Bio Engineering

What is Bio Engineering

Bioengineering, having the honour of a Bachelor’s of Technology, is a degree that deals with the amalgamation of the two fields of biology and engineering. The study of the course of Bioengineering is based on the usage of biological advancements in the field of engineering to create products that can benefit both fields as well as mankind. It deals with several aspects of energy, biomaterials as well as the environment and helps integrate them into engineered technology.

Course Highlights

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Bio Engineering

For B. Tech in Bio-Engineering –

1)      Completion of the 10+2 exam with a 50% aggregate of marks in the field of Physics, Chemistry and Biology

2)      Completion of the JEE Main Exam and obtaining the required All India Rank in it.

For M. Tech in Bio-Engineering - 

1)      Completion of a Bachelors of Technology in the field of Bioengineering

2)      Completion of the GATE Entrance Exam and obtaining an All India Rank in it.  

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Entrance Exams for B.Tech in Bioengineering

To pursue a B. Tech course in Bioengineering, the candidate must appear for a national-level test, JEE Main. The students are selected on the basis of their All India Rank (AIR) in the exam. The students can also appear for State-based examinations like:

• AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test)

• TS EAMCET (Tamil Nadu Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test)

• UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination)

• JCECE (Jharkhand Common Entrance Competitive Exam)

• BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination)

• JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination Advanced)

Entrance Exams for M.Tech in Bioengineering

Candidates who wish to pursue M. Tech in Bioengineering must appear for GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), a national-level examination, conducted by Indian Institute of Science, once every year. The All India Rank thus obtained is the basis of the admission for the course across different colleges.

Some universities conduct their own entrance exams that they consider for admission into their universities. They are as follows –

• BITSAT Entrance Exam (Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences)

• SRMJEEE Entrance Exam (SRM Institute of Science and Technology)

• CUCET Exam (Central Universities Common Entrance Test)

All the above are All India entrance exams that require securing a national ranking based on which the admission process is done.

1) Admission into any college first involves the process of registration for that college. Each college has its own eligibility criteria as well as cut off lists which a candidate must check. If eligible, candidates can go on to filling up the registration form, uploading all necessary documents as well as paying the registration fees.

2) Some universities require their own entrance exams to be written, as well as other entrance exams. If necessary, the rankings of these exams must also be submitted at the time of application.

3)  Upon the release of the merit list by the University, you must immediately secure the seat through the payment of a small admission fee. This fee is usually non-refundable and also avails students the final admission forms. The forms are then filled as required, while also picking the electives for the semester and then submitted to complete the admission process.

Required Skillset for Bio Engineering

A candidate interested in the Bioengineering course must come with a keen interest in learning as well as a sense of curiosity. Being a field of a lifetime of learning and advancements, the below-mentioned skills are of utmost importance for anyone considering the course of Bioengineering -

• Ability to Work in a Team – A Bioengineer will need to function well with a team of researchers in order to utilize everyone’s best skills for better output and work towards a common goal faster
  
  
• Alertness and Diligence – There is a constant need for further developments and advancements in the field of Biotechnology. Therefore, constant learning and research through diligence and concentration is the only way forward in the career.
  
  
• Curiosity – It is a curious mind that learns the most. Since the field of Bioengineering thrives on new learning, a sense of curiosity is essential for every Bioengineering Graduate.
  
  
• Problem Solving Skills – Since Bioengineering is also about advancements in the fields of human health and solving issues dealing with several physical aspects of our environment, a strong analytical sense to come up with innovative solutions is essential.
  
  
• Ability to Design – Developing new technologies and machines requires a basic sense of design to come up with machines that are functional in the real world.