Genetic Engineering

Yes, a student from PCM Biology stream can study genetic engineering.

B.Tech. Biotechnology is an undergraduate Biotechnology course. Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bio processes in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bio-products. B.Tech in Genetic Engineering is one of the newest fields of engineering that is still being explored by researchers and scientists across the globe. This branch of engineering deals with the study of foreign DNA and developing synthetic genes that can be used to replicate living organisms. So both of the courses are different, hence Biotechnology does not includes genetic engineering courses.

JEE Main is not necessary. The admission in Genetic engineering is based on its own entrance test conducted by various private Universities. Like SRMJEE for SRM University. Bharath University conducts his own entrance exam known as BEEE for the same.

Genetics is a 2 year post graduate degree programme, the minimum eligibility is a Bachelor's degree from a recognised institute or its equivalent exam. Interested candidates can get admission to M.Sc. Genetics course on the basis of candidate's performance in a relevant entrance exam, and subsequent round of counseling. Some colleges like IITs need entrances.

Different courses you can pursue to become a genetic engineer are as follows:
1) Genetics Course
2) Cell and Molecular Biology Course
3) Molecular Genetics Course
4) Advanced Recombinant DNA Course
5) General Biochemistry Course
6) Genetic Engineering Course.