Life Science :

Broad field that studies all living organisms — plants, animals, microorganisms, and humans.

Includes botany, zoology, microbiology, genetics, biotechnology, ecology, etc.

Focus: Understanding life processes, evolution, interactions, and biological systems in general.

Career paths: Research, teaching, environmental science, biotech industry, agriculture, etc.

Biomedical Science:

A specialized branch

Hi Sahana ,

You will be glad to know that students having btech biotechnology is eligible for Mtech biomedical engineering. There are lots of colleges which allows students to opt Mtech in this field. You can further pursue career in healthcare, medical device development , research and so on.

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The B.Sc Biomedical Science entrance exam syllabus usually covers topics from 10+2 level Biology, Chemistry, and sometimes Physics , depending on the university. Here's a general guide:

1. Common Syllabus Topics (Class 11 & 12 Level)

Biology:

• Cell Biology

• Human Physiology

• Genetics and Evolution

• Biotechnology

• Reproduction

• Ecology and Environment

• Diversity

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Here is the list of the books with specify topic

1.Biomedical Instrumentation

Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation – R.S. Khandpur

Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology – Carr & Brown

Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design – John G. Webster

2.Human Physiology & Anatomy

Human Physiology – Guyton and Hall

Anatomy and

For GATE 2026 preparation in Biomedical Engineering (BM), it's essential to refer to comprehensive and authoritative resources. Here are some highly recommended books categorized by subject areas:

Core Biomedical Engineering

• "Introduction to Biomedical Engineering" by John Enderle & Joseph Bronzino
  A foundational text covering a broad spectrum of biomedical engineering

Research Opportunities in India (Govt. Institutions)

Biomedical Science grads can work as Junior Research Fellows (JRF), Project Assistants, or Research Scientists in the following:

Top Govt. Research Institutes :

ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)

CSIR Labs

To get into a good college for Biomedical Engineering, you generally need a JEE Main percentile of 85+ for decent colleges and 95+ for top institutes like NITs.

Does PCM Percentile Matter ?

Yes, PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) marks matter in some universities, especially for state-level and private colleges where