Careers in Biotechnology

Biotechnology is an emerging field in the engineering. It is a combination of  science, biology mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering and many more. Its application varies from pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-products, agriculture to industry - food, textiles, medicine, nutrition, environmental conservation, animal sciences etc., all this makes it one of the fastest growing fields of engineering.

Biotechnology consists disciplines like genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, embryology and cell biology, which are in turn linked to practical disciplines like chemical engineering, information technology and robotics.

An individual who wants to make a career in Biotechnology should have a scientific aptitude and a keen interest in the biological sciences.

Courses and Eligibility

Candidates with a background in science at the 10+2 level are eligible for the B.Tech course in biotechnology as well as the integrated M.Tech program at IIT Delhi.

Career Prospects

Biotechnology in India is throwing up tremendous scope for growth and is contributing to the total biotech market worth US $100 billion. Many global pharmacy companies are seeking India to set their research and development centres here.

In India Students can mainly explore job options in the following fields:

• Bio-processing industries
• Chemicals
• Drug and pharmaceutical research
• Energy
• Environment control
• Food processing &
• Public funded laboratories
• Waste management

Private sector has a great opportunities for biotechnologists. Drug companies in biotechnology like Ranbaxy, Dabur, Hindustan Lever, Dr Reddy's Labs that have their R & D units offer Biotechnology professional with handsome pay-package. There are also ample opportunities available for biotechnologists in chemical industry, the food processing industry, and the textile industry.

Institutes/Universities

Institutes offering M.Sc Biotechnology (Selection through All India Combined Entrance Test)

1. Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
2. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
3. Calicut University, Kerala
4. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, lndore
5. Goa University, Goa
6. Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
7. Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar
8. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
9. Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
10. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
11. Kumaun University, Nainital
12. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
13. MS University of Baroda, Vadodara
14. Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
15. Punjabi University, Patiala
16. R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur
17. Sardar Patel University, Gujarat
18. Tezpur University, Tezpur (Assam)
19. Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala
20. University of Allahabad, Allahabad
21. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
22. University of Jammu, Jammu
23. University of Lucknow, Lucknow
24. University of Mysore, Mysore
25. University of North Bengal, Siliguri
26. University of Pune, Pune
27. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
28. Visva-Bharati University, Sanliniketan

Top Institutes offering B.Tech/M.Tech/PhD 

   1.        Amity Institute of Biotechnology

    Amity Noida Campus, Sector - 44

    Noida - 201303 (U.P.)

    Phone : 1800-11-00-00 (Toll-Free)

   Courses Offered : B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Biotechnology

   2.       Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

   Courses Offered : B.Tech., M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, M.S.      

   (Research) in  Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology and Pre Ph.D. Courses

   3.       National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal

   Courses Offered : M.Sc and M.Tech degree in Animal Biotechnology

   4.       Indian Institute of Technology, kharagpur

   Courses Offered : B.Tech.(H) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, B.Tech.(H) and 

   M.Tech. in  Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, MS (Biotechnology), 

   M.Tech. - Biotechnology   and Biochemical Engineering, Ph.D. (Biotechnology)

   5.     All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

  Courses Offered : M Biotech

Careers in Biomedical Engineering

This Engineering field involves design of instruments, devices, and software, to bring together knowledge from many technical sources to develop new procedures or to conduct research needed to solve clinical problems. A biomedical engineer solve problems in Biology and medicine providing an overall enhancement of health care.

The course curriculum of biomedical engineering  includes tissue and genetic engineering, bio mechanics, clinical engineering,  medical imaging, rehabilitation engineering, system physiology, bio-materials, bio-mechanics, etc. These procedures are used in medical health treatment.

A person should select this subject if he wants to serve the people. The biomedical engineer works with other health care professionals including physicians, therapists, nurses,  and technicians.

Eligibility

An aspirant of biomedical engineering  should pass his 10+2  (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/biology).

