIT Kurukshetra’s Mechanical branch has an approximate 80% placement rate, with major industrial recruiters and average packages in the Rs 7.5-8.2 LPA range. BITS Pilani, known for its exceptional academic environment and strong industry connections, particularly excels in placements with nearly 90-100% of students placed, offering average packages in the range of Rs 18-20 LPA. Its manufacturing engineering branch benefits from this robust ecosystem despite lack of specific branch-wise data. Considering academic reputation, faculty quality, infrastructure, placement opportunities, and alumni network, BITS Pilani provides the most promising overall prospects. NIT Silchar and NIT Kurukshetra have good regional standing and opportunities but comparatively moderate placement outcomes.

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