Biotechnology Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

With advancement in science and technology going leaps and bounds and the increasing awareness of scope and importance of biotechnology, colleges all over the world are beginning to offer multiple degree courses in Biotechnology. Talking of India, Himachal Pradesh is a hot center for many biotech industries since it not only provides easy availability of natural resources but also an amiable environment and better government support for the same.

A number of colleges located in this picturesque state of Himachal, offer a wide array of degrees to cater to the interests of students. Some of the most prominent colleges offering Bachelor level degrees in Biotechnology include Himachal Pradesh University, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Shoolini University, IIT Mandi. Of these the most prominent colleges offering B.Tech in Biotechnology are Jaypee University of Information Technology and Shoolini University. 

Most of the biotechnology colleges in Himachal Pradesh offer a B.Sc in Biotechnology while IIT Mandi offers M.Tech in Biotechnology. Although the number of Biotechnology colleges in Himachal Pradesh offering B.Tech is very limited, but the fact that they are well equipped and scientifically well maintained, makes them highly sought after universities for the course. 

A well defining criteria to identify a good college and to assess its scientific involvement is by checking out the number of patents granted to it in your domain of interest and for Jaypee University of Information Technology, it can very well be said that the department of Biotechnology and bioinformatics is working consistently and vigorously to develop new and innovative technologies since the university has been granted 11 patents as of now out of which 10 are from the department of BT-BI.

Apart from the fact that the number of patents granted and filed is a very important criterion for choosing a good college, it is also important to note the expenditure you will be incurring while studying in your college of interest, including both the tuition fees and your personal expenditures. 

Here also JUIT ranks number 1 in the ‘Value for Money’ according to India Today in 2018 rankings. JUIT ranks 121 among the engineering institutes in the country according to the NIRF 2019 rankings.  As a student of this prestigious institution, I can assure you that your monthly expenses can well easily be covered in less than 5000 Rupees, since the college provides for most of the facilities inside the campus at a very cheap rate without compromising on the quality of the products. The college has its own cafeterias’, stationary shops and printout and Xerox facilities. 

While B.Tech in Biotechnology is considered to be an expensive course without a well guaranteed placement after your graduation, a degree from a good college as JUIT, makes you at par with the world, thereby helping you to obtain a better job. Therefore, while B.Tech in Biotechnology is an emerging trend now, a college with great placement and support as JUIT, is an excellent place for obtaining your degree.