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Choice of M.Tech course after M.Sc. Biotechnology.
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I am a final year M.Sc. student of Calcutta university pursuing my masters in Biotechnology. I have qualified for GATE this year in Biotech paper with an AIR of 252 and GATE score of 550. I had made up my mind to pursue M.Tech after M.Sc. ; but sadly my rank was not that great in GATE 2016. I had sorted out and wish to apply in any of the three courses in different IITs and NITs which are Environmental Engineering in IIT Delhi, Kanpur and NIT Surathkal, Bioprocess engineering in IIT Roorkee and Industrial Biotech in NIT Surathkal. Sadly, I did not meet the gate cutoff criteria in IITD and IITK. So now my choice is between bioprocess engg in IITR and Industrial Biotech/ Environmental engg in NIT Surathkal.

My main motive behind this decision was to obtain high class teaching and interactive sessions in the above stated top class institutes, excel in my subject and opt for a proper placement.

I just wanted to know which amongst these subjects I have chosen, is the one with better future prospects and whether these institutes provide good placements to eligible students.


Regards,
Ronit Bose
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(04-30-2016, 12:22 AM)Ronit Bose Wrote: I am a final year M.Sc. student of Calcutta university pursuing my masters in Biotechnology. I have qualified for GATE this year in Biotech paper with an AIR of 252 and GATE score of 550. I had made up my mind to pursue M.Tech after M.Sc. ; but sadly my rank was not that great in GATE 2016. I had sorted out and wish to apply in any of the three courses in different IITs and NITs which are Environmental Engineering in IIT Delhi, Kanpur and NIT Surathkal, Bioprocess engineering in IIT Roorkee and Industrial Biotech in NIT Surathkal. Sadly, I did not meet the gate cutoff criteria in IITD and IITK. So now my choice is between bioprocess engg in IITR and Industrial Biotech/ Environmental engg in NIT Surathkal.

My main motive behind this decision was to obtain high class teaching and interactive sessions in the above stated top class institutes, excel in my subject and opt for a proper placement.

I just wanted to know which amongst these subjects I have chosen, is the one with better future prospects and whether these institutes provide good placements to eligible students.


Regards,
Ronit Bose

Hello Ronit,

Bioprocess at IIT Roorkee has better job prospects than one from NIT. The environment at IIT Roorkee will also be worth experiencing.
Keep your academic and curricular profile up and high there.

Best wishes
Sunil Nagpal
MS(Research) Scholar, IIT Delhi (Alumnus)
Advisor for the Biotech Students portal (BiotechStudents.com)
Computational Researcher in BioSciences at a leading MNC


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Thank you Sir!
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Hi.. Sunil sir. I have received a call letter from IIT Roorkee, from AHEC Dept. The Biotech dept. of IIT Roorkee is not taking students from m.sc background. The seats are also limited. Do you think M.Tech in environmental engineering of lakes and rivers will be suitable for me. I have seen the course curriculum as well as elective papers.. it reflects an application of environmental biotechnology. Also it would be very helpful if could gather any information on the placement in this dept. because I am a bit confused..whether it would be a wise decision for an M.Sc. Biotech student.

Waiting for your reply.

Regards
Ronit
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(05-14-2016, 08:05 PM)Ronit Bose Wrote: Hi.. Sunil sir. I have received a call letter from IIT Roorkee, from AHEC Dept. The Biotech dept. of IIT Roorkee is not taking students from m.sc background. The seats are also limited. Do you think M.Tech in environmental engineering of lakes and rivers will be suitable for me. I have seen the course curriculum as well as elective papers.. it reflects an application of environmental biotechnology. Also it would be very helpful if could gather any information on the placement in this dept. because I am a bit confused..whether it would be a wise decision for an M.Sc. Biotech student.

Waiting for your reply.

Regards
Ronit

Hello Ronit,

You need not worry about placements. IIT Roorkee's tag is good enough for getting jobs in public sector undertakings and consulting firms as well (you will have to search them though). An example of a company which hires IITians related to Env. Sciences is: GIST Advisory. It's always your efforts which decided the future of yours. I know some people who are unemployed despite being from IIT Delhi/IIT Bombay. Point is--you will have ample opportunities around; but none will come knocking at your door (you will have to vouch for the right ones at the right time: by being a placement committee member, by being proactive in co-curriculars etc). Best part about IITs is the environment you get; the exposure you enjoy. Take it as a learning experience and rest will come to you automatically.

Best wishes
Sunil Nagpal
MS(Research) Scholar, IIT Delhi (Alumnus)
Advisor for the Biotech Students portal (BiotechStudents.com)
Computational Researcher in BioSciences at a leading MNC


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