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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering 

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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Overview

Duration

4 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

8.00 Lakh

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Seat breakup

36

Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous

B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (4 years)
8.00 Lakh
1.71 Lakh
6,700
9.77 Lakh
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Highlights

  • Follows flexible academic system aiming at capability-based learning where students would get wider options to exercise and brighter students would be able to achieve more
  • At the end of the 1st year students can avail the option of switching over to any of the 3 Interdisciplinary programs in Financial Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship
  • At the end of third-year, students can switch over to the Dual Degree Program
  • The Institute has recently launched a Semester Away Program that enables students to spend one/two semester of study in a University in India or Abroad
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in B.E. / B.Tech at IIT Kharagpur

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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
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IIT Kharagpur 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median Salary 24.00 Lakh
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CapGemini
Cipla
Cognizant
Genpact
IBM
ICICI
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Oil India Limited
YesBank
Zycus
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
 at 
IIT Kharagpur 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Can I get BTech at IIT Kharagpur with 6000 rank?

A: 

Candidates seeking for admission to IIT Kharagpur BTech course must appear for JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced. It is possible to get IIT Kharagpur admission in BTech with 6000 rank. Although the most popular courses like BTech in Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering and Electrical Engineering stood closed between range of 261 to 1144 for JoSAA initial round , but there are courses for which ranks have crossed 6000 rank. For more details regarding IIT Kharagpur cutoff check the table below: 

JEE Advanced Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course2023
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering6442
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering6738
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering7751
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture8360
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mining Engineering8904
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Agricultural and Food Engineering9371

 

Q:   What is IIT Kharagpur BTech fees?

A: 

IIT Kharagpur BTech fees is between INR 8 Lacs and INR 10 lakh. However, this fee is been sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the exact fee, students can reach out to the admission office. Other than this, students are required to pay the JEE Main application fee which is INR 625 (for boys) and INR 325 (for girls). For JEE Advanced, the application fee ranges from INR 1,400 to INR 2,800 for different category students. Read more about IIT-KGP BTech fee and other details here

To answer the second question of whether IIT Kharagpur BTech fee is expensive or not, the fee for all IITs is almost similar to each other. However, it is comparatively less than top private BTech colleges such as BITS where the BTech tuition fee goes up till INR 19 lakh. 

Q:   How are the BTech placements of IIT Kharagpur?

A: 

As per online media sources, over 160 offers were made during 2023 placements and the IIT Kharagpur the highest package offered was INR 2.68 crore per annum. The key highlights related to IIT Kharagpur placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Statistics (2023)

Offers made 

1,600+

International offers 

45

Recruiters participated (on day one)

34

the highest package

Above INR 2.68 crore per annum

Total companies

300

Top recruiters

Apple, Airbus, Google

NOTE: The aforementioned details are collated from multiple media reports, hence, actual data might vary. 

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Q:   Which is the best BTech branch at IIT Kharagpur?

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IIT Kharagpur offers BTech programme across 15 specialisations which include, CSE, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, among others. While all BTech branches are popular at IIT KGP, CSE has the most competitive cutoff as per the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2022. JoSAA Round 6 Seat Allotment for IIT Kharagpur admissions 2022 to BTech course has been released on Oct 16. Candidates can check the JoSAA R6 closing ranks (CRs) on this page and on JoSAA's official website. Tabulated below are the JoSAA R6 closing ranks for IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2022 (for some of the popular specialisations), along with 2021 and 2020 cutoffs for the General category students, to get clarity on past year trends:

Popular Specialisations

JoSAA R6 Closing Ranks: General (All India) 2020

JoSAA R6 Closing Ranks: General (All India) 2021

JoSAA R6 Closing Ranks: General (All India) 2022

Computer Science and Engineering

293

285

303

Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering

1137

1132

1145

Electrical Engineering

1622

1620

1805

Instrumentation Engineering

2447

2281

2533

Mechanical Engineering

2579

2896

3350

Q:   How can I get into IIT KGP for BTech?

A: 

Admission to the course is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores. Students seeking admission must qualify both these entrance exams for admission to IIT Kharagpur. After the application process is over; students have to go through various selection rounds for final admission. For BTech, JEE Advanced scores are considered for the selection of candidates followed by JoSAA Counselling which is conducted for seat allotment to BTech. Candidates shortlisted under it need to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission. Read more here.

