India has over 6,000 biotech startups, yet many biotech grads feel they need to move abroad for better salaries or research exposure.
Do you think biotech careers in India are undervalued, or is the industry finally catching up? Share your take!
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As with any medical of healthcare branch and science in general (research included), the environment is not that conducive and rewarding. That is why what you’re saying might sound true to some extent. However things need to change in India a lot.
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I agree, biotech opportunities are not well known and well rewarded in India. The industry and people have to catch uo more for the situation to change
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Yes in India biotech industries are very less and the best researchers explore their career outside the country for better payment.
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Though the biotech industry has come a long way in India, it is still not upto the standard the way it is abroad and in other countries like US, Germany, UK, France, Italy etc. The main reason behind this is the funding towards biotech research. It is just few years that Government has started to spend more on Biotechnology research. Very recently, the qualification was shifted upto Ph.D. to be an assistant professor in the field of biotechnology and taking up research has been made mandatory for all the faculties and earlier it didn’t exist. The main reason for this is, now number of Ph.D.s in the field are gradually increasing and people are understanding the value of research. The growth is slow and there’s a long way to go if we compare with the facilities available in developed countries. But jobs with good pay as per the Indian economical status is still possible here after you stay in the field for some time being skillful.
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Biotech in India is growing rapidly, but career opportunities and salaries haven’t fully caught up with global standards yet.
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India is slowly beginning to catch up with other nations in regards to biotechnology and biomedical research, but the quality of research facilities and career opportunities are far from impressive. It could be better if these fields got as much exposure as mainstream medicine or engineering degrees.
Yes , it is undervalued
Good point! While India’s biotech startup scene is growing fast, many grads still feel the need to go abroad for better pay and research opportunities. I think the industry here is definitely catching up but there’s still some way to go—especially in terms of funding, infrastructure and high-end research projects.
That said, with more startups, government support and global collaborations, biotech careers in India are becoming more promising.
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Nope.its not underrated . It has its own scope and importance by growing multiple start-ups and new innovations
Indeed, most biotech graduates opt for careers that pay more or research possibilities overseas. Entry-level salaries along with academic facilities lag behind a few occidental countries, even though midlife and older professions may progressively offer shockingly attractive salaries, particularly in leadership or highly targeted areas.
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Yes I believe it’s underrated many of my friends have completed bio tech and are sitting at home because people hire experienced members
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Indeed, most biotech graduates tend to explore either higher-paying industries or research roles abroad — and understandably so. The entry-level salaries, lack of modern lab exposure, and limited interdisciplinary collaborations often don’t reflect the complexity of the field.
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India hasn’t performed well in the biotechnology field as of now. It’s still growing field maybe better opportunities in the near future.
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Biotechnology isn’t booming yet, but it is growing steadily in India.
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India’s biotech sector is growing fast, but many grads still feel the pay and opportunities lag behind global standards. While startups are booming, more investment and better infrastructure are needed to keep talent here.
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I do feel that biotech in India is still quite underrated, especially from a fresher’s perspective. Despite having solid internship experience and relevant skills, it’s disheartening to see how tough it is to land a decent entry-level job, and when you do, the salary offered is often very low, even for postgraduates. It’s disappointing when you have put in years of hard work, only to be offered barely 20k a month. The industry has potential, and there are great minds here, but we really need more structured opportunities, fair compensation, and support for young professionals to truly grow within the country.
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