Career Prospects

Biomedical engineers are hired  in industry, in hospitals, universities, in research faculties of educational and medical institutions, in teaching, and in government regulatory agencies. They often serve a coordinating function, using their background in both the engineering and medical fields. In industry, they may create designs where an in-depth understanding of living systems and of technology is essential. They may be involved in performance testing of new or proposed products. Government positions often involve product testing and safety as well as establishing safety standards for devices.

Institutes/Universities

   1.       All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

   Course (s) Offered: Postgraduate programs in Biomedical engineering

   2.       Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai

   Course (s) Offered: M.Tech Biomedical engineering

   3.       Banaras Hindu University Institute of Technology

   Course (s) Offered: MTech and PhD in Biomedicaal Engineering

   4.       Jadavpur University

   Course (s) Offered: M.Tech Biomedical engineering (10 seats)

   5.       Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering

   Plot No. U-15, J.V.P.D Scheme,

  Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg,

  Vile Parle (West),

  Mumbai 400 056

  Phone: 610 7010 Or 610 7461

  Fax: 619 4988

  Email: djscoe94@rediffmail.com

  Website: http://www.djscoe.org/

  Course (s) Offered: B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering

   6.     Manipal Institute of Technology

  Manipal,

  Karnataka

  Phone:2571061 - 2571070

  Fax:(0820) 2571071

  Website: http://www.manipal.edu

  Course (s) Offered : BE in Biomedical Engineering, M. Tech. in Biomedical Engineering

   7.       Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research

   University of Delhi,

   Delhi - 110007, India

   Phone: + 91 - 11 - 27666272, 27667151

   Fax: + 91 - 11 – 27666248

  Course (s) Offered: M. Sc. - Ph.D. Combined Degree Program in Biomedical Sciences, M. Sc. Degree     Program in Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D. /M. Phil. Program

Carrers in Automobile Engineering

Automobile engineering deals with the study as how to design, manufacture and operate automobiles like trucks, buses,  cars etc. and also their respective engineering subsystems. This can also be a grouped under vehicle engineering.

An automobile engineer’s main task is to design, test and develop vehicles and components from concept stage through to production stage. Once launched in market the engineer need to improve the vehicle based on the customer feedback.

Automobile engineers can specialize in the areas such as alternative fuels, chassis, aerodynamics, electronics, emissions, ergonomics, materials, motorsport, manufacturing,  power train, rapid prototyping, vehicle and pedestrian safety or supply chain management etc. The main responsibility of automobile engineer is to always maintain the high standard of vehicle by using the state-of-the-art technology.

In recent times, owing to the rapid demand of cars and other vehicles, the demand for skilled professionals has also been increased considerably. Hence opting for a career in automobile engineering will be interesting as well as rewarding.

Eligibility

An aspirant of automobile engineering  should pass his 10+2  (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).

Career Prospects

With the increasing demand of vehicles in market, the demand of qualified and skilled automobile engineers has also been increased in recent times.  There are many private automobiles companies in India, offering great salary packages to the automobile engineers.

There are good Job opportunities in foreign countries including the Middle East. In Middle East the pay scales are good and opportunities are many.

Institutes/Universities

• IITs and NITs.
• Birla institute of Technology,
• Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University),
• College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University)
• Many other state level universities and private institutions

Architecture as a career

Architecture

Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. The main task of an architect is to keep feasibility, cost to the building as well as the functional and aesthetic aspects of building in mind. While planning a structural design, an architect has to weave interplay of space, volume, light, texture, shadow or abstract elements to achieve pleasing aesthetics. Architecture sector is booming as more and more people are going for individual homes.

Eligibility

A candidate should complete 10 + 2 with Math’s and English (with at least 50%) preferably with a first division. After completing 10+2, the candidate is required to complete the course of B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) which is of 5 years duration in normal course and recognized by Council of Architecture (COA).

Career Prospects

After the completion of the B.Arch. degree, the architect has to register himself with the Council of Architecture (COA), which is mandatory if he wants to carry the profession of architecture independently,  want to take a Govt. job or want to take up teaching job.

After getting himself registered with the Council of Architecture, an architect can apply to Government agencies like Central Public Works Department or CPWD, which recruit architects through a competitive examination conducted by the U.P.S.C. It is a class II job. The person can reach up to the post of ADG (Architecture) by retirement.  

Followings are some of the largest public sector employers in this field:

• City Development Authorities
• Departments of Railways
• Housing and Urban Development Corporation
• Ministry of Defence
• National Building Construction Corporation Ltd.
• National Building Organisation
• National Institute of Urban Affairs
• Post and Telegraphs
• Public Sector Undertakings
• Public Works Department
• The Archaeological Department
• Town and Country Planning Organisation

Some major private players in design and construction sector:

• Aeons Construction etc.
• DLF
• Eros Group
• Gammon India
• L & T
• Sahara

Careers in Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering deals with the study of the principles and technology to design, manufacture and maintain highly sophisticated products such as aircraft, missiles and space satellites. Aeronautical Engineering also specializes in the evolution and research of commercial and military aircraft, missiles, spaceships etc.

An aeronautical engineer can specialize in navigational guidance and control systems, structural design, instrumentation and communication or production methods or it can be in a particular product such as passenger planes, military aircraft, helicopters, satellites, rockets etc. An aeronautical engineer may work in areas like design, development, and maintenance as well as in the managerial and teaching posts in institutes. The demand for aeronautical engineers in airlines, aircraft manufacturing units, air turbine production plants is quite high.

Eligibility

The basic eligibility criteria for BE / B.Tech program is 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry and Maths) or equivalent examination with a fairly high percentage of marks in the aggregate.

For M.Tech program in aeronautical engineering one should have completed degree in (BE/BTech) aeronautical engineering or any other equivalent branches of engineering.

Job Prospects

Good job opportunities are  available with aircraft-manufacturing units. In India, the defence service and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are two major employment providers. Other than these two, Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd, National Aeronautical Lab, Defence Research and Development Laboratories, Aeronautical Development Establishment, Civil Aviation Department provides good employment opportunities.

Institutes/Universities

List of top institutes in India offering Diploma/BTech/MTech in Aeronautical Engineering

      

1.  IIT’s
 
2 .  Punjab Engineering College (Deemed University)
    Sector -12, Chandigarh- 160012
    Phone : 2746074, 2753051
    Fax : 0172-2745175
    Website : http://pec.ac.in/

3. MIT Campus, Anna University,
   Chromepet, Chennai 600 044
   Tamil Nadu, India                              
   Phone (Dean) : (91) 44 22232403 22235046(R)
   Website : http://www.mitindia.edu/


4.   Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology
    Registered & Administrative Office
   P.B.No. 1306, 40, GST Road,
   St. Thomas Mount,
   Chennai (Madras)-600 016, India
   Phone: 91 - 44 - 2234 1389 / 2234 2508 / 2234 0968/ 2234 0980
   Fax: 91 - 44 - 2234 2170
   E-Mail:hetc@vsnl.com

5.   School of Aviation Science and Technology
    Delhi Flying Club,
    New Delhi

6.  Nehru College of Aeronautics & Applied Science
   451-D, Palakkad main road,
   Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore - 641 008 Tamilnadu
   Phone: (0422) 2251148, 2252562, 2252402
   Fax: 2251147
   Website: http://nehrucolleges.org.in/

7. Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering & Information Technology
   140/6, Near Warje Chowk, NDA Road,
   Warje Malwadi, Pune-411052
   Telefax: (020) 25292151 / 4197 / 4347
   Mobile: 98220 13633 / 98225 98836
   Email: enquiry@iiaeit.org
  Website : http://www.iiaeit.org/

8.  Institute of Aviation Technology
   1265, Sector 6,
   Bahadurgarh -- 124507, (Haryana)

9.   VSM Aerospace
   Chelekere Village (Near Kammanahalli),
   Bangalore - 560008 (Karnataka)
  
 10. Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
      179, Kalidas Road
      Dehradun, Uttaranchal, 248001
      Phone: 91-135-2742121
      Fax: 91-135-2742121

11. Hindustan Electronics Academy
     61, Cambridge Road, P.B.No.806, Ulsoor,
     Bangalore - 560008 (Karnataka)