B.Tech in biotechnology opens up research and innovation avenues and job opportunities across industries ranging from sustainable farming methods to life-saving medical breakthroughs. The field’s interdisciplinary character, worldwide need, and research edge, makes it an appealing option for students who are enthusiastic about using biological systems to advance society. Biotechnology is an ever growing field and has garnered unprecedented importance in the past decade due to a plethora of applications it offers like theranostics, waste management, drug discovery, vaccine development etc for the welfare of the society. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), is a pioneering institute providing quality infrastructure and state of the art instruments and facilities, training young minds in the field of biotechnology. JIIT offers a carefully designed curriculum for B.Tech in biotechnology, that not only promises to enhance knowledge in the subject but also inculcates problem solving skills which come in handy for practical applications. The curriculum provides engineering interface and integrates core subject area knowledge with professional development; focusing on entrepreneurship, analytical and research skills. B.Tech in biotechnology program at JIIT, is intended to create new opportunities for establishing outstanding career paths. After pursuing B.Tech in biotechnology from JIIT a student can venture into diverse career fields like bioprocess engineering, genetic engineering, geneticist, bioinformatics analytics, patent officer, patent analyst, consultant, business development, pharmaceutical industry etc. JIIT thrives on innovation and lays a great emphasis in the development of practical skills. Therefore, the curriculum is designed for the development of research skills as well. JIIT has state of the art instruments, that allow students to explore their research capabilities as well. Further, the vast experience, knowledge and research acumen of JIIT faculty with extramural research projects from premier government bodies like ICMR, DBT, DST, AYUSH, SERB-DST, provide opportunity to students to work on live cutting edge projects. In addition, the students even at undergraduate levels are involved actively in research activities at the department which is evident from the high number of research publications in peer reviewed journals. Multiple elective subjects are also being offered which allow the students to broaden their technical knowledge. The flexible credit based system also allows the students to opt for minor specialization in subject areas outside of their expertise like computer science and information technology allowing them a chance to switch their disciplines as and when they desire. The development of entrepreneurial, academic and research skills helps the students in carving a niche for themselves in the practical world making JIIT a premier research and academic institute. Multiple student centric academic and career workshops are often held at JIIT for guiding the students in the right direction, helping them in choosing the right career path after graduation. National and international conferences are often conducted at JIIT allowing the students to showcase their research progress, fostering collaborations and enabling interactions with bright minds all over the world. All these activities instill a deep interest for research and development in the students which goes a long way in establishing their careers.