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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
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IIT Kharagpur 
Entry Requirements

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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
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IIT Kharagpur 
Admission Process

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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
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IIT Kharagpur 
Cutoffs

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JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round202220232024
1690077517428
2724879317543
3724879317543
4724879317543
5724879317972
677518389-
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5
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B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
IIT Kharagpur - In and Out.
Placements: Around 70–80% of students are placed every year. The average placement last year was 17 lpa, and the highest was around 80 lpa. As I am currently a fresher, I don't have much idea of what the recruiting companies were last year. Most of the students go into non-core jobs, as there aren't many core companies that come. From this branch, several students also go for higher studies.
Infrastructure: The campus has an all-around 24-hour Wi-Fi facility. The classrooms are spacious and air-conditioned and have all the necessary equipment required for teaching. The labs are well maintained. The library has a large number of books and a good environment to study in (it's the place where many people spend their whole day during exams). The hostels are a bit old but are properly maintained. The hostel mess food is average but the food available in the canteens and in campus restaurants is good. The campus has a dedicated hospital. The campus has very good facilities for all sports and games, with regular sporting events taking place.
Faculty: The faculty members at IIT KGP are highly qualified, with many holding advanced degrees and extensive research and industry experience. Their teaching methods are interesting and engaging. In a semester, the exams are held twice: mid-semester and end-semester. The curriculum is manageable and there is enough time to explore new things. The pass percentage is around 90%.
Other: The campus life here is really enjoyable and exciting. There are numerous clubs and societies to engage students in their interested fields and also help them explore other new things. The Springs Fest (a cultural festival) and Kshitij (a techno-management festival) bring new life to the campus and create an exciting and energetic atmosphere.
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Good facilities and infrastructure provides exposure to the outer world.
Placements: Usually, 55-60 percent of students are placed in this course, as many consider pursuing higher studies such as M.Tech or Ph.D. more viable. The minimum salary stands at around 10 Lacs, while the maximum reaches approximately 40 Lacs, with an average of 15 Lacs.
Infrastructure: The departmental building is newly constructed and equipped with all modern facilities. Labs are well-occupied. There is 24*7 Wi-Fi facility throughout the campus. The library remains open from 6 am to 9 pm on regular days, and during exam periods, it stays open 24 hours. Some hostels are old, but the majority are newly built and equipped with essential appliances. The quality of food in the mess is excellent. There is a BC hospital situated inside the campus that provides free healthcare services to all students and staff.
Faculty: The teachers are qualified, friendly, and helpful. There were four exams in a semester: a mid-semester exam, an end-of-semester exam, and two class tests. The difficulty level is moderate for class tests, but the semester exams are on the tougher side. Additionally, the duration of the semester is relatively short, around 3.5 months.
Other: IIT KGP provides great exposure to the outer world through its fests and societies.
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IIT Kharagpur: Dream of a JEE aspirants.
Placements: The percentage of students placed in the core depends on the interest of the individual. The highest package offered in my course is INR 30 Lacs, the lowest is INR 7 lacs, and the average package is INR 13.34 Lacs. The top recruiting companies are Microsoft and EXL. At least 30% of students in my course got internships in different teaching companies like Amazon, Swiggy, and Flipkart, and the students who wanted to do their core jobs got internships for their research work at different universities. Faculty of (BTBS) offered: Bio Science, Biotechnology, Center of Excellence in Affordable Healthcare, etc.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available in my course are excellent. There are various international labs, Wi-Fi facilities, and libraries. The quality of the food available does not match that of our home, but it is good enough to survive in the hostel. There are 24 hours a day medical facilities available in my college.
Faculty: Yes, the teachers were very helpful, highly qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is excellent. Yes, the course curriculum is very relevant. Yes, it makes the students industry-ready. The semester exams are not as difficult as the JEE exam, but they are quite simple. The passing percentage depends on the nature of the professor.
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It is one of the renowned colleges in India.
Placements: Almost 85% of students got placed in our college. The highest salary package offered is 1.8 CPA. The average salary package offered is 1.2 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 6 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Google, Microsoft, Ola, Facebook, etc. Almost 60% of students got internships. The top role offered is a software developer.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is excellent. Our college provides good facilities. Everything is well-facilitated. Classrooms are excellent. Labs are decent. The central library is available in our college. They provide sports facilities.
Faculty: Teachers are friendly and helpful. The course curriculum is relevant. Our college makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are not much difficult. Almost 75% of attendance is mandatory for the exam.
Other: I opted for this course because I didn't have any other option during counseling.
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It is one of the country's best college.
Placements: Above 95% of students get placed mostly in non-core areas like the IT sector and finance. The highest salary package offered is 98 LPA, and the average salary package offered is 14.10 LPA. Barclays Capital and American Express offered jobs. These are non-core companies. Almost 35.5% of the students got internships.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi and other facilities are very good. Labs are world-class. Various Sports and Games events are held at regular intervals like general championships.BC Roy Hospital is present on the campus for basic medical needs and emergencies. Hostels are called halls in this college and also have good infrastructure.
Faculty: Professors here are very well graduated and experts in their respective fields. They have probably published numerous research papers. You might end up getting a research internship under any professor. The curriculum is mostly focused on research.
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Students also asked

