IIT Hyderabad: The IIT (Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad ), Hyderabad recently launched an industry-oriented B Tech programme in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. This programme will provide exposure to the role of information technology and computer science in understanding biological data.
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It is a full-time, four-year undergraduate course with eight semesters. Candidates will be required to study 7 to 8 subjects each semester. Subjects like modern physics, basic bioinformatics, English communication and introduction to bio-nanotechnology will be taught to students in the first semester.
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The National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Social Service (NSS), or any other cultural activities like Clean India additional course must be taken part in by the candidates.
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IIT Hyderabad offers in total of 15 seats for BTech in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics programme.
B Tech in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Eligibility criteria
Like other BTech programmes in IIT Hyderabad, admission in B Tech in Biotechnology and bioinformatics is also done on the basis of JEE Advanced score and in addition to that applying candidates must have passed class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised state or central board.
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B Tech in Biotechnology and bioinformatics- Course fees
The tuition fee for this BTech course for the general, EWS and OBC category candidates is Rs 1 lakh per semester. There is no tuition fee for students belonging to SC/ST or PH category. Additional fees like student welfare funds, charges for the hostel and mess, and other levies are not included in this tuition fee.
B Tech in biotechnology and bioinformatics- Career scope
Students graduating from this course will be able to pursue careers in research, bio-chemical engineering, bio-process engineering, data analytics in pharma industry and biotech industry. Source: The India Express
