So many universities have introduced biotechnological courses in india. How does this field do when it comes to career placements?
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When it comes to the opportunities in India? Not great.
Because we have a huge influx of people graduating from the field but when it comes to placements only a few get selected into the field and others are placed in different or allied fields. Though we have a few notable biotech companies, India is still in the early stages of development for this particular field.
As a biotech postgraduate I can attest that we might do better if we explore our options internationally (especially in Germany).
7/10 people from my batch have diversified to another or allied field.
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Thanks. Not a rosy picture.
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Career Placements in Bio technology is not great at the moment. But the downfall, to my mind, is not because of the lowering demand in the field of Bio technology (I mean Vaccines have gained traction today more than ever), instead it is the result of overall job scarcity in the market. Students of last two to three batches of almost every field and discipline are facing this scarcity.
Things will improve if governments and private players will invest more in Biotech R&D.
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Germany allocates a huge chunk of its Health budget in Biotech R&D and therefore, it is the first choice for Biotech students.
Simply put, more funding you provide the field, more job opportunities will be created!
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In India, Dept of Biotechnology (DBT) was established by the Govt of India (Rajeev Gandhi being the PM) in 1986. India has come a long way, but yes, much remains to be achieved.
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