Q:   Does IIT Kharagpur accept CAT score?

A: 

Yes, IIT Kharagpur accepts CAT scores for admission to its MBA programme. The selection process involves a Personal Interview (PI) with a 40% weightage, Application Rating (AR) contributing 20%, and CAT score accounting for 40% at the final selection stage. The Aggregate Score, derived from these components, determines the candidates' selection, emphasising the importance of their CAT performance. Admission decisions are based on the ranks achieved in the Aggregate Score.

Q:   How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?

A: 

The minimum percentage required for admission to IIT Kharagpur is different for different courses. However, IIT Kharagpur admission is completely entrance-based. Students are selected based on various national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, etc. The below table mentions the minimum percentage required by the students in the last qualifying degree to be eligible for some of the popular IIT KGP courses:

4-year UG or PG degree with 55%

Popular Courses at IIT-KGP

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Integrated MTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

MTech MCP-PhD

UG degree with 60% aggregate

BArch

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

BSc

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

PhD

LLB degree with 55%

BTech

E-MBA

UG degree with at least 60% + 3 years of experience

PhD

Master's degree with 55%

Read more on IIT KGP Admission Process here.

Q:   Can I get into IIT Kharagpur without JEE?

A: 

The answer is both yes and no. It is possible to get admission in any IIT without JEE, but in other courses than BTech. A student can enter into IITs via IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test) for MSc, GATE for MTech, via UCEED and CEED for BDes and MDes and via CAT for MBA. So, if the dream is just to enter into IITs, there are various courses one can pursue except for BTech. However, admission to IIT Kharahpur for the flagship BTech programme is subject to a valid score in JEE Main and JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA Counselling. Additionally, students must have also completed their Class 12 with 75% aggregate (for the General category). For more details on the subject, students can reach out to the admission office.

Q:   How can I join IIT Kharagpur for law?

A: 

To join IIT Kharagpur's Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, follow these steps: check eligibility for LL.B (Hons.) or LL.M, complete the online application on the official website, pay the specified application fee, and be aware of any required entrance tests. Current LL.B (Hons.) students with a CGPA of 8.5 or above may have special admission consideration. Choose your specialisation for the LL.M program, wait for admission results, and confirm your admission by paying the required fees if selected.

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Q:   Can I join IIT Kharagpur after 12th?

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Yes, you can join IIT Kharagpur after completing your 12th grade. To be eligible for B.Tech, B.A, or B.Arch admissions at IIT Kharagpur, students must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board with a minimum of 75% marks in the Science stream. The admission process involves shortlisting based on national-level entrance exams like JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Once shortlisted, students need to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling for final seat allocation.

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Answered 7 years ago

If you want to seek admission in B.Tech biotechnology in colleges which use JEE score, you will have to appear for Maths paper in JEE.

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Answered 7 years ago

I will provide you a link to know the cut-off for biotechnology for students under OBC category. ishttp://josaa.nic.in/Result2016/result/OpeningClosingRank.aspx.